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<p>Help change lives through literacy in Tower Hamlets</p><p>Organisation: Read Easy UK</p><p><a href="http://www.readeasy.org.uk/groups/tower-hamlets" target="_blank">www.readeasy.org.uk/groups/tower-hamlets</a></p><p>Time commitment: about 3 hours per week (flexible)</p><p>Location: Home-based, with occasional local meetings/events</p><p>About Read Easy</p><p>1 in 6 UK adults struggles to read. Read Easy offers free, confidential, one-to-one coaching that transforms lives — giving adults independence, confidence, and opportunity.</p><p>The Role</p><p>We’re seeking a creative Publicity Organiser to raise awareness of Read Easy’s work. You’ll:</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create posters, flyers, press releases, and social media posts</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage our online presence (Facebook, website, forums)</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promote events and campaigns</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support outreach with presentations and resources</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitor engagement and improve reach</p><p>What You’ll Gain</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hands-on experience in communications, publicity, and digital marketing</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Skills in content creation, design, and campaign planning</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Confidence in public speaking and community engagement</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong organisation and teamwork abilities</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work experience to strengthen your CV</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A formal reference to support job or university applications</p><p>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The satisfaction of making a real difference locally</p><p>Support &amp; Training</p><p>We provide induction, templates, a handbook, ongoing guidance, and access to publicity advisers.</p><p><strong>Apply now</strong></p><p>If you’re interested in this rewarding volunteer role, please contact:</p><p><br>&nbsp;<a href="mailto:threcruiter3@readeasy.org.uk" target="_blank">threcruiter3@readeasy.org.uk</a><br>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.readeasy.org.uk" target="_blank">www.readeasy.org.uk</a></p>

Easy Read Uk

Volunteer Publicity Organiser

<p><strong>Make a lasting difference in Tower Hamlets</strong></p><p><strong>Organisation: Read Easy UK</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.readeasy.org.uk/groups/tower-hamlets" target="_blank">www.readeasy.org.uk/groups/tower-hamlets</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="mailto:threcruiter3@readeasy.org.uk" target="_blank">threcruiter3@readeasy.org.uk</a></strong></p><p><strong>Time commitment: 4–5 hours per week (flexible)</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Home-based, with occasional local meetings/events</strong></p><p><strong>About Read Easy</strong></p><p><strong>1 in 6 adults in the UK struggles to read. Read Easy offers free, confidential, one-to-one coaching that transforms lives — giving adults independence, confidence, and brighter futures.</strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p><strong>We’re seeking a Volunteer Team Leader to guide our local management team. You’ll:</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead meetings, set goals, and delegate tasks</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Recruit and support volunteers</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plan strategies and manage resources</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build community partnerships and represent Read Easy locally</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oversee smooth day-to-day operations</strong></p><p><strong>What You’ll Gain</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leadership and team management experience</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Skills in planning, communication, and problem-solving</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insight into the charity sector</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work experience to strengthen your CV</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A formal reference to support job or university applications</strong></p><p><strong>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The satisfaction of making a real difference</strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>You’re organised, confident, and a natural motivator. Strong leadership and communication skills are key.</strong></p><p><strong>Support &amp; Training</strong></p><p><strong>We provide full induction, a handbook, ongoing guidance, and opportunities to connect with other groups.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now and help adults in Tower Hamlets unlock the power of reading.Apply now</strong></p><p>If you’re interested in this rewarding volunteer role, please contact:</p><p><br><a href="mailto:threcruiter3@readeasy.org.uk" target="_blank">threcruiter3@readeasy.org.uk</a><br>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.readeasy.org.uk" target="_blank">www.readeasy.org.uk</a></p>

Volunteer Team Leader

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><b>Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone</b><b>Full Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary (in line with Agenda for Change)</b></p><p>Are you an experienced and patient-focused&nbsp;<b>Scrub Practitioner</b>&nbsp;looking to work in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment where your development matters?</p><p>At&nbsp;<b>KIMS Hospital</b>, we’re proud to offer exciting opportunities within our&nbsp;<b>AfPP-accredited Theatres team</b>—the only private team in Kent to hold this distinction. We are expanding due to&nbsp;<b>internal promotions</b>, and we're looking for dedicated and skilled&nbsp;<b>Registered Nurses (RGN)</b>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<b>Operating Department Practitioners (ODP)</b>&nbsp;to join us in delivering the highest standards of perioperative care.</p><p>This is more than just a role—it’s a chance to&nbsp;<b>shape your career your way,</b>&nbsp;you’ll have access to&nbsp;<b>structured training and development opportunities</b>&nbsp;across a range of specialties. You’ll also work&nbsp;<b>alongside some of the region’s leading consultants</b>, gaining invaluable experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.</p><p>This role is 40 hours per week between Monday and Saturday.&nbsp; Saturdays are on average one per month.</p><p><b>Apply today to advance your theatre career with KIMS Hospital—where excellence meets opportunity.</b></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul> <li>Providing expert scrub support for general and orthopaedic cases.</li> <li>Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care</li> <li>Collaborating effectively with departments such as Imaging, Wards, and Sterile Services</li> <li>Ensuring patient dignity, comfort, and confidentiality at all times</li> <li>Upholding ethical and legal standards in your own practice and that of your colleagues</li></ul>  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><b>Why choose KIMS Hospital?</b>Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to fostering a culture where you feel&nbsp;<b>valued, supported, and empowered to grow</b>.</p><p><b>Our comprehensive benefits include:</b></p><ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) plus a day off for your birthday</li> <li>Free secure on-site parking</li> <li>Private health insurance</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 40% discount on selected KIMS Hospital services</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Retail discounts and cashback offers</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Annual flu vaccination and free eye test</li></ul><p>At KIMS Hospital, we are passionate about creating a&nbsp;<b>diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace</b>. We are proud to be an&nbsp;<b>equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer</b>, committed to reflecting the communities we serve.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>18 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      Depending on experience
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>3125-1</p>
  

  
    
      
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        <p>K I M S Hospital Ltd</p>
      
      <p>Newnham Court Way</p>
      <p>Weavering</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>ME14 5FT</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
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    <p>For more information regarding this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and person specification.</p>
  

  
    
      
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration </li>
        
        <li>Post registration Scrub experience.</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care </li>
        
        <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning </li>
        
        <li>While Theatre experience (NHS or private) is desirable, we also welcome enthusiastic newly qualified practitioners ready to grow in this role.</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration </li>
          
          <li>Post registration Scrub experience.</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care </li>
          
          <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning </li>
          
          <li>While Theatre experience (NHS or private) is desirable, we also welcome enthusiastic newly qualified practitioners ready to grow in this role.</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
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    <p>KIMS Hospital</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>K I M S Hospital Ltd</p>
      
      <p>Newnham Court Way</p>
      <p>Weavering</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>ME14 5FT</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>KIMS Hospital</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>K I M S Hospital Ltd</p>
          
          <p>Newnham Court Way</p>
          <p>Weavering</p>
          <p>Maidstone</p>
          <p>Kent</p>
          <p>ME14 5FT</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the A &amp; E of Mental Health. You will be working in a very dynamic environment, which will provide you with many opportunities to learn and develop your therapeutic and systemic skills. There will also be an opportunity to be creative and innovative within the role, bringing new ideas, incorporating evidence-based practice into how the service is delivered.</p>
<p>You will support and assist the core aims within the service, both in direct clinical work and as a positive member of the multi-disciplinary team and wider service, having an important strategic and liaison function supporting the transition of patients between services.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>You will provide psychological assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and offer consultation and treatment for our more complex cases.</li>
<li>You will offer clinical supervision to assistant psychologists and trainees, as well as Band 7 Psychologists and our multi-disciplinary colleagues.</li>
<li>There will be an opportunity to take a lead role in service development-oriented research and publishing research.</li>
<li>To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area</li>
<li>To be regularly responsible for providing training placements for trainee clinical/counselling psychologists in this specialism.</li>
<li>To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions in these services taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice.</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.</p>
<p>Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.</p>
<p>Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.</p>


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

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        per annum, pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>380-AC0756-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Priority House Hospital</p>
      <p>Hermitage Lane</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
            <p>ME16 9NZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>
<li>To provide specialist psychological assessment of clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties referred to Acute services, utilising information from a broad range of structured psychometric and semi-structured clinical methodologies and integrating it into a psychological formulation of the client and the psychosocial environment, drawing on a range of psychological theoretical perspectives.</li>
</ul>
<p>We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.</p>
<p>Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
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<li>To provide specialist psychological assessment of clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties referred to Acute services, utilising information from a broad range of structured psychometric and semi-structured clinical methodologies and integrating it into a psychological formulation of the client and the psychosocial environment, drawing on a range of psychological theoretical perspectives.</li>
</ul>
<p>We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.</p>
<p>Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Training &amp; Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Registration with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Practitioner Psychologist</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Formal training in supervision of other psychologists</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at speciality level. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.</li>
        
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          <li>Experience and expertise in acute mental health</li>
          
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          Skills &amp; Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within acute psychology settings.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
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          <li>Specialist skills in DBT, psychosis and applying this to an acute setting.</li>
          
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          <li>Registration with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Practitioner Psychologist</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Formal training in supervision of other psychologists</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at speciality level. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience and expertise in acute mental health</li>
            
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            Skills &amp; Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within acute psychology settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Specialist skills in DBT, psychosis and applying this to an acute setting.</li>
            
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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="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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        <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>
      

      

      
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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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    <p>Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Priority House Hospital</p>
      <p>Hermitage Lane</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
            <p>ME16 9NZ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Priority House Hospital</p>
          <p>Hermitage Lane</p>
          <p>Maidstone</p>
                    <p>ME16 9NZ</p>
        
      

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

Senior Clinical/ Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

<p><strong>The Vacancy</strong></p><p>A fantastic opportunity has arisen within PAM Occupational Health Solutions for an&nbsp;<strong>Occupational Health Technician</strong>&nbsp;to join our OH Screening Team within the Private/Public sector and support some of our well-established clients.</p><p><strong>Covering - South London. Kent and Folkestone&nbsp;and willingness to travel UK Wide ​- Will involve a partial use of Mobile Screening Unit &amp; Car allowance provided</strong></p><p>You will be expected to contribute to the Occupational Health Screening division’s success, working closely with your regional colleagues, other associated clinicians and client services colleagues to ensure the delivery of Safe, Effective, and Quality Occupational Health services.</p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for the support and delivery of Occupational Health Services on various contracts from construction to the food industry, providing a high-quality health screening service to our client's employees, whilst increasing the business quality through effective relationship building with employees &amp; managers.</p><p><strong>Traveling is a key part of the role as the role is peripatetic and a willingness to travel UK-wide is needed to attend training and cover annual leave and sickness absence, however, PAM will always look to minimise this.</strong></p><p>Hours/Working Week are Monday-Friday 40 hours per week.</p><p><strong>Key accountabilities &amp; responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Conduct all aspects of health surveillance and fitness for work medicals/safety critical medicals in line with client standards and requirements</p><p>Drug and alcohol screening</p><p>Ensure that all documentation is uploaded to OHIO in the relevant areas</p><p>Store all data in line with Data Protection Principles</p><p>Maintaining confidentiality at all times</p><p>Ensuring KPI’s are met</p><p>Ensuring consistency of service delivery</p><p>Monitoring OHIO compliance to ensure that all information is correct and complete</p><p>Ensuring an excellent customer experience</p><p>Keep working practices in line with company accreditations including ISO 9001, 27001, SEQOHS, RISQS, and IIP</p><p>Ensure all medical equipment is calibrated and safety tested</p><p>Providing support to new team members</p><p>Escalations are conducted appropriately</p><p>Work in collaboration with all members of the OH Team</p><p><strong>Skills, Experience &amp; Qualifications:</strong></p><p>Sports Science Qualification or similar/Occupational Health Technician experience delivering health screening/medicals is preferable but not essential</p><p>Competent at managing client communication</p><p>Highly organised and process-driven individual</p><p>Ability to liaise with other departments and colleagues to achieve results</p><p>Results orientated and customer-focused</p><p>IT Literacy</p><p>Effective communication skills.</p><p>Ability to collate, prepare and deliver wellbeing content</p><p>Good organisation skills, the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise.</p><p>The ability and commitment to desire to be part of a team that seeks to provide the highest levels in a professional services business.</p><p>Understanding of Confidentiality</p><p>Good report writing skills</p><p><strong>Our Values &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul>	<li>We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%</li>	<li>33 days annual leave including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)</li>	<li>Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary</li>	<li>Income protection</li>	<li>Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!</li>	<li>Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme</li>	<li>Long service rewards</li>	<li>Flexible Working Hours</li>	<li>Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support</li>	<li>Support with training and development</li>	<li>Group Income Protection</li></ul><p>At PAM we are passionate about people and delivering our Everyday Things That Matter Values and Behaviours to our customers and our colleagues. Our cultural philosophy is based on putting our people first, creating high performing teams who deliver great services for our clients.</p><p>We’re looking for driven and ambitious professionals to join our team, who are just as passionate about our philosophy and values as we are.</p><p><strong>PAM group are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.</strong></p>

PAM Wellness

Occupational Health Technician

<i>Location</i>East Kent

	<i>Position</i>Clinical Trainee Placements

	<i>Advertising Salary</i>Not Applicable

	<i>Vacancy Type</i>Placement

	<i>Careers Site Advertising End Date</i>Not Specified

	<i>Hours</i>Hours Per Week:7

	<i>Working Pattern</i>Mon - Fri

	<i>School Website URL</i>Not Specified
 
	       

        

        
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
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<ul type="disc">
    <li><strong>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school!&nbsp;Click this link to view a map of our placement schools:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">Placement Map</a>&nbsp;</strong></li>
    <li><strong>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>We recruit for Counsellors to start in school in January, April or September in line with school term time. Please note the recruitment and onboarding process can take 2-3 months.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Counsellors&nbsp;on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, counsellors working within the organisation are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with.</p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement*.</li>
    <li>We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.</li>
    <li>We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.</li>
    <li>Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.</li>
    <li>You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.</li>
    <li>Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.</li>
    <li>A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, over&nbsp;⅔&nbsp;of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.</li>
    <li>We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.</li>
</ul>
<p>*<strong>Counting your hours</strong></p>
<p>All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP. However if you need to gain clinical hours for your course, we would strongly advise that you check with your course tutor as to whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you would like to gain counselling experience of working with Children and Young People, you can still apply for a Place2Be placement as a second placement.</p>
<p><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p>
<p>Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.<br>
<br>
Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in.&nbsp;</p>

		
	
		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

<p>You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:</p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 - 12 months.</li>
    <li>Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li>
</ul>
<p>We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply.&nbsp;Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.</p>

		
	
		<h2>About Us</h2>
	
		
			

<p>Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families,&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.&nbsp; Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.</p>
<p>We continue to pilot,&nbsp;trial&nbsp;and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather.&nbsp;<strong>HRH The&nbsp;Princess of Wales</strong>&nbsp;is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and schools we support.&nbsp;We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity,&nbsp;compassion&nbsp;and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.</p>
<p><strong>Our values:</strong></p>
<p>We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do:</p>
<p><strong>Compassion</strong>&nbsp;– We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders.</p>
<p><strong>Integrity</strong>&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.</p>
<p><strong>Perseverance</strong>&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.</p>
<p><strong>Creativity</strong>&nbsp;– We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.&nbsp;</p>


		
	

        
            
            
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Place2Be

Counsellor on Placement East Kent

<i>Location</i>East Kent

	<i>Position</i>Clinical Trainee Placements

	<i>Advertising Salary</i>Not Applicable

	<i>Vacancy Type</i>Placement

	<i>Careers Site Advertising End Date</i>Not Specified

	<i>Hours</i>Hours Per Week:7

	<i>Working Pattern</i>Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

	<i>School Website URL</i>Not Specified
 
	       

        

        
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
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<ul type="disc">
    <li><strong>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school! We are currently recruiting for placements in Hartsdown Academy CT9 5RE&nbsp;on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Click this link to view this school on the map of our placement schools:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">Placement Map</a>&nbsp;</strong></li>
    <li><strong>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>We recruit for Counsellors to start in school in January, April or September in line with school term time. Please note the recruitment and onboarding process can take 2-3 months.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Counsellors&nbsp;on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, counsellors working within the organisation are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with.</p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement*.</li>
    <li>We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.</li>
    <li>We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.</li>
    <li>Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.</li>
    <li>You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.</li>
    <li>Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.</li>
    <li>A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, over&nbsp;⅔&nbsp;of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.</li>
    <li>We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.</li>
</ul>
<p>*<strong>Counting your hours</strong></p>
<p>All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP. However if you need to gain clinical hours for your course, we would strongly advise that you check with your course tutor as to whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you would like to gain counselling experience of working with Children and Young People, you can still apply for a Place2Be placement as a second placement.</p>
<p><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p>
<p>Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.<br>
<br>
Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in.&nbsp;</p>

		
	
		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

<p>You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:</p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 - 12 months.</li>
    <li>Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li>
</ul>
<p>We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply.&nbsp;Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.</p>

		
	
		<h2>About Us</h2>
	
		
			

<p>Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families,&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.&nbsp; Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.</p>
<p>We continue to pilot,&nbsp;trial&nbsp;and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather.&nbsp;<strong>HRH The&nbsp;Princess of Wales</strong>&nbsp;is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and schools we support.&nbsp;We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity,&nbsp;compassion&nbsp;and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.</p>
<p><strong>Our values:</strong></p>
<p>We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do:</p>
<p><strong>Compassion</strong>&nbsp;– We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders.</p>
<p><strong>Integrity</strong>&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.</p>
<p><strong>Perseverance</strong>&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.</p>
<p><strong>Creativity</strong>&nbsp;– We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.&nbsp;</p>


		
	

        
            
            
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Counsellor on Placement Margate

<h2>About The Role</h2><p>Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma. Allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.</p><p>Qualified, creative and ambitious. Sound like you? As a level 4 qualified therapist / counsellor, you’ll not only work in one to one situations with young people providing clinical assessments and interventions, you’ll also engage in the wider school community to strengthen skills, and promote understanding of child mental health and the importance of early intervention.</p><p>As part of a huge community across the United Kingdom you’ll have opportunities to bring your fresh thinking and ideas to the table to help us shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career.</p><p>For a career with purpose, this is your place.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Recruitment Process</strong></p><p>As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.&nbsp;Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.</p><p>Closing date for applications: 10 March 2025&nbsp;</p><p>Interview date: 4th - 13th and 18th March</p><p><em>[Please note we reserve the right to close applications early]</em></p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.</p><p>To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here’s just a few things we have on offer:</p><ul><li>Annual Leave that increases with service</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career</li><li>5% contributory pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary</li><li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme</li><li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)</li><li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time</li><li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li></ul><p>&nbsp;We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.</p><p>Should you require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050.</p><p>Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.</p><p>Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.</p>

Place2Be Counsellor, Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Before submitting your application, you should read our to understand how Bupa will use, store and share your information. For Australia or New Zealand candidates - Before submitting your application, you should read our to understand how Bupa will use, store and share your information.Job Description:  Counsellor - Mindplace (Face to Face) Maidstone - Unit 38 Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre Maidstone, ME14 1PS Permanent Competitive salary + Fantastic benefits Part-time hours available: Minimum of 2 days per week Full-time roles are available, offered on a hybrid basis - combining both onsite and remote working Session Requirements: We can offer sessions from Monday to Friday - 07:30am or 08:00am to15:30pm/ 1600pm and14:00pm - 22:00pm Weekends 08:30-17:00 At least 1 in every 3 but may be less depending on the location 5 appointments per day We make health happen As an employee at Bupa, our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients every day. Your Role: As a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, you will provide high-quality, effective, and safe counselling to Bupa customers over the short, medium, or longer term. You will work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, liaising daily with internal and external services, organisations, and safeguarding agencies. Responsibilities: Provide high-quality counselling or brief interventions with excellent clinical outcomes. Deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations to drive evidence-based interventions. Offer different models of service delivery, including face to face sessions Adhere to Bupa's case management processes and collaborate with Clinical Leads and the wider therapy team. Follow sessional limits based on the client's company benefits. Provide signposting or onward referrals as needed. Offer ad-hoc or one-off wellbeing support and coaching. Conduct one-off assessments and referral recommendations. Deliver group psychoeducation, raise mental health awareness, and promote mental wellbeing through remote presentations, workshops, and training. Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Bupa's service policies and procedures. Attend regular clinical supervision and team meetings. Collaborate with the operational and clinical team to improve client and employee experiences. Qualifications: Essential: BACP Accredited Counsellors/Psychotherapists NCPS Professional Accredited Registrants UKCP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellors/Psychotherapists 3 years of full-time post-qualification counselling experience. Desirable: Training in incident support. Corporate experience and business understanding. Key Skills &amp; Experience: General adult mental health specialism experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Systems and electronic medical record systems. Ability to evaluate, plan, and prioritise workload within demanding time scales. Proven customer service and client liaison experience. Excellent clinical knowledge application. Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Professional and personal drive. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and self-sufficient. Rapid and decisive response capability. Excellent team player. Strong problem-solving skills. Experience managing own caseload and working towards individual targets and outcomes. Efficient diary management and time boundary maintenance. High standards in written and oral communication. Diverse and varied clinical experience. Personal Characteristics: Well-developed communication skills. Effective time management. Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment. Understanding of the business environment. Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team. Awareness of KPIs and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Effective diary utilisation planning within a two-week lead time. Benefits: Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive: Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with the option to buy or sell. Enhanced pension and life insurance. Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work. Discounted access to online gym sessions. Annual performance-based bonus. Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind. Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate. Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile. Emotional wellbeing support. Access to family mental health line. Financial wellbeing channels. Support for carers.We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa". We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.Time Type:Full timeJob Area:Locations:Mindplace Maidstone

Counsellor - Mindplace

A leading health services provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their therapy team. In this role, you will work closely with teams to support individuals with behaviour that challenges and those affected by learning disabilities. You will implement Positive Behavioural Support strategies tailored to enhance the quality of life for service users. The position offers a salary of £31,827 per annum, along with a range of rewarding benefits including career development opportunities and various employee assistance programs.

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