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NHS Talking Therapies Team Manager (Tameside & Glossop)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Wigan Talking Therapies</strong></p> <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a <strong>Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)</strong> to join the <strong>Wigan Talking Therapies</strong> team on a permanent basis.</p> <p>Wigan Talking Therapies is a well-established, high-performing service with a strong reputation for delivering excellent care and outcomes within the Talking Therapies sector. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.</p> <p>As a PWP, you will play a vital role in providing evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions to people experiencing common mental health difficulties. You will be part of a dynamic integrated Step 2 and 3 team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion in everything we do.</p> <p>We are committed to investing in our staff and their future. Alongside structured supervision and peer support, you will have access to a wide range of <strong>continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities</strong>, ensuring you can grow your skills and progress your career. We also place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering resources and initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.</p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to join a service that not only delivers high-quality care but also actively supports the growth and wellbeing of its workforce.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
   <p>The post holder will work within <strong>Wigan Talking Therapies</strong> to deliver evidence-based, low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.</p> <p>As part of our dedicated and experienced team, you will receive close support from the management team and regular guidance from Senior PWPs to ensure high-quality clinical practice and professional growth.</p> <p>You will be employed by the <strong>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</strong>, benefiting from the resources and stability of a large, well-established organisation, while also being embedded in a local, integrated network of mental health and wellbeing services across Wigan. This provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the community while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than<strong>160</strong>locations.</p> <p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p> <p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p> <p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p> <p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>21 November 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,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7596342</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
      <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
      <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
            <p>WN7 1HS</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements:</li> </ul>     <p><strong>Band</strong></p>   <p><strong>Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am</strong></p>   <p><strong>All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)</strong></p>     <p>1</p>   <p>Time plus 47%</p>   <p>Time plus 94%</p>     <p>2</p>   <p>Time plus 41%</p>   <p>Time plus 83%</p>     <p>3</p>   <p>Time plus 35%</p>   <p>Time plus 69%</p>     <p>4 9</p>   <p>Time plus 30%</p>   <p>Time plus 60%</p>      <ul>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>  <li>fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements:</li> </ul>     <p><strong>Band</strong></p>   <p><strong>Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am</strong></p>   <p><strong>All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)</strong></p>     <p>1</p>   <p>Time plus 47%</p>   <p>Time plus 94%</p>     <p>2</p>   <p>Time plus 41%</p>   <p>Time plus 83%</p>     <p>3</p>   <p>Time plus 35%</p>   <p>Time plus 69%</p>     <p>4 9</p>   <p>Time plus 30%</p>   <p>Time plus 60%</p>      <ul>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>  <li>fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. psychology, social sciences or health. Recognized PWP qualification, e.g. Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice Interventions for Mental Health (APIMH) or equivalent Accredited with BABCP/BPS</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma or Masters in APIMH or equivalent.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of competent delivery of low intensity CBT for Common Mental Health Disorders Worked in a service where agreed targets in place and has demonstrated good clinical outcomes</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering groups for Common Mental Health Disorders Evidence of engaging groups traditionally underrepresented in IAPT services</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. psychology, social sciences or health. Recognized PWP qualification, e.g. Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice Interventions for Mental Health (APIMH) or equivalent Accredited with BABCP/BPS</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Diploma or Masters in APIMH or equivalent.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of competent delivery of low intensity CBT for Common Mental Health Disorders Worked in a service where agreed targets in place and has demonstrated good clinical outcomes</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering groups for Common Mental Health Disorders Evidence of engaging groups traditionally underrepresented in IAPT services</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
      <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
      <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
            <p>WN7 1HS</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
          <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
          <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
                    <p>WN7 1HS</p>
        
      

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

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Mental Health Treatment Requirement service (MHTR) have an exciting opportunity for an appropriately qualified Psychological Practitioner to join the team.</p>
<p>The post holder will work within The Mental Health Treatment Requirement service across Lancashire and Cumbria.</p>
<p>The role of the MHTR Psychological Practitioner is to work with people who have been convicted of offences that appear to be associated with an unmet psychological need or problem. The post holder will have detailed knowledge and the practical skills, in order to carry out assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions with this client group, and they will be expected to be able to evaluate their work.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The role is to provide low level psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and learning difficulties.</p>
<p>The post holder will be expected to work in a range of settings including work from Local Magistrates Courts and a range of Health, Social care and Probation Premises with a locality/area and therefore travel is an integral part of the post. The post holder must have a flexible approach in order to facilitate therapeutic sessions in a variety of settings.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.</p>
<p>Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.</p>
<p>We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.</p>
<p>LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.</p>


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

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 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>351-SPS1548-MF</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Guild Lodge</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR3 2JH</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Recognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification  including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.</li>
        
        <li>BACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years either whilst studying or post qualification</li>
        
        <li>Delivering a range of therapies and interventions</li>
        
        <li>Initial Assessment of Health and Social Needs</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Recognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification  including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.</li>
          
          <li>BACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years either whilst studying or post qualification</li>
          
          <li>Delivering a range of therapies and interventions</li>
          
          <li>Initial Assessment of Health and Social Needs</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Guild Lodge</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR3 2JH</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Guild Lodge</p>
                    <p>Preston</p>
                    <p>PR3 2JH</p>
        
      

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

Mental Health Treatment Requirement Psychological Practitioner

Highly  Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We Are Survivors are currently looking for individuals that have
the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking
Therapy Services in our Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire estate.</p><p>We
Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male
(including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of
sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and
underpin everything we do with a trauma and recovery framework pioneered by
Dr Judith Herman.</p><p>We
are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15
prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons
across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in
our Greater Manchester prisons.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>Main Duties and
Responsibilities</strong></p><p>
Deliver prison-based trauma-informed
therapeutic services.</p><p>
Accurately record clinical
interventions.</p><p>
Undertake specific therapeutic
projects as directed by the Executive Team.</p><p>
Stringently uphold
the organisations values of transparency, integrity, understanding and
responsiveness throughout your work and your representation of We Are Survivors.</p><p>
Honour a commitment
to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice and work positively and
inclusively with everyone so that We Are Survivors provides a workplace that
does not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion
or belief, race, gender, or disabilities.</p><p>
Ensure 100% of the work
you carry out is for the achievement of the mission <em>to break the silence of
the sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation of boys &amp; men and support
them and their loved ones to engage in positive healing, free from the impact
of abuse</em> and vision <em>a society where no male survivor is left behind</em>.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We Are
Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to
create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary
individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across
Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is
focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work
through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our
trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.</p><p>Our vision is
to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>14 November 2025</p>

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

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £27,810 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
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0220-25-0020</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
      <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
            <p>M3 7BB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We
are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15
prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons
across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in
our Greater Manchester prisons.</p><p>You
will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma
in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or
equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues
relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident
working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access
to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.</p><p>
Maintain strict
confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and
classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all
information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information
Commissioners Office.</p><p>
Respect individuals
right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.</p><p>
Fully comply with all
professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are
Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.</p><p>
Fully comply with
the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance,
guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of
information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational
standards or any formal QA Accreditation.</p><p>
Remain aware at all
times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health
and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any
others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.</p><p>
Ensure you comply
with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk
management, both nationally and locally.</p><p>
To work flexibly in
the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties
provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.</p>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We
are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15
prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons
across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in
our Greater Manchester prisons.</p><p>You
will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma
in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or
equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues
relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident
working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access
to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.</p><p>
Maintain strict
confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and
classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all
information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information
Commissioners Office.</p><p>
Respect individuals
right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.</p><p>
Fully comply with all
professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are
Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.</p><p>
Fully comply with
the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance,
guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of
information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational
standards or any formal QA Accreditation.</p><p>
Remain aware at all
times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health
and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any
others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.</p><p>
Ensure you comply
with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk
management, both nationally and locally.</p><p>
To work flexibly in
the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties
provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.</p>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent)</li>
        
        <li>Safeguarding Children / Adults Level 1</li>
        
        <li>English (GCSE/similar or above)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Masters Degree in counselling, psychotherapy.</li>
          
          <li>Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.</li>
          
          <li>PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of issues relating to RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences), particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.</li>
        
        <li>Skills:</li>
        
        <li>Ability to prioritise own work load.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.</li>
        
        <li>Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li>
        
        <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.</li>
        
        <li>Values:</li>
        
        <li>Ability to hold and demonstrate in your conduct the adherence to the organisational values of Transparency, Integrity, Understanding and Responsiveness.</li>
        
        <li>A commitment to respecting diversity, inclusion and ant-oppressive practice.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System, particularly in a prison setting.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing formal mentoring relationship.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to information governance.</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.</li>
          
          <li>Skills:</li>
          
          <li>Coaching.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent)</li>
          
          <li>Safeguarding Children / Adults Level 1</li>
          
          <li>English (GCSE/similar or above)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Masters Degree in counselling, psychotherapy.</li>
            
            <li>Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.</li>
            
            <li>PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of issues relating to RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences), particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.</li>
          
          <li>Skills:</li>
          
          <li>Ability to prioritise own work load.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.</li>
          
          <li>Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li>
          
          <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.</li>
          
          <li>Values:</li>
          
          <li>Ability to hold and demonstrate in your conduct the adherence to the organisational values of Transparency, Integrity, Understanding and Responsiveness.</li>
          
          <li>A commitment to respecting diversity, inclusion and ant-oppressive practice.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System, particularly in a prison setting.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing formal mentoring relationship.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to information governance.</li>
            
            <li>Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.</li>
            
            <li>Skills:</li>
            
            <li>Coaching.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>We Are Survivors</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
      <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
            <p>M3 7BB</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>We Are Survivors</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
          <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
          <p>Salford</p>
                    <p>M3 7BB</p>
        
      

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

Trauma Informed Therapist (Prisons)

High Intensity/CBT Therapist/ Practitioner Psychologist

Senior Radiographer (CT & MRI)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Clinical Psychologist for Liverpool Fresh CAMHS.</strong></p>
<p>This is an exciting opportunity for a mental health practitioner or practitioner psychologist specialising in supporting children and young people to join the Liverpool Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.</p>
<p>They will be a member of the specialist, multi-disciplinary service and will have case management responsibility for their case load, however, they will be supported through supervision by a senior member of the team on a regular basis.</p>
<p>The post holder will provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.</p>
<p>The post holder may be required to provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person.</p>
<p>We are looking for individuals who have an interest and experience in working with children in care, early years and learning disabilities.</p>
<p>We are also looking for individuals who have skills and experience in engaging families who are from communities that may be at increased risk of social exclusion or marginalisation.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To provide highly specialised CAMHS assessment and therapeutic interventions and to offer advice and consultation to other professionals across a range of agencies including: primary care, social care, and education.</p>
<p>The post holder will have clinical responsibility for complex therapeutic and risk management work with children and young people who have been assessed to require specialist CAMHS Intervention.</p>
<p>The services comprise of five multi-disciplinary teams including staff from varied backgrounds, including psychology, psychiatry, social work, nursing and psychotherapy. In addition, our team members are trained in a wealth of different therapeutic interventions and approaches, making the teams truly multi-disciplinary.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales.</p>
<p>We would welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as our ambition is that our workforce is fully reflective of the communities that we serve. Alder Hey is signed up to the disability confident scheme.</p>


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

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>411-COM-25-7626019</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
            <p>Liverpool</p>
            <p>L7 9NJ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments.  </p>
<ul>
<li>The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of excellence, innovation, openness, respect and together.</li>
<li>If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information about this post, please contact Sam Coppard, Clinical Lead.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments.  </p>
<ul>
<li>The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of excellence, innovation, openness, respect and together.</li>
<li>If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information about this post, please contact Sam Coppard, Clinical Lead.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications, Experience and Training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy.</li>
        
        <li>Intermediate or diploma level in a recognised therapeutic modality.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of substantial post qualification competence, incorporating significant experience working within CAMHS at a senior level</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing consultation/teaching/ training</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with children and young people, families and carers</li>
        
        <li>Experience of clinical supervision</li>
        
        <li>Experience of leading on developing, delivering and evaluating evidence based clinical care packages.</li>
        
        <li>Work as a member of the multi- disciplinary team.</li>
        
        <li>Network with other professional groups/agencies.</li>
        
        <li>Assertively engage young people, families and carers.</li>
        
        <li>Accept guidance and supervision from senior colleagues.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate leadership ability To be self-motivated and to work on one's  own initiative.</li>
        
        <li>To demonstrate a non- discriminatory attitude regarding race, gender and  disability issues</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate commitment to user participation</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate a positive attitude</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant post graduate qualification in Mental Health related field</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing services across traditional services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of managing and/or leading on service developments.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of managing staff.</li>
          
          <li>Project Management experience</li>
          
          <li>Effectively managing policy implementation and demonstrable service development work</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Skills &amp; Personal Attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrates skills to contribute to modernisation across a range of  diverse services</li>
        
        <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues</li>
        
        <li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to  multiple priorities</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgments and generate new  ideas in complex situations.</li>
        
        <li>Able to work autonomously</li>
        
        <li>Committed to continuing professional development</li>
        
        <li>Accountable for own professional actions</li>
        
        <li>Works within professional ethics and Trust policies</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good analytical and strategic visioning skills.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to build credibility quickly and  sustain it within the organisation</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications, Experience and Training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy.</li>
          
          <li>Intermediate or diploma level in a recognised therapeutic modality.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of substantial post qualification competence, incorporating significant experience working within CAMHS at a senior level</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing consultation/teaching/ training</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with children and young people, families and carers</li>
          
          <li>Experience of clinical supervision</li>
          
          <li>Experience of leading on developing, delivering and evaluating evidence based clinical care packages.</li>
          
          <li>Work as a member of the multi- disciplinary team.</li>
          
          <li>Network with other professional groups/agencies.</li>
          
          <li>Assertively engage young people, families and carers.</li>
          
          <li>Accept guidance and supervision from senior colleagues.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate leadership ability To be self-motivated and to work on one's  own initiative.</li>
          
          <li>To demonstrate a non- discriminatory attitude regarding race, gender and  disability issues</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate commitment to user participation</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate a positive attitude</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Relevant post graduate qualification in Mental Health related field</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing services across traditional services.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of managing and/or leading on service developments.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of managing staff.</li>
            
            <li>Project Management experience</li>
            
            <li>Effectively managing policy implementation and demonstrable service development work</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Skills &amp; Personal Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrates skills to contribute to modernisation across a range of  diverse services</li>
          
          <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues</li>
          
          <li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to  multiple priorities</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgments and generate new  ideas in complex situations.</li>
          
          <li>Able to work autonomously</li>
          
          <li>Committed to continuing professional development</li>
          
          <li>Accountable for own professional actions</li>
          
          <li>Works within professional ethics and Trust policies</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Good analytical and strategic visioning skills.</li>
            
            <li>Ability to build credibility quickly and  sustain it within the organisation</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
            <p>Liverpool</p>
            <p>L7 9NJ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
                    <p>Liverpool</p>
                    <p>L7 9NJ</p>
        
      

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

Specialist Mental Health Practitioner or Clinical Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Health Play Specialist to work within the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service at Paeds ED at North Manchester general hospital.</p>
<p>This post is a permanant contract.</p>
<p>You will be employed as part of the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service and working hours may change to reflect the department or ward you are linked to, for example earliest shifts 10.00am - 18.00pm, latest shift 13.00 pm - 21.00pm</p>
<p>The applicant must hold the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or the previous Level 4 qualification. Alongside this they will be required to hold an up to date registration with the Health Play Specialist Education Trust. Alternatively students who are due to qualify in 2025 may apply.</p>
<p>The post holder will play a valuable role in the care of patients within the hospital, improving the patient journey and experience. They should be proactive, flexible and motivated, being able to work both individually and as part of a team.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service is a well established team, working throughout the trust.</p>
<p>We strive for high standards of care and work together to ensure our babies, children and young people have positive experiences whilst in hospital. We encourage personal development with yearly objectives, working task groups and relevant learning opportunities.</p>
<p>Working within our team allows for a valuable support network, scope to work in various hospitals and services throughout the trust and opportunities for sharing best practice.</p>
<p>Techniques such as procedural preparation, distraction/diversional therapy and developmental play will be an integral part of the role. The Health Play Specialist will work with patients within the ward or department area, as well as taking patient referrals from a variety of professionals.</p>
<p>They will be working within a multi-disciplinary team including the medical and clinical staff, Allied Health Professionals, the Youth Service, Specialist Nurses and the Focus Support Team.</p>
<p>The post holder will be expected to complete thorough electronic documentation in patient notes, and attend any relevant meetings. </p>
<p>The Health Play Specialist will be part of organising and taking part in patient experience agendas including events and Public Health initiatives.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 November 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, pro rata
      
    </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>349-NMGH-7638730C*</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Paeds ED North Manchester General Hospital</p>
      <p>Delauney's Road</p>
      <p>Crumpsall</p>
            <p>M8 5RB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>- Professional qualification - HPSET Certificate - (Registered) Health Play Specialism  Degree/ Foundation Degree or NVQ  Level 4  also NNEB/Btec  Diploma in Nursery Nursing or - Btec Diploma in Childcare &amp;  Development (relevant childcare  qualification NVQ level 3 equivalent )</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Additional qualifications as well   as those in essential: for example - Counselling Certificate - Art therapy - Play work - Youth work - Special needs - Teaching</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>- Understanding of developmental,   social and psychological needs of  children, young people and their  families</li>
        
        <li>- Knowledge of developmental  needs from birth to 18 years   incorporating all special needs, Cultures and diversities</li>
        
        <li>- Understanding health &amp; safety  issues and confidentiality/data   protection</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Awareness of literature and   government legislation relating to  children and young people   (including child protection,   Children's Act 1989, Human  Rights Act, UN Convention 'The  rights of the child' etc</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Minimum of three years post  qualification working in childcare/youth  work setting:</li>
        
        <li>Experience working   with the well child/young person</li>
        
        <li>- Experience of working with the   sick child/young person</li>
        
        <li>- Hospital experience</li>
        
        <li>Experience in Psychological -  Preparation &amp; Distraction/   Diversional and Participation  Therapies</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Working with Children/young  people in intensive settings.   (i.e. Burns unit)</li>
          
          <li>- Community work/ home/ school  visits</li>
          
          <li>Team work experience</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Professional qualification - HPSET Certificate - (Registered) Health Play Specialism  Degree/ Foundation Degree or NVQ  Level 4  also NNEB/Btec  Diploma in Nursery Nursing or - Btec Diploma in Childcare &amp;  Development (relevant childcare  qualification NVQ level 3 equivalent )</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>- Additional qualifications as well   as those in essential: for example - Counselling Certificate - Art therapy - Play work - Youth work - Special needs - Teaching</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Understanding of developmental,   social and psychological needs of  children, young people and their  families</li>
          
          <li>- Knowledge of developmental  needs from birth to 18 years   incorporating all special needs, Cultures and diversities</li>
          
          <li>- Understanding health &amp; safety  issues and confidentiality/data   protection</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>- Awareness of literature and   government legislation relating to  children and young people   (including child protection,   Children's Act 1989, Human  Rights Act, UN Convention 'The  rights of the child' etc</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Minimum of three years post  qualification working in childcare/youth  work setting:</li>
          
          <li>Experience working   with the well child/young person</li>
          
          <li>- Experience of working with the   sick child/young person</li>
          
          <li>- Hospital experience</li>
          
          <li>Experience in Psychological -  Preparation &amp; Distraction/   Diversional and Participation  Therapies</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>- Working with Children/young  people in intensive settings.   (i.e. Burns unit)</li>
            
            <li>- Community work/ home/ school  visits</li>
            
            <li>Team work experience</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Paeds ED North Manchester General Hospital</p>
      <p>Delauney's Road</p>
      <p>Crumpsall</p>
            <p>M8 5RB</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Paeds ED North Manchester General Hospital</p>
          <p>Delauney's Road</p>
          <p>Crumpsall</p>
                    <p>M8 5RB</p>
        
      

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

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