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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist looking to take the next step in your&nbsp;career?&nbsp;&nbsp;If so,&nbsp; join Thornford Park as a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist where you will&nbsp;join a service for male and female service users who require care in medium or low security.</p>
<p>You will provide the Ward Psychologist role for a male Learning Disability MSU, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams, providing psychological input to the service user groups, and supporting and supervising the Assistant Psychologist working on the ward.</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.&nbsp; 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>As the Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you will be:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <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 Male LD MSU</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 Assistant Psychologist and other therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li>
    <li>&nbsp;Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to the MDT/ICR</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>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will need:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Successful completion of a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society’s stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.</li>
    <li>Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.</li>
    <li>Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.</li>
    <li>&nbsp;Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods. </li>
    <li>Competency as regards risk assessment/management tools and formulation.</li>
    <li>Clinical therapy skills - Experience using CBT and/or other Psychological Models to address a range of clinical and/or forensic issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What You’ll Get:</strong></p>
<p>At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Annual salary of £46800</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</li>
    <li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance</li>
    <li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts</li>
    <li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind</li>
    <li>Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.</li>
    <li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time</li>
    <li>Pension contribution, to help secure your future</li>
    <li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>
<p>Elysium Health care has 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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Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist

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<p>If you’re an Associate Specialist looking for a new opportunity to join a friendly multidisciplinary team in an established secure service setting delivering&nbsp;high-quality clinical service to people with complex mental health conditions across the medium and low secure service.</p>
<p>Working part time 18.75 hours a week alongside the unit's multidisciplinary team, including the Consultant, to ensure that service users receive a holistic and person-centric treatment programme based on the recovery model.</p>

<p>As an Associate Specialist, you will ensure the high quality first-line medical care of our inpatients, liaise effectively with external professionals and carers, provide written and oral evidence for Hospital Managers’ and Tribunal hearings, work towards safe discharges including preparing discharge summaries, reports and other necessary documentation and be a valued and effective member of the multidisciplinary team at Thornford Park Hospital</p>
<p>This established service looks to continually innovate, improve and deliver excellent care for its service users, has an active programme of education and research and provides significant developmental opportunities for its staff.</p>
<p>There are currently four other Associate Specialists working in the service. There is no formal on-call commitment attached to the role, but there are opportunities to join the on-call rota through a locum agency which provides on-call services for the hospital.</p>

<strong><strong>Other Responsibilities include</strong>:</strong>
<ul>
    <li>Ensuring an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours</li>
    <li>Reviewing the mental state of patients as per the hospital procedure</li>
    <li>Ensuring that each patient has a full physical health screen upon admission including physical examination, ECG and bloods</li>
    <li>Lead and manage any physical health concerns that emerge during an inpatient stay</li>
    <li>Seeking collateral history from other professionals and family</li>
    <li>Completing discharge letters/reports/s62 forms</li>
    <li>Preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearing reports under the supervision of the Consultant</li>
    <li>Depending on your experience, providing oral evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings under the supervision of the Consultant</li>
    <li>Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities by conducting audits, research and teaching.&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that patients have access to appropriate medical cover at all times, which will require participation on an on-call rota for the Thornford Park Hospital site</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful as a Specialty Doctor, you’ll need:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Full GMC registration</li>
    <li>Experience working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams.</li>
    <li>To be in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.</li>
    <li>To have had an appraisal/RITA within the last year.</li>
    <li>At least 3 years experience in Psychiatry (desirable)</li>
    <li>MRCPsych (desirable)</li>
    <li>Section 12 (2) approval (desirable)</li>
    <li>AC status (desirable)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will get</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Competitive annual salary&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Indemnity Insurance</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave (Pro rata) plus bank holidays and your birthday off</li>
    <li>Free meals on duty and parking</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li>
    <li>Career development and training</li>
    <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Life Assurance</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package</li>
</ul>
<p>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check 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 a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.</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>The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.</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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			<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>
<ul>
    <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>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <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>
</ul>
<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>
<ul type="disc">
    <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 meals and parking</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</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>
</ul>
<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 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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Part-Time Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>The Primary Care Complex Emotional Needs Service</strong> is brief psychological service aimed at improving the lives of people who may struggle with emotional and relational difficulties associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder.</p>
<p>With additional investment we are now extending our support to individuals with Complex PTSD (cPTSD), bridging the gap between primary care and secondary mental health services. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) to join our team to provide brief interventions and co-facilitate therapeutic groups for clients with complex emotional needs and cPTSD.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will deliver well-being focused brief interventions to individuals with CPTSD and other complex emotional difficulties.</p>
<p>In addition to providing time limited brief interventions, you will co-facilitate psychoeducational groups working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, trauma-informed care.</p>
<p>You will also be supported to join our training team which has a mandate to provide training to other AWP services on assessing and formulating clients with complex emotional needs.</p>



  <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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  <p>31 October 2025</p>

  
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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      <p>Sandalwood Court</p>
      <p>Highworth Road</p>
      <p>Swindon</p>
            <p>SN3 4WF</p>
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    <p>Working closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver a set of brief wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for clients with CPTSD and complex emotional needs.</p>
<p>Working alongside senior therapists to co-facilitate trauma focused psychoeducational groups and DBT informed skills groups.</p>
<p>Support the wider MDT with assessments and creating personalised treatment plans.</p>
<p>Collaborate with the team to ensure holistic care.</p>
<p>Contribute to service development and maintain accurate clinical records.</p>
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      <p>Working closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver a set of brief wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for clients with CPTSD and complex emotional needs.</p>
<p>Working alongside senior therapists to co-facilitate trauma focused psychoeducational groups and DBT informed skills groups.</p>
<p>Support the wider MDT with assessments and creating personalised treatment plans.</p>
<p>Collaborate with the team to ensure holistic care.</p>
<p>Contribute to service development and maintain accurate clinical records.</p>
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        <li>Proven experience of working effectively with adults in a mental health setting</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of complex emotional needs / cPTSD and the approaches used</li>
        
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        <li>Is able to deliver a range of brief psychologically informed interventions</li>
        
        <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>able to be supportive to people who are distressed/traumatised</li>
        
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          <li>working in a community setting</li>
          
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        <li>Ability to be self directive</li>
        
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        <li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</li>
        
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          <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>able to be supportive to people who are distressed/traumatised</li>
          
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          <li>Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively</li>
          
          <li>Ability to be self directive</li>
          
          <li>Ability to be self-reflective</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</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>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Sandalwood Court</p>
      <p>Highworth Road</p>
      <p>Swindon</p>
            <p>SN3 4WF</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Sandalwood Court</p>
          <p>Highworth Road</p>
          <p>Swindon</p>
                    <p>SN3 4WF</p>
        
      

      
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NHS Jobs

Band 5 Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner - Swindon

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you an experienced experienced Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist seeking a new opportunity? </strong></p>
<p>We are excited to announce that the City and NE Oxon AMHT are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist, on a full time basis, who is ready to take a leading role in transforming the lives of people with mental health conditions.</p>
<p>This role has been created to enable the right candidate to advance their career in a more clinically focused way but to still include operational management opportunities. </p>
<p>City and NE Oxon AMHT are a friendly and dynamic integrated mental health team supporting adults with a wide range of mental health conditions.We are looking for experienced clinicians who can make a positive difference to this client group.</p>
<p>We are a wonderful team to work in and this role offers an opportunity to develop senior clinical and leadership skills. We are committed to the wellbeing and development of the staff working in the team. We also have weekly MDT meetings, where our energetic and supportive colleagues meet to understand the issues and tackle the challenges faced by people living with severe and enduring mental illness.</p>
<p>We are committed to a person-centred recovery approach in all our clinical work and pride ourselves in offering a high-quality service reflected in our CQC rating of Good.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>Act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice/knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care working as part of a multi- disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support to patients.</li>  <li>Undertake autonomous health assessments; diagnosing, treating and discharging patients within own competence. You will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines.</li>  <li>Function in a variety of role dimensions: health care provider, educator, researcher, clinical advocate and implementer of clinical governance.</li>  <li>Be a senior clinician within the team. The role will predominantly be clinical, but also include some operational leadership and supervision to your small team of junior staff</li> </ul>  <p>You will clinically lead a small team consisting of newly qualified Nurses, Nurse Associates and Support Workers to provide care and interventions to a complex caseload of patients. This will be as part of a wider team working alongside our primary care networks, supported by both psychiatric and psychological therapy clinicians.</p> <p>The service is open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 not including bank holidays.</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>
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  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>06 November 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

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

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-OA7575477</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Niell Unit, Warneford Hospital</p>
      <p>Warneford Lane</p>
      <p>Headington</p>
            <p>OX3 7JX</p>
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    <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>
  

  
    
      
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      <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>
    
  


      
  
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          Knowledge
        
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        <li>A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements</li>
        
        <li>To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare</li>
        
        <li>To have a developed understanding of Clinical Governance</li>
        
        <li>To understand the legal frameworks used within practice</li>
        
        <li>To maintain professional accountability and professional registration.</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Substantial experience of mental health care and working across different settings which must include experience within a community mental health setting.</li>
        
        <li>Providing clinical and or managerial supervision</li>
        
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          skill
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management</li>
        
        <li>Advanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management options</li>
        
        <li>Committed to growth and development of colleagues and environment</li>
        
        <li>To demonstrate good English verbal and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>To show evidence of advanced problem solving skills</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting</li>
          
          <li>Coaching skills</li>
          
          <li>Committed to constant review and change</li>
          
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>Relevant Professional  Qualification (RMN, or  Occupational Therapist with Dip  RCOT qualification or degree</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of Continuing  Professional  Development (CPD)  portfolio</li>
        
        <li>Hold a Psycho-social  Intervention qualification  or equivalent</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>To hold an advanced  professional/clinical  qualification (e.g. CBT,  DBT, NMP)</li>
          
          <li>For OT Member of the  British  Association/Royal  College of  Occupational  Therapists</li>
          
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            Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements</li>
          
          <li>To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare</li>
          
          <li>To have a developed understanding of Clinical Governance</li>
          
          <li>To understand the legal frameworks used within practice</li>
          
          <li>To maintain professional accountability and professional registration.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Substantial experience of mental health care and working across different settings which must include experience within a community mental health setting.</li>
          
          <li>Providing clinical and or managerial supervision</li>
          
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            skill
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management</li>
          
          <li>Advanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management options</li>
          
          <li>Committed to growth and development of colleagues and environment</li>
          
          <li>To demonstrate good English verbal and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>To show evidence of advanced problem solving skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting</li>
            
            <li>Coaching skills</li>
            
            <li>Committed to constant review and change</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Relevant Professional  Qualification (RMN, or  Occupational Therapist with Dip  RCOT qualification or degree</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of Continuing  Professional  Development (CPD)  portfolio</li>
          
          <li>Hold a Psycho-social  Intervention qualification  or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>To hold an advanced  professional/clinical  qualification (e.g. CBT,  DBT, NMP)</li>
            
            <li>For OT Member of the  British  Association/Royal  College of  Occupational  Therapists</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>
      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>
      

      

      
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        <p>
          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>Niell Unit, Warneford Hospital</p>
      <p>Warneford Lane</p>
      <p>Headington</p>
            <p>OX3 7JX</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Niell Unit, Warneford Hospital</p>
          <p>Warneford Lane</p>
          <p>Headington</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>

Senior Keyworker (RMN/OT) - City and North East Oxon

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you a registered Psychotherapist seeking a new opportunity in a friendly, supportive environment?</strong></p>
<p>We are recruiting a part-time <strong>Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist </strong>to join our team at <strong>Marlborough CAMHS! </strong></p>
<p>Here, we pride ourselves on creating a <strong>supportive and high-quality working environment</strong>.Our staff are known for their friendliness and professionalism, and we maintain a culture where nothing is too much trouble.Our performance figures are <strong>consistently strong</strong>, reflecting our <strong>commitment to excellence</strong>. CAMHS in BSW has a <strong>strong child psychotherapy workforce </strong>who meet regularly for CPD events, with valued leadership. You will join this group of child psychotherapists to share work, think of new developments and share learning. </p>
<p>CAMHS in BSW is committed to having a well trained workforce, so alongside the standard CPD, we offer internal training on all aspects of CAMHS work ranging from working with risk/gender to engaging young children through play. We welcome applications from those willing to take the step up into an 8a role and we would support you with the relevant training and supervision to continue your development.</p>
<p>Marlborough CAMHS is located on a hill overlooking the town, adjacent to the historic Savernake Forest. The site offers free parking, an on-site caf, and a calm, welcoming environment.</p>
<p><strong>If you are looking to join a team where you can be proud of the service you provide and enjoy a supportive and friendly environment, we encourage you to apply.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>To provide a high quality specialist child and adolescent psychotherapy service to clients with complex mental health problems including severe, enduring and multiple disorders, and challenging behaviour. </li>
<li>To offer advice, consultancy and supervision, and support the work of other CAMHS staff providing psychological treatment. </li>
<li>To participate on the local CAMHS duty rota and undertake emergency assessments when and where required (i.e. community, hospital site, children's homes)</li>
<li>To provide training to a range of qualified and unqualified staff across mental health areas, as agreed.</li>
</ul>
<p>You will be part of an experienced and reflective multi-disciplinary team offering generic and specialist assessments and treatment as well as providing complex case consultations. As well as individual child psychotherapy, we also offer parent child relationship focused interventions, parent infant psychotherapy and STPP.</p>
<p>We operate an out of hours service, but for this role you would be expected to work in office hours 9-5. Most of your appointments are likely to be offered at our base in Marlborough, but there will be some travelling for community and school visits, we also offer appointments and consultations on line via Teams. <strong>Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a car for work, if necessary adjustments can be made in line with the equality act (2010)</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.</p> <p>Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.</p> <p>As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.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>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</li>  <li>Pension scheme</li>  <li>Lease car scheme</li>  <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>  <li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>  <li>Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)</li>  <li>Staff networking and support groups</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 November 2025</p>

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

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

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

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-OC6839534-1E</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Marlborough CAMHS  - The Lavington Centre, Savernake Hospital</p>
      <p>London Road</p>
      <p>Marlborough</p>
            <p>SN8 3HL</p>
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    <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>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>Master's level pre-clinical training at  a training school recognised by the  Association of Child  Psychotherapists (ACP) and post- graduate training at doctoral level in clinical child psychotherapy at a  training school accredited by the ACP</li>
        
        <li>Maintenance of ACP Registration</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>ACP Supervisors training</li>
          
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          Skills &amp; Competencies
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Advanced skills in professional  supervision and an ability to deliver  regular supervision to a range of  professionals and psychotherapy  trainees</li>
        
        <li>Has received training (either formal  of through experience) and carried  out risk assessments within scope of  practice</li>
        
        <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of principles and  methods of clinical audit, research and service evaluation</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Sufficient experience of working as  a qualified psychotherapist within  an NHS CAMHS clinic</li>
        
        <li>Advanced knowledge and skills in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and  its effective application to the  mental health problems of children  and adolescents with complex  disorders and diagnosis, including  pervasive and severe emotional and  psychological difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified  service targets</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage competing  demands / manage a caseload</li>
        
        <li>Experience of teaching and liaising  with other professional groups</li>
        
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          <li>Master's level pre-clinical training at  a training school recognised by the  Association of Child  Psychotherapists (ACP) and post- graduate training at doctoral level in clinical child psychotherapy at a  training school accredited by the ACP</li>
          
          <li>Maintenance of ACP Registration</li>
          
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            <li>ACP Supervisors training</li>
            
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          <li>Advanced skills in professional  supervision and an ability to deliver  regular supervision to a range of  professionals and psychotherapy  trainees</li>
          
          <li>Has received training (either formal  of through experience) and carried  out risk assessments within scope of  practice</li>
          
          <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of principles and  methods of clinical audit, research and service evaluation</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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          <li>Sufficient experience of working as  a qualified psychotherapist within  an NHS CAMHS clinic</li>
          
          <li>Advanced knowledge and skills in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and  its effective application to the  mental health problems of children  and adolescents with complex  disorders and diagnosis, including  pervasive and severe emotional and  psychological difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified  service targets</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage competing  demands / manage a caseload</li>
          
          <li>Experience of teaching and liaising  with other professional groups</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="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>Marlborough CAMHS  - The Lavington Centre, Savernake Hospital</p>
      <p>London Road</p>
      <p>Marlborough</p>
            <p>SN8 3HL</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>Marlborough CAMHS  - The Lavington Centre, Savernake Hospital</p>
          <p>London Road</p>
          <p>Marlborough</p>
                    <p>SN8 3HL</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>

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Do you want to make a real difference as a Psychosocial Recovery Worker? Why not bring your compassion and skills to help support people in their recovery?</strong></p>
<p>Our Substance Misuse Service at HMP Bullingdon is looking for a dynamic and experienced Recovery Worker. The team is innovative, forward thinking and committed to a Recovery focused approach that meets people's needs. You will be part of a supportive team with effective management, supervision and guidance. </p>
<p>Working with people who have complex offending backgrounds and substance use needs within prison is both challenging and rewarding. This is a fantastic chance to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are often disadvantaged and vulnerable.</p>
<p>This job is open to qualified professionals, or members of the public preferably with experience and understandingof working within Drug and Alcohol Recovery.</p>
<p>We are willing to support your professional development and provide an opportunity for the right person, who may not have thepreferred 12 months experience.</p>
<p>Are you:</p>
<ul>
<li>skilled and experienced in providing evidence based psychological and psychosocial interventions geared towards supporting people to make positive changes and work towards recovery?</li>
<li>highly motivated with the ability to support and inspire?</li>
<li>able to apply your skills and interventions to the care of people with substance misuse needs.</li>
</ul>
<p>then we want to hear from you!</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, in a custodial environment delivering a high standard drug and alcohol recovery service in response to the needs of the service users as part of Inclusion and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation trust.</p>
<p>You will provide a range of psycho-social interventions motivating and supporting service users to achieve recovery and positive outcomes within a recovery-orientated substance misuse treatment service</p>
<p>You will work in collaboration with clinical prescribing services to ensure the needs of each service user is met and that integrated working is a key element to Inclusion's prison services.</p>
<p>You will provide a drug and alcohol recovery service (incorporating assessment, recovery planning, casework coordination and psycho-social interventions) to problem drug and alcohol users located within the prison establishment</p>
<p>You will contribute and work within the prison and wider drug strategy</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.  We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.  Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>17 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 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>301-IT-25-7431429-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>HMP Bullingdon</p>
      <p>Patrick Haugh Rd</p>
      <p>Bicester</p>
            <p>OX25 1PZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full list of responsibilities. A brief summary is provided below:</p>
<ul>
<li>Working as part of the team you will provide varied and comprehensive interventions in-line with the stepped care model.</li>
<li>Working in partnership with key agencies to ensure service users are supported on their individual recovery journeys.</li>
<li>Delivering the substance misuse and wellbeing elements of the integrated offender team.</li>
<li>Facilitating groups.</li>
</ul>
<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>
<p><strong>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full list of responsibilities. A brief summary is provided below:</p>
<ul>
<li>Working as part of the team you will provide varied and comprehensive interventions in-line with the stepped care model.</li>
<li>Working in partnership with key agencies to ensure service users are supported on their individual recovery journeys.</li>
<li>Delivering the substance misuse and wellbeing elements of the integrated offender team.</li>
<li>Facilitating groups.</li>
</ul>
<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>
<p><strong>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>NVQ 3 Health &amp; Social Care (or commitment to work towards) or relevant experience in comparable settings.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant training / Qualification in associated field o CBT o Motivational Interviewing o Brief solution focussed therapy o Mapping techniques o Auricular acupuncture trained</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Previous experience of integrated working practices or working with those with substance use needs</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects</li>
        
        <li>An understanding of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Knowledge of criminal justice field</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>NVQ 3 Health &amp; Social Care (or commitment to work towards) or relevant experience in comparable settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Relevant training / Qualification in associated field o CBT o Motivational Interviewing o Brief solution focussed therapy o Mapping techniques o Auricular acupuncture trained</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Previous experience of integrated working practices or working with those with substance use needs</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects</li>
          
          <li>An understanding of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Knowledge of criminal justice field</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

  


 
  
    
      
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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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Inclusion</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>HMP Bullingdon</p>
      <p>Patrick Haugh Rd</p>
      <p>Bicester</p>
            <p>OX25 1PZ</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Inclusion</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>HMP Bullingdon</p>
          <p>Patrick Haugh Rd</p>
          <p>Bicester</p>
                    <p>OX25 1PZ</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>

Recovery Worker - Substance Use

<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 patents 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>10 November 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-CH7521172-1B</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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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <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>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <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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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Nursing/Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy degree or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>NMC/HCPC registration</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Previous NHS or UK Adult Social Care experience</li>
        
        <li>Previous mental health experience  as a band 5 or equivalent</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Good knowledge of rehab &amp; community services</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Good knowledge and skills in  elderly care/rehabilitation and have  specific clinical expertise in elderly  care and rehabilitation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of  supervising student  placements</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Nursing/Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy degree or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>NMC/HCPC registration</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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          <li>Previous NHS or UK Adult Social Care experience</li>
          
          <li>Previous mental health experience  as a band 5 or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
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            <li>Good knowledge of rehab &amp; community services</li>
            
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            Skills
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Good knowledge and skills in  elderly care/rehabilitation and have  specific clinical expertise in elderly  care and rehabilitation</li>
          
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    <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>
      

      

      
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        <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>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</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 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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        <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>

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Part time - Wallingford

Educational Mental Health Practitioner/Child Wellbeing Practitioner 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>***Previous candidates need not apply***</strong></p>
<p>Band 6 Senior Radiographer</p>
<p>We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Senior Radiographer to join our friendly team here at the Great Western Hospital.</p>
<p>The Great Western Hospital are currently looking to expand their Radiology department to support the recovery and current demand within diagnostics. The Radiology department hosts digital plain film rooms, multiple CT scanners , Interventional and Mobile equipment.</p>
<p>This is a fantastic opportunity for established Radiographers with NHS experience looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment which currently includes a 5% recruitment and retention premium.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Radiology Department undertakes approximately 251,300 examinations a year ranging over a variety of modalities. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.</p>
<p>The Great Western Hospital conducts diagnostic radiological examinations across a range of clinical specialities, adapting techniques to accommodate a range of patient types; both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements.</p>
<p>The is a very exciting to join the Radiology team if you would like to find out more please get in touch with Carol Argar on 01793 605052.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 November 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 + 5% RRP for radiographers
      
    </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>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>249-7348029-4</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Great Western Hospital</p>
      <p>Marlborough road</p>
      <p>Swindon</p>
            <p>SN3 6BB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>1. To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitionerguidelines where appropriate.</p>
<p>2. Able to interpret Clinicians requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.</p>
<p>3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.</p>
<p>4. To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital; nights shifts may on occasion need to be covered.</p>
<p>5. To undertake CT/MRI/Plain Film in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols.</p>
<p>6. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the picture archive communication system (PACS).</p>
<p>7. To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits.</p>
<p>8. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible and provide statistical information on the work load when necessary.</p>
<p>Please see the attached job description for full information</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>1. To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitionerguidelines where appropriate.</p>
<p>2. Able to interpret Clinicians requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.</p>
<p>3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.</p>
<p>4. To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital; nights shifts may on occasion need to be covered.</p>
<p>5. To undertake CT/MRI/Plain Film in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols.</p>
<p>6. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the picture archive communication system (PACS).</p>
<p>7. To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits.</p>
<p>8. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible and provide statistical information on the work load when necessary.</p>
<p>Please see the attached job description for full information</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Registered with the Health Care Professions Council</li>
        
        <li>General Radiographic training</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of CPD</li>
          
          <li>Post graduate qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Post graduate experience in Radiography</li>
        
        <li>Extensive CT experience</li>
        
        <li>Experience of performing department Quality Assurance</li>
        
        <li>Worked within NHS setting</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Registered with the Health Care Professions Council</li>
          
          <li>General Radiographic training</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Evidence of CPD</li>
            
            <li>Post graduate qualification</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post graduate experience in Radiography</li>
          
          <li>Extensive CT experience</li>
          
          <li>Experience of performing department Quality Assurance</li>
          
          <li>Worked within NHS setting</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <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>
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          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>Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Great Western Hospital</p>
      <p>Marlborough road</p>
      <p>Swindon</p>
            <p>SN3 6BB</p>
    
  

  
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Great Western Hospital</p>
          <p>Marlborough road</p>
          <p>Swindon</p>
                    <p>SN3 6BB</p>
        
      

      
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