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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Technician to support the Occupational Therapy team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions.</p><p>The OT Technician plays a key role in facilitating therapeutic activities, promoting recovery and ensuring safe and effective discharge. Working under the supervision of registered Occupational Therapists, the role involves engaging patients in meaningful occupations that support their mental well-being and rehabilitation. The OT Technician will play an important role in preparing and completing assessments to enable successful discharging.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul><li>Assist in delivering structured individual and group therapy sessions that promote emotional well-being, social skills, and independence (e.g. self-care, cooking, creative and physical activities).</li><li>Observe and report patient engagement and mental health changes to the OT, maintaining accurate records per NHS policies.</li><li>Support the setup and facilitation of therapeutic groups (e.g. mindfulness, creative arts) and encourage use of coping strategies and leisure activities.</li><li>Prepare therapy spaces and assist with adaptive equipment for emotional regulation and functional independence.</li><li>Collaborate within the MDT to support holistic care and attend team meetings.</li><li>Work under OT supervision but independently manage delegated tasks, showing initiative and adapting activities to meet patient needs.</li><li>Use judgment to assess engagement and report concerns. Balance patient work, documentation, and setup duties while remaining flexible to changing needs. Maintain therapy equipment, follow health and safety protocols, and assist with ordering resources per NHS procedures.</li><li>Engage in CPD and may help deliver basic training on therapeutic techniques.</li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.</p><p>With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.</p><p>Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.</p><p>Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>08 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        Based of full time hours
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>348-SSW-9990</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Melbury Lodge</p>
      <p>Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road</p>
      <p>Winchester</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SO22 5DG</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>GCSEs or Equivalent- minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).</li>
        
        <li>Relevant Health or Social Care Qualification- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent OR BTEC Diploma in a relevant subject.</li>
        
        <li>Experience in a Healthcare or Mental Health Setting- previous experience working in mental health, rehabilitation, or therapy services.</li>
        
        <li>Basic IT and Record-Keeping Skills- ability to use electronic patient record system and write accurate clinical notes.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Further Training in Occupational Therapy or Mental Health- Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support or a related therapy qualification OR Mental Health First Aid certification OR similar.</li>
          
          <li>Additional Training in Therapeutic Interventions- Training in sensory integration, mindfulness, or recovery-based approaches OR experience in facilitating therapeutic group activities.</li>
          
          <li>Care Certificate or Other NHS Training- Completion of the Care Certificate if working in NHS roles.</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>GCSEs or Equivalent- minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).</li>
          
          <li>Relevant Health or Social Care Qualification- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent OR BTEC Diploma in a relevant subject.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in a Healthcare or Mental Health Setting- previous experience working in mental health, rehabilitation, or therapy services.</li>
          
          <li>Basic IT and Record-Keeping Skills- ability to use electronic patient record system and write accurate clinical notes.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Further Training in Occupational Therapy or Mental Health- Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support or a related therapy qualification OR Mental Health First Aid certification OR similar.</li>
            
            <li>Additional Training in Therapeutic Interventions- Training in sensory integration, mindfulness, or recovery-based approaches OR experience in facilitating therapeutic group activities.</li>
            
            <li>Care Certificate or Other NHS Training- Completion of the Care Certificate if working in NHS roles.</li>
            
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Melbury Lodge</p>
      <p>Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road</p>
      <p>Winchester</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SO22 5DG</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Melbury Lodge</p>
          <p>Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road</p>
          <p>Winchester</p>
          <p>Hampshire</p>
          <p>SO22 5DG</p>
        
      

      
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NHS Jobs

Occupational Therapy Technician

Bank Recovery Worker Inclusion Hampshire

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you an Occupational Therapist committed to working in mental health and keen to use your professional skills to support individuals' recovery?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Are you interested in being involved in service innovation and part of bringing change to local mental health delivery?</strong></p>
<p>Cotswold House is a Specialist Eating Disorder Unit based at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford, offering 14 inpatient beds and six day patients. We are looking for a qualified <strong>Occupational Therapist</strong> who is registered with HCPC to join our <strong>diverse, innovative and passionate</strong> multidisciplinary team on a <strong>full time </strong>basis.</p>
<p>With a reputation for excellence, our service provides a stepped-care model of care tailored to the individual's needs for stabilisation and recovery.</p>
<p>Our service has a whole-team Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED) approach. We offer a range of CBT-ED programmes and evidence-based treatments to assist a patient's return to independent living, including work, training, or study. You can draw upon your skills /models of formulating patient assessments and outcomes, as appropriate to the patient's individualised formulation. Further training and CPD opportunities are available, such as PEACE Pathway, Masters Pathway, CBT-E Skills training and DBT Skills training to the successful applicant.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To develop and provide a high standard of assessment and treatment for patients referred to the service.</li>  <li>To take responsibility for an agreed clinical caseload, involving care co-ordination as appropriate.</li>  <li>To collaboratively assess and provide needs-based treatment programmes and discharge plans for patients which compliment the overall provision of service</li>  <li>To develop and maintain relevant therapeutic activities as appropriate to the patient group served, including opportunities for cognitive, creative, education, work, leisure, interpersonal and life skills. wherever possible to ensure these interventions are evidence based.</li>  <li>In consultation with users, carers and clinical teams to plan and provide appropriate therapy services for patients referred, within defined resources and using evidence-based practice.</li>  <li>To act as a role model and coach to staff within the service and across multidisciplinary teams, students, patients and carers to ensure best practice is maintained.</li> </ul> <p>We know that many roles for Occupational Therapists working in mental health do not provide the ability to draw on these core occupational therapy skills. We are keen to support Occupational Therapists who want to step into roles that use their profession specific skills, alongside their mental health practitioner skills. If you are interested but unconfident about this step or want to know more to know if this is the role for you, than please get in touch.</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>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>11 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        Per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-OA7426625</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Warneford Hospital</p>
      <p>Warneford Lane</p>
      <p>Oxford</p>
            <p>OX3 7JX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p> <p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p> <p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications and training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Degree or  equivalent).</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registration</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of Continuing Professional  Development (CPD) portfolio.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>APPLE or equivalent student placement training</li>
          
          <li>Sensory training</li>
          
          <li>Trained in use of specific models/assessment relevant to the role</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Substantial post qualification experience.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with the mental health service users in a variety of settings.</li>
        
        <li>Experience working with a range of standardised and non-standardised OT assessments</li>
        
        <li>Supervision of O.T. students and other professionals.</li>
        
        <li>Staff appraisal &amp; development work.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Service development work.</li>
          
          <li>Groupwork experience</li>
          
          <li>Experience of undertaking audit work/using outcome measures</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge/Skills Requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Working knowledge of Adult Eating Disorder or Adult Mental Health in-patient  or community services.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of caseload management / complex conditions &amp; cases.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence based, reflective practice &amp; clinical reasoning skills in assessment &amp; treatment.</li>
        
        <li>Use of standardised Occupational Therapy assessment and outcome measures.</li>
        
        <li>Understanding experience of risk assessment and management.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge/experience to working with patients with neuro diversity / awareness of reasonable adjustments.</li>
          
          <li>Experience initiating and leading service improvement projects and audit.</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of National and local issues concerning this client group.</li>
          
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications and training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Degree or  equivalent).</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registration</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of Continuing Professional  Development (CPD) portfolio.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>APPLE or equivalent student placement training</li>
            
            <li>Sensory training</li>
            
            <li>Trained in use of specific models/assessment relevant to the role</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Substantial post qualification experience.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with the mental health service users in a variety of settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience working with a range of standardised and non-standardised OT assessments</li>
          
          <li>Supervision of O.T. students and other professionals.</li>
          
          <li>Staff appraisal &amp; development work.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Service development work.</li>
            
            <li>Groupwork experience</li>
            
            <li>Experience of undertaking audit work/using outcome measures</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge/Skills Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working knowledge of Adult Eating Disorder or Adult Mental Health in-patient  or community services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of caseload management / complex conditions &amp; cases.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence based, reflective practice &amp; clinical reasoning skills in assessment &amp; treatment.</li>
          
          <li>Use of standardised Occupational Therapy assessment and outcome measures.</li>
          
          <li>Understanding experience of risk assessment and management.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge/experience to working with patients with neuro diversity / awareness of reasonable adjustments.</li>
            
            <li>Experience initiating and leading service improvement projects and audit.</li>
            
            <li>Awareness of National and local issues concerning this client group.</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Warneford Hospital</p>
      <p>Warneford Lane</p>
      <p>Oxford</p>
            <p>OX3 7JX</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Warneford Hospital</p>
          <p>Warneford Lane</p>
          <p>Oxford</p>
                    <p>OX3 7JX</p>
        
      

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

Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Adult Eating Disorders

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>The Community Therapy Service team in Wallingford is looking for an enthusiastic clinician with an interest in Mental Health to join the team as a Senior Band 6 in a part time capacity of 30 hours per week.</strong></p> <p><strong>Could this be you?</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a senior clinician with a mental health background, who is enthusiastic to develop their clinical practice within innovative and supportive multidisciplinary teams, treating patients in their own homes.</p> <p>The Community Therapy Service aims to provide high quality integrated therapy services working as a key member of the community MDT . We work closely with other multidisciplinary team members, social services and voluntary organisations for adults with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a Mental Health Practitioner - Physiotherapist you will provide high quality mental health rehabilitation to patients referred to or within the Community Therapy Service (CTS). You will use your expertise to help support other CTS practitioners achieve rehabilitation goals. In addition to this you will be supporting our community response physical health pathway.</p>
<p>You will also work closely with the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) to minimise duplication, maximise efficiency and facilitate a seamless pathway between the two services for the patient understanding the roles and responsibilities of the clinicians for establishing and delivering a care plan for the patient.</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>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>


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

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        Pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

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

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-CH7655795-2C</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Wallingford Community Hospital</p>
      <p>Reading Road</p>
      <p>Wallingford</p>
            <p>OX10 9DU</p>
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    <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is an accelerator site for the Ageing Well national agenda, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. This offers the opportunity to shape and develop both rapid responsive patient care and supporting patients with rehabilitation in their home environment. We are looking for someone who will be supported to develop their skills in both physical and mental health rehabilitation, in order to provide excellent, holistic care as part of a community MDT.</p> <p>This role will involve the supervision and training of students, junior colleagues and be involved in teaching of multidisciplinary staff. We have excellent CPD opportunities available including CBT training and Masters modules such as frailty management.</p> <p>Working in the community, it is essential for staff to own a car for travel and be able to work across extended hours and seven days in order to meet the needs of our patients.</p> <p>If you are interested in working in the community and would like to discuss other opportunities such as working in another town or job role, other positions may be available so please do contact us to discuss.</p> <p>Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is an accelerator site for the Ageing Well national agenda, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. This offers the opportunity to shape and develop both rapid responsive patient care and supporting patients with rehabilitation in their home environment. We are looking for someone who will be supported to develop their skills in both physical and mental health rehabilitation, in order to provide excellent, holistic care as part of a community MDT.</p> <p>This role will involve the supervision and training of students, junior colleagues and be involved in teaching of multidisciplinary staff. We have excellent CPD opportunities available including CBT training and Masters modules such as frailty management.</p> <p>Working in the community, it is essential for staff to own a car for travel and be able to work across extended hours and seven days in order to meet the needs of our patients.</p> <p>If you are interested in working in the community and would like to discuss other opportunities such as working in another town or job role, other positions may be available so please do contact us to discuss.</p> <p>Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.</p>
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Wallingford Community Hospital</p>
      <p>Reading Road</p>
      <p>Wallingford</p>
            <p>OX10 9DU</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>Reading Road</p>
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Part time - Wallingford

Educational Mental Health Practitioner/Child Wellbeing Practitioner 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The SwindonTalking Therapies Service is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and qualified High Intensity Therapist to join our dynamic and expanding service to help manage the increasing demand for Step 3 CBT.</p> <p>We currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, where you will be based in Swindon combined with opportunities for remote working from home.</p> <p>You will enjoy the benefits of working in AWP,an NHS Trust that is committed to developing highly skilled workforce and actively encourages professional development opportunities. You will be encouraged and supported to participate in additional training and development activities.</p> <p>SwindonTalking Therapies hosts two team days each year (summer and Christmas). These are opportunities to come together as a team, receive CPD, focus on service development and reflect on the achievements of the year. We place a high value on our staff team and their wellbeing, with regular team social events, a staff book club and a focus of wellbeing throughout the work that we do.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
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<li>You will provide a qualified specialist psychological therapy service for anxiety and depression to clients from the NHS Talking Therapies service. This involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, using the therapy model specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression manual.</li>
<li>You will also provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team.</li>
<li>You will need to hold the NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma and be accredited with the BABCP.</li>
<li>You will be joining the service at an exciting time with expansion across all areas which will open up excellent development opportunities.</li>
<li>You will receive regular supervision and an extensive programme of CPD opportunities to ensure your continued learning and development.</li>
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  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.</p> <p>We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&amp;NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.</p> <p>Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. </p> <p>At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.</p>


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

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
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  <p>342-BNS091-1225</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Old Town Surgery (2nd floor)</p>
      <p>Curie Ave</p>
      <p>Swindon</p>
            <p>SN1 4GB</p>
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    <ul>  <li>You will provide line management for qualified and trainee practitioners.</li>  <li>You will ensure that line managed staff maintain appropriate clinical records and outcome data in keeping with service operational policy.</li>  <li>You will ensure that line managed staff participate in setting and reviewing objectives on an annual basis.</li>  <li>You will ensure that line managed staff participate in activities of Continued Professional Development on an annual basis.</li>  <li>You will ensure that line managed staff maintain Professional Registration required for their post.</li>  <li>You will participate in audits of clinical activity and evaluative research as required.</li>  <li>You will manage an aspect of the service at the level of direct service delivery. This might include one or more (depending on available time) of: keeping a central resource file of clinical resources for general use, acting as the key liaison with an identified group of professionals/organisations.</li>  <li>You will support the Senior Management Team and Clinical Lead to ensure the effective operation of the service.</li> </ul> <p>Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <ul>  <li>You will provide line management for qualified and trainee practitioners.</li>  <li>You will ensure that line managed staff maintain appropriate clinical records and outcome data in keeping with service operational policy.</li>  <li>You will ensure that line managed staff participate in setting and reviewing objectives on an annual basis.</li>  <li>You will ensure that line managed staff participate in activities of Continued Professional Development on an annual basis.</li>  <li>You will ensure that line managed staff maintain Professional Registration required for their post.</li>  <li>You will participate in audits of clinical activity and evaluative research as required.</li>  <li>You will manage an aspect of the service at the level of direct service delivery. This might include one or more (depending on available time) of: keeping a central resource file of clinical resources for general use, acting as the key liaison with an identified group of professionals/organisations.</li>  <li>You will support the Senior Management Team and Clinical Lead to ensure the effective operation of the service.</li> </ul> <p>Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Recognised/accredited post graduate level training in a psychological therapy</li>
        
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    <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>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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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>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>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Old Town Surgery (2nd floor)</p>
      <p>Curie Ave</p>
      <p>Swindon</p>
            <p>SN1 4GB</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Old Town Surgery (2nd floor)</p>
          <p>Curie Ave</p>
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                    <p>SN1 4GB</p>
        
      

      
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Band 7 High Intensity CBT Therapist - Swindon

<p><strong>Mental Health Assistant - Thatcham</strong></p><p><strong>ASAP Start - Full-Time Opportunity</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about mental health and supporting young people with complex emotional needs?</p><p>A nurturing and inclusive SEN and SEMH school in <strong>Thatcham</strong> is seeking a <strong>Mental Health Assistant</strong> to provide essential wellbeing, behavioural, and learning support to children and young people.</p><p>This full-time <strong>Mental Health Assistant</strong> role is perfect for individuals with experience or interest in Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, Youth Work, or therapeutic education. You'll be a key figure in helping students regulate emotions, build resilience, and engage positively in their learning.</p><p><strong>Key Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Role:</strong> <strong>Mental Health Assistant</strong></li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Thatcham</li><li><strong>Salary:</strong> £89-£100 per day</li><li><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm</li><li><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP</li></ul><p><strong>What the Mental Health Assistant role Involves</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting pupils with anxiety, trauma, Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs</li><li>Delivering 1:1 and small group emotional regulation sessions</li><li>Helping implement therapeutic and behaviour support strategies</li><li>Promoting wellbeing, social skills, and self-esteem</li><li>Working closely with mental health practitioners, SEN staff, and teachers</li></ul><p>This <strong>Mental Health Assistant</strong> role in Thatcham offers extensive training and ongoing support, making it the perfect stepping stone for a career in mental health, therapy, education, or youth support.</p><p>If you are compassionate, proactive, and ready to make a positive impact, apply today.</p><p><strong>Mental Health Assistant - Thatcham </strong></p>

Mental Health Assistant

<p><strong>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Youth Support </strong></p><p></p><p><em>Are you looking for psychology related experience? Are you interested in making a real difference while gaining amazing experience? </em></p><p>An amazing mental health school in Oxford are looking for a Mental Health Youth Support worker to join them asap. </p><p>They place a huge focus on supporting students who have been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and ensure they are being met with the necessary interventions to support their development and education. </p><p>Many of the students who attend this school, have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences and trauma, which has significantly affected their mental health. This school provide a safe and nurturing environment that ensures all students are equipped with the necessary skills to work through their emotions. </p><p>This fantastic school are looking for someone who will come in with a positive attitude, hit the ground running and will make a real difference with their students. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities as a Mental Health Youth Support Worker: </strong></p><ul><li>You will be involved in the development of student's social skills, emotional regulation and academic engagement through the use of therapy, all in a supportive and nurturing environment.</li><li>Your role will involve engaging with them and ensuring that they are receiving a good blend of their education and interventions.</li><li>In this role, you will provided specialised and tailored support to students who struggle with severe social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>You will also work at creating trusting and supportive relationships with students, promoting their well-being and resilience</li></ul><p><strong>What you need to be a great <strong>Mental Health Youth Support Worker:</strong></strong></p><ul><li>Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team</li><li>A positive attitude and the ability to hit the ground running</li><li>Previous experience within a classroom setting is great, but not essential </li><li>Must be Enhanced DBS checked - if not, we can help you apply for a new certificate </li></ul><p>Those with backgrounds in psychology, art, music or sports are encouraged to apply. The experience you will gain fro a setting like this will be sure to fast track you onto your career of choice! Those looking to make a difference are also encouraged to apply! </p><p><strong>Key Information: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Aspiring Psychologists </strong></li><li><strong>Mental Health Youth Support Worker</strong></li><li>Oxford</li><li>January Start </li><li>£85 - £100 per day </li><li>Full Time </li><li>School Hours </li><li>Psychology related experience </li></ul><p>If the above sounds like something you are keen to try, you can apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed. </p>

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Youth Support

<p><strong>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Youth Support </strong></p><p></p><p><em>Are you looking for psychology related experience? Are you interested in making a real difference while gaining amazing experience? </em></p><p>An amazing mental health school in Oxford are looking for a Mental Health Youth Support worker to join them asap. </p><p>They place a huge focus on supporting students who have been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and ensure they are being met with the necessary interventions to support their development and education. </p><p>Many of the students who attend this school, have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences and trauma, which has significantly affected their mental health. This school provide a safe and nurturing environment that ensures all students are equipped with the necessary skills to work through their emotions. </p><p>This fantastic school are looking for someone who will come in with a positive attitude, hit the ground running and will make a real difference with their students. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities as a Mental Health Youth Support Worker: </strong></p><ul><li>You will be involved in the development of student's social skills, emotional regulation and academic engagement through the use of therapy, all in a supportive and nurturing environment.</li><li>Your role will involve engaging with them and ensuring that they are receiving a good blend of their education and interventions.</li><li>In this role, you will provided specialised and tailored support to students who struggle with severe social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>You will also work at creating trusting and supportive relationships with students, promoting their well-being and resilience</li></ul><p><strong>What you need to be a great <strong>Mental Health Youth Support Worker:</strong></strong></p><ul><li>Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team</li><li>A positive attitude and the ability to hit the ground running</li><li>Previous experience within a classroom setting is great, but not essential </li><li>Must be Enhanced DBS checked - if not, we can help you apply for a new certificate </li></ul><p>Those with backgrounds in psychology, art, music or sports are encouraged to apply. The experience you will gain fro a setting like this will be sure to fast track you onto your career of choice! Those looking to make a difference are also encouraged to apply! </p><p><strong>Key Information: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Aspiring Psychologists </strong></li><li><strong>Mental Health Youth Support Worker</strong></li><li>Oxford</li><li>January Start </li><li> 85 - 100 per day </li><li>Full Time </li><li>School Hours </li><li>Psychology related experience </li></ul><p>If the above sounds like something you are keen to try, you can apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed. </p>

<p><strong>Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham</strong></p><p><strong>ASAP Start - Full-Time Role</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about children's mental health and eager to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people?</p><p>A highly supportive and inclusive SEN school in <strong>Wokingham</strong> is seeking a caring and proactive <strong>Mental Health Assistant</strong> to join their team. This role is ideal for those hoping to build careers in Child Psychology, Mental Health Support, Counselling, SEN Education, or social care.</p><p>As a <strong>Mental Health Assistant </strong>you will support students who may have Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, anxiety, trauma backgrounds, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Working 1:1 and in small groups, you will help deliver wellbeing strategies, promote positive behaviour, and provide calm, consistent emotional support throughout the school day.</p><p>You will also collaborate with mental health practitioners, behaviour specialists, and teachers to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach to each child's progress and wellbeing.</p><p><strong>Key Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Role:</strong> <strong>Mental Health Assistant</strong></li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Wokingham</li><li><strong>Salary:</strong> £89-£100 per day</li><li><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm</li><li><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</li><li><strong>Ideal for:</strong> Aspiring Psychologists, Counsellors, Therapists, Youth Workers, or those with experience supporting mental health</li></ul><p>This<strong> Mental Health Assistant</strong> role is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in mental health support within a nurturing school environment committed to inclusion and therapeutic practice.</p><p>Apply now to begin your rewarding journey supporting children's mental health in Wokingham!</p><p><strong>Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham</strong></p>

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