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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Working in healthcare is more than just a job. It’s a chance to change lives. Join the team at Moorlands Neurological Centre in Cheadle as a Registered Clinical Psychologist and help some of the most vulnerable people in society.</p>
<p>Working as part of a transdisciplinary team, you will provide formulation-led, person-centred care in our Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation service which provides care and treatment for adult males and females with acquired brain injury and challenging behaviour. </p>
<p>Supervising an Assistant Psychologist and working closely with clinicians from a range of disciplines, your specialist input will be key in achieving good patient outcomes. With the support of the team, you will administer neuropsychological and psychometric assessments that support the formulation of behavioural interventions seeking to manage challenging behaviour and enhance rehabilitation. </p>
<p>You will support therapeutic sessions by engaging in induvial and groupwork sessions, where appropriate, alongside other members of the team, and will assist in clinically relevant administrative duties, including developing and conducting audits, analysing and interpreting behavioural data, and developing and delivering staff training. In addition, you will join the senior management team and input into clinical governance, ensuring that the psychologically led model is both evaluated and effective. There are also opportunities to conduct research within the service. </p>
<p>You will be provided with supervision and support from the Clinical Directors and will be able to access a range of training opportunities to help both you and the service flourish. </p>
<p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:&nbsp;</strong></p>
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    <li>To take responsibility in leading and overseeing the specialised psychological assessment and therapy programme in operation at the service</li>
    <li>To supervise and manage other members of the Psychology profession employed within the service</li>
    <li>To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to resident’s formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To provide expertise, advice and support to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological treatments by other members of the transdisciplinary team.</li>
    <li>Contributing to other specialised assessments as required, including of risk and capacity, and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.</li>
    <li>Actively engage in and contribute to appropriate local and national networks and with other stakeholders to raise the profile of Moorlands Neurological Centre and Elysium Neurological. </li>
    <li>In conjunction with the Clinical Directors, to ensure all non-medical therapeutic approaches are underpinned by the appropriate conceptual model, have an empirical evidence base, and that their effectiveness is measured.</li>
    <li>To routinely monitor service level clinical outcome measures to make certain that the service is a centre of clinical excellence, and where necessary identify areas for continual improvement in the quality of the therapeutic programme.</li>
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<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need</strong></p>
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    <li>To be registered as a Clinical Psychologist with HCPC registration.</li>
    <li>A BPS accredited and HCPC approved Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.</li>
    <li>Chartered Member of the BPS.</li>
    <li>Enrolled on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or interested in working towards this, with support.</li>
    <li>Evidence of continued innovative practice through peer endorsement (journal papers, book chapters, speaker at national/international conference platforms).</li>
    <li>Management experience including leadership of teams.</li>
    <li>Evidence of engagement in ABI networks.</li>
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<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
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    <li>Annual salary of up to £ 62,400</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave – plus your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Free meals and parking</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
    <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
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<p>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.</em></p>
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Why you should work at Elysium Healthcare

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Clinical Psychologist 

<p>We are looking for a an experienced and passionate Cleaner&nbsp;to join our Walsall Crisis Cafe.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Part time role - 6 Hours per week</strong></p><p>The Walsall Crisis Café based at the Sanctuary Hub is a safe and friendly place where people can receive face-to-face support outside of usual mental health service hours. The dedicated team, based on Queens Parade in Bloxwich, are on-hand to provide emotional support for those in distress or in need of reassurance, at times when people simply need to be listened to.</p><p>As A Cleaner you will provide an efficient and effective cleaning service, ensuring high standards of cleaning are delivered and maintained.</p><p>It will be the post holder’s responsibility to keep to a rota, and agree a timetable with the manager.</p><p>You will also be responsible for keeping records of cleaning products and equipment with taking responsibility to maintain the equipment.</p><p><strong>We&nbsp;reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.&nbsp; </strong></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><em>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><em>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.</em> <em>&nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues.</em><em>&nbsp;We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status</em><em> and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.</em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><br><strong><em>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><em>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider -</em><em> and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our</em><em> <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a></em><em> .</em><em> We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our</em><em> <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a></em><em> 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;</em></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>IND 1</p>

Rethink Mental Illness

Cleaner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Come and join one of the UKs largest providers complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Are you a passionate and experienced Family Therapist/Systemic Psychotherapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families? Ivetsey Bank Hospital, part of the Active Care Group, is a specialist Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) providing intensive and therapeutic support for those experiencing complex mental health challenges.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate clinician to join our well-established multidisciplinary team. In this role, youll provide systemic assessments and family therapy interventions, working collaboratively with young people, families, and professionals to promote positive change and recovery. You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, reflection, and person-centred care.

If youre committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic input and want to be part of a service that prioritises holistic, relationship-focused support, wed love to hear from you.

Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>08 September 2025</p>

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

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £44,696 to £49,323 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>009314</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital</p>
            <p>Stafford</p>
      <p>Staffordshire</p>
      <p>ST19 9QT</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>What you'll be working:</strong></p> <p>This role is full-time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.</p> <p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Undertake specific therapeutic work with patients and their families in response to the clinical need, in a way which coheres with the overall treatment philosophy of the Unit</li>  <li>Maintain effective clinical records and casework notes in accordance with developing policy</li>  <li>Provide evidence-based mental health and systemic psychotherapy services across the hospital</li>  <li>Conduct systemic assessments, treatment and consultation to client systems including children, young people, their families, carers and professional networks</li>  <li>Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) participating in clinical team meetings and other departmental meetings as necessary</li>  <li>Attend team meetings aimed at facilitating and enhancing team cooperation and performance</li>  <li>Provide coaching, training, mentoring and management of junior staff and student placements</li>  <li>Ensure that that all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld</li>  <li>Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights</li> </ul> <p>We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.</p> <p><strong>What to look forward to:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>25 days plus bank holidays</li>  <li>Birthday off</li>  <li>Join the <strong>Active Learning Hub </strong>and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities</li>  <li><strong>Active Reward App</strong> giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop</li>  <li>Free 24 hour confidential <strong>Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &amp; App </strong>to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice</li>  <li>A <strong>Nest Personal Pension</strong> account</li>  <li>Access to join a <strong>Medicash Health Plan</strong> for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians</li>  <li>We recognise outstanding <strong>Active Behaviours</strong> via the <strong>Active Awards</strong> programme</li>  <li>Enhanced Sick &amp; Maternity Pay benefits</li>  <li><strong>Refer a Friend</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong> and earn yourself up to <strong>£1500</strong> by recommending someone you know</li>  <li>……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>What you'll be working:</strong></p> <p>This role is full-time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.</p> <p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Undertake specific therapeutic work with patients and their families in response to the clinical need, in a way which coheres with the overall treatment philosophy of the Unit</li>  <li>Maintain effective clinical records and casework notes in accordance with developing policy</li>  <li>Provide evidence-based mental health and systemic psychotherapy services across the hospital</li>  <li>Conduct systemic assessments, treatment and consultation to client systems including children, young people, their families, carers and professional networks</li>  <li>Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) participating in clinical team meetings and other departmental meetings as necessary</li>  <li>Attend team meetings aimed at facilitating and enhancing team cooperation and performance</li>  <li>Provide coaching, training, mentoring and management of junior staff and student placements</li>  <li>Ensure that that all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld</li>  <li>Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights</li> </ul> <p>We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.</p> <p><strong>What to look forward to:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>25 days plus bank holidays</li>  <li>Birthday off</li>  <li>Join the <strong>Active Learning Hub </strong>and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities</li>  <li><strong>Active Reward App</strong> giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop</li>  <li>Free 24 hour confidential <strong>Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &amp; App </strong>to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice</li>  <li>A <strong>Nest Personal Pension</strong> account</li>  <li>Access to join a <strong>Medicash Health Plan</strong> for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians</li>  <li>We recognise outstanding <strong>Active Behaviours</strong> via the <strong>Active Awards</strong> programme</li>  <li>Enhanced Sick &amp; Maternity Pay benefits</li>  <li><strong>Refer a Friend</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong> and earn yourself up to <strong>£1500</strong> by recommending someone you know</li>  <li>……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>UKCP registration</li>
        
        <li>A recognised qualification in Systemic Family Therapy</li>
        
        <li>Extensive knowledge and understanding of adolescent development</li>
        
        <li>Person centred ethos, showing empathy and a desire to make a difference</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate initiative and creativity</li>
        
        <li>Flexible and adaptable, well organised and able to manage time and workload effectively in line with the needs of the service</li>
        
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          <li>UKCP registration</li>
          
          <li>A recognised qualification in Systemic Family Therapy</li>
          
          <li>Extensive knowledge and understanding of adolescent development</li>
          
          <li>Person centred ethos, showing empathy and a desire to make a difference</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate initiative and creativity</li>
          
          <li>Flexible and adaptable, well organised and able to manage time and workload effectively in line with the needs of the service</li>
          
          <li>Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
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    <p>Active Care Group</p>
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      <p>Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital</p>
            <p>Stafford</p>
      <p>Staffordshire</p>
      <p>ST19 9QT</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital</p>
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          <p>Staffordshire</p>
          <p>ST19 9QT</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Family Therapist / Systemic Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable senior DBT therapist or clinical / counselling psychologist trained in DBT, with a particular interest in family therapy work.</p> <p>CASCADE is an all-ages (14+)DBT service, delivering comprehensive, adapted and DBT-informed therapies, to treat core difficulties associated with severe emotional dysregulation, complex PTSD and otherco-occurring presentations related to an Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. </p> <p>Essential criteria for this post include being trained in DBT, leadership skills, experience of supervising others, and a flexible working approach. The postholder will be expected to work collaboratively, possess excellent planning and organisational skills, contribute towards and support the delivery of service development initiatives, and demonstrate autonomous professional responsibility for all aspects of their work. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will join a growing team of new and experienced DBT therapists delivering comprehensive DBT, adapted DBT models such as DBT-PE, DBT for cPTSD, RO-DBT and other DBT-informed interventions.You will work across both the CYP and Adult DBT programmes providing individual therapy, skills training groups and telephone coaching. Additionally, you will offer specialist psychological assessments and formulations, as well as provide consultation and advice to staff teams on DBT and behavioural principles to shape environments to support clients' adaptive behaviours. As part of your role, you will be responsible for ensuring the inclusion of family and carers throughout, and for the planning and implementation of direct family work where appropriate. An interest in or experience of family therapy or delivering DBT-informed interventions and psychoeducational groups to family and carers will be desirable. </p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.</p>
<p>Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 September 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

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

  

  
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          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <p>436-7471455</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Thomas Telford House - Ardenleigh site</p>
      <p>Kingsbury Road, Erdington</p>
      <p>Birmingham</p>
            <p>B24 9SA</p>
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          Training &amp; Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Core professional training with appropriate associated professional registration.</li>
        
        <li>DBT trained diploma level or intensive training (with or without accreditation).</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Pre-qualification training or additional qualifications in an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other psychological therapy: including MBT, CAT, EMDR.   Completed training in adapted DBT models such as DBT-PE for PTSD; DBT-RO; DBT-A</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of working with children/young people and/or adult service users diagnosed with or presenting with personality difficulties and complex trauma, in community and or inpatient mental health settings, or within a personality disorder and complex trauma pathway.</li>
        
        <li>At least 2 years post qualification experience of delivering comprehensive DBT and/or DBT-A; in mental health community, specialist or inpatient settings.</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of direct therapeutic work with parents, family and carers, within a DBT programme.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of leading service development or implementing service initiatives.</li>
          
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        <li>Skills in the formulation of problems from a psychological perspective and in the implementation of highly specialist psychological therapies, interventions and management techniques that are appropriate for use with complex presenting problems. Able to deliver established/evidenced based psychological therapy to fidelity.</li>
        
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          <li>Core professional training with appropriate associated professional registration.</li>
          
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            <li>Pre-qualification training or additional qualifications in an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other psychological therapy: including MBT, CAT, EMDR.   Completed training in adapted DBT models such as DBT-PE for PTSD; DBT-RO; DBT-A</li>
            
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          <li>Experience of working with children/young people and/or adult service users diagnosed with or presenting with personality difficulties and complex trauma, in community and or inpatient mental health settings, or within a personality disorder and complex trauma pathway.</li>
          
          <li>At least 2 years post qualification experience of delivering comprehensive DBT and/or DBT-A; in mental health community, specialist or inpatient settings.</li>
          
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            <li>Experience of direct therapeutic work with parents, family and carers, within a DBT programme.</li>
            
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Skills in the formulation of problems from a psychological perspective and in the implementation of highly specialist psychological therapies, interventions and management techniques that are appropriate for use with complex presenting problems. Able to deliver established/evidenced based psychological therapy to fidelity.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to members of other professional and non-professional groups.</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies such as DBT, MBT, CBT for personality disorder.</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="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>Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Thomas Telford House - Ardenleigh site</p>
      <p>Kingsbury Road, Erdington</p>
      <p>Birmingham</p>
            <p>B24 9SA</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Thomas Telford House - Ardenleigh site</p>
          <p>Kingsbury Road, Erdington</p>
          <p>Birmingham</p>
                    <p>B24 9SA</p>
        
      

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

Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Senior DBT Therapist

Creative Therapist/Counsellor

Advanced Specialist Clinical Lead Dietitian

Senior Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Imagine walking into a school where young people feel confident to talk about their worries, because you've helped create that environment.</strong></p> <p>This is the impact you'll have as a <strong>Schools Practitioner</strong> with our amazing <strong>Edgbaston</strong> team.You will be part of a team that is <strong>changing how mental health support is delivered in education</strong>, giving children and families the help they need at the right time.</p> <p>In this role, no two days are the same. You will support children and young people who are experiencing <strong>mild to moderate mental health difficulties</strong>, offering <strong>one to one sessions, group work and family support</strong> that help them feel understood and valued. You will work closely with teachers and school staff, helping them build <strong>mentally healthy learning environments</strong> where pupils can <strong>grow in confidence and thrive both in and out of the classroom</strong>.</p> <p>You will also be a <strong>guiding presence for colleagues</strong>, supporting and mentoring Education Mental Health Practitioners and trainees as they develop their skills. By sharing your expertise with schools, families and partner agencies, you will play an important part in shaping a service that is <strong>inclusive, compassionate and effective</strong>.</p> <p>This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their <strong>empathy, creativity and professional skills</strong> to help children and young people find their voice, overcome challenges and achieve their potential. <strong>Interested? We'd love to see your application!</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You are someone who cares deeply about the wellbeing of children and young people and you want to use your professional skills to make schools places where every pupil can feel safe, supported and able to thrive.</p> <p>To succeed in this role, you will bring:</p> <ul> <li>A <strong>core professional qualification</strong> (for example EMHP, CWP, PMHW, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy)</li> <li>At least <strong>2 years experience of working therapeutically</strong> with children and young people</li> <li>Confidence in <strong>risk assessment and safeguarding practice</strong></li> <li>Experience of providing <strong>clinical supervision or staff support</strong></li> <li>Skills in engaging with families and carers to build strong relationships</li> <li>The ability to <strong>lead, delegate and adapt</strong> when priorities change</li> <li>Proficiency in IT and commitment to <strong>evidence based practice and data collection</strong></li> <li><strong>Excellent communication skills</strong> and the ability to connect with children and young people</li> <li>A <strong>full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</strong></li> </ul> <p>It would also be great if you have experience of working in schools or community settings, delivering CBT informed supervision, or have completed a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline. These are not essential but would add to your success in the role.</p> <p>Above all, we are looking for someone with <strong>empathy, resilience and the belief that every child deserves the chance to be heard and supported</strong>. </p> <p><strong>If this sounds like you, we would love to see the impact you could bring to our team.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.</p> <p>All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.</p> <p>We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.</p> <p>We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <p>We offer a range of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)</li> <li>Life assurance at 2 x basic salary</li> <li>Competitive contributory pension scheme</li> <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service</li> <li>Enhanced sick pay</li> <li>Excellent learning &amp; development opportunities and career progression</li> <li>Annual performance/salary review</li> </ul> <p><strong>Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date</strong>: 20/10/25</p> #CompBham #LI-BE1


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 September 2025</p>

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

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,205 to £46,707 a year
      
    </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>643</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>3rd Floor, Pinnacle House</p>
      <p>Harborne Road</p>
      <p>Birmingham</p>
      <p>Warwickshire</p>
      <p>B153AA</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Imagine walking into a school where young people feel confident to talk about their worries, because youve helped create that environment.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is the impact youll have as a <strong>Schools Practitioner</strong> with our amazing <strong>Edgbaston</strong> team.&nbsp;You will be part of a team that is <strong>changing how mental health support is delivered in education</strong>, giving children and families the help they need at the right time.</p> <p>In this role, no two days are the same. You will support children and young people who are experiencing <strong>mild to moderate mental health difficulties</strong>, offering <strong>one to one sessions, group work and family support</strong> that help them feel understood and valued. You will work closely with teachers and school staff, helping them build <strong>mentally healthy learning environments</strong> where pupils can <strong>grow in confidence and thrive both in and out of the classroom</strong>.</p> <p>You will also be a <strong>guiding presence for colleagues</strong>, supporting and mentoring Education Mental Health Practitioners and trainees as they develop their skills. By sharing your expertise with schools, families and partner agencies, you will play an important part in shaping a service that is <strong>inclusive, compassionate and effective</strong>.</p> <p>This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their <strong>empathy, creativity and professional skills</strong> to help children and young people find their voice, overcome challenges and achieve their potential. <strong>Interested? We'd love to see your application!</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Imagine walking into a school where young people feel confident to talk about their worries, because youve helped create that environment.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is the impact youll have as a <strong>Schools Practitioner</strong> with our amazing <strong>Edgbaston</strong> team.&nbsp;You will be part of a team that is <strong>changing how mental health support is delivered in education</strong>, giving children and families the help they need at the right time.</p> <p>In this role, no two days are the same. You will support children and young people who are experiencing <strong>mild to moderate mental health difficulties</strong>, offering <strong>one to one sessions, group work and family support</strong> that help them feel understood and valued. You will work closely with teachers and school staff, helping them build <strong>mentally healthy learning environments</strong> where pupils can <strong>grow in confidence and thrive both in and out of the classroom</strong>.</p> <p>You will also be a <strong>guiding presence for colleagues</strong>, supporting and mentoring Education Mental Health Practitioners and trainees as they develop their skills. By sharing your expertise with schools, families and partner agencies, you will play an important part in shaping a service that is <strong>inclusive, compassionate and effective</strong>.</p> <p>This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their <strong>empathy, creativity and professional skills</strong> to help children and young people find their voice, overcome challenges and achieve their potential. <strong>Interested? We'd love to see your application!</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Core professional and/or clinical qualification e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW, Senior EMHP, nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continued professional development </li>
        
        </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Management / supervision training </li>
          
          <li>Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.</li>
          
          <li>Mentorship qualification</li>
          
          </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>2 years working therapeutically with children and young people.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of clinical development in practice. </li>
        
        <li>Experience of effective engagement with families and carers. </li>
        
        <li>Risk assessment and management in the delivery of clinical services (including safeguarding).</li>
        
        </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision</li>
          
          <li>Experience of line management and/or delivery of clinical supervision </li>
          
          <li>Experience of inducting staff members to the area with confidence.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of organising team duties.</li>
          
          </ul>
      
    
    
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          Additional Criteria
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Leadership and the ability to delegate and support staff.</li>
        
        <li>Planning workload, time management.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage changing priorities.</li>
        
        <li>Understand need for evidence and data collection, and achieving targets.</li>
        
        <li>IT skills.</li>
        
        <li>Team player and a dynamic personality.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent communication skills and able to relate to children and young people.</li>
        
        <li>Positive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious.</li>
        
        <li>Has a strong degree of personal integrity.</li>
        
        </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to analyse, evaluate and rationalise data and enable progressive models of delivery and intervention.</li>
          
          <li>Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.</li>
          
          <li>Possession of full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.</li>
          
          <li>Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Core professional and/or clinical qualification e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW, Senior EMHP, nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continued professional development </li>
          
          </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Management / supervision training </li>
            
            <li>Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.</li>
            
            <li>Mentorship qualification</li>
            
            </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>2 years working therapeutically with children and young people.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of clinical development in practice. </li>
          
          <li>Experience of effective engagement with families and carers. </li>
          
          <li>Risk assessment and management in the delivery of clinical services (including safeguarding).</li>
          
          </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision</li>
            
            <li>Experience of line management and/or delivery of clinical supervision </li>
            
            <li>Experience of inducting staff members to the area with confidence.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of organising team duties.</li>
            
            </ul>
        
      
      
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            Additional Criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Leadership and the ability to delegate and support staff.</li>
          
          <li>Planning workload, time management.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage changing priorities.</li>
          
          <li>Understand need for evidence and data collection, and achieving targets.</li>
          
          <li>IT skills.</li>
          
          <li>Team player and a dynamic personality.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent communication skills and able to relate to children and young people.</li>
          
          <li>Positive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious.</li>
          
          <li>Has a strong degree of personal integrity.</li>
          
          </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Ability to analyse, evaluate and rationalise data and enable progressive models of delivery and intervention.</li>
            
            <li>Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.</li>
            
            <li>Possession of full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.</li>
            
            <li>Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.</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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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Compass</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>3rd Floor, Pinnacle House</p>
      <p>Harborne Road</p>
      <p>Birmingham</p>
      <p>Warwickshire</p>
      <p>B153AA</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Compass</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>3rd Floor, Pinnacle House</p>
          <p>Harborne Road</p>
          <p>Birmingham</p>
          <p>Warwickshire</p>
          <p>B153AA</p>
        
      

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

School Practitioner 

<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>22 September 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</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 join our virtual careers information event on Wednesday 08 October 6-7.30pm. To sign up to the event please click on the link below and register:</p> <p><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a2728e2@c37d6357-c88b-426b-b6" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a…</a></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 join our virtual careers information event on Wednesday 08 October 6-7.30pm. To sign up to the event please click on the link below and register:</p> <p><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a2728e2@c37d6357-c88b-426b-b6" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a…</a></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>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          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>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          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>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          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>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            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>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            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>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            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>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <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>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>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <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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