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<p>Do you want to work in a friendly, committed and established Mental Health service, where your knowledge and skills will be valued? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience working with people in inpatient settings who may be treated under the Mental Health Act provisions? Are you interested / experienced in providing treatment for women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders? If so, then join the team at Spring Wood Lodge hospital!</p>
<p>This permanent Consultant Psychiatrist position (37.5 hours per week) will see you join the established multidisciplinary team at Spring Wood Lodge. The service has 21 beds across two wards in a locked rehabilitation setting providing treatment for women with mental disorders including personality disorders. The wards are well supported by a full complement of multidisciplinary team.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You will act as a Consultant / Responsible Clinician for patients in this setting. You will have CCT in General Adult or Forensic psychiatry and experience of working with and leading multidisciplinary teams.&nbsp; You will be part of an environment that specialises in providing rehabilitation utilising positive behavioural support principles and empowering service users in their recovery.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Spring Wood Lodge is located in the outskirts of Leeds at Guiseley and has close links to NHS services with established care pathways. It has excellent transport links to Bradford, Leeds and is within a short distance of Yorkshire Dales National Park.</p>
<p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.</li>
    <li>Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).</li>
    <li>Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patients.</li>
    <li>Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy.</li>
    <li>Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff.</li>
    <li>Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you will:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent</li>
    <li>Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions</li>
    <li>Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health</li>
    <li>Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues</li>
    <li>Have previous Consultant experience in a management role</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
    <li>£5000 car allowance</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
    <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution</li>
    <li>Life Assurance&nbsp;for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
    <li>Free meals while on duty</li>
    <li>Employee Assistance Services</li>
    <li>Career development and training&nbsp;to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities&nbsp;to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Voluntary benefits</li>
    <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
</ul>
<p>There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer</strong></p>
<p>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;</p>
<p>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;</p>
<p><em>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.</em></p>
		
	
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Elysium Healthcare

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Consultant Psychiatrist

<p>At Vita Health Group our mission is “making people better”, and we are looking to recruit experienced counsellors to achieve that mission on an affiliate basis.</p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of affiliate counsellors delivering face to face counselling in Barnsley. Our clinical and operational teams will support you every step of the way. If you have the listening, empathy and communication skills we need in our counsellors, get in touch today to apply. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&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>

Vita Health Group

In Person Network Counsellor - Barnsley

<p><strong>Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - HMP Humber</strong><br><strong>Salary:</strong> £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (AFC Band 5)<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)<br><strong>Location:</strong> HMP Humber&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>We’re seeking a qualified and accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our integrated primary care mental health team at HMP Humber.&nbsp;As a PWP, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, low-intensity cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, aligning with Step 2 IAPT guidelines.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul>	<li>Conduct person-centred assessments, manage referrals, and support individuals in their self-management and recovery journeys.</li>	<li>Deliver guided self-help in both 1:1 and group settings, drawing from CBT principles.</li>	<li>Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams, attending meetings, and contributing to step-up and step-down arrangements.</li>	<li>Ensure accurate data entry and maintain high standards in clinical record-keeping and confidentiality.</li>	<li>Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, upholding Rethink Mental Illness values.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>	<li><strong>Qualifications</strong>: Completed the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and hold a PWP accreditation (BPS or BABCP).</li>	<li><strong>Experience</strong>: Demonstrated experience providing low-intensity, evidence-based interventions in a stepped-care environment.</li>	<li><strong>Skills</strong>: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.</li></ul><p>Experience in a prison setting or with offender populations is beneficial, though not essential.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>In addition to a rewarding career supporting those affected by mental illness, you’ll enjoy opportunities for professional development, a supportive team environment, and structured supervision.</p><p>Join us in making a meaningful difference. Apply today to become part of a team that values Passion, Commitment, and Hope in supporting individuals severely affected by mental illness.</p><p><strong><em>*Given the nature of this role, which involves frequent travel to various locations and timely meetings,&nbsp;a clean drivers licence is essential.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>Please see further details on our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>You can also follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/Rethink_" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="mailto:Rethink%20Mental%20Illness%20(@rethinkmentalillness)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-mental-illness/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to find out more about the work we do!</p><p><strong>Caring for our people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul>	<li><strong>PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. </strong>Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Wagestream:</strong> gives you instant access to up to 50% of your pay. Also provides a library of expert tools, tips and articles plus, helps you start building a rainy-day pot straight from your salary.</li>	<li><strong>Wellbeing support</strong>: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Taking time for you</strong>: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Planning for the future</strong>: We have a contributory pension scheme.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Structured Corporate Induction</strong>: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>£300 when you introduce a Friend</strong>: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Who are we?&nbsp;</strong><br><br>We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission:&nbsp;“A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues.&nbsp;We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;</p><p>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.</p><p><strong>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.</p><p>If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a></p><p>IND1</p>

Rethink Mental Illness

Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<p><strong>Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - HMP Millsike, York</strong><br><strong>Salary:</strong> £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (AFC Band 5)<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week) &amp; Part-time (18-20 hours per week)&nbsp;<br><strong>Location:</strong> HMP Millsike, York</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>We’re seeking a qualified and accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our integrated primary care mental health team at HMP Millsike. As a PWP, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, low-intensity cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, aligning with Step 2 IAPT guidelines.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul>	<li>Conduct person-centred assessments, manage referrals, and support individuals in their self-management and recovery journeys.</li>	<li>Deliver guided self-help in both 1:1 and group settings, drawing from CBT principles.</li>	<li>Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams, attending meetings, and contributing to step-up and step-down arrangements.</li>	<li>Ensure accurate data entry and maintain high standards in clinical record-keeping and confidentiality.</li>	<li>Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, upholding Rethink Mental Illness values.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>	<li><strong>Qualifications</strong>: Completed the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and hold a PWP accreditation (BPS or BABCP).</li>	<li><strong>Experience</strong>: Demonstrated experience providing low-intensity, evidence-based interventions in a stepped-care environment.</li>	<li><strong>Skills</strong>: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.</li></ul><p>Experience in a prison setting or with offender populations is beneficial, though not essential.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>In addition to a rewarding career supporting those affected by mental illness, you’ll enjoy opportunities for professional development, a supportive team environment, and structured supervision.</p><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 18th November<br><strong>Interviews Scheduled for:</strong> 25th &amp; 26th November</p><p>Join us in making a meaningful difference. Apply today to become part of a team that values Passion, Commitment, and Hope in supporting individuals severely affected by mental illness.</p><p><strong><em>*Given the nature of this role, which involves frequent travel to various locations and timely meetings,&nbsp;a clean drivers licence is essential.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>*We are unable to support applicants requiring a work Visa for this role.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>Please see further details on our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>You can also follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/Rethink_" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="mailto:Rethink%20Mental%20Illness%20(@rethinkmentalillness)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-mental-illness/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to find out more about the work we do!</p><p><strong>Caring for our people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul>	<li><strong>PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. </strong>Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Wagestream:</strong> gives you instant access to up to 50% of your pay. Also provides a library of expert tools, tips and articles plus, helps you start building a rainy-day pot straight from your salary.</li>	<li><strong>Wellbeing support</strong>: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Taking time for you</strong>: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Planning for the future</strong>: We have a contributory pension scheme.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Structured Corporate Induction</strong>: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>£300 when you introduce a Friend</strong>: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Who are we?&nbsp;</strong><br><br>We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission:&nbsp;“A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues.&nbsp;We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;</p><p>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.</p><p><strong>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.</p><p>If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a></p><p>IND1</p>

<p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>We’re seeking a qualified and accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our integrated primary care mental health team at HMP Full Sutton. As a PWP, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, low-intensity cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, aligning with Step 2 IAPT guidelines.</p><p><strong><em>*This is a Bank position*</em></strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul>	<li>Conduct person-centred assessments, manage referrals, and support individuals in their self-management and recovery journeys.</li>	<li>Deliver guided self-help in both 1:1 and group settings, drawing from CBT principles.</li>	<li>Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams, attending meetings, and contributing to step-up and step-down arrangements.</li>	<li>Ensure accurate data entry and maintain high standards in clinical record-keeping and confidentiality.</li>	<li>Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, upholding Rethink Mental Illness values.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>	<li><strong>Qualifications</strong>: Completed the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and hold a PWP accreditation (BPS or BABCP).</li>	<li><strong>Experience</strong>: Demonstrated experience providing low-intensity, evidence-based interventions in a stepped-care environment.</li>	<li><strong>Skills</strong>: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.</li></ul><p>Experience in a prison setting or with offender populations is beneficial, though not essential.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>In addition to a rewarding career supporting those affected by mental illness, you’ll enjoy opportunities for professional development, a supportive team environment, and structured supervision.</p><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 18th November<br><strong>Interviews Scheduled for:</strong> 25th &amp; 26th November</p><p>Join us in making a meaningful difference. Apply today to become part of a team that values Passion, Commitment, and Hope in supporting individuals severely affected by mental illness.</p><p><strong><em>*Given the nature of this role, which involves frequent travel to various locations and timely meetings,&nbsp;a clean drivers licence is essential.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>*We are unable to support applicants requiring a work Visa for this role.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>Please see further details on our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>You can also follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/Rethink_" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="mailto:Rethink%20Mental%20Illness%20(@rethinkmentalillness)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-mental-illness/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to find out more about the work we do!</p><p><strong>Caring for our people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul>	<li><strong>PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. </strong>Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Wagestream:</strong> gives you instant access to up to 50% of your pay. Also provides a library of expert tools, tips and articles plus, helps you start building a rainy-day pot straight from your salary.</li>	<li><strong>Wellbeing support</strong>: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Taking time for you</strong>: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Planning for the future</strong>: We have a contributory pension scheme.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>Structured Corporate Induction</strong>: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.&nbsp;</li>	<li><strong>£300 when you introduce a Friend</strong>: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Who are we?&nbsp;</strong><br><br>We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission:&nbsp;“A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues.&nbsp;We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;</p><p>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.</p><p><strong>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.</p><p>If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a></p><p>IND1</p>

Bank Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>To provide a high-quality, specialist clinical psychology service to older adults admitted to the inpatient mental health ward. The postholder will deliver psychological assessment, formulation, interventions and group therapy for individuals experiencing complex mental health difficulties, cognitive decline, and/or dementia-related conditions. They will also contribute to staff training, supervision, and service development, supporting the ward in delivering trauma-informed, person-centred care.</p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Clinical :</p>
<ul>
<li>Provide specialist psychological assessments using a range of psychometric, neuropsychological, and observational tools.</li>
<li>
<p>Develop and share psychological formulations to inform multidisciplinary care planning.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Deliver individual and group psychological interventions tailored to the needs of older adults (e.g. CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, reminiscence approaches).</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Offer consultation and advice to colleagues on psychological aspects of care.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Conduct cognitive assessments to assist with diagnosis of dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Support risk assessment and management from a psychological perspective.</p>
</li>
<li>Work as an integral member of the ward's MDT (psychiatrists, nurses, OTs, social workers, physiotherapists, etc.).</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Contribute to daily handovers, ward rounds, and discharge planning meetings.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Provide psychological leadership to the team in understanding challenging behaviours and emotional distress.</p>
</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.</p> <p>We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.</p> <p>We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.</p> <p>We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy…</a></p> <p>To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:</p> <p><a href="https://workwithrdash.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://workwithrdash.co.uk/</a></p> <p>We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q</a></p> <p>The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook" target="_blank">https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook</a></p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        per annum, pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>376-DCGM-0230-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Windemere Lodge</p>
      <p>Tickhill Road Hospital Site, Balby</p>
      <p>Doncaster</p>
            <p>DN4 8QN</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role</p>   <p>We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications</p>     

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role</p>   <p>We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications</p>       
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Training in Counselling,  Forensic or Clinical  Psychology. Doctoral level  training in psychology (or its  equivalent for those trained  prior to 1996)</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registered practitioner  psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Continued professional  development through  structured self-study, specialist  clinical supervision, and/or  relevant combination of short  courses</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of specialist  psychological assessment and  treatment of clients across the  full range of care settings.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in multiagency teams and with a wide  variety of client groups which  reflect the full range of clinical  severity including maintaining a  high degree of professionalism  in the face of highly emotive  and distressing problems and  the threat of physical abuse</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate further specialist  training/experience through  having received a minimum of  50 hours clinical supervision of  working as a specialist clinical  psychologist and appropriate  experience or an alternative  agreed by the Head of  Psychology</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Skills in the use of complex  methods of psychological  assessment, intervention and  management.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in evidence based  psychological interventions.</li>
        
        <li>Well-developed skills in the  ability to communicate  effectively, orally and in writing,  complex, highly technical  and/or clinical sensitive  information to clients, their  family, carers and other  professional colleagues both  within and outside the NHS.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in providing consultation  to other professional and nonprofessional groups.</li>
        
        <li>Doctoral level knowledge of  research methodology,  research design and complex  multivariable data analysis as  practiced within the clinical  fields of psychology</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of CPD</li>
        
        <li>Formal training in supervision  of other psychologists</li>
        
        <li>Able to work effectively in a  team setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Training in Counselling,  Forensic or Clinical  Psychology. Doctoral level  training in psychology (or its  equivalent for those trained  prior to 1996)</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registered practitioner  psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Continued professional  development through  structured self-study, specialist  clinical supervision, and/or  relevant combination of short  courses</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of specialist  psychological assessment and  treatment of clients across the  full range of care settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in multiagency teams and with a wide  variety of client groups which  reflect the full range of clinical  severity including maintaining a  high degree of professionalism  in the face of highly emotive  and distressing problems and  the threat of physical abuse</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate further specialist  training/experience through  having received a minimum of  50 hours clinical supervision of  working as a specialist clinical  psychologist and appropriate  experience or an alternative  agreed by the Head of  Psychology</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of complex  methods of psychological  assessment, intervention and  management.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in evidence based  psychological interventions.</li>
          
          <li>Well-developed skills in the  ability to communicate  effectively, orally and in writing,  complex, highly technical  and/or clinical sensitive  information to clients, their  family, carers and other  professional colleagues both  within and outside the NHS.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in providing consultation  to other professional and nonprofessional groups.</li>
          
          <li>Doctoral level knowledge of  research methodology,  research design and complex  multivariable data analysis as  practiced within the clinical  fields of psychology</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of CPD</li>
          
          <li>Formal training in supervision  of other psychologists</li>
          
          <li>Able to work effectively in a  team setting</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Windemere Lodge</p>
      <p>Tickhill Road Hospital Site, Balby</p>
      <p>Doncaster</p>
            <p>DN4 8QN</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Windemere Lodge</p>
          <p>Tickhill Road Hospital Site, Balby</p>
          <p>Doncaster</p>
                    <p>DN4 8QN</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Clinical Psychologist- Older Age Inpatients

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The West York Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) are looking to appoint a Band 8a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team.</p> <p>Applicants will be required to have post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and be registered in as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC. Significant experience and competencies in delivering and supervising evidence based psychological intervention for SMHP is also essential.</p> <p>Although this post is advertised as an 8a post, we are willing to consider applications from Psychologists who do not yet meet the essential criteria for a Band 8a, but who would be interested in undertaking the post at a Band 7 initially, with a supportive plan for development and progression in due course.</p> <p>We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Please see notes below regarding trainee eligibility to apply.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>A key part of the role is to provide direct clinical work, promote psychological thinking with all members of the team by helping staff to develop formulations for clients, offering supervision and joint work with the team, supporting staff wellbeing and providing training in psychological theory and its implementation.</p> <p>The successful candidate will have significant experience of working psychologically with people who experience severe mental health problems and competencies in an evidence based psychological therapy for SMHP. They will contribute to the collective clinical leadership of the service. They will be responsible for the provision of specialist psychological assessment and formulation, and the delivery of evidence based psychological therapy and clinical supervision. The post holder will contribute to service development and improvement within the locality and the professional leadership of psychological professions.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are the Mental Health &amp; Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.</p> <p>From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.</p> <p>We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.</p> <p>We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.</p> <p>We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.</p> <p>We provide excellent opportunities for peer support/supervision, CPD, teaching/training, and research and audit in line with strategic developments. There are also strong links to the local Hull and Teesside D Clinical Psychology Programme as we are key providers of academic and clinical experience components both in terms of teaching and supervision.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 November 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 £62,682 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>346-NYA-168-25-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Acomb Gables, 2 Oak Rise</p>
      <p>Acomb Garth</p>
      <p>York</p>
            <p>YO24 4LJ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Applicants need to be motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and resilient. Knowledge and experience of working with people with complex mental health issues including psychosis and personality disorders is essential.</p> <p>Psychologists &amp; Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.</p> <p>Please refer to attached job descriptions as per documents section for both Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist or Specialist Applied Psychologist depending on experience for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.</p> <p>Trainee Counselling Psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview:a. All clinical competencies.b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)</p> <p>Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training and within 3 months of qualifying, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.</p> <p>Additional contact details :-Samuel Blair (West CMHT Team manager)</p> <p><a href="mailto:samuel.blair1@nhs.net" target="_blank">samuel.blair1@nhs.net</a> - 01904736100</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Applicants need to be motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and resilient. Knowledge and experience of working with people with complex mental health issues including psychosis and personality disorders is essential.</p> <p>Psychologists &amp; Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.</p> <p>Please refer to attached job descriptions as per documents section for both Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist or Specialist Applied Psychologist depending on experience for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.</p> <p>Trainee Counselling Psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview:a. All clinical competencies.b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)</p> <p>Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training and within 3 months of qualifying, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.</p> <p>Additional contact details :-Samuel Blair (West CMHT Team manager)</p> <p><a href="mailto:samuel.blair1@nhs.net" target="_blank">samuel.blair1@nhs.net</a> - 01904736100</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
        
        <li>Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed  timescale)</li>
        
        <li>Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed  timescale)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registration with BPS</li>
          
          <li>Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)</li>
        
        <li>Multi-disciplinary team working</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
          
          <li>Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy</li>
          
          <li>Experience of research and audit</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge and Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Doctoral level knowledge of evidence- based practice relevant to the role</li>
        
        <li>Doctoral level knowledge of risk assessment and risk management</li>
        
        <li>Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities</li>
        
        <li>Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems</li>
        
        <li>Utilise psychometric tests competently</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Personal Attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Respects and has awareness of the advantages of joint working with other experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary setting</li>
        
        <li>Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team</li>
        
        <li>Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently</li>
        
        <li>Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
          
          <li>Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed  timescale)</li>
          
          <li>Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed  timescale)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Registration with BPS</li>
            
            <li>Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)</li>
          
          <li>Multi-disciplinary team working</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
            
            <li>Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy</li>
            
            <li>Experience of research and audit</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Doctoral level knowledge of evidence- based practice relevant to the role</li>
          
          <li>Doctoral level knowledge of risk assessment and risk management</li>
          
          <li>Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities</li>
          
          <li>Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems</li>
          
          <li>Utilise psychometric tests competently</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Personal Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Respects and has awareness of the advantages of joint working with other experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary setting</li>
          
          <li>Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team</li>
          
          <li>Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently</li>
          
          <li>Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision</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="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

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

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

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Acomb Gables, 2 Oak Rise</p>
      <p>Acomb Garth</p>
      <p>York</p>
            <p>YO24 4LJ</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Acomb Gables, 2 Oak Rise</p>
          <p>Acomb Garth</p>
          <p>York</p>
                    <p>YO24 4LJ</p>
        
      

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

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