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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			Are you a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist looking to take the next step in your&nbsp;career?&nbsp;&nbsp;If so,&nbsp; join Thornford Park as a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist where you will&nbsp;join a service for male and female service users who require care in medium or low security.
You will provide the Ward Psychologist role for a male Learning Disability MSU, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams, providing psychological input to the service user groups, and supporting and supervising the Assistant Psychologist working on the ward.
We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability.&nbsp; We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis.
As the Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you will be:
<ul>
 <li>Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.</li>
 <li>Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT’s, CPA’s, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings</li>
 <li>An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU</li>
 <li>Providing both long &amp; short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs &amp; treatment plans.</li>
 <li>Providing both individual and group work to the patients.</li>
 <li>Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision</li>
 <li>Providing clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist and other therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li>
 <li>&nbsp;Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to the MDT/ICR</li>
 <li>Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans</li>
 <li>Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service</li>
 <li>Contributing to professional development within the team</li>
 <li>Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.</li>
 <li>Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager</li>
</ul>
What you will need:
<ul>
 <li>Successful completion of a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society’s stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.</li>
 <li>Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.</li>
 <li>Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.</li>
 <li>&nbsp;Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods. </li>
 <li>Competency as regards risk assessment/management tools and formulation.</li>
 <li>Clinical therapy skills - Experience using CBT and/or other Psychological Models to address a range of clinical and/or forensic issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Get:
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
<ul>
 <li>Annual salary of £46800</li>
 <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.</li>
 <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</li>
 <li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!</li>
 <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance</li>
 <li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts</li>
 <li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind</li>
 <li>Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.</li>
 <li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
 <li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time</li>
 <li>Pension contribution, to help secure your future</li>
 <li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li>
</ul>
About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

		
	
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Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist

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If you’re an Associate Specialist looking for a new opportunity to join a friendly multidisciplinary team in an established secure service setting delivering&nbsp;high-quality clinical service to people with complex mental health conditions across the medium and low secure service.
Working part time 18.75 hours a week alongside the unit's multidisciplinary team, including the Consultant, to ensure that service users receive a holistic and person-centric treatment programme based on the recovery model.

As an Associate Specialist, you will ensure the high quality first-line medical care of our inpatients, liaise effectively with external professionals and carers, provide written and oral evidence for Hospital Managers’ and Tribunal hearings, work towards safe discharges including preparing discharge summaries, reports and other necessary documentation and be a valued and effective member of the multidisciplinary team at Thornford Park Hospital
This established service looks to continually innovate, improve and deliver excellent care for its service users, has an active programme of education and research and provides significant developmental opportunities for its staff.
There are currently four other Associate Specialists working in the service. There is no formal on-call commitment attached to the role, but there are opportunities to join the on-call rota through a locum agency which provides on-call services for the hospital.

Other Responsibilities include:
<ul>
 <li>Ensuring an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours</li>
 <li>Reviewing the mental state of patients as per the hospital procedure</li>
 <li>Ensuring that each patient has a full physical health screen upon admission including physical examination, ECG and bloods</li>
 <li>Lead and manage any physical health concerns that emerge during an inpatient stay</li>
 <li>Seeking collateral history from other professionals and family</li>
 <li>Completing discharge letters/reports/s62 forms</li>
 <li>Preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearing reports under the supervision of the Consultant</li>
 <li>Depending on your experience, providing oral evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings under the supervision of the Consultant</li>
 <li>Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities by conducting audits, research and teaching.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that patients have access to appropriate medical cover at all times, which will require participation on an on-call rota for the Thornford Park Hospital site</li>
</ul>
To be successful as a Specialty Doctor, you’ll need:
<ul>
 <li>Full GMC registration</li>
 <li>Experience working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams.</li>
 <li>To be in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.</li>
 <li>To have had an appraisal/RITA within the last year.</li>
 <li>At least 3 years experience in Psychiatry (desirable)</li>
 <li>MRCPsych (desirable)</li>
 <li>Section 12 (2) approval (desirable)</li>
 <li>AC status (desirable)</li>
</ul>
What you will get
<ul>
 <li>Competitive annual salary&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Indemnity Insurance</li>
 <li>30 days annual leave (Pro rata) plus bank holidays and your birthday off</li>
 <li>Free meals on duty and parking</li>
 <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li>
 <li>Career development and training</li>
 <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Life Assurance</li>
 <li>Enhanced Maternity Package</li>
</ul>
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;
The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
		
	
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<h2>Job overview</h2>Location:			Farnborough, Hampshire Working Pattern: 		3 hours per week Start date: 			January 2026 (can be negotiated) Placement duration: 	January - December 2026 Application Deadline: 	Monday 24th November 2025, 9am Salary: 			Not applicable - this is a volunteer position The Prospect Trust is a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England, with an aim of providing outstanding education for all learners within a family of local academies. There are currently three academies within the Trust: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School and Frimley Church of England Junior School. Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are: ○	‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted ○	Achievement of high grades with excellent value added; ○	Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff; ○	Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons; ○	Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Role: We are looking to recruit volunteer trainee counsellors or qualified counsellors embarking on a level 5 young person training course to work within our established counselling service. Working with 16-19 year old students the placement will start in the new academic year, September 2024 and induction July 2024. Students using the college counselling service come from a wide variety of backgrounds and the issues brought to counselling are very diverse. We would like counsellors to apply who have an interest in working with young people. Requirements for prospective placement counsellors are: ● 	A minimum of Diploma level; ● 	A certificate of competence to counsel from your training provider; ● 	Be able to offer 3 hours counselling time per week, term time; ● 	Be a member of the BACP and hold suitable Public and Professional Liability Insurance. In return we offer: ● 	In house supervision; ● 	CPD; ● 	Supportive Placement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on <a href="mailto:team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk" target="_blank">team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk</a> Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to <a href="mailto:recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk</a> by Monday 24th November 2025, 9am. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed. Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.

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			Are you an experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and changes lives for the better? Join the team at Thornford Park as a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist working 30 hours a week and enjoy support from a regional network of healthcare professionals. You will be working at Thornford Park, and will provide the Ward Psychologist role across the male and female PICU’s.
There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD at Thornford Park, where you will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.
What you will be doing Reporting to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of delivering strategic and clinical strategies to grow and further develop the care pathway through specialist psychological advice and consultations. You will lead and oversee the specialised psychological programme and the transdisciplinary team where you will provide supervision and training to your peers to ensure they understand the concepts and principles underpinning the framework and the specialised skills required to work successfully within this service model. You will have experience and knowledge in carrying a designated caseload, including assessing service users with complex needs, and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatment within mental health care services.
We value your professional growth and offer numerous career development opportunities. Our extensive range of courses is designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.
It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
As a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist you will be:
<ul>
 <li>Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.</li>
 <li>Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT’s, CPA’s, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings</li>
 <li>An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on the two PICU’s</li>
 <li>Providing both long &amp; short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs &amp; treatment plans.</li>
 <li>Providing both individual and group work to the patients.</li>
 <li>Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision</li>
 <li>Providing clinical supervision to nursing staff/therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li>
 <li>Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to MDT &amp; CPA process</li>
 <li>Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans</li>
 <li>Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service</li>
 <li>Contributing to professional development within the team</li>
 <li>Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.</li>
 <li>Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager</li>
</ul>
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
<ul>
 <li>BPS accredited and HCPC approved Doctorate.</li>
 <li>Have HCPC Registration.</li>
 <li>Chartered Member of the BPS.</li>
 <li>Evidence of engagement in mental health networks.</li>
 <li>Post-doctoral level knowledge and application of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis.</li>
 <li>Experience in using psychological models and theories to address a range of risk and behavioural issues.</li>
</ul>
Where you will be working:
Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Thornford Park Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is an independent 143 bedded hospital set in 23 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire (close to the Hampshire borders).
We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis.

What you will get:
<ul type="disc">
 <li>Annual salary of up to £ 57,000 pro rata</li>
 <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave pro rata – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!</li>
 <li>Free meals and parking</li>
 <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
 <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
 <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
 <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
 <li>Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
</ul>
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.


		
	
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Part-Time Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
 We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare - our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve. The SLT team at Hillingdon Hospitals are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive adult in-patient service. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our neurorehabilitation SLT team at Hillingdon Hospital. The role is primarily split between our acute Stroke Unit and Alderbourneneuro-rehabilitation ward. There will be opportunities to gain experience on the acute wards, as well as achieving Videofluoroscopy competencies and/or FEES competencies. The post holder will work as part of the SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Highly Specialist SLT as well as the Clinical Lead SLT. You will have previous experience of the assessment and management of neurorehabilitation patients including dysphagia management and the development of communication therapy plans. Previous experience of videofluoroscopy and MDT training is desirable. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
 You will receive regular clinical supervision, monthly CPD sessions, peer support and evidence-based practice sessions provided by our very supportive team. As a team we look to continually improve the service we provide; this role also offers opportunity for participating and leading on service development projects and outcome measures. Furthermore, the hospital is currently developing academic links with nearby Brunel University, which has resulted in a number of therapy colleagues participating in supported studying. About us This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are currently in the process of redeveloping the hospital to provide a state-of-the-art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon, and beyond, which supports the very best in delivery of healthcare and will be fit for our future. We provide acute and specialist services from two sites to a local population of 350,000. Our services include; accident and emergency services, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. Hillingdon is situated in North West London close to Heathrow airport and is the second largest London borough. <h3>About us</h3>
 The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.


 
 
 <h2>Details</h2>
 <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
 05 November 2025

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

 
 
 <h3>Band</h3>
 
 Band 6
 
 

 
 
 <h3>Salary</h3>
 
 £44,485 to £52,521 a year
 
 pa inc
 
 
 
 

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

 

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

 <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
 
 394-MVCS-7564865DT
 

 
 
 
 <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
 
 
 Hillingdon Hospital
 Pield Heath Road
 Uxbridge
 UB8 3NN
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 <h2>Job description</h2>
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 Our vision is to be the best general hospital in the country. We are clear that our Vision can only be achieved by our staff, our most valuable asset. We are committed to making improvements for both our patients and our staff which we will deliver through living our CARES values: Communication, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity and Safety. More information about our Vision and values and how we build theses into our recruitment process can be found on our website. We value our staff and wherever possible we offer flexible hours, a full range of benefits, on-site nursery facilities and restaurant as well as a wide range of training and careerdevelopment opportunities. We are proud to say that our staff survey results show that our staff look forward to coming to work here. Our exceptional team consists of 8 Speech &amp; Language Therapists across the acute and rehabilitation wards. We are a joint SLT and Dietetics Department, directly managed by a Dietetics and Speech Therapy Services Manager. Our department has achieved Trust wide recognition for the services we provide. If you are interested in this opportunity, or require further information about the post, please contact Ellie Page, Team Lead for Speech and Language Therapy via email: <a href="mailto:eleanor.page6@nhs.net" target="_blank">eleanor.page6@nhs.net</a> Please see attached Job description and person specification
 

 
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 Our vision is to be the best general hospital in the country. We are clear that our Vision can only be achieved by our staff, our most valuable asset. We are committed to making improvements for both our patients and our staff which we will deliver through living our CARES values: Communication, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity and Safety. More information about our Vision and values and how we build theses into our recruitment process can be found on our website. We value our staff and wherever possible we offer flexible hours, a full range of benefits, on-site nursery facilities and restaurant as well as a wide range of training and careerdevelopment opportunities. We are proud to say that our staff survey results show that our staff look forward to coming to work here. Our exceptional team consists of 8 Speech &amp; Language Therapists across the acute and rehabilitation wards. We are a joint SLT and Dietetics Department, directly managed by a Dietetics and Speech Therapy Services Manager. Our department has achieved Trust wide recognition for the services we provide. If you are interested in this opportunity, or require further information about the post, please contact Ellie Page, Team Lead for Speech and Language Therapy via email: <a href="mailto:eleanor.page6@nhs.net" target="_blank">eleanor.page6@nhs.net</a> Please see attached Job description and person specification
 
 


 
 
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 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>HCPC registration</li>
 
 <li>RCSLT registration</li>
 
 <li>Recognised degree in Speech &amp; Language Therapy</li>
 
 <li>Provision and evaluation of training for families, health professionals, students and others</li>
 
 <li>Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of adult safeguarding, vulnerable adults, mental capacity and other relevant acts</li>
 
 <li>Awareness of occupational health &amp; safety and infection control principles</li>
 
 <li>Awareness of Clinical Governance and its implications for SLT, including the importance of audit as a tool for service development</li>
 
 <li>Awareness of national policies and procedures that impact on SLT practice ie. NICE guidelines</li>
 
 <li>Understanding of professional ethics and awareness of regulatory and professional bodies (RCSLT, HCPC) their code of practice and professional guidelines</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 <h4>Desirable</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses</li>
 
 <li>Evidence of experiential learning and development of specialist skills such as Videofluoroscopy and or Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)</li>
 
 <li>Member of special interest group</li>
 
 <li>postgraduate experience with dysphagia within a range of caseloads</li>
 
 <li>postgraduate experience with assessment and management of various communication disorders</li>
 
 <li>Experience with Videofluoroscopy and/or FEES</li>
 
 <li>Experience with tracheostomized patients</li>
 
 <li>Supervision of junior staff members including the provision of dysphagia training</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 


 
 
 
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 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>HCPC registration</li>
 
 <li>RCSLT registration</li>
 
 <li>Recognised degree in Speech &amp; Language Therapy</li>
 
 <li>Provision and evaluation of training for families, health professionals, students and others</li>
 
 <li>Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of adult safeguarding, vulnerable adults, mental capacity and other relevant acts</li>
 
 <li>Awareness of occupational health &amp; safety and infection control principles</li>
 
 <li>Awareness of Clinical Governance and its implications for SLT, including the importance of audit as a tool for service development</li>
 
 <li>Awareness of national policies and procedures that impact on SLT practice ie. NICE guidelines</li>
 
 <li>Understanding of professional ethics and awareness of regulatory and professional bodies (RCSLT, HCPC) their code of practice and professional guidelines</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 <h4>Desirable</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses</li>
 
 <li>Evidence of experiential learning and development of specialist skills such as Videofluoroscopy and or Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)</li>
 
 <li>Member of special interest group</li>
 
 <li>postgraduate experience with dysphagia within a range of caseloads</li>
 
 <li>postgraduate experience with assessment and management of various communication disorders</li>
 
 <li>Experience with Videofluoroscopy and/or FEES</li>
 
 <li>Experience with tracheostomized patients</li>
 
 <li>Supervision of junior staff members including the provision of dysphagia training</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 



 
 
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 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.
 

 

 
 <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
 
 Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
 <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
 
 


 
 
 
 
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 <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
 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.
 

 

 
 <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
 
 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>
 
 
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Hillingdon Hospital
 Pield Heath Road
 Uxbridge
 UB8 3NN
 
 

 
 
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Rehabilitation

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Teaching Assistant Come and join our dedicated team in a lovely specialist school in Oxford!They are on the hunt for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Oxford and the position is to start ASAP click apply for full job details

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Behaviour Support Are you looking for a role where you can work with at risk youth? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children? <ul><li>A great opportunity has become available for a mental health behaviour support assistant, supporting children and young people with mental health and behavioural needs.</li><li>This is an excellent position to gain some hands on experience working directly with vulnerable students in the classroom. </li><li>These young students struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and various other barriers to their learning </li><li>As a mental health behaviour support assistant you will directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health whilst also being involved in their learning and development.</li><li>Your role will involve engaging with them and ensuring that they are receiving a good blend of their education and interventions.</li><li>The role as a mental health behaviour support assistant would suit someone who is resilient and confident in supporting young people with challenging mental health needs.</li><li>This is a great opportunity for aspiring psychologists, social workers or therapists.</li><li>Experience working with children in a school setting before would be beneficial but enthusiasm and a positive attitude is most important. Graduates in a relevant field will also be considered.</li><li>Those with a background in sports, art or drama will also be at an advantage.</li></ul>Key Information <ul><li>Mental Health Behaviour Support </li><li>Wokingham </li><li>ASAP start</li><li>Psychology Related Experience </li><li> 85 - 95 per day</li><li>Full- time, long term</li><li>Mon - Fri</li><li>SEMH, Mental Health, Behavioural Support </li></ul>If you are interested in this role please apply directly to this advert.Psychology Graduate, Mental Health Behaviour Support, Wokingham, Full Time, ASAP start.

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Behaviour Support

Mental Health Assistant - SloughASAP Start - Full-Time PositionAre you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people?A welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to work with children who have a range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs.As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a key role in promoting positive mental health, supporting emotional regulation, and helping children feel safe, understood, and valued within their school environment. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide holistic support that meets each child's individual needs.This full-time position is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Education, or for anyone looking to build a career supporting children's mental health and development. Previous experience is desirable but not essential - enthusiasm, empathy, and a proactive attitude are key!Key Details<ul><li>Role: Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Location: Slough</li><li>Salary: 85 - 100 per day</li><li>Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm</li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li><li>Ideal for: Aspiring Psychologists, Therapists, or Teaching Assistants</li></ul>If you are a compassionate individual who wants to make a real difference in children's lives, this Mental Health Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you. You'll gain invaluable, hands-on experience in a rewarding setting while developing the skills needed for a future in psychology, mental health, or education.Apply now via this advert to find out more!Mental Health Assistant - Slough

Mental Health Assistant

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training &amp; development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Lead Clinician Location: Red Kite School, Buckinghamshire HP27 0JW Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&amp;C's apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise <ul><li>WE LISTEN. We never assume.</li><li>WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.</li><li>WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. </li></ul>Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Red Kite School based in Buckinghamshire. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. <ul><li>Location: Red Kite School, Buckinghamshire HP27 0JW -Red KiteSchool forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 11-18</li><li> Welcome to Red Kite School </li><li> School Finder - Acorn </li></ul>For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: <ul><li>Recognised degree in either, Occupational Therapy, Speech &amp; Language Therapy, Psychotherapy or registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.</li><li>Valid and up to date professional Registration &amp; membership of professional body e.g. BPS</li><li>Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.</li><li>Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities</li><li>Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service</li><li>Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred</li><li>Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle </li></ul>Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: <ul><li>Life Assurance </li><li>Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions </li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks </li><li> You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit</li><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.</li><li>A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits </li><li>100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad </li><li>Cycle to Work Schemes </li><li>Electric Car Purchase Scheme </li><li>Critical illness cover</li><li>£5000 Welcome Bonus </li></ul>At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 295085

Lead Clinician

Mental Health Assistant - BracknellAspiring Psychologist OpportunityASAP StartAre you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Bracknell are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Bracknell and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2025. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc).This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient<ul><li>Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Bracknell</li><li> 89- 100 per day depending on experience</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul>The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge. If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell - ASAP Start

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