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<h2>Job overview</h2>UCAS Early Entry Co-ordinator (Fixed-term)<br><br>Reports to: Director of Sixth Form <br>Start date Immediate start<br>Contract: Fixed-term until 31st August 2026<br>Working hours: 5 hours per week, Term-time only (39 weeks in a year)<br>Salary: TLR 2A (£3,389 per annum) for teachers or £17.40 per hour for non-teachers	 <br>Closing date: Monday, 6th October 2025<br>The Role: <br>This role at the centre of our school and within a successful and dynamic Sixth Form Team. This is an opportunity to show what non-selective education can achieve for all pupils and students in our community. <br>Our ideal candidate will have: <br>•	Have strong attention to detail. <br>•	Have the ability to act on their own initiative. <br>•	Have a commitment to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and delivery <br>•	Have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of students and pupils. <br>•	Ensure confidentiality at all times. <br>•	Be able to work as a team. <br>About us:<br>We are a courageous, compassionate community - empowering excellence. We are a value lead organisation, being bold within every aspect of our lives at school.  <br>We want all staff to thrive, modelling leadership and determination to the pupils and students within our rich and diverse academy, working together to fulfil our vision of creating a centre of excellence within our local community. <br>We empower our teams by valuing the individual and prioritising professional development. This is delivered through weekly CPD sessions, dedicated line management meetings and by encouraging staff to develop their own ideas and projects, within their departments and beyond.<br>Bolingbroke Academy is a uniquely exciting, fulfilling and innovative place to work, learn and grow. We are proud to be rated as ‘Outstanding’ in all five categories in the 2024 Ofsted inspection. Ofsted’s recent parent survey also ranked us as the ‘happiest secondary school’ in Wandsworth.  <br>How to apply:<br>To apply, please visit <a href="https://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/jobs/vacancies" target="_blank">https://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/jobs/vacancies</a>.<br>For further information, technical queries regarding the application system or to arrange to discuss the role, please contact <a href="mailto:l.loke@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org" target="_blank">l.loke@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org</a>.<br>Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. <br>Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.<br><br><br><br><br> <br><br>

UCAS Early Entry Coordinator

<h2>Job overview</h2>Christ the King Sixth Forms is a family of three highly successful Catholic sixth forms located in south east London and <br>Kent. Recently rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted.  CTK offers exceptional, expert teaching in a <br>welcoming, friendly atmosphere, each CTK sixth form creates an environment where high achievement is promoted <br>and attained.<br><br>We wish to appoint a Sixth Forms Counsellor to provide a professional and confidential service to students across all <br>three CTK Sixth Forms, ensuring that students receive the support and help they need when facing individual difficulties <br>including emotional and mental health concerns.<br><br>Applicants should hold a recognised post-graduate qualification in counselling / psychotherapy at degree level or a <br>minimum requirement at Diploma level. Applicants should be accredited (or working towards accreditation), registered <br>or a member of a professional body, for example BACP/UKCP or an equivalent. <br><br>This is a part-time, part year post to be worked over 1 day (4.5 hours per week for 40 days per year). It is a fixed <br>term contract until 31st August 2026.<br><br><i>Join us to be inspired, be extraordinary, and be the best you can be.<br></i><br>For an application form and further details, please visit the vacancies page of our website <br><a href="https://www.ctk.ac.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.ctk.ac.uk/vacancies/</a><br><br><b>Closing Date: 10am on Thursday 25th September 2025<br></b><b>Interviews: Monday 29th September 2025<br></b><b><br></b><b>Early applications welcome<br></b><br><i>Christ the King Sixth Forms is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the <br></i><i>successful applicant along with appropriate child protection screening, as per safer recruitment guidelines</i>

Cross Site - Sixth Forms Counsellor (Part Time, Part Year, Fixed Term)

<p>We are looking for an experienced and passionate Philanthropy Manager to work as part of our Fundraising Team.</p><p>Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.&nbsp;We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.</p><p>The Fundraising team is a dynamic group of fundraisers who are passionately committed to raising money for our life-changing work in the mental health and mental illness space. We have a diverse portfolio of income streams spanning Events, Community, Individual Giving, Legacies, In-Memoriam, Philanthropy, Trusts &amp; Grants, and Partnerships.</p><p>As a newly established programme, Philanthropy demonstrates exciting potential for both Rethink and MHUK, with initiatives spanning major donor and mid-value engagement. Trusts &amp; Grants have a strong track record at Rethink Mental Illness and a growing portfolio of supporters at Mental Health UK. The team is well-positioned to develop innovative funding propositions that support the future ambitions of both charities, working to achieve both in-year cornerstone grants and long-term, transformational funding. Corporate Partnerships have launched several exciting partnerships across both charities and the portfolio and team continues to grow.</p><p><strong>How you will make a difference</strong></p><p><strong>Are you an excellent relationship manager looking for a new and exciting challenge? </strong>We are looking for an ambitious individual, who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of people affected by mental illness to join our small, growing Philanthropy team.</p><p>Philanthropy is developing income stream for Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK. This role will support the Interim Head Trusts and Philanthropy to lay the foundations for the future of high value giving for both charities, helping carve out relationships and ideas that form the basis of our transformational giving. It’s an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship builder who is inspired by the prospect of building a high impact philanthropy programme.</p><p><strong><em>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.</em></strong><strong> <em> We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status</em> <em>and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider -</em></strong><strong> <em>and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our</em> </strong><a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank"><strong><em>anti-racist statement</em></strong></a><strong> <em>.</em> <em>We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our</em> </strong><a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank"><strong><em>Race Equality Action Plan</em></strong></a><strong> <em>which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress </em></strong><a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a></p>

Rethink Mental Illness

Philanthropy Manager

<p>Are you ready to embark on an incredible career opportunity with Vita Health Group? Are you looking to take the next step and develop your skills? Would you like to have the opportunity to grow and develop your skillset within a friendly, established team? If so, this role is perfect for you!</p> <p><strong>A bit about us…</strong></p> <p>Hello! We are Vita Health Group and have a great opportunity for a Private Receptionist/Administrator to join our service. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UK’s best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that! As a people–centred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if you’re looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on.</p>  <p><strong>What you will do in the role…</strong></p> <p>As a Receptionist and Administrator, you will be the face and voice of Vita Health Group. Acting as an extension of the firm’s brand and core values, the purpose of this role is to welcome patients to the clinic and undertake all administrative tasks required to ensure the smooth running of our Private Physiotherapy Department and clinic. &nbsp;</p> <p>This is a great opportunity to work with a committed team of professionals who are passionate about helping people and offering excellent service. The receptionist/administrator position is viewed as an integral role within our team and as bank staff, you’ll be an integral member helping to assist the service across all our clinics. &nbsp;</p> <p>Whilst covering the reception area, you will ensure that all reception tasks are completed daily, and patients are greeted with a friendly, professional approach.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will be responsible for the welfare of our patients while they attend our clinic, booking their appointments and classes, looking after the clinicians needs while also taking inbound and making outbound calls. You will also be required to send reports to 3rd party referrers and consultants within strict time frames. As well as general administrative tasks, including the use of Microsoft 365 and various clinic software packages.</p> <p><strong>Don't miss out&nbsp;</strong>on this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve people’s day to day lives. If you have these skills and attributes and would like to join us, we’d love to hear from <strong>you!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Reception specific responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>KPIs&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Skills and Experience&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. &nbsp;Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p> <p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>“Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p> <p>This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p> <p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. &nbsp;In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers</a></p> <p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. &nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. &nbsp;For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/edi/" target="_blank">Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</a></p> <p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p> <p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p> <p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.&nbsp;</p> <p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.&nbsp;</p> <p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>    <p>Vita Health Group</p>

Vita Health Group

Private Receptionist/Administrator (Zero Hour)

<p>We are looking for an experienced and passionate Partnerships Manager to work as part of our Fundraising Team across Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK.</p><p>Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.&nbsp;We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.</p><p>The Fundraising team is a dynamic group of fundraisers who are passionately committed to raising money for our life-changing work in the mental health and mental illness space. We have a diverse portfolio of income streams across Events, Community, Individual Giving, Legacies, In-Memoriam, Philanthropy, Trusts and Grants, and Partnerships.</p><p>The Partnerships team has a strong track record delivering notable charity partnerships, such as our multi-year Lloyds Banking Group partnership which successfully raised £16m; our two-year partnership with Bank of America, which saw over $1m raised through the dedication of employees and our strategic, multiyear partnerships with PWC and Prem Rugby.</p><p><strong>How you will make a difference</strong></p><p>We are looking for a dedicated Partnerships Manager to join our passionate team of fundraisers. The successful post-holder will drive new partnership opportunities and develop long-standing partnerships for both Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness.&nbsp;</p><p>With extensive experience in charitable corporate partnerships, the Partnerships Manager will use their creativity and innovative skills to develop and deliver sector-leading partnerships at both mid and high value level and undertaking specific income generating and comms projects in relation to flagship partnerships. You will have some responsibility for seeking new and exciting partnership opportunities and drive their delivery and growth to strategically support our work across the UK.</p><p>You’ll have cultivation and stewardship skills to build and maintain your own pipeline, understand and translate trends in the market, and have a track record in influencing internal and external stakeholders to grow and diversify partnerships income.</p><p><strong><em>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.</em></strong><strong> <em> We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status</em> <em>and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider -</em></strong><strong> <em>and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our</em> </strong><a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank"><strong><em>anti-racist statement</em></strong></a><strong> <em>.</em> <em>We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our</em> </strong><a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank"><strong><em>Race Equality Action Plan</em></strong></a><strong> <em>which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress </em></strong><a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a></p>

Partnerships Manager

NHS Jobs

Neurodiversity Complex Case Lead

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Mental Health In Reach Team at HMP Downview, (a female closed prison). This role involves acting as a Care Co-ordinator, undertaking mental health assessments and associates risk assessments. We have an excellent working relationship with the prison and candidates will enjoy working within a supportive team, with regular supervision.</p> <p>Central &amp; North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner &amp; works in partnership to provide responsive &amp; dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability &amp; substance misuse services to the diverse &amp; culturally rich communities we serve.</p> <p>By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health &amp; well-being. Our healthcare services work to a <strong>7 day week working model</strong>, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed &amp; maintained to the highest of standards at all times.</p> <p><strong><em>We offer a great range of career pathways to support our nurses through their journey, see the list of endless opportunities under the working for your organisation tab.</em></strong></p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Care Co-ordination</p>
<p>Risk assessments</p>
<p>Mental Health Assessments</p>
<p>Attending various CNWL and HMPPS meetings and Forums</p>
<p>Developing service provision in line with the role</p>
<p>MDT working</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Working within the MHIR team at HMP Downview, you will be working within a supportive team within our mental health hub. You will benefit from having peer support as you go through your induction phase to aid familiarity with how the prison functions. You will have opportunities to be part of local service developments and we promote all team members to become a specialist lead in relevant areas. You will also benefit from our inclusive approach. In addition to mandatory training opportunities, we also consider external training development, there is Mental Health Practitioner peer supervision and monthly Reflective Practice which is in addition to 1:1 supervision.</p>
<p>All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.</p>


      
        
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  <p>10 September 2025</p>

  
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      £44,485 to £52,521 a year
      
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  <p>333-D-HJ-1855</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>HMP Downview</p>
      <p>High Down Lane</p>
      <p>Sutton</p>
            <p>SM2 5PD</p>
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          EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Registered Practitioner (Registered Mental Health  Nurse; Social Worker; OT)</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of professional development since  registration</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Post registration qualification that enhances  clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc</li>
          
          <li>Mentorship or supervisor qualification</li>
          
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          PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary  team</li>
        
        <li>Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA  framework</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in community setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of mentoring or supervising students</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of working in a Prison or forensic  environment</li>
          
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        <li>Expert in engaging with people with mental health  problems, assessing their needs, designing and  delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the  effectiveness of the process.</li>
        
        <li>Risk assessment and management skills.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent IT skills.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and  independently as appropriate</li>
        
        <li>To use supervision positively and effectively</li>
        
        <li>Proven ability to work patients to increase their level of  self-determination and resilience</li>
        
        <li>Effective time management</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks</li>
        
        <li>Problem solving, stress management &amp; conflict  resolution skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an  understanding of care quality (clinical governance).</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA,  legislation and policies relevant to prison  mental health.</li>
          
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          ATTITUDES, APTITUDES,  PERSONAL  CHARACTERISTICS
        
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        <li>Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible  in the service</li>
        
        <li>Able to accept constructive feedback.</li>
        
        <li>Able to ask for support where required.</li>
        
        <li>Compassionate &amp; non-judgmental approach.</li>
        
        <li>Flexible</li>
        
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registered Practitioner (Registered Mental Health  Nurse; Social Worker; OT)</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of professional development since  registration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post registration qualification that enhances  clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc</li>
            
            <li>Mentorship or supervisor qualification</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary  team</li>
          
          <li>Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA  framework</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in community setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of mentoring or supervising students</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of working in a Prison or forensic  environment</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE,  ABILITIES
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Expert in engaging with people with mental health  problems, assessing their needs, designing and  delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the  effectiveness of the process.</li>
          
          <li>Risk assessment and management skills.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent IT skills.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and  independently as appropriate</li>
          
          <li>To use supervision positively and effectively</li>
          
          <li>Proven ability to work patients to increase their level of  self-determination and resilience</li>
          
          <li>Effective time management</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks</li>
          
          <li>Problem solving, stress management &amp; conflict  resolution skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an  understanding of care quality (clinical governance).</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA,  legislation and policies relevant to prison  mental health.</li>
            
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            ATTITUDES, APTITUDES,  PERSONAL  CHARACTERISTICS
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible  in the service</li>
          
          <li>Able to accept constructive feedback.</li>
          
          <li>Able to ask for support where required.</li>
          
          <li>Compassionate &amp; non-judgmental approach.</li>
          
          <li>Flexible</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>HMP Downview</p>
      <p>High Down Lane</p>
      <p>Sutton</p>
            <p>SM2 5PD</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work" target="_blank">https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>HMP Downview</p>
          <p>High Down Lane</p>
          <p>Sutton</p>
                    <p>SM2 5PD</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work" target="_blank">https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Mental Health Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward-looking Band 6 occupational therapist to join our Adult Eating Disorders Inpatient ward working alongside and occupational therapy apprentice. You will have experience in mental health and occupational therapy and whilst desirable, eating disorder experience is not necessary as full support will be given to develop expertise in this area. This is a great opportunity for as existing Band 6 looking to widen their skills or a Band 5 OT looking to progress their career.</p> <p>You will be part of a wider occupational therapy team within the eating disorder service and provide specialist assessments and plan and implement treatment for people with severe eating disorders which will include eating with clients on the unit and the community.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> To manage a caseload of clients with complex psychological and physical needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.</p> <p> To provide outcome-oriented group and individual occupation-focused interventions including community work.</p> <p> To provide safe, effective, quality OT interventions that ensure positive client experience.</p> <p> To provide generic keywork or hold a link worker role for a specified number of clients.</p> <p> To provide carer interventions.</p> <p> To work within other parts of the service as required.</p> <p> To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within the eating disorders service, leading on delegated projects.</p> <p> To act as the designated 'Disability Champion' leading the multi-disciplinary team in Disability Equality matters within your area and other areas as required.</p> <p> To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT Service</p> <p> To support OT students on practice placement.</p> <p> To promote recovery and social inclusion.</p> <p> To take responsibility for managing clinical risk and single-handedly implementing OT treatment</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.</p> <p>We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.</p> <p>This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.</p> <p>We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.</p> <p>We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.</p> <p><strong>About our locations:</strong></p> <p><strong>Springfield University Hospital, Tooting </strong></p> <p>Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £46,419 to £55,046 a year
      
        per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>294-CAMHS-7454857-FZ</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Springfield Hospital</p>
            <p>Tooting</p>
            <p>SW17 7DJ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li>To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.</li>  <li>To promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture physical health and age.</li>  <li>To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence-based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention.</li>  <li>To independently manage a clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, taking on the role of keyworker and/or vocational lead where relevant.</li>  <li>To identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessments, including Model of Human Occupation tools.</li>  <li>To exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and difficult clinical situation, referring to senior staff when necessary.</li>  <li>To consider both physical and mental health needs as part of the occupational therapy assessment.</li>  <li>To plan and implement specialist individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, to enable service users to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcome. To use psychological interventions in conjunctions to occupation-focussed interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT, MBT etc)</li>  <li>To identify any significant risk factors in line with local policies, with support from senior staff.</li>  <li>To contribute to and work within clinical pathways and protocols.</li>  <li>To evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions and quality of clinical decisions in conjunction with service users/carers, other professionals etc.</li>  <li>To fully adhere to defined OT care pathways or protocols</li> </ul> <p>To work flexible hours according to the requirements </p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>  <li>To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.</li>  <li>To promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture physical health and age.</li>  <li>To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence-based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention.</li>  <li>To independently manage a clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, taking on the role of keyworker and/or vocational lead where relevant.</li>  <li>To identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessments, including Model of Human Occupation tools.</li>  <li>To exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and difficult clinical situation, referring to senior staff when necessary.</li>  <li>To consider both physical and mental health needs as part of the occupational therapy assessment.</li>  <li>To plan and implement specialist individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, to enable service users to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcome. To use psychological interventions in conjunctions to occupation-focussed interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT, MBT etc)</li>  <li>To identify any significant risk factors in line with local policies, with support from senior staff.</li>  <li>To contribute to and work within clinical pathways and protocols.</li>  <li>To evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions and quality of clinical decisions in conjunction with service users/carers, other professionals etc.</li>  <li>To fully adhere to defined OT care pathways or protocols</li> </ul> <p>To work flexible hours according to the requirements </p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Education, Training &amp; Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy</li>
        
        <li>Registration to practice in the UK</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment</li>
          
          <li>Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation</li>
          
          <li>Training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy</li>
          
          <li>Training in Dialectic Behaviour Therapy</li>
          
          <li>Training in Mentalisation Based Treatment</li>
          
          <li>Training in other psychological interventions</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable post qualification experience in mental health</li>
        
        <li>Experience of individual and groupwork</li>
        
        <li>Experience of writing specialist occupational therapy reports</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of working in a range of mental health settings</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in eating disorders service</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising junior staff</li>
          
          <li>Successful completion of preceptorship</li>
          
          <li>Experience of being a practice placement educator</li>
          
          <li>Experience of using mental health services as a service user, or carer, relative, friend of a service user.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of participating in a service development project</li>
          
          <li>Experience working with severely psychologically disturbed clients</li>
          
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            Education, Training &amp; Qualifications
          
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          <li>Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy</li>
          
          <li>Registration to practice in the UK</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment</li>
            
            <li>Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation</li>
            
            <li>Training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy</li>
            
            <li>Training in Dialectic Behaviour Therapy</li>
            
            <li>Training in Mentalisation Based Treatment</li>
            
            <li>Training in other psychological interventions</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable post qualification experience in mental health</li>
          
          <li>Experience of individual and groupwork</li>
          
          <li>Experience of writing specialist occupational therapy reports</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in a range of mental health settings</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in eating disorders service</li>
            
            <li>Experience of supervising junior staff</li>
            
            <li>Successful completion of preceptorship</li>
            
            <li>Experience of being a practice placement educator</li>
            
            <li>Experience of using mental health services as a service user, or carer, relative, friend of a service user.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of participating in a service development project</li>
            
            <li>Experience working with severely psychologically disturbed clients</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Springfield Hospital</p>
            <p>Tooting</p>
            <p>SW17 7DJ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Springfield Hospital</p>
                    <p>Tooting</p>
                    <p>SW17 7DJ</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Occupational Therapist (Avalon Ward)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Genomic Associate will be based in the Clinical Genetics Service at Northwick Park Hospital and will work alongside clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, laboratory staff and other healthcare professionals to provide enhanced contact with patients at the point of referral, and after genetic testing and counselling, to facilitate the collection of information and obtain consent, where needed. The genomic Associate will also help to facilitate access to the service, particularly amongst marginalised communities and families who are difficult to engage. The post holder will be responsible for requesting test reports, relevant tissue/samples and testing by liaising with laboratories, families, and clinical teams, as well as the tracking of such requests They will keep clinicians and patients updated on progress, highlighting any long waiters.</p> <p>Under supervision, you will support the team with keeping spreadsheets, databases and portals updated for gene carriers, as well as undertaking regular audit to ensure patients are accepted onto screening programs. They will be responsible for arranging breast screening for those at high risk and keeping spreadsheets/records updated.</p> <p>the post holder will support the team with cancer triage by obtaining family history information, entering of data for online cancer risk assessments and generating a risk calculation using that program (e.g. CanRisk) for interpretation and use by genetic counsellors and clinical geneticists.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>
<p>Contact healthcare professionals, laboratories, and patients to gather referral details, family history, and genetic test reports.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Provide pre-clinic information, verify consent requirements, and explain the need for relatives' reports where appropriate.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Check variant pathogenicity using databases and liaise with laboratories for reviews.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Track and manage tissue or genetic test requests, keeping clinicians and patients updated on progress or delays.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Maintain spreadsheets, databases, and screening programme records; complete referral forms under supervision.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Liaise with screening services, support audits, and respond to information requests from other centres.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Communicate compassionately with patients and relatives, recognising distress, health literacy needs, or learning difficulties.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Assist with obtaining blood or saliva samples, support clinicians with documentation, and escalate ethical concerns when needed.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Collaborate with genetic counsellors, family history coordinators, clinical, and admin teams to ensure seamless patient care.</p>
</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.</p>
<p>Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.</p>
<p>We run major acute services at:</p>
<ul>
<li>Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&amp;E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK</li>
<li>St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease</li>
<li>Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice</li>
<li>Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.</li>
</ul>
<p>We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £35,763 to £43,466 a year
      
        per annum inclusive HCAS pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>337-NP-9023KS</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Northwest Thames Regional Genetics Service, Northwick Park Hospital</p>
      <p>Watford Road</p>
      <p>Harrow</p>
            <p>HA1 3UJ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
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          Education/  Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Registered nurse or someone educated to degree level in a relevant subject (such as biology, genetics, biomedical sciences, psychology) with specialist training and/or experience.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Completed or enrolled in MSc in genetic / genomic counselling</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge &amp; Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of managing information systems and developing  databases and spreadsheets</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a clinical/medical NHS setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of discussing sensitive and confidential information with patients</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of cancer genetics</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the work of  Clinical Genetics units</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills, Abilities and  Attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding of impact of disease and chronic ill health  on individual and their family</li>
        
        <li>Ability to deal with patients in a sensitive and empathetic  manner</li>
        
        <li>Ability to analyse information and identify key records  required (following training)</li>
        
        <li>Excellent verbal and written communication and  interpersonal skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to prioritise own workload and work to strict  guidelines</li>
        
        <li>Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Power Point, as well as  ability to learn to use local patient information systems</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team but also on  own with minimal supervision</li>
        
        <li>Excellent attention to detail</li>
        
        <li>Excellent telephone manner</li>
        
        <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li>
        
        <li>Good awareness of own limitations and when to escalate issues</li>
        
        <li>Ability to generate own routine correspondence</li>
        
        <li>The ability to focus and concentrate on a task and work under pressure</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Prior experience of applying NHS and  NIHR policies on consent,  confidentiality, data protection  and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          HEART values
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education/  Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registered nurse or someone educated to degree level in a relevant subject (such as biology, genetics, biomedical sciences, psychology) with specialist training and/or experience.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Completed or enrolled in MSc in genetic / genomic counselling</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge &amp; Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of managing information systems and developing  databases and spreadsheets</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a clinical/medical NHS setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of discussing sensitive and confidential information with patients</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of cancer genetics</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of the work of  Clinical Genetics units</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills, Abilities and  Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of impact of disease and chronic ill health  on individual and their family</li>
          
          <li>Ability to deal with patients in a sensitive and empathetic  manner</li>
          
          <li>Ability to analyse information and identify key records  required (following training)</li>
          
          <li>Excellent verbal and written communication and  interpersonal skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to prioritise own workload and work to strict  guidelines</li>
          
          <li>Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Power Point, as well as  ability to learn to use local patient information systems</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team but also on  own with minimal supervision</li>
          
          <li>Excellent attention to detail</li>
          
          <li>Excellent telephone manner</li>
          
          <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li>
          
          <li>Good awareness of own limitations and when to escalate issues</li>
          
          <li>Ability to generate own routine correspondence</li>
          
          <li>The ability to focus and concentrate on a task and work under pressure</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Prior experience of applying NHS and  NIHR policies on consent,  confidentiality, data protection  and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            HEART values
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
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    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


 
  
    
      
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Northwest Thames Regional Genetics Service, Northwick Park Hospital</p>
      <p>Watford Road</p>
      <p>Harrow</p>
            <p>HA1 3UJ</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Northwest Thames Regional Genetics Service, Northwick Park Hospital</p>
          <p>Watford Road</p>
          <p>Harrow</p>
                    <p>HA1 3UJ</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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