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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a self-starter looking to join one of Londons leading Mental Health Charities?</p><p>We are seeking a compassionate and motivated CBT Trainee to join our Mental Health Support Team at West Central London Mind. In this role, you will work under supervision to deliver evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You will collaborate with different stakeholders and professionals, supporting clients in school settings while developing your skills through structured training and supervision. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health to kickstart their career in a supportive and impactful environment.</p><p>As a CBT Trainee, you will engage with diverse clients, helping them manage issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress using CBT techniques. Based in schools across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to improving mental wellbeing across the community. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to professional development. Join us to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in mental health support.</p>  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will:</p><ul><li>Provide evidence-based CBT interventions to children and young people in schools and colleges who have presentations of anxiety and depression.</li> <li>Work closely with other services providing support to young people and with members of wider WCL Mind staff team.</li> <li>Work with people across different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.</li></ul><p>You are:</p><ul><li>Skilled and knowledgeable in basic principles of CBT</li><li>Passionate about supporting and empowering young people to manage their mental health need</li><li>Able to work cohesively and collaboratively within a team setting</li><li>Someone with a wide range of life experience</li><li>An effective communicator, tailoring communication to each client in a bespoke way.</li><li>Reflective and adaptive in your approach</li><li>Organised and able to show effective diary management a busy clinical caseload, manage administrative requirements and attend meetings</li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Were a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We have decades of local community knowledge and record of empowering people to live the life they choose.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>08 October 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £37,888 a year
      
    </p>
  
  
  

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

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>1 years</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0097-25-0018</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Head Office</p>
      <p>23 Monck Street</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>SW1P 2AE</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the candidate pack attached for more information about the role. </p><p><strong>Deadline for submission of
application:</strong>
22nd
October 2025, 5pm</p><p><strong>Interviews are scheduled for Week
Commencing</strong>: 10th and 17th
November 2025</p><p>For enquiries about this role, please
contact: Mjutabha Nawaz; <a href="mailto:mnawaz@wclmind.org.uk" target="_blank">mnawaz@wclmind.org.uk</a>
</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the candidate pack attached for more information about the role. </p><p><strong>Deadline for submission of
application:</strong>
22nd
October 2025, 5pm</p><p><strong>Interviews are scheduled for Week
Commencing</strong>: 10th and 17th
November 2025</p><p>For enquiries about this role, please
contact: Mjutabha Nawaz; <a href="mailto:mnawaz@wclmind.org.uk" target="_blank">mnawaz@wclmind.org.uk</a>
</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>N/A</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>N/A</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>N/A</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>N/A</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>N/A</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>N/A</li>
          
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>West Central London Mind</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Head Office</p>
      <p>23 Monck Street</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>SW1P 2AE</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>West Central London Mind</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Head Office</p>
          <p>23 Monck Street</p>
          <p>London</p>
                    <p>SW1P 2AE</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Cognitive Behaviour Therapist Trainee 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>South London &amp;
Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is offering an excellent opportunity for a
creative and enthusiastic Activity Practitioner to join a supportive, MDT at
River House. In this role, you will work closely with the Occupational Therapy
team, under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, to deliver
engaging, therapeutic and recreational activities aimed at supporting the
rehabilitation of service users with complex mental health needs, including
those with a history of offending. You will play a key role in implementing
meaningful, person-centred programmes that promote recovery and enhance overall
quality of life.</p><p>Joining SLaM means
becoming part of a respected, forward-thinking organisation with strong links
to Kings College London and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and
Neuroscience. Its a unique opportunity to work in a setting that blends
clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and high-quality training. At River
House, you'll join a team known for its supportive culture and commitment to
development offering in-house training, career progression, and broad
clinical exposure. Whether you're early in your career or looking to
specialise, this role provides the ideal environment to grow personally and
professionally, within a team that values learning, collaboration, and
innovation in mental health care.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>What you can add:</p><ul>  <li>You will deliver a programme of recreational, vocational, and educational activities within the service or, where appropriate, in the community.</li>  <li>You will Support the development of a balanced therapeutic ward-based programme tailored to service users at various stages of recovery, helping them progress by considering their goals and aspirations and adjusting interventions accordingly.</li>  <li>You will maintain accurate and up-to-date written and electronic records in line with Trust and professional standards, adhering to forensic activity guidelines and completing incident reports when required.</li>  <li>You will reflect on and review your practice and performance through regular supervision and annual appraisal in line with Trust guidelines, while actively participating in ongoing training and knowledge-sharing opportunities.</li>  <li>You will support the education and training of OT students, staff, and volunteers, while helping to facilitate recovery courses at the Forensic Recovery College alongside peer trainers and team members.</li>  <li>You will demonstrate your ability to safely carry out restrictive interventions following Seni Lewis Training Programme.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>NHS Professionals is the UKs largest flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. We give healthcare professionals the freedom to choose when, where, and how they work whether that's through flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements. By joining NHSP, you become part of a trusted, supportive community committed to Putting People in Places to Care, working alongside a diverse team delivering high-quality care across the country.</p><p>As a valued member of our bank, youll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:</p><ul>  <li>Weekly Pay Access your earnings quickly with regular weekly payments.</li>  <li>Priority Shifts Get first choice of shifts and placements before they go to external agencies.</li>  <li>Exclusive Discounts Receive a Blue Light Card and access to NHS discount providers.</li>  <li>Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that fit your schedule or explore fixed-term placements to suit your lifestyle.</li>  <li>Comprehensive Support Our friendly team is available whenever you need us via our dedicated support line.</li>  <li>Ongoing Development Access training and learning opportunities through both the Trust and NHSPs own academy.</li>  <li>Career Variety Work across different wards and specialties to gain valuable experience.</li>  <li>Community Perks Enjoy being part of a vibrant NHSP community with activities like Member of the Month, Appreciation Week, giveaways, webinars, and more.</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 October 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £15.60 an hour
      
    </p>
  
  
  

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

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>3 months</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>M0042-83449</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
      
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
            <p>Beckenham</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR33BX</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>As a key member of the ward team, you will work closely with the Occupational Therapy (OT) service to deliver therapeutic and recreational activities that support the rehabilitation of individuals with mental illness and a history of offending. Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, you will help co-develop and implement ward-based and community-facing programmes that promote recovery, independence, and well-being. This includes supporting access to vocational and educational opportunities, including the Forensic Recovery College.</p><p>Youll engage individuals and groups in structured therapeutic activities, monitor progress, and contribute to care planning through effective communication and documentation. The role requires the ability to work independently when facilitating sessions, adapt interventions to individual goals, and maintain clear boundaries and professional conduct. You will also be expected to follow security protocols, participate in incident reporting, and safely implement restrictive interventions where necessary, following Seni Lewis training.</p><p>This position supports continuous professional development through regular supervision, in-house training, and involvement in student education, audits, and quality improvement projects. You'll help maintain safe environments, manage activity resources, and may occasionally work evenings or weekends. A commitment to trust values, health and safety, equality, and ongoing learning is essential to success in this role.</p>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>As a key member of the ward team, you will work closely with the Occupational Therapy (OT) service to deliver therapeutic and recreational activities that support the rehabilitation of individuals with mental illness and a history of offending. Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, you will help co-develop and implement ward-based and community-facing programmes that promote recovery, independence, and well-being. This includes supporting access to vocational and educational opportunities, including the Forensic Recovery College.</p><p>Youll engage individuals and groups in structured therapeutic activities, monitor progress, and contribute to care planning through effective communication and documentation. The role requires the ability to work independently when facilitating sessions, adapt interventions to individual goals, and maintain clear boundaries and professional conduct. You will also be expected to follow security protocols, participate in incident reporting, and safely implement restrictive interventions where necessary, following Seni Lewis training.</p><p>This position supports continuous professional development through regular supervision, in-house training, and involvement in student education, audits, and quality improvement projects. You'll help maintain safe environments, manage activity resources, and may occasionally work evenings or weekends. A commitment to trust values, health and safety, equality, and ongoing learning is essential to success in this role.</p>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>What youll need:</li>
        
        <li>- A-C Grade GCSEs in Maths and English.</li>
        
        <li>- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.</li>
        
        <li>- Experience of working in health/social care setting.   </li>
        
        <li>- Experience of working both independently and in a team, demonstrating an ability to interact with staff of all disciplines and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.  </li>
        
        <li>- Experience of providing group and 1:1 interventions.  </li>
        
        <li>- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.  </li>
        
        <li>Ability to work independently in both ward and community settings and teach practical skills to service users.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Desirable:</li>
          
          <li>- Health and Social Care qualification above basic level (e.g., NVQ 3 or 4, City &amp; Guilds, Diploma, or Degree)</li>
          
          <li>- Creative qualification e.g. arts, photography, Psychology qualification.  </li>
          
          <li>- Experience in a forensic mental health setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience running therapeutic groups in health and social care settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>What youll need:</li>
          
          <li>- A-C Grade GCSEs in Maths and English.</li>
          
          <li>- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.</li>
          
          <li>- Experience of working in health/social care setting.   </li>
          
          <li>- Experience of working both independently and in a team, demonstrating an ability to interact with staff of all disciplines and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.  </li>
          
          <li>- Experience of providing group and 1:1 interventions.  </li>
          
          <li>- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.  </li>
          
          <li>Ability to work independently in both ward and community settings and teach practical skills to service users.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Desirable:</li>
            
            <li>- Health and Social Care qualification above basic level (e.g., NVQ 3 or 4, City &amp; Guilds, Diploma, or Degree)</li>
            
            <li>- Creative qualification e.g. arts, photography, Psychology qualification.  </li>
            
            <li>- Experience in a forensic mental health setting</li>
            
            <li>Experience running therapeutic groups in health and social care settings.</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>NHS Professionals Limited</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
      
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
            <p>Beckenham</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR33BX</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>NHS Professionals Limited</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
          
          <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
                    <p>Beckenham</p>
          <p>Kent</p>
          <p>BR33BX</p>
        
      

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

Activity Practitioner

Senior CAMHS Practitioner Band 7 – Lighthouse team

CAMHS Practitioner-Spring Team

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Join Our Team as a Speech and Language Therapy Lead</strong></p><p>At QEF, we provide specialized speech and language services for clients with complex disabilities under the care of CRC. You will be responsible for:</p><ul><li><p>Assessing and treating language, speech, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Offering training and guidance to colleagues, families, and carers for holistic client care.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Collaborating with CRC's specialist multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective speech and language therapy services.</p></li></ul><p><strong>We are able to offer a tier 2 visa sponsorship (for applicants that they are already in the UK)</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p><p>You are passionate about speech and language therapy</p><p>Our Values and Behaviours inspire you</p><p>You hold a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy with up to date HCPC registration</p><p>You are a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy adhering to professional guidelines</p><p>You have post-graduate experience and knowledge of therapeutic interventions for physical and neuro-rehabilitation, as well as experience in dysphagia, communication, and voice management.</p><p>You maintain an up-to-date professional portfolio with relevant post-graduate courses and CPD.</p>  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Step
into a leadership role in our state-of-the-art 48-bed rehab unit! Were looking
for a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to
lead our team. </p><p>

We
are committed to providing top-tier, evidence-based rehabilitative care. You'll
work with a diverse range of clients, many with complex neurological
disabilities, as part of a large multi-disciplinary team where your role as
Speech and Language Therapy Lead is pivotal. Reporting to the Head of Clinical
Services, youll be a key player in our senior leadership team, dedicated to
delivering the highest standards of patient-centered care</p><p><strong>BENEFITS</strong></p><p>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)</p><p>Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)</p><p>Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme &amp; shopping discounts</p><p>Free on-site parking</p><p>Blue Light Card</p><p>Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.</p><p><strong>BEING PART OF QEF MEANS</strong></p><p>Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy.</p><p>Being an active team player.</p><p>Being an ambassador of QEFs Values and Behaviours</p><p> - Everyone Matters,</p><p> - Everyone Works Together,</p><p> - Everyone Makes a Difference.</p><p><strong>DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER</strong></p><p>QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer</p><p>We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria fora vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job</p><p>Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on <a href="mailto:HR@QEF.org.uk" target="_blank">HR@QEF.org.uk</a> or on 01372 841 144</p>      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 September 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £46,148 to £52,809 a year
      
        plus excellent benefits
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0117-25-0026</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Leatherhead Court</p>
      <p>Woodlands Road</p>
      <p>Leatherhead</p>
      <p>Surrey</p>
      <p>KT22 0BN</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services you will hold accountability and responsibility for the SLT provision to all clients within our rehabilitation centre.</p><p>Leading and managing a specialist SLT team in a brand new state of the art rehabilitation centre. The team comprises band 6 and band 5 SLTs, an SLT assistant and we are proactive to have students.</p><p>To contribute to the continued development of a high quality SLT therapeutic service</p><p>To provide specialist dysphagia assessment and intervention to clients who require, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.</p><p>To provide highly skilled communication assessment and intervention to all our clients with acquired brain injury, such as stroke, ABI and other neurological conditions, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.</p><p>Delivering 1:1 and group SLT sessions to a range of clients and creating accessible communication and swallowing guidance for the wider MDT.</p><p>Conducting skilled mental capacity assessments independently or jointly with other professionals, as appropriate.</p><p>Having a key-worker role managing and overseeing a specific clients whole journey at QEF, liasing with families, being a single point of contact for all queries, co-ordinating care and discharge packages.</p><p>Advocating on clients behalf in a range of situations, eg. when writing reports, CHC forms and complex DST meetings where highly skilled reporting and ability to deal with questioning is necessary.</p><p>Closely working with the wider multi-disciplinary team PTs, OTs, Psychology team, dietitian, nursing, carers, kitchen staff, activity co-ordinators. Also working with outside agencies, such as social workers, safeguarding, expert witnesses, lawyers, neuro-navigators, DST assessors.</p><p>Working with the Head of Clinical Services and senior management on service development, quality improvement projects and clinical audit</p><p>Providing clinical supervision and expert advice to SLT staff as well as SLT students on placement.</p><p>Responsible for the recruitment within the SLT department with opportunity to support in the recruitment process of the wider CRC staffing remit</p><p>Managing the Speech and Language Therapy team to include sickness absence, performance, appraisals, probationary periods in line with QEF policy</p><p>Supporting and leading on the emphasis on learning and reflective practice within the SLT as well as wider team, providing and participating in training and learning.</p><p>Actively jointly working with our catering company, manager and dietitian to provide high standard of catering in line with IDDSI framework</p>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services you will hold accountability and responsibility for the SLT provision to all clients within our rehabilitation centre.</p><p>Leading and managing a specialist SLT team in a brand new state of the art rehabilitation centre. The team comprises band 6 and band 5 SLTs, an SLT assistant and we are proactive to have students.</p><p>To contribute to the continued development of a high quality SLT therapeutic service</p><p>To provide specialist dysphagia assessment and intervention to clients who require, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.</p><p>To provide highly skilled communication assessment and intervention to all our clients with acquired brain injury, such as stroke, ABI and other neurological conditions, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.</p><p>Delivering 1:1 and group SLT sessions to a range of clients and creating accessible communication and swallowing guidance for the wider MDT.</p><p>Conducting skilled mental capacity assessments independently or jointly with other professionals, as appropriate.</p><p>Having a key-worker role managing and overseeing a specific clients whole journey at QEF, liasing with families, being a single point of contact for all queries, co-ordinating care and discharge packages.</p><p>Advocating on clients behalf in a range of situations, eg. when writing reports, CHC forms and complex DST meetings where highly skilled reporting and ability to deal with questioning is necessary.</p><p>Closely working with the wider multi-disciplinary team PTs, OTs, Psychology team, dietitian, nursing, carers, kitchen staff, activity co-ordinators. Also working with outside agencies, such as social workers, safeguarding, expert witnesses, lawyers, neuro-navigators, DST assessors.</p><p>Working with the Head of Clinical Services and senior management on service development, quality improvement projects and clinical audit</p><p>Providing clinical supervision and expert advice to SLT staff as well as SLT students on placement.</p><p>Responsible for the recruitment within the SLT department with opportunity to support in the recruitment process of the wider CRC staffing remit</p><p>Managing the Speech and Language Therapy team to include sickness absence, performance, appraisals, probationary periods in line with QEF policy</p><p>Supporting and leading on the emphasis on learning and reflective practice within the SLT as well as wider team, providing and participating in training and learning.</p><p>Actively jointly working with our catering company, manager and dietitian to provide high standard of catering in line with IDDSI framework</p>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Degree in Speech &amp; Language Therapy.</li>
        
        <li>Additional training in Dysphagia.</li>
        
        <li>Ongoing CPD record relevant to TBI.</li>
        
        <li>Ongoing membership with the RCSLT.</li>
        
        <li>Registration with HCPC</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience with adult neurologically impaired adults.</li>
        
        <li>Working with carers.</li>
        
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          Knowledge and skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A good standard of literacy and numeracy.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
        
        <li>Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>
        
        <li>Good decision making and problem solving skills.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent clinical skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage a small team of Speech and Language Therapists</li>
        
        <li>Team working</li>
        
        <li>Excellent knowledge of neuro speech and language therapy</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Degree in Speech &amp; Language Therapy.</li>
          
          <li>Additional training in Dysphagia.</li>
          
          <li>Ongoing CPD record relevant to TBI.</li>
          
          <li>Ongoing membership with the RCSLT.</li>
          
          <li>Registration with HCPC</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience with adult neurologically impaired adults.</li>
          
          <li>Working with carers.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge and skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A good standard of literacy and numeracy.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
          
          <li>Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>
          
          <li>Good decision making and problem solving skills.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent clinical skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage a small team of Speech and Language Therapists</li>
          
          <li>Team working</li>
          
          <li>Excellent knowledge of neuro speech and language therapy</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication</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="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="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>Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Leatherhead Court</p>
      <p>Woodlands Road</p>
      <p>Leatherhead</p>
      <p>Surrey</p>
      <p>KT22 0BN</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Leatherhead Court</p>
          <p>Woodlands Road</p>
          <p>Leatherhead</p>
          <p>Surrey</p>
          <p>KT22 0BN</p>
        
      

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

Speech & Language Therapist Lead Band 7

Clinical Sessional Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.</p><p>At Active Care Group, we believe that recovery is more than just a physical process - it's about rediscovering the passions that define us. Take Andrew, for example. After an Acute Ischaemic Stroke, his future as an artist and tutor seemed uncertain. But through the compassionate care and support he received at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Andrew not only regained his strength but also reignited his love for art, even holding an exhibition on the ward. His journey culminated in ringing the Recovery Bell, symbolising his triumph over adversity.</p><p>Join Us in Making a Difference</p><p>If you're passionate about helping individuals like Andrew reclaim their lives and identities, we invite you to join our team.</p><p>At Active Care Group, we empower our colleagues to deliver patient-centred, innovative care. Your expertise and ideas are not just welcomed - they're vital to helping our patients succeed.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Why Work With Us?</p><p><strong>Greater Autonomy and Flexibility:</strong> Say goodbye to the frustrations of bureaucracy. We empower our team to make swift, effective decisions that enhance patient care.</p><p><strong>Specialised Neurorehabilitation Experience:</strong> Work in our renowned Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, where you'll have the unique opportunity to develop specialist skills in clinical neuropsychology with support and guidance from two qualified Consultant Neuropsychologists.</p><p><strong>Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team:</strong> Join a collaborative MDT that delivers high-quality, holistic care, prioritising the needs and rights of our patients.</p><p><strong>Professional Growth and Development:</strong> We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team and offer full funding opportunities to complete the QiCN for those interested in progressing their neuropsychology career.</p><p>This is a full-time permanent position. There will be a structured framework to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience required to progress to Band 8a once competencies have been met.</p><p>The post will provide an excellent opportunity to contribute to our growing and innovative neuropsychology department while working as part of a friendly and supportive team.</p><p>If you have a passion for neurological rehabilitation and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you!</p><p><strong>Please note: This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
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  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 October 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £54,389 to £63,216 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>009533</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre </p>
            <p>London</p>
      <p>Greater London</p>
      <p>SE10 8AD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>What you'll be working:</strong></p> <p>Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.</p> <p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Provide specialist neuropsychological assessment and intervention for inpatients with neurological conditions (such as head injury, cerebral tumours and stroke)</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of rehabilitation and condition management programmes for patients with neuropsychological disorders</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Undertake assessment of capacity for individual patients and provide advice to other health professionals on psychological aspects of capacity assessment and appropriate means of enabling patients with reduced capacity to engage in informed decision making</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Develop, implement and monitor formal psychological intervention plans for a patient's emotional difficulties </li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other health professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other health professionals contributing directly to patients’ formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, formulation and clinical interventions with patients, seeking appropriate supervision for clinical decision making</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Provide appropriate verbal and written symptom management advice to patients, their families or carers as appropriate</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>With appropriate supervision, maintain and promulgate the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing, and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with the BPS professional codes of practice and ACG policies and procedures</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What to look forward to:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>25 days plus bank holidays</li>  <li>Join the <strong>Active Learning Hub </strong>and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities</li>  <li><strong>Active Reward App</strong> giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop</li>  <li>Free 24 hour confidential <strong>Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &amp; App </strong>to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice </li>  <li>A salary sacrifice<strong>Aegon 5% matched pension</strong></li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Access to join a <strong>Medicash Health Plan</strong> for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians</li>  <li>We recognise outstanding <strong>Active Behaviours</strong> via the <strong>Active Awards</strong> programme</li>  <li>Enhanced Sick &amp; Maternity Pay benefits</li>  <li><strong>Refer a Friend</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong> and earn yourself up to <strong>£1500</strong> by recommending someone you know</li>  <li>……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>What you'll be working:</strong></p> <p>Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.</p> <p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Provide specialist neuropsychological assessment and intervention for inpatients with neurological conditions (such as head injury, cerebral tumours and stroke)</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of rehabilitation and condition management programmes for patients with neuropsychological disorders</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Undertake assessment of capacity for individual patients and provide advice to other health professionals on psychological aspects of capacity assessment and appropriate means of enabling patients with reduced capacity to engage in informed decision making</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Develop, implement and monitor formal psychological intervention plans for a patient's emotional difficulties </li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other health professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other health professionals contributing directly to patients’ formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, formulation and clinical interventions with patients, seeking appropriate supervision for clinical decision making</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Provide appropriate verbal and written symptom management advice to patients, their families or carers as appropriate</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>With appropriate supervision, maintain and promulgate the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing, and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with the BPS professional codes of practice and ACG policies and procedures</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What to look forward to:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>25 days plus bank holidays</li>  <li>Join the <strong>Active Learning Hub </strong>and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities</li>  <li><strong>Active Reward App</strong> giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop</li>  <li>Free 24 hour confidential <strong>Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &amp; App </strong>to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice </li>  <li>A salary sacrifice<strong>Aegon 5% matched pension</strong></li> </ul> <ul>  <li>Access to join a <strong>Medicash Health Plan</strong> for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians</li>  <li>We recognise outstanding <strong>Active Behaviours</strong> via the <strong>Active Awards</strong> programme</li>  <li>Enhanced Sick &amp; Maternity Pay benefits</li>  <li><strong>Refer a Friend</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong> and earn yourself up to <strong>£1500</strong> by recommending someone you know</li>  <li>……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>HCPC registration</li>
        
        <li>Enrolled or interested in post-doctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of clinical practice within a neurological service setting at a pre or post-qualification level</li>
        
        <li>Band 8a candidates will require experience in carrying out and interpreting neuropsychological assessments</li>
        
        <li>Well-developed communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver complex and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and colleagues</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>HCPC registration</li>
          
          <li>Enrolled or interested in post-doctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of clinical practice within a neurological service setting at a pre or post-qualification level</li>
          
          <li>Band 8a candidates will require experience in carrying out and interpreting neuropsychological assessments</li>
          
          <li>Well-developed communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver complex and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and colleagues</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Active Care Group</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre </p>
            <p>London</p>
      <p>Greater London</p>
      <p>SE10 8AD</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Active Care Group</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre </p>
                    <p>London</p>
          <p>Greater London</p>
          <p>SE10 8AD</p>
        
      

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

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