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<p>The Health and Wellbeing Coach will work in the <strong>Derby and Derbyshire&nbsp;</strong>community providing health and lifestyle coaching and care co-ordination within their areas.</p> <p>This will include:</p> <p><strong>This is a full time, permanent contract with one evening shift per week, either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 12:00-8:00pm. We may consider part time for the right candidate providing evening work is covered. The role is hybrid and it will require the ability to travel across the Derby &amp; Derbyshire region.</strong></p> <p><strong>Skills and Experience:</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential:</strong></p> <p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p>   <p>Vita Health Group</p>

Vita Health Group

Health and Wellbeing Coach - Derby and Derbyshire

<p><strong>Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you? Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development?</strong></p> <p><strong>If so, Vita Health Group is the place for you!</strong></p> <p><strong>Getting to know Us</strong></p> <p>Hello! We are VitaMinds Derbyshire supporting individuals aged 18+ across Derby and Derbyshire.</p> <p>We are proud to be the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies across Derby and Derbyshire and see the life changing impact of the work we do every day.</p> <p>We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our PWPs to take on leadership roles and training opportunities.</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Making People Better</strong></p> <p>As a qualified PWP, you have a vital role to play in the service we provide to our clients.&nbsp;</p> <p>Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone, online webinars, and computerised CBT (CCBT). Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;This role will require a minimum of 2 days per week on site in Derbyshire.</strong></p> <p><strong>Getting to know You</strong></p> <p>Each PWP brings their own unique skills, background, and experiences to their practice. Alongside this, you must have:</p> <p>We happily welcome applications from newly qualified practitioners and are always keen to speak to PWPs who are able to work locally within Derbyshire.</p> <p>If this sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!&nbsp;</p> <p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. &nbsp;Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p> <p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>“Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p> <p>This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p> <p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. &nbsp;In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers</a></p> <p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. &nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. &nbsp;For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/edi/" target="_blank">Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</a></p> <p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p> <p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p> <p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.&nbsp;</p> <p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.&nbsp;</p> <p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>   <p>Vita Health Group</p>

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Derby

<h2><strong>Fully remote, full-time internship for aspiring clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors.</strong></h2><p>Our Clinical Psychology Internship equips aspiring mental health professionals worldwide with essential skills and practical client-facing experience, preparing them for careers in clinical psychology, coaching, psychotherapy, or counselling.</p><p>Interns complete an intensive one-month crash course covering a toolkit of evidence-based techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They then provide free online, one-to-one coaching to global clients who otherwise lack access to mental health care, initially promoting behaviour change (e.g., diet, sleep, reducing procrastination) and later progressing to clients experiencing depression or anxiety.</p><h3><strong>About Overcome</strong></h3><p>Overcome is a UK-registered charity (Charity Number: 1191308) providing online mental health coaching worldwide, particularly to underserved communities in developing countries. We are a trusted placement provider for leading universities such as UCL, Bath, and Loughborough.</p><h3><strong>Internship Overview</strong></h3><p>This internship is a fully remote, unpaid, full-time (~30 hours/week) role. Approximately 80% of our alumni secure paid mental health positions (e.g., Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Assistant Psychologists, Support Workers), or pursue further relevant studies shortly after completion.</p><p><strong>We take applications on a rolling basis with monthly cohorts!</strong></p><h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>1st Month</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Full-time Intensive Training</strong></li></ul><p>Engage in full-time intensive training covering techniques from motivational interviewing, and important techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance commitment therapy.</p><ul><li><strong>Diverse Learning Activities</strong></li></ul><p>Learning activities include live workshops, self-study, quizzes, one-to-one/group roleplays, and assessments.t</p><h3><strong>2nd and 3rd Month</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Client Work</strong></li></ul><p>~90% of interns pass training to support real clients. They keep track of client sessions and update their supervisor. They also attend weekly internal clinical supervision and ~monthly external clinical supervision.</p><ul><li><strong>Opportunities</strong></li></ul><p>Other opportunities include training future cohorts, completing recruitment role-plays to recruit future interns, managing your own project in mental health, etc.</p><h2><strong>Post-Internship Opportunities</strong></h2><ul><li>70% of our alumni continue volunteering with us to see clients at flexible hours.</li><li>2% chance of full-time employment at a competitive salary.</li><li>Some clients may pay for extended coaching sessions, mutually agreed between you and the client. You keep all the money and get paid by them directly.</li></ul><h2><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h2><p><strong>Passion</strong></p><p>Strong interest in psychotherapy, counselling, and/or clinical psychology.</p><p><strong>Commitment</strong></p><p>Ability to commit full-time (~30 hours per week) for the full duration of the three month internship.</p><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><p>Good under pressure. Fast learner. Organised.</p><p><strong>Strong Language Skills</strong></p><p>Fluent in English. Good at explaining things simply.</p><p><strong>Financial Independence</strong></p><p>Can fund your own living expenses. We provide no salary or stipend.</p><p><strong>Likability</strong></p><p>Great at building relationships, in one to one settings, very quickly.</p><h3><strong>Desirable</strong></h3><ul><li>Relevant degrees or past training</li><li>Relevant certifications in Psychotherapy or Counselling</li><li>Experience in supporting others' mental health</li><li>One-to-one teaching in any context</li><li>Having dealt with mental illness yourself</li><li>Living in a low or middle income country (e.g. India, Kenya, Romania)</li></ul><p><strong>You can ask us questions via </strong><a href="mailto:recruitment@overcome.org.uk" target="_blank"><strong>recruitment@overcome.org.uk</strong></a><strong> - note that this role is fully remote and our recruitment team responds to inquiries from Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm UK time.</strong></p>

Overcome

Clinical Internship

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The peer support worker (PSW) will work as an integral part of the Derbyshire Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Team. The service provides early intervention to address health and social inequalities to reduce re-offending behaviours. The PSW will work with individuals to provide peer support and practical assistance to allow service users to participate in their own unique recovery journey for service users with complex needs who are in contact with the criminal justice system to receive enhanced support through appropriate diversion pathways.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ol>  <li> <p>To work with and develop supportive relationships with service receivers</p> </li>  <li> <p>To support individuals toidentify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals and set recovery objectives, using a range of recovery tools, techniques and lived experiences</p> </li>  <li> <p>To share own recovery story to provide hope,self belief and self awareness and inspire and instil confidence in peers</p> </li>  <li> <p>Demonstrate a caring and professional attitude and be a positive role model to multi-disciplinary team members, service receivers and carers</p> </li>  <li> <p>Share Knowledge of the Recovery Model and promote the support development of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).</p> </li>  <li> <p>Promote and facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable service users to participate in community activities and with partner agencies.</p> </li>  <li> <p>Provide relevant information to care plan co-ordinators as required and feedback information into CPA process to ensure recovery goals are integrated into future care planning.</p> </li>  <li> <p>Use bothjob related training and individual experience to guide approach and interventions. Use professional supervision to support this process</p> </li> </ol>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.</p>
<p>CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."</p>
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<p>Commitment to flexible working where this is possible</p>
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<p>27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years &amp; 33 days after 10 years' service</p>
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<p>Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training</p>
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<p>Generous NHS pension scheme</p>
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<p>Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits</p>
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<p>Health service discounts and online benefits</p>
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<p>Incremental pay progression</p>
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<p>Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7</p>
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<p>Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network</p>
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<p>Health and wellbeing opportunities</p>
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<p>Structured learning and development opportunities</p>
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  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        PRO RATA
      
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  <p>Fixed term</p>

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

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>383-SPE-6286-25</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>St Andrews house</p>
      <p>London Road</p>
      <p>Derby</p>
            <p>DE1 2SX</p>
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    <ul>  <li> <p>Work within multi disciplinary team and develop positive working relationships with service receivers and colleagues</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Communicate with team members and provide information to inform future care planning</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Provide relevant information to care plan co-ordinators as required and feedback information into CPA process to ensure recovery goals are integrated into future care planning</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>To work with teams in the wider organisation to raise the profile of recovery and peer support.</p> </li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <ul>  <li> <p>Work within multi disciplinary team and develop positive working relationships with service receivers and colleagues</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Communicate with team members and provide information to inform future care planning</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Provide relevant information to care plan co-ordinators as required and feedback information into CPA process to ensure recovery goals are integrated into future care planning</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>To work with teams in the wider organisation to raise the profile of recovery and peer support.</p> </li> </ul>
    
  


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

  

  


 

      
  
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    <p>Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>St Andrews house</p>
      <p>London Road</p>
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            <p>DE1 2SX</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>St Andrews house</p>
          <p>London Road</p>
          <p>Derby</p>
                    <p>DE1 2SX</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Criminal Justice Liaison and diversion Peer support

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Derby City and South Derbyshire CAMHS are incredibly excited to be expanding and developing our Peer Support Worker Team who will also lead in co-production and participation across all service levels.</p> <p>Working across the CAMHS teams, the appointed candidate will work as a CAMHS Peer Support Worker to directly support service users in achieving their treatment goals and engaging in agreed care plans. The direct work may be one to one or in a group setting. Peer Groups will be lead by the peer support worker and therapeutic groups will be co-facilitated. The role will also endeavour to ensure that the principles of participation and co-production remain at the heart of our service, and that all involvement projects remain meaningful and appropriate. The appointed candidate will ensure that service that children, young people and families are heard, acknowledged and represented at all stages of care and within all service evaluation and developments.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The CAMHS Peer Support worker will work within the MDT supporting and treating Children and Young People accessing mental health services. They will ensure the child and families voice is heard in all decision making and encourage for participation and coproduction at all service levels.</p> <p>To do this you will need to:</p> <ul>  <li>Have your own lived experience of mental health challenges and access to service.</li> </ul> <p> IT skills e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, Web Design, Powerpoint</p> <p> Your communication skills and flair for building relationships will be excellent</p> <p> Willingness to develop the confidence to speak in large and small groups</p> <p> You will be caring and supportive as well as emotionally resilient, highly organised and open to working within changing environments</p> <p> You will be able to travel independently across the locality areas.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.</p>
<p>CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."</p>
<p>Benefits include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Commitment to flexible working where this is possible</li>
<li>27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years &amp; 33 days after 10 years' service</li>
<li>Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training</li>
<li>Generous NHS pension scheme</li>
<li>Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits</li>
<li>Health service discounts and online benefits</li>
<li>Incremental pay progression</li>
<li>Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7</li>
<li>Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing opportunities</li>
<li>Structured learning and development opportunities</li>
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  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>2 years</p>
  

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>383-CHI-6285-25</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Temple House</p>
      <p>Mill Hill Lane</p>
      <p>Derby</p>
            <p>DE23 6SA</p>
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
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    <p>Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Temple House</p>
      <p>Mill Hill Lane</p>
      <p>Derby</p>
            <p>DE23 6SA</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Temple House</p>
          <p>Mill Hill Lane</p>
          <p>Derby</p>
                    <p>DE23 6SA</p>
        
      

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

CAMHS Peer Support Worker

Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><em><strong>Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.</strong></em> </p><p>The East Midlands Gambling Harms Service welcomes applications for a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist.</p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a new psychologically informed service for people experiencing gambling harms who may also present with additional mental health needs or other co-morbidities.</p> <p>The role will support and enhance the professional care of service users receiving support from the multidisciplinary team working within the East Midlands Gambling Harms service, a service provided by Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.</p> <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate individual who can show initiative and is confident working both independently and within a team.</p> <p>The successful candidate must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1/1 or an equivalent qualification, conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for registration.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful applicant will join a team of passionate and experienced Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Practitioners and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists; assisting treatment protocols for the service.</p> <p>The post holder will support the team in providing a trauma informed service, which includes:</p> <ul>  <li>The running of groups (preparation sessions).</li>  <li>Co-facilitating other treatment groups where required</li>  <li>Individual stabilization work where required.</li>  <li>Supporting the team with initial assessments where required.</li>  <li>Undertaking projects relating to service development and evaluation focussing on the outcomes of the team's clinical work.</li>  <li>Supporting literature reviews and evidence based practice where required.</li>  <li>Designing and managing databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluations and audits.</li>  <li>Liaising with 3rd sector organisations to assist the service in its co-production, including running focus group with service users.</li>  <li>Assisting service promotion where required.</li> </ul>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The East Midlands Gambling Harms Service is a well supported multidisciplinary team that sits within DHCFT specialist services. The post holder will also be part of the Psychological Therapies Division which facilitates regular specialized supervision and training, leads on the development of trauma informed practice, encourages personal and professional development, and has good links with the regional training courses.</p> <p>The Trust is incredibly supportive of their work force and go above and beyond to ensure staff are being looked after and feel supported.</p> <p><strong><em>It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.</em></strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 December 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        pa, pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

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

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>383-SPE-6318-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>St Andrews House</p>
      <p>201 London Road</p>
      <p>Derby</p>
            <p>DE12TZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account</strong></p>
<p>Applicants should have completed a degree in psychology, have already been an assistant psychologist in a current, or in an equivalent post, and ideally have relevant skills in carrying out data analysis and research/audit.</p>
<p>An experience of facilitating groups, and an awareness of trauma informed care and shame sensitive practice.</p>
<p>You should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in teams. Computer literacy is essential.</p>
<p>The post is based in Derby however much of the interventions will be virtually based to enable the service to cover demand across the East Midlands region.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account</strong></p>
<p>Applicants should have completed a degree in psychology, have already been an assistant psychologist in a current, or in an equivalent post, and ideally have relevant skills in carrying out data analysis and research/audit.</p>
<p>An experience of facilitating groups, and an awareness of trauma informed care and shame sensitive practice.</p>
<p>You should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in teams. Computer literacy is essential.</p>
<p>The post is based in Derby however much of the interventions will be virtually based to enable the service to cover demand across the East Midlands region.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above)</li>
        
        <li>Eligible for graduate membership of BPS</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Previous direct work in a clinical setting with clients experiencing mental health problems as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role</li>
        
        <li>Previous experience of working within a community mental health setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of designing and running groups</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of working with addiction</li>
          
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          Knowledge and Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style</li>
        
        <li>Highly computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Teams</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Able to meet travel requirements</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above)</li>
          
          <li>Eligible for graduate membership of BPS</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous direct work in a clinical setting with clients experiencing mental health problems as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role</li>
          
          <li>Previous experience of working within a community mental health setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of designing and running groups</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of working with addiction</li>
            
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            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style</li>
          
          <li>Highly computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Teams</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Able to meet travel requirements</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>St Andrews House</p>
      <p>201 London Road</p>
      <p>Derby</p>
            <p>DE12TZ</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <p>Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>St Andrews House</p>
          <p>201 London Road</p>
          <p>Derby</p>
                    <p>DE12TZ</p>
        
      

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

Assistant Psychologist - East Midlands Gambling Harms Service

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital Service is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence-based care to children &amp; young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. This innovative service aims to bridge the gap between inpatient and community care, offering a safe and structured alternative to Tier 4 admission &amp; facilitating earlier discharge from hospital settings.</p> <p>Operating through a MDT working collaboratively to provide holistic, person-centred care, each professional brings their expertise to support physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions &amp; occupational engagement, all tailored to the unique needs of each young person &amp; their family.</p> <ul>  <li><strong>In-reach and Outreach support</strong> to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions &amp; reduce relapse.</li>  <li><strong>Intensive day hospital interventions</strong> focused on recovery, risk management, &amp; re-engagement with daily life.</li>  <li><strong>Meal support and psychoeducation</strong> for young people &amp; their families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.</li>  <li><strong>Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision</strong>, ensuring continuity &amp; quality of care across settings.</li>  <li><strong>Training and consultation</strong> to professionals and carers, enhancing system-wide understanding and support for eating disorders. </li> </ul>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To provide specialist occupational therapy service to children &amp; young people with eating disorders.</li>  <li>To undertake comprehensive assessments of each patients needs to formulate individualised management &amp; treatment plans.</li>  <li>To provide specialist advice to patients with eating disorders deemed to be a high physical risk. To be aware of &amp; be able to identify patients at high physical risks, including the risk of refeeding syndrome &amp; provide appropriate nutritional advice regarding the management of risk together with liaison with the MDT regarding the management of risk in these patients, linking with medical and dietetic colleagues in the other Eating Disorders teams &amp; with acute medical services as necessary.</li>  <li>Deliver a range of non-pharmacological interventions following specific Occupational Therapy assessments to enable understanding of any expression of an unmet need &amp; to maximise an individual's abilities.</li>  <li>Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments &amp; risk management plans.</li>  <li>Utilise agreed outcome measures as part of the care planning &amp; evaluation process.</li> </ul>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.</p> <p>We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford &amp; Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.</p> <p>We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.</p> <p>We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.</p> <p><strong>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications</strong></p> <p><strong>Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.</strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 December 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        pa
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-KM-25-7488032-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</p>
      <p>Corporation Street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role.</p> <p>If you would like to learn more about this role and the service please view the link below:</p> <p>Children and Young People's Eating Disorder Service</p> <p>This mobilisation represents a significant step forward in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaboratives commitment to transforming eating disorder care for children and young people and aligns with nationally driven new care models for children and young people.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role.</p> <p>If you would like to learn more about this role and the service please view the link below:</p> <p>Children and Young People's Eating Disorder Service</p> <p>This mobilisation represents a significant step forward in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaboratives commitment to transforming eating disorder care for children and young people and aligns with nationally driven new care models for children and young people.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>The post holder will be a HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist..</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of post qualification development at masters level or further highly specialist knowledge required with experience- Desirable</li>
        
        <li>The post holder will have additional qualifications (Leadership, service improvement) /high level taught skills or have a willingness to work towards this.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post Graduate studies in accredited courses in dietetics/ Post qualification courses/training in area of specialism or therapy skills (e.g. within Eating Disorders, Mental Health, CBT or Counselling skills such as Motivational Interviewing / Behaviour Change).</li>
          
          <li>Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Meetings (e.g. Mental Health Group)</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of assessment and management of specialist interventions in Eating Disorders, long term conditions and disease in hospital and outpatient settings.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering clinical supervision and caseload management.</li>
        
        <li>Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with clinical conditions and disability through diet and lifestyle such as in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition and its related comorbidities</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Significant and demonstratable experience in the clinical specialism including inpatient and outpatient services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in specialist mental health/ learning disability settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising other staff.</li>
          
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          Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrate working knowledge/understanding of evidence based practice.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to assess and evaluate complex conditions.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>The post holder will be a HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist..</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of post qualification development at masters level or further highly specialist knowledge required with experience- Desirable</li>
          
          <li>The post holder will have additional qualifications (Leadership, service improvement) /high level taught skills or have a willingness to work towards this.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post Graduate studies in accredited courses in dietetics/ Post qualification courses/training in area of specialism or therapy skills (e.g. within Eating Disorders, Mental Health, CBT or Counselling skills such as Motivational Interviewing / Behaviour Change).</li>
            
            <li>Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Meetings (e.g. Mental Health Group)</li>
            
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of assessment and management of specialist interventions in Eating Disorders, long term conditions and disease in hospital and outpatient settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering clinical supervision and caseload management.</li>
          
          <li>Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with clinical conditions and disability through diet and lifestyle such as in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition and its related comorbidities</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Significant and demonstratable experience in the clinical specialism including inpatient and outpatient services.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in specialist mental health/ learning disability settings.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of supervising other staff.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate working knowledge/understanding of evidence based practice.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to assess and evaluate complex conditions.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</p>
      <p>Corporation Street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</p>
          <p>Corporation Street</p>
          <p>Stafford</p>
                    <p>ST16 3SR</p>
        
      

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

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