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<p>We are looking for a an experienced and passionate Service Manager&nbsp;to join our Gloucestershire Connect &amp; Offload Helpline.&nbsp;</p><p>Connect and Offload (CandO) is an open access Helpline providing a free confidential telephone helpline, webchat and text facility for people aged 18 and over and living in Gloucestershire; who would like support with their mental wellbeing.&nbsp;</p><p><em>“The person I spoke to was lovely and very comforting.&nbsp; She gave me so many ideas in terms of how to deal with my anxiety and get through the difficult times.&nbsp;&nbsp; I actually made a point of writing things down as it was so useful.”- Service User</em></p><p>The Helpline provides low to moderate emotional support, information and signposting 365 days a year between 2pm and 9pm.&nbsp; We aim to prevent, reduce and/or de-escalate mental distress. The service is available for people affected by mental illness, their carers/friends/family or professionals.</p><p>Helpline Workers support people via phone, webchat and text; supporting members of the public on an open access basis (without the need for a referral).&nbsp; We provide kind and compassionate support, treating each person that contacts us as an individual.&nbsp; Ensuring that the support we provide is tailored to meet their needs.&nbsp;&nbsp; Helpline Workers provide support using a non-judgmental, holistic, trauma informed and person centred approach.</p><p>As the Service Manager, you will&nbsp;lead a staff team to ensure that we are delivering high-quality, safe and person-centre support in line with contractual requirements – most importantly delivering great outcomes for people using our services. You will&nbsp;ensure the service operates effectively and complies with internal policies and procedures and external regulations.&nbsp;</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

Service Manager - Homebased

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people?</strong></p> <p><strong>Do you thrive in environments where you can help to deliver impactful, short-term interventions?</strong></p> <p>We, the Crisis and Home Treatment Service (CAHTS), embedded within the Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join us, based in Swindon.</p> <p>You will be required to participate in a Full time working pattern within the multi-disciplinary team to provide cover for a core day 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 10am-6pm Saturday -Sunday and Bank Holidays. You will also participate in covering the service's 24 hour on call service on a rota basis.</p> <p>We work closely alongside and liaise with the Getting More Help Teams on supporting children, young people (CYP) and their families experiencing complex mental health needs.</p> <p>Our CYP might be at risk of inpatient hospital admission or transitioning out of inpatient care; our role is to provide intensive, short-term support within the community. No two days are the same, with plenty of variety in this role and lots of opportunities for learning.</p> <p><strong>This role carries an incentive premium of £3,500 which will be paid in instalments over an 18th month period. Please note that this scheme is not open to existing employees of Oxford Health and is subject to a claw back clause. Further information will be provided.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>In CAHTS, we're committed to deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health services for children, young people and their families who are experiencing additional mental health needs.</p> <p>Children and Young people within our service are often experiencing an increased level of mental health needs, including exhibiting increased risk behaviours. Whilst this can sometimes feel daunting, we have a strong multi-disciplinary leadership team who are responsive to the needs of the team.</p> <p>You might support CYP and their families with psycho-social education or provide practical support, drawing upon evidence-based interventions.</p> <p>Liaison, advice and consultation with wider CAMHS, colleagues in Children Services and a range of external agencies such as Children's Social Care, Education and many more.</p> <p>In this role, you would be responsible for initial assessments and delivery of time limited, short term interventions to address emotional and mental health needs of young people in crisis, with the aim of reducing longer term mental health problems.</p> <p>Check us out on YouTube: BSW RECRUITMENT - YouTube</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a very supportive team. Clinical supervision and professional development are priorities for the service and preceptorship is supported.</p>
<p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.</p>
<p>Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible</p>
<p>Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</p>
<p>Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"</p>
<p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p>
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<li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>
<li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>
<li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>
<li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li>
<li>Competitive pension scheme</li>
<li>Lease car scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>
<li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)</li>
<li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li>
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>25 September 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
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  <p>267-OC7300429-1B</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Swindon Community CAMHS</p>
      <p>Marlborough House</p>
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            <p>SN1 4JS</p>
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    <p>The role will involve offering emotional support to adolescents and/or their parents who are in mental health crisis or are being supported to leave psychiatric inpatient care.</p>
<p>We can offer you a variety of training including Positive Behaviour Support, AMBIT, DBT coping skills, and Family Based Therapy for Eating Disorders. There will also be the opportunity for further training based around individual learning needs.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the role or the team, and you'd like to find out more, please contact Clare Fry on <a href="mailto:clare.fry@oxfordhealth.hs.uk" target="_blank">clare.fry@oxfordhealth.hs.uk</a> or 07785663323.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>The role will involve offering emotional support to adolescents and/or their parents who are in mental health crisis or are being supported to leave psychiatric inpatient care.</p>
<p>We can offer you a variety of training including Positive Behaviour Support, AMBIT, DBT coping skills, and Family Based Therapy for Eating Disorders. There will also be the opportunity for further training based around individual learning needs.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the role or the team, and you'd like to find out more, please contact Clare Fry on <a href="mailto:clare.fry@oxfordhealth.hs.uk" target="_blank">clare.fry@oxfordhealth.hs.uk</a> or 07785663323.</p>
    
  


      
  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Swindon Community CAMHS</p>
      <p>Marlborough House</p>
      <p>Swindon</p>
            <p>SN1 4JS</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>Marlborough House</p>
          <p>Swindon</p>
                    <p>SN1 4JS</p>
        
      

      
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NHS Jobs

Senior Mental Health - Social Worker - Swindon

Educational Mental Health Practitioner/Child Wellbeing Practitioner 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Community Therapy Assistant Practitioner</strong></p><p><strong>Calne, Corsham and Box Community Team</strong></p><p><strong>30 hours per week</strong></p><p>Are you a compassionate and skilled Assistant Practitioner seeking a meaningful and rewarding role? The Calne, Corsham and Box Community Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified Assistant Practitioner to join our dedicated and dynamic team.</p><p>Were looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and work efficiently. Our team is friendly and supportive, and we welcome someone eager to learn, grow, and embrace change. This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative team where your skills and commitment will truly impact peoples lives.</p><p>In this role, you will work under the guidance of a team of approachable physiotherapists and occupational therapists. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As an Assistant Practitioner you will be responsible for:</p><p>To undertake the assessment of less complex patients and ensure effective treatment in conjunction with agreed objectives..</p><p>To maintain accurate, timely, and relevant clinical records both written and computerised.</p><p>To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records &amp; manage a caseload of less complex patients.</p><p>To treat patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence.</p><p>To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.&lt;</p><p>To maintain appropriate professional standards and agreed criteria are met.</p><p>To work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member.</p><p>To communicate effectively and work in collaboration with patients, carers, other Health Care professional's.</p><p>Please see the attached JD for the full list</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>We change lives by transforming health and care.</p><p>Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.</p><p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.</p><p>While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.</p><p>To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit <a href="https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2" target="_blank">https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>23 September 2025</p>

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

    
  

  
  
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      £26,712 to £29,494 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <p>HCRGCG/TP/111228/16484</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>HCRG Care Group</p>
            <p>Calne</p>
      <p>Wiltshire</p>
      <p>SN11 8BN</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>As a <strong>Assistant Practitioner Band 4</strong>we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:</p><ul><li><strong>Competitive Pay &amp; Pension</strong>: </li><li><strong>Professional Growth</strong>: Join our <em>Strive for Better</em> networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.</li><li><strong>Exclusive Rewards</strong>: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.</li><li><strong>Wellbeing Support</strong>: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counsellors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.</li><li><strong>Flexible Pay Options</strong>: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.</li><li><strong>Learning &amp; Development</strong>: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.</li><li><strong>Recognition &amp; Involvement</strong>: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.</li></ul>&nbsp;<p><strong>Essential</strong></p><p>    2 Year Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care </p><p>    Dealing with distressed patients/clients regularly  </p><p>    Regular VDU usage  </p><p>    Ability to concentrate on complex/demanding tasks.  </p><p>    Ability to work as a team member. </p><p>    Ability to deliver patient focused care. </p><p>    Ability to recognise own limitations. </p><p>    Typing / data inputting skills </p><p>    Good communication skills written, numerical and verbal including where there will be barriers to understanding. </p><p>    Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids. </p><p>    Undertake specific specific clinical and therapy skills e.g. taking blood pressure, rehabilitation programs.  </p><p>    Basic understanding of rehabilitation and its application e.g. personal care skills, leisure work </p><p>    Current full UK driving license and use of a car during working hours </p><p>    Ability to cope under pressure. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p>    NVQ 4 or equivalent experience or qualification </p><p><strong>Other requirements:  </strong></p><p>    Driven to achieve </p><p>    Self-motivated </p><p>    Good time management </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>As a <strong>Assistant Practitioner Band 4</strong>we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:</p><ul><li><strong>Competitive Pay &amp; Pension</strong>: </li><li><strong>Professional Growth</strong>: Join our <em>Strive for Better</em> networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.</li><li><strong>Exclusive Rewards</strong>: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.</li><li><strong>Wellbeing Support</strong>: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counsellors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.</li><li><strong>Flexible Pay Options</strong>: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.</li><li><strong>Learning &amp; Development</strong>: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.</li><li><strong>Recognition &amp; Involvement</strong>: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.</li></ul>&nbsp;<p><strong>Essential</strong></p><p>    2 Year Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care </p><p>    Dealing with distressed patients/clients regularly  </p><p>    Regular VDU usage  </p><p>    Ability to concentrate on complex/demanding tasks.  </p><p>    Ability to work as a team member. </p><p>    Ability to deliver patient focused care. </p><p>    Ability to recognise own limitations. </p><p>    Typing / data inputting skills </p><p>    Good communication skills written, numerical and verbal including where there will be barriers to understanding. </p><p>    Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids. </p><p>    Undertake specific specific clinical and therapy skills e.g. taking blood pressure, rehabilitation programs.  </p><p>    Basic understanding of rehabilitation and its application e.g. personal care skills, leisure work </p><p>    Current full UK driving license and use of a car during working hours </p><p>    Ability to cope under pressure. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p>    NVQ 4 or equivalent experience or qualification </p><p><strong>Other requirements:  </strong></p><p>    Driven to achieve </p><p>    Self-motivated </p><p>    Good time management </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
    
  


      
  
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Assistant Practitioner - Band 4 

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  <p><strong>Are you an autonomous registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a new role in West Oxfordshire?</strong></p> <p><strong>Do you have experience of working in mental health services and understand the challenges that the Adult care group can bring?</strong></p> <p>North and West AMHT have an opportunity for a Band 6 RMN to become part of a well established Multi disciplinary Team on a full time basis.</p> <p>The service has a new leadership team structure, with new team leaders in place leading to an improved culture and team. The role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop and broaden their leadership skills - mentoring, supervising, and developing the careers and skills of others, as well as yourself.</p> <p>The MDT consists of medics, psychological therapists, social workers, OTs, RMNs and support workers, as well as embedded workers from the third sector to support with employment, housing and social needs. The team is highly supportive and committed to delivering high quality patient care; where the caseload can be demanding, diverse and frequently complex.</p> <p>We care deeply about our patients and their loved ones and believe in listening and responding as a team; piloting new models, supporting each other and developing and using new care approaches. We aim to improve patient care as well as provide increase staff satisfaction and sense of achievement.</p> <p>You <em><strong>will </strong></em>need to be able to travel around the county, to offer interventions to patients and carers, so access to transport is essential.</p>



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<li>Working within the treatment function of the AMHT you will co-ordinate the care for patients with severe and enduring mental health diagnosis.</li>
<li>You will work autonomously, with a caseload of patients with whom you will engage and offer the recommended treatment and support.</li>
<li>You will have experience of providing community mental health care and able to assess and plan treatment with service users.</li>
<li>You will also be able to assess and manage risk, including use of Safeguarding processes.</li>
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<p>There are opportunities for team working and facilitating groups such as MBT/CBT based interventions.</p>
<p>Our AMHT provide an assessment and treatment function and the staff working within the team work on a rota covering shifts from 07.00 to 21.00 (7 days/week). The successful candidate will be required to work mainly 9-5 Monday to Friday however there is an expectation that there is flexibility to cover the out of hours shifts when required.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.</p>
<p>Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible</p>
<p>Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:<strong>"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p>
<p>Our values are:<strong>"Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p>
<p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p>
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<li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>
<li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>
<li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>
<li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li>
<li>Competitive pension scheme</li>
<li>Lease car scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>
<li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)</li>
<li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li>
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  <p>24 September 2025</p>

  
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Community Mental Health Practitioner

Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Head of Service

Band 7 Systemic Family Therapist - Chippenham

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you an experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and changes lives for the better? Join the team at Thornford Park as a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist working 30 hours a week and enjoy support from a regional network of healthcare professionals. You will be working at Thornford Park, and will provide the Ward Psychologist role across the male and female PICU’s.</p>
<p>There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD at Thornford Park, where you will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.</p>
<p>What you will be doing Reporting to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of delivering strategic and clinical strategies to grow and further develop the care pathway through specialist psychological advice and consultations. You will lead and oversee the specialised psychological programme and the transdisciplinary team where you will provide supervision and training to your peers to ensure they understand the concepts and principles underpinning the framework and the specialised skills required to work successfully within this service model. You will have experience and knowledge in carrying a designated caseload, including assessing service users with complex needs, and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatment within mental health care services.</p>
<p>We value your professional growth and offer numerous career development opportunities. Our extensive range of courses is designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.</p>
<p>It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.</p>
<p><strong>As a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist you will be:</strong></p>
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    <li>Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.</li>
    <li>Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT’s, CPA’s, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings</li>
    <li>An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on the two PICU’s</li>
    <li>Providing both long &amp; short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs &amp; treatment plans.</li>
    <li>Providing both individual and group work to the patients.</li>
    <li>Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision</li>
    <li>Providing clinical supervision to nursing staff/therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li>
    <li>Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to MDT &amp; CPA process</li>
    <li>Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans</li>
    <li>Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service</li>
    <li>Contributing to professional development within the team</li>
    <li>Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.</li>
    <li>Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager</li>
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<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need:</strong></p>
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    <li>BPS accredited and HCPC approved Doctorate.</li>
    <li>Have HCPC Registration.</li>
    <li>Chartered Member of the BPS.</li>
    <li>Evidence of engagement in mental health networks.</li>
    <li>Post-doctoral level knowledge and application of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis.</li>
    <li>Experience in using psychological models and theories to address a range of risk and behavioural issues.</li>
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<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p>Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET</p>
<p>Thornford Park Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is an independent 143 bedded hospital set in 23 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire (close to the Hampshire borders).</p>
<p>We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis</p>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
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    <li>Annual salary of up to £57,000 pro rata</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave pro rata – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Free lunchtime meal 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>
    <li>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.</li>
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<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.</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.</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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Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist  Part-Time  

<p>Affinity Workforce Solutions are currently seeking several dedicated Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants to join our partner primary and secondary schools across the Swindon area. </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic educational network, supporting pupils of all ages and contributing to inclusive, high-quality learning environments.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Of The Role:</p><ul><li>Supporting the teaching staff to help implement the curriculum.</li><li>Under the supervision of the class teacher, undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and development needs of pupils.</li><li>Assist in the evaluation of student progress while feeding this back to the teacher.</li><li>Assist teachers with the organisation and maintenance of the classroom resources.</li></ul><p>Benefits of working with Affinity workforce Solutions:</p><ul><li>Flexible working.</li><li>Competitive pay.</li><li>Access to exclusive retail discounts and rewards.</li><li> 200 referral scheme </li><li>24/7 GP service.</li></ul><p>Essential Requirements:</p><ul><li>Good standard of education (5 x GCSE's - English and Maths C or above).</li><li>Valid enhance DBS.</li><li>Right to Work in the UK.</li><li>A positive, can-do attitude.</li></ul><p>Desirables:</p><ul><li>Have experience working with children (Does not have to be within a school setting).</li><li>A relevant, recognised qualification such as the NVQ for Teaching Assistants or Qualified first aider.</li></ul><p><em>Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children daily and is therefore in regulated activity.</em></p><p></p>

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