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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>We are recruiting a Part time Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist!</strong></p>
<p>At Marlborough CAMHS, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and high-quality working environment. Our dedicated administrative team ensures that everything runs smoothly, providing you with the resources you need to excel in your role. Our staff are known for their friendliness and professionalism, and we maintain a culture where nothing is too much trouble. Regular meetings, updates, and training sessions keep our team informed and engaged. Our performance figures are consistently strong, reflecting our commitment to excellence.</p>
<p>We offer a warm welcome, a healthy and sustainable working environment, and a supportive atmosphere where you can thrive. Our wellbeing champions are always looking for ways to enhance our workplace, and we promise a cup of tea and a listening ear whenever you need it.</p>
<p>Our team ethos is simple yet effective: come to work, be happy, be yourself, do your job, be kind, enjoy your lunch, and leave on time. We believe in maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic and fostering a positive workplace culture.</p>
<p>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.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <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>Psychotherapy is valued within Oxford Health and in Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire we have 9 child psychotherapists and 5 trainees across the 5 CAMHS teams and we meet annually with our counterparts in Oxford and Buckinghamshire, so you would be joining a strong network of child psychotherapists who meet regularly to think about our work.</p>
<p>You will receive regular clinical and management supervision within an environment that values the mutual support and skills of team members. Oxford Health has a strong training culture and we have a trainee in each of our CAMHS teams, the successful applicant would take responsibility for her service supervision. If this is your first time as a service supervisor, we are happy to support you to step into this role and will provide supervision and access to training if needed</p>
<p>Oxford Health delivers the Thrive model to children and young people aged 0-18 years who present with a wide range of mental health difficulties. Oxford Health are a progressive trust who are often at the forefront of new service developments across the South West. </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>20 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £53,755 to £60,504 a year
      
        pro-rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-OC6839534-1D</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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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Marlborough CAMHS sits atop the hill, surrounded by the ancient Savernake forest on the eastern side of this beautifully quaint red brick town. There is plenty of free car parking, a cafeteria on site and the tranquillity of the office is enhanced by birdsong and punctuated with office laughter.</p>
<ul>
<li>We are currently devising a Training Strategy to ensure all clinicians at every band have the CAMHS specific training they need to enable them to confidently do their role.</li>
<li>We are developing an ambitious and diverse rolling training program ranging from Trauma, gender concerns through to complex risk management.</li>
<li>As a new starter you would be part of our induction program and have the opportunity to undertake the many trainings on offer.</li>
<li>The trust has a strong research culture.</li>
</ul>
<p>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)</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.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Marlborough CAMHS sits atop the hill, surrounded by the ancient Savernake forest on the eastern side of this beautifully quaint red brick town. There is plenty of free car parking, a cafeteria on site and the tranquillity of the office is enhanced by birdsong and punctuated with office laughter.</p>
<ul>
<li>We are currently devising a Training Strategy to ensure all clinicians at every band have the CAMHS specific training they need to enable them to confidently do their role.</li>
<li>We are developing an ambitious and diverse rolling training program ranging from Trauma, gender concerns through to complex risk management.</li>
<li>As a new starter you would be part of our induction program and have the opportunity to undertake the many trainings on offer.</li>
<li>The trust has a strong research culture.</li>
</ul>
<p>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)</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.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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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>
      <ul>
        
        <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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      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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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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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <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>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>ACP Supervisors training</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Skills &amp; Competencies
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <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>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <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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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <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>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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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>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <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>

NHS Jobs

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>High Intensity Trainee CBT Therapist (IAPT)</strong></p> <p>We are looking for staff with</p> <ul>  <li>Degree level qualification (relevant mental health subject is preferable)<em>or</em></li>  <li>Core Profession Qualification<em>or</em></li>  <li>Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP), with 2 years post qualification experience</li> </ul> <p>To join Bradford Talking Therapies. We are an established forward-thinking 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' (IAPT) service as a Trainee CBT Therapist.</p> <p>As part of this role, you will be expected to attend University 2 days per week at<strong>University of Sheffield</strong>, working with clients on the other days. You will be expected to complete university assignments and submit practical tapes for supervision.</p> <p><strong>Please note:</strong> candidates who do not have a core professional background and qualification are encouraged to apply and will need to provide a completed KSA portfolio at selection. A KSA portfolio has a number of criteria which must all be met by every applicant. There are some backgrounds which mean that the applicant has already met a number of the criteria and can therefore provide a condensed KSA. Other backgrounds mean that applicants must complete all of the sections. </p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Further details on the KSA, and what sections candidates must complete, can be found on the BABCP website: <a href="https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes" target="_blank">https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Ski…</a></p> <p>Candidates from a core professional background should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Candidates from a non-registered professional background will need to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience alongside their ability to meet the relevant criteria outlined in the KSA. </p> <p>You will be providing CBT interventions, and you will be required to go on the IAPT accredited CBT training course as part of the role. There are potential opportunities within this role to develop once qualified . For example, to become a supervisor, to deliver other evidence-based treatment for clients, or becoming a member of our SIG groups of special interest areas, as part of ongoing service developments.</p> <p>You will receive regular 1:1 and group supervision in order to develop your clinical skills further. Bradford Talking Therapies is dedicated to clinical excellence. All our staff have access to regular CPD, and in-house CBT related training.</p> <p>At Bradford Talking therapies we have a strong focus on<strong>Staff Wellbeing</strong>. We have structures in place to support your needs and encourage all staff to be involved in this</p> <p><strong>Key dates:</strong></p> <ul>  <li><strong>Closing date: </strong>09/11/2025</li>  <li><strong>Shortlisting</strong>: 10/11/2025</li>  <li><strong>Interviews</strong> will be conducted in two rounds - TBC</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -<strong>We Care - </strong>We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference<strong>We Listen - </strong>We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs<strong>We Deliver - </strong>We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for &gt; 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.<strong>The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.</strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>30 October 2025</p>

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

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

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

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

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

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>453-25-7549782</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>New Mill</p>
      <p>Victoria Road , Saltaire</p>
      <p>Shipley</p>
            <p>BD18 3LD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong><em>Right to Work in the UK</em></strong></p> <p><em>Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.</em></p> <p><em>Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. </em></p> <p><em>As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.</em></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong><em>Right to Work in the UK</em></strong></p> <p><em>Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.</em></p> <p><em>Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. </em></p> <p><em>As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.</em></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Degree level qualification in relevant Mental Health subject,  Or  Core Profession Qualification or Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP) with 2 years post qualification experience  (You MUST have a completed KSA and be accredited to meet the requirements of entry for the course) Band 7 Progression - requires completion of the IAPT accredited CBT training course</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>At least 2 years' experience in relevant area of mental health practise.</li>
        
        <li>Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Involvement in innovative clinical practice</li>
          
          <li>Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of patients</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.</li>
        
        <li>Relevant specialist clinical courses/training</li>
        
        <li>Research awareness</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Skills
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Skills in self-management including time management</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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          <li>Degree level qualification in relevant Mental Health subject,  Or  Core Profession Qualification or Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP) with 2 years post qualification experience  (You MUST have a completed KSA and be accredited to meet the requirements of entry for the course) Band 7 Progression - requires completion of the IAPT accredited CBT training course</li>
          
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>At least 2 years' experience in relevant area of mental health practise.</li>
          
          <li>Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Involvement in innovative clinical practice</li>
            
            <li>Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of patients</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.</li>
          
          <li>Relevant specialist clinical courses/training</li>
          
          <li>Research awareness</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Skills in self-management including time management</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>
  

  


 
  
    
      
        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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>New Mill</p>
      <p>Victoria Road , Saltaire</p>
      <p>Shipley</p>
            <p>BD18 3LD</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>New Mill</p>
          <p>Victoria Road , Saltaire</p>
          <p>Shipley</p>
                    <p>BD18 3LD</p>
        
      

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

Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>GMMH Health and Justice Services are looking to recruit a committed and compassionate Practitioner Psychologist or Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team, which implements a stepped-care model of mental health and psychological care, within HMP Styal.</p> <p>We are seeking a full-time HCPC registered psychologist or BABCP accredited High Intensity CBT therapist to join the integrated mental health team, working alongside other psychological professionals including PWP staff, specialist psychological therapists, Practitioner Psychologists and an Assistant Psychologist. The post holder will provide assessment, formulation and medium to longer-term psychological therapy, to individual's presenting with common mental health difficulties of varying complexity, for which CBT has been demonstrated to be clinically effective. They will work closely with other professionals to support responsive step-up and step-down provision across the stepped care model and contribute to the wider formulation and understanding of presenting distress, including attending multi professional meetings to share formulations, treatment plans and progress.</p> <p>A prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone not only with strong clinical skills but also the ability to manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To complete detailed assessments, with the aim of developing collaborative, idiosyncratic formulations to understand an individual's mental health difficulties, emotional distress, complex personality presentations and trauma responses.</p> <p>To deliver evidence-based psychological therapy (CBT) to individuals who are experiencing psychological distress, through the application of knowledge and skills in assessment, formulation and intervention acquired through training, ongoing CPD and clinical experience.</p> <p>To implement a range of outcome measures to ensure ongoing evaluation of therapeutic delivery. </p> <p>To manage own caseload with support from the mental health psychology lead.</p> <p>To contribute to the multi-professional understanding of service-user presentation and support the development of a psychologically and trauma informed environment for the services-users to reside within. </p> <p>To co-facilitate cognitive-behavioural group interventions with support from other psychological staff, and evaluate effectiveness accordingly.</p> <p>To take an active role in the process of multi-disciplinary risk assessment and risk management, utilising relevant assessment tools such as the CRASP.</p> <p>To provide supervision to junior psychological staff, including Psychological Well-being Practitioners and Assistant Psychologists</p> <p>To contribute to the development and delivery of training to the mental health team and health partners, as well as for prison staff and other stakeholders.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.</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>29 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        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,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Compressed hours
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7548972</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>HMP Styal</p>
      <p>Styal Road</p>
      <p>Wilmslow</p>
            <p>SK9 4HR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>See attached detailed job description and person specification</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></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> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>See attached detailed job description and person specification</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></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> </ul>
    
  


      
  
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          Education
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma)  OR  Equivalent:  e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate diploma qualification in CBT from a recognised or accredited training provider</li>
        
        <li>significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating  the competences as required.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Training in an additional therapeutic modality.</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with clients presenting with Step 3 mental health need</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
        
        <li>Experience with routine outcome monitoring</li>
        
        <li>Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers</li>
        
        <li>Working with clients with additional relational needs and presenting distress</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Working within MDT</li>
          
          <li>Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups</li>
          
          <li>Working within a specialist service</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills &amp; Abilities
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Have well developed communication skills to effectively communicate, often complex and sensitive information, information orally and in writing.</li>
        
        <li>Have received training in assessing risk (either formal of through  experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of their expected practice.</li>
        
        <li>Be able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
        
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          Other
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>There is a frequent requirement to travel, mainly within the local area, in order to provide clinics. An occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.</li>
        
        <li>An awareness of the diversity of the local population and a positive attitude to meeting the needs of different communities.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting</li>
          
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            Education
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma)  OR  Equivalent:  e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate diploma qualification in CBT from a recognised or accredited training provider</li>
          
          <li>significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating  the competences as required.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Training in an additional therapeutic modality.</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with clients presenting with Step 3 mental health need</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
          
          <li>Experience with routine outcome monitoring</li>
          
          <li>Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers</li>
          
          <li>Working with clients with additional relational needs and presenting distress</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Working within MDT</li>
            
            <li>Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups</li>
            
            <li>Working within a specialist service</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Skills &amp; Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Have well developed communication skills to effectively communicate, often complex and sensitive information, information orally and in writing.</li>
          
          <li>Have received training in assessing risk (either formal of through  experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of their expected practice.</li>
          
          <li>Be able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Other
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>There is a frequent requirement to travel, mainly within the local area, in order to provide clinics. An occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.</li>
          
          <li>An awareness of the diversity of the local population and a positive attitude to meeting the needs of different communities.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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

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

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>HMP Styal</p>
      <p>Styal Road</p>
      <p>Wilmslow</p>
            <p>SK9 4HR</p>
    
  

  
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    <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>HMP Styal</p>
          <p>Styal Road</p>
          <p>Wilmslow</p>
                    <p>SK9 4HR</p>
        
      

      
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        <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>

Practitioner Psychologist/High Intensity CBT Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Bereavement Wellbeing Practitioner</strong></p><ul><li><strong>
Hours:</strong> 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours considered)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Watford</li><li><strong>Salary: </strong>Rennie Grove Peace Band 5 - £29,970- £36,483 per annum (pro rata)</li><li><strong>Closing date:</strong> 14 November 2025 at 12 noon</li><li><strong>Interview date:</strong> 25 September 2025</li></ul>  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul><li>To be a part of the Bereavement and Talking Therapies team who offer emotional support to patients, carers, children and young people and families who have a life-limiting illness or are bereaved.</li><li>Triage referrals and undertake assessments to appropriate departments with Bereavement and Talking therapy service.</li><li>Trained professional in CBT/DBT/counselling.</li><li>Plan and facilitate sessions for bereaved and pre-bereaved patients.</li><li>Deliver staff and patient/family/carers psycho-educational workshops.</li><li>To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to providing a high-quality service.</li></ul><strong>This role will suit someone who</strong><ul><li>Works under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>Can quickly build trusting, empathetic and caring relationships.</li><li>Is flexible and enjoys the variety of work in a fast-moving environment.</li><li>Has good interpersonal skills.</li><li>Has strong organisational skills.</li></ul>  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, our unique care provides a lifeline of compassion and support to patients, carers, and families facing progressive life-limiting illness.

We provide palliative and end of life care support, including bereavement services, within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire and our patient services are available to adults, as well as patients transitioning into adult services (16 to 25 years).</p><p>Bereavement support is offered for all ages to families of patients and those around them, as well as throughout the community, in schools and workplaces.

We are proud to offer care in the place that best suits the individuals needs, whether that is at home, in a care home, in a short stay in our inpatient unit, out in the community, or in our purpose-built Living Well Centre facilities. As a hospice care charity, we have offered this support, free of charge, for over 40 years.</p>


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

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

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £29,970 to £36,483 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>NTX1148454</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Peace Hospice</p>
            <p>Watford</p>
            <p>WD17 3PH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul><li>Understand the need to manage time and resources to maximum effect, prioritizing workload, managing own time and working to deadlines.</li><li>Organising own day to day tasks.</li><li>Ability to plan and organise session as appropriate to the RGP service.</li><li>Ability to organise resources.</li><li>Take a flexible approach to working, providing cover for colleagues as required across the Rennie Grove Peace geographical area.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously to plan, deliver, develop and evaluate the bereavement service in line with the RGP Strategy.</li><li>Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.</li></ul>  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul><li>Understand the need to manage time and resources to maximum effect, prioritizing workload, managing own time and working to deadlines.</li><li>Organising own day to day tasks.</li><li>Ability to plan and organise session as appropriate to the RGP service.</li><li>Ability to organise resources.</li><li>Take a flexible approach to working, providing cover for colleagues as required across the Rennie Grove Peace geographical area.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously to plan, deliver, develop and evaluate the bereavement service in line with the RGP Strategy.</li><li>Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.</li></ul>    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Qualified professional as a Counsellor, (PWP), Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, DBT therapist, or equivalent relevant therapist. Degree with BABCP, UKCP, BACP, NCPS registration (or working towards).</li>
        
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          Additional Criteria
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Proven experience working with individuals and group work. Proven experience in developing and facilitating psychological and emotional wellbeing groups such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills, or relaxation techniques. Able to deliver low-intensity psychological skill-based interventions in a palliative setting. Able to hold a caseload and contribute to risk management. Ability to positively engage adults, families, and staff. Ability to communicate verbally and in written format. experience in delivering psychological psycho-educational sessions to groups and individuals where appropriate on challenges such as anxiety low mood with a focus on grief and loss. Collaborate with volunteers and community teams to support social groups in our community cafes and support work that builds a focus on social connection, reducing isolation, and developing coping strategies. A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved. A good understanding of technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. Good organisational skills. Able to work accurately with excellent attention to detail. Able to build good working relationships with a diverse range of people. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously and as an effective team member, using initiative. Ability to prioritise effectively and produce work to high standards under pressure. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of the volunteers and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace services or be bereaved themselves.</li>
        
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          <li>Accreditation with a recognised membership body. Relevant experience of managing/working with volunteers. Resilient-based supervision training. Experience of working in palliative care. Experience working with groups such as bereavement, carer support, children, and family groups. Experience in facilitating training. Strong people management skills. Bereavement palliative care experience.</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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            Additional Criteria
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Proven experience working with individuals and group work. Proven experience in developing and facilitating psychological and emotional wellbeing groups such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills, or relaxation techniques. Able to deliver low-intensity psychological skill-based interventions in a palliative setting. Able to hold a caseload and contribute to risk management. Ability to positively engage adults, families, and staff. Ability to communicate verbally and in written format. experience in delivering psychological psycho-educational sessions to groups and individuals where appropriate on challenges such as anxiety low mood with a focus on grief and loss. Collaborate with volunteers and community teams to support social groups in our community cafes and support work that builds a focus on social connection, reducing isolation, and developing coping strategies. A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved. A good understanding of technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. Good organisational skills. Able to work accurately with excellent attention to detail. Able to build good working relationships with a diverse range of people. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously and as an effective team member, using initiative. Ability to prioritise effectively and produce work to high standards under pressure. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of the volunteers and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace services or be bereaved themselves.</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Accreditation with a recognised membership body. Relevant experience of managing/working with volunteers. Resilient-based supervision training. Experience of working in palliative care. Experience working with groups such as bereavement, carer support, children, and family groups. Experience in facilitating training. Strong people management skills. Bereavement palliative care experience.</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>
    </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>Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Peace Hospice</p>
            <p>Watford</p>
            <p>WD17 3PH</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Peace Hospice</p>
                    <p>Watford</p>
                    <p>WD17 3PH</p>
        
      

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

Bereavement Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This post involves working within North Tyneside Specialist Community Psychology Service that offers a range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with psychological difficulties. The Team of Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists and Specialist Psychological Therapists offer psychological interventions for people in the community who are experiencing mental health difficulties. These difficulties may be complex and longstanding and may link to early developmental trauma. We offer a range of groups/courses, psychological interventions and therapies to meet the needs of the population we serve.</p>
<p>We are a warm, supportive team, and we are keen to offer a range of opportunities for the successful candidate, in order to support their career development. We place a strong emphasis on clinical supervision and CDP opportunities.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for an experienced mental health professional to join our Service Access Team as a Community Mental Health Co-ordinator, within North Tyneside Specialist Community Psychology Service. The role supports patients from the point they access the service, through the assessment process and into treatment. You will also liaise both internally within the service and externally with other agencies to ensure that clients receive the best possible care while assessing patients suitability for a range of therapeutic interventions within the service.</p>
<p>The successful applicant will demonstarte sound decision- making skill within service procedures and guidance.</p>
<p>You will work with your team to identify service developments that improve patient experience and care and put these into practice. You will work with the team in supporting the range of psychological interventions delivered across the psychology service, this will include the facilitation of group work, triage and the ability to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and risk assessments to manage clinical risk of patients with complex mental health needs.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.</p>


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

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>319-7500410IO</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Hadrian Health Centre</p>
            <p>Wallsend</p>
            <p>NE28 8QU</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Involvement in all aspects of service access including referral triage, psychology assessments, risk assessments, clinical pathway decision making and liaising with external services to support client needs. You will support patients who may not be suitable for North Tyneside Specialist Community Psychology Service, co-facilitate group work, provide and receive clinical supervision where appropriate.</p>
<p>The team is a new development within the service so you will work together to identify new opportunities and ways of working that support patients both within the service and across the local mental health system.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Involvement in all aspects of service access including referral triage, psychology assessments, risk assessments, clinical pathway decision making and liaising with external services to support client needs. You will support patients who may not be suitable for North Tyneside Specialist Community Psychology Service, co-facilitate group work, provide and receive clinical supervision where appropriate.</p>
<p>The team is a new development within the service so you will work together to identify new opportunities and ways of working that support patients both within the service and across the local mental health system.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Specialist knowledge in mental health  acquired through completion of a  degree and supplemented by a postgraduate qualification or specialist  training and experience</li>
        
        <li>Background in mental health e.g.  Registered Nurse, Social work,  occupational therapy,  psychologist, Counsellor,  Psychotherapist, PCMHW etc</li>
        
        <li>Professional registration with the  relevant professional body</li>
        
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Specialist knowledge in mental health  acquired through completion of a  degree and supplemented by a postgraduate qualification or specialist  training and experience</li>
          
          <li>Background in mental health e.g.  Registered Nurse, Social work,  occupational therapy,  psychologist, Counsellor,  Psychotherapist, PCMHW etc</li>
          
          <li>Professional registration with the  relevant professional body</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>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Hadrian Health Centre</p>
            <p>Wallsend</p>
            <p>NE28 8QU</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Hadrian Health Centre</p>
                    <p>Wallsend</p>
                    <p>NE28 8QU</p>
        
      

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

Community Mental Health Coordinator

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Calling all High Intensity CBT and EMDR Therapists.</p> <p>Our highly regarded Steps to Wellbeing services are recruiting for a New Role in our recently piloted Flourish service - part of the new Complex Trauma Pathway.</p> <p>We are looking for people to bring energy, enthusiasm, and a high level of skills and experience. We are recruiting to North Dorset - Blandford, Sherborne and Shaftesbury, and Weymouth and Portland. There are several roles available with the flexibility to work full or part time and across areas.</p> <p>The Steps 2 Wellbeing service prides itself on being innovative and passionate, the Flourish concept is a shining example of this. What is Flourish? A PTSD/Trauma pathway for patients who require more complex psychological interventions than previously available.</p> <p>Patients on the Flourish Pilot reported their treatment has changed their lives and in some instances cited it had saved their life<strong>. </strong>100% of patients in the pilot agreedthey were able to manage their emotions and look forward to a more positive future. We welcome you to join this exciting initiative to help empower people to transform their lives?</p> <p>We promote opportunities for career development and ongoingprofessional development including training in Long Term Health Conditions and other modalities of treatment such as EMDR, Mindfulness, and RO-DBT.</p> <p>We welcome informal enquiries visits are also welcomed, please contact Denise Mein <a href="mailto:denise.mein@nhs.net" target="_blank">denise.mein@nhs.net</a></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will provide one to one high intensity CBT or EMDR, alongside stabilisation and collaboration with Peer Specialists to provide the Flourish care model for adults with symptoms of PTSD and C-PTSD.</p> <p>Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation is highly desirable.</p> <p>Working for Dorset Healthcare Trust provides many benefits and opportunities, including:</p> <p>Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development.</p> <p>A focus on values and behaviours which aims for all staff members to feel valued and supported in their roles and feel proud to work for Dorset Healthcare.</p> <p>NHS Pension Scheme.</p> <p>Generous holiday entitlement.</p> <p>NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes.</p> <p>Not forgetting our unique selling point-out trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline.</p> <p><strong>Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist Mental Health inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.</p> <p>We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.</p> <p>Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.</p> <p>Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.</p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        p.a. pro rata for part time
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Job share
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>152-M255.25A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Dorset Steps to Wellbeing</p>
      <p>Oakcroft, 42 Gravel Hill</p>
      <p>Poole, North Dorset Weymouth and Portland</p>
            <p>DH21 1RR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post, we shortlist using these criteria.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact <a href="mailto:dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p> <p><strong>Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.</strong></p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post, we shortlist using these criteria.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact <a href="mailto:dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p> <p><strong>Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.</strong></p>     
  


      
  
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      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Educational Requirements/Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A recorded/registered doctoral level  qualification in clinical psychology</li>
        
        <li>Qualification from High Intensity IAPT  Course [Post Graduate Diploma]</li>
        
        <li>A recorded/registered qualification in one  of- nursing, social work, occupational  therapy or a psychological therapy plus  further post graduate qualification training  in CBT</li>
        
        <li>Significant experience working as a  psychological therapy practitioner and  demonstrating the competences as  required.</li>
        
        <li>Accreditation with appropriate professional  body (HPC, BABCP).</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working towards or accredited EMDR Therapist</li>
          
          <li>Additional training in Schema therapy, Attachment theory or Solution Focused Therapy</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Skills/Experience/Knowledge base
        
      </h3>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in Primary Care  Services</li>
          
          <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets  in place demonstrating clinical outcomes</li>
          
          <li>Completed clinical audits within a service.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of Dialoge Plus, ReQual, PCL5 measure</li>
          
          <li>Ability to facilitate and develop groups.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Personal Qualities and Aptitudes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of demonstrating the  Trust's values and behaviours.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with diverse  communities and within a  multicultural setting.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills / Experience / Knowledge base
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrated experience of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range mental health issues and complexity.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrated high standards in written communication</li>
        
        <li>Experience with routine outcome monitoring</li>
        
        <li>Experience of teaching and liaising with other Mental health Professional</li>
        
        <li>Has received training [formal or through experience] and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates and understanding of PTSD C-PTSD and how it may impact family systems.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of medication used in PTSD and C-PTSD and other common mental health problems.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates and understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and other relevant legislation.</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Educational Requirements/Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A recorded/registered doctoral level  qualification in clinical psychology</li>
          
          <li>Qualification from High Intensity IAPT  Course [Post Graduate Diploma]</li>
          
          <li>A recorded/registered qualification in one  of- nursing, social work, occupational  therapy or a psychological therapy plus  further post graduate qualification training  in CBT</li>
          
          <li>Significant experience working as a  psychological therapy practitioner and  demonstrating the competences as  required.</li>
          
          <li>Accreditation with appropriate professional  body (HPC, BABCP).</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Working towards or accredited EMDR Therapist</li>
            
            <li>Additional training in Schema therapy, Attachment theory or Solution Focused Therapy</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Skills/Experience/Knowledge base
          
        </h3>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in Primary Care  Services</li>
            
            <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets  in place demonstrating clinical outcomes</li>
            
            <li>Completed clinical audits within a service.</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of Dialoge Plus, ReQual, PCL5 measure</li>
            
            <li>Ability to facilitate and develop groups.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Personal Qualities and Aptitudes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of demonstrating the  Trust's values and behaviours.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working with diverse  communities and within a  multicultural setting.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills / Experience / Knowledge base
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrated experience of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range mental health issues and complexity.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrated high standards in written communication</li>
          
          <li>Experience with routine outcome monitoring</li>
          
          <li>Experience of teaching and liaising with other Mental health Professional</li>
          
          <li>Has received training [formal or through experience] and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates and understanding of PTSD C-PTSD and how it may impact family systems.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of medication used in PTSD and C-PTSD and other common mental health problems.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates and understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and other relevant legislation.</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>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Dorset Steps to Wellbeing</p>
      <p>Oakcroft, 42 Gravel Hill</p>
      <p>Poole, North Dorset Weymouth and Portland</p>
            <p>DH21 1RR</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Dorset Steps to Wellbeing</p>
          <p>Oakcroft, 42 Gravel Hill</p>
          <p>Poole, North Dorset Weymouth and Portland</p>
                    <p>DH21 1RR</p>
        
      

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

Flourish - High Intensity CBT/EMDR Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>SABP Mental Health Support Teams in Schools has an exciting opportunity for a Recruit to Train Trainee CBT Therapist to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT).</p> <p>The post-holder will attend a fully funded one year training, completing a Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT therapies, in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) whilst carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills.</p> <p>We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.</p> <p>This vacancy is within the North East Hampshire Mental Health Support Team (MHST), who are based at Aldershot Centre for Heath, although practitioners work across multiple schools and sites.</p> <p>MHSTs are part of a wider 'School Based Needs Team' who deliver evidence based early intervention mental health support for children and young people, ensuring they receive the right support to meet their needs, at the right time, in alignment with the THRIVE model.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>Information about the Training &amp; the Job Role</strong></p> <p>This is a permanent post with this training year funded by HEE. After successful completion of the course you will continue your employment within the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) using the new skills you have developed. You will continue in the MHST as a Band 6 Senior Clinician, delivering all 3 functions of MHSTs, including direct work with CYP and families, offering consultation and advice to school and supporting the delivery of Whole School Approach work within education settings.</p> <p>This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel to Reading to attend their lectures.</p> <p>HEE are also expecting to implement a new rule regarding beneficiaries of their training year funding. We recommend you read this if you plan to apply to future trainings.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.</p>
<p>We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.</p>
<p>Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.</p>
<p>Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.</p>
<p>For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.</p>
<p><strong>Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.</strong></p>
<p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £40,617 a year
      
        Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, 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>325-7470750-CYPS</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Aldershot Centre for Health</p>
      <p>Hospital Hill</p>
      <p>Aldershot</p>
            <p>GU11 1AY</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><em>Please see attached for the detailed job description and person specification.</em></p> <p><em>Please note, t</em><em>he course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.</em></p> <p><em>To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession</em><em>here</em><em>.</em></p> <p><em>If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the </em><em>BABCP website</em> <em>for guidance and exemplars.</em></p> <p><em>If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (e.g., PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview.</em></p> <p><em>Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, Trainees must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.</em></p> <p>Please note post holders must successfully complete the course as a condition of this role.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><em>Please see attached for the detailed job description and person specification.</em></p> <p><em>Please note, t</em><em>he course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.</em></p> <p><em>To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession</em><em>here</em><em>.</em></p> <p><em>If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the </em><em>BABCP website</em> <em>for guidance and exemplars.</em></p> <p><em>If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (e.g., PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview.</em></p> <p><em>Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, Trainees must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.</em></p> <p>Please note post holders must successfully complete the course as a condition of this role.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.</li>
        
        <li>Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc) OR applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis</li>
        
        <li>A training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting; social-work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, other psychotherapy, counselling).</li>
        
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with safeguarding issues</li>
        
        <li>Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal &amp; external agencies</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience of working within a CBT framework</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.</li>
          
          <li>Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc) OR applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis</li>
          
          <li>A training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting; social-work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, other psychotherapy, counselling).</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with safeguarding issues</li>
          
          <li>Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal &amp; external agencies</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous experience of working within a CBT framework</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Aldershot Centre for Health</p>
      <p>Hospital Hill</p>
      <p>Aldershot</p>
            <p>GU11 1AY</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Aldershot Centre for Health</p>
          <p>Hospital Hill</p>
          <p>Aldershot</p>
                    <p>GU11 1AY</p>
        
      

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

Recruit to Train CBT Therapist in Mental Health Support Teams

Recruit to Train CAMHS Clinician / CBT Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Surrey Mental Health Support Teams in Schools has an exciting opportunity for a Recruit to Train Trainee CBT Therapist to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT).</p> <p>The post-holder will attend a fully funded one year training, completing a Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT therapies, in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) whilst carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills.</p> <p>We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.</p> <p>This vacancy is within the Woking Mental Health Support Team (MHST), who are based at Unither House, Chertsey. Practitioners work across multiple schools and sites.</p> <p>MHSTs are part of a wider 'School Based Needs Team' who deliver evidence based early intervention mental health support forchildren and young people, ensuring they receive the right support to meet their needs, at the right time, in alignment with the THRIVE model.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>Information about the Training &amp; the Job Role</strong>This is a permanent post with this training year funded by HEE. After successful completion of the course you will continue your employment within the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) using the new skills you have developed. You will continue in the MHST as a Band 6 Senior Clinician, delivering all 3 functions of MHSTs, including direct work with CYP and families, offering consultation and advice to school and supporting the delivery of Whole School Approach work within education settings.</p> <p>This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel into London to attend their lectures.</p> <p>HEE are also expecting to implement a new rule regarding beneficiaries of their training year funding. We recommend you read this if you plan to apply to future trainings.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.</p>
<p>We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.</p>
<p>Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.</p>
<p>Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.</p>
<p>For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.</p>
<p><strong>Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.</strong></p>
<p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>


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

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

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

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £40,617 a year
      
        Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, 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>325-7466796-CYPS</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Unither House</p>
      <p>Curfew Bell Road</p>
      <p>Chertsey</p>
            <p>KT16 9FG</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see attached the detailed job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.</p> <p>Training Information</p> <p>This full-time training will begin in January 2026 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled studentwith Kings College London. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL Postgraduate Diploma.</p> <p>Application Process</p> <p>This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).</p> <p>Please read the application guidance and course brochure attached for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.</p> <p><em>Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, Trainees must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.</em></p> <p>Please note post holders must successfully complete the course as a condition of this role.</p> <p>The successful candidates will be expected to travel to Denmark Hill Campus of Kings College London for teaching during the training year.</p> <p>More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Kings CYP webpage:</p> <p><a href="https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train" target="_blank">https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train</a></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see attached the detailed job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.</p> <p>Training Information</p> <p>This full-time training will begin in January 2026 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled studentwith Kings College London. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL Postgraduate Diploma.</p> <p>Application Process</p> <p>This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).</p> <p>Please read the application guidance and course brochure attached for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.</p> <p><em>Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, Trainees must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.</em></p> <p>Please note post holders must successfully complete the course as a condition of this role.</p> <p>The successful candidates will be expected to travel to Denmark Hill Campus of Kings College London for teaching during the training year.</p> <p>More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Kings CYP webpage:</p> <p><a href="https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train" target="_blank">https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train</a></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.</li>
        
        <li>Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc) OR applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis</li>
        
        <li>A training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting; social-work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, other psychotherapy, counselling).</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with safeguarding issues</li>
        
        <li>Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal &amp; external agencies.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience of working within a CBT framework</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.</li>
          
          <li>Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc) OR applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis</li>
          
          <li>A training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting; social-work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, other psychotherapy, counselling).</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with safeguarding issues</li>
          
          <li>Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal &amp; external agencies.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous experience of working within a CBT framework</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>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Unither House</p>
      <p>Curfew Bell Road</p>
      <p>Chertsey</p>
            <p>KT16 9FG</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Unither House</p>
          <p>Curfew Bell Road</p>
          <p>Chertsey</p>
                    <p>KT16 9FG</p>
        
      

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

Recruit to Train CBT Therapist within Mental Health Support Teams

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to person centered care in a CMHT, where the expectations of the work will be broad and varied. You will be joining a friendly multidisciplinary team with great prospects for developing a good range of skills whilst in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our service aims to promote an optimum level of recovery, independence and social inclusion for each individual.</p> <p>We have two posts available; one to work in the North Community Mental Health Team, on a permanent basis. The permanent hours are 0.62 WTE for B8a, or as a B7 this would be 0.73 WTE hours.</p> <p>The other post is to work in the South Community Mental Health Team, on a fixed term basis. The temporary hours are 0.8 for a B8a, or as a B7 this would be 0.93 WTE hours.</p> <p>We would consider applications from candidates wishing to apply for either a B7 or a B8a position in either of these teams. We attach Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for both Bands. </p> <p>Please state on your application whether you are applying for the B7 or B8a position, and tailor your application for the relevant Person Specification.</p> <p>Please state if you wish to be considered for the permanent or the fixed term posts, including if you are happy to be considered for both.</p> <p>We would encourage candidates to make contact with us in advance of applying to discuss these options further.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist or Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.</p> <p>You should be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and willingness to work proactively in both multi-disciplinary teams and within a multi-agency context. This role provides excellent opportunities for developing your skills in both direct and indirect team working, within a supportive team of experienced psychological therapists. </p> <p>The job will involve working alongside experienced MDT colleagues to offer one-to-one evidence-based psychological interventions to service users and their families, contributing to and delivering group work. The role also includes joint and indirect work with colleagues (team formulation, staff training, support and consultation around psychological issues); and appropriate audit, service development, evaluation and research activities as required. </p> <p>The post will suit a candidate with experience of work with adults with complex presentations, such as psychosis, bipolar disorder, complex trauma and personality difficulties. The psychological therapies team includes both clinical psychologists and CBT psychotherapists who offer a range of interventions including CAT, CBT, EMDR, ACT, family work, DBT-informed work, and CFT. The post would provide excellent opportunities in terms of developing specialist skills in psychological models of care.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.</p> <p>What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.</p> <p>It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of</p> <p>If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.</p> <p>We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.</p>        
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>23 October 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 anum
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>457-25-7532869</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Northlands Community Health Centre</p>
      <p>Southey Hill</p>
      <p>Sheffield</p>
            <p>S5 8BE</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Information below relates to B8a post- see attached Job description also available for B7 post.</p> <p>To provide a qualified highly specialist clinical psychology/ CBT service to service users of the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs. To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering highly specialised advice and consultation on service users psychological care to psychologist/therapist colleagues, non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers.</p> <p>To provide clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists/CBT therapists, assistant(s), trainee(s) or other professionals.</p> <p>To provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans, through team formulation, reflective practice, and other meetings. To work well and develop good professional relationships with a range of colleagues to develop and deliver the service.</p> <p>In common with all Clinical Psychologists/ CBT therapists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice.</p> <p>To take sole professional responsibility and exercise autonomous professional and clinical judgement within the overall framework of Trust, HCPC, &amp; BPS policies/guidelines/standards.</p> <p>To manage any waiting lists within the team and participate as a senior clinician in the allocation of cases taking into account skill mix and caseload. To respond to referrals, making autonomous professional and clinical judgements based upon complex information, prioritising accordingly and contributing to multidisciplinary decision making. </p> <p>To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.</p> <p>To manage the workloads of assistant psychologists, and peer recovery workers, where appropriate, within the framework of the team/services policies and procedures.</p> <p>To maintain professional registration as a Clinical Psychologist (practitioner psychologist) with the Health and Care Professions Council. OR to maintain accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).</p> <p></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Information below relates to B8a post- see attached Job description also available for B7 post.</p> <p>To provide a qualified highly specialist clinical psychology/ CBT service to service users of the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs. To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering highly specialised advice and consultation on service users psychological care to psychologist/therapist colleagues, non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers.</p> <p>To provide clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists/CBT therapists, assistant(s), trainee(s) or other professionals.</p> <p>To provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans, through team formulation, reflective practice, and other meetings. To work well and develop good professional relationships with a range of colleagues to develop and deliver the service.</p> <p>In common with all Clinical Psychologists/ CBT therapists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice.</p> <p>To take sole professional responsibility and exercise autonomous professional and clinical judgement within the overall framework of Trust, HCPC, &amp; BPS policies/guidelines/standards.</p> <p>To manage any waiting lists within the team and participate as a senior clinician in the allocation of cases taking into account skill mix and caseload. To respond to referrals, making autonomous professional and clinical judgements based upon complex information, prioritising accordingly and contributing to multidisciplinary decision making. </p> <p>To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.</p> <p>To manage the workloads of assistant psychologists, and peer recovery workers, where appropriate, within the framework of the team/services policies and procedures.</p> <p>To maintain professional registration as a Clinical Psychologist (practitioner psychologist) with the Health and Care Professions Council. OR to maintain accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).</p> <p></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Training and Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Post-graduate, doctoral level training in clinical psychology</li>
        
        <li>Registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Formal training in supervision of other psychologists</li>
        
        <li>Post-graduate Diploma qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy</li>
        
        <li>Accreditation with BABCP for CBT</li>
        
        <li>Formal training in supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Additional, post-qualification short courses</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge and Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Proven track record of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups, including across service interfaces and multiple agencies.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific complex groups: people experiencing psychosis, bipolar disorder, people with a diagnosis of personality disorder and complex trauma</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation</li>
          
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        <li>Significant experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of service users across the full range of care settings</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of being able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary settings and teams as an integrated team member.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of drawing on psychological formulations to inform MDT care plans and risk management plans</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates further training/experience normally through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist/ CBT therapist</li>
        
        <li>Ability to be part of the wider Leadership team, be a positive role model, and be able to lead on difficult discussions</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of the application of clinical psychology/ CBT in different cultural contexts</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with families and carers</li>
          
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            Training and Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-graduate, doctoral level training in clinical psychology</li>
          
          <li>Registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Formal training in supervision of other psychologists</li>
          
          <li>Post-graduate Diploma qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy</li>
          
          <li>Accreditation with BABCP for CBT</li>
          
          <li>Formal training in supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Additional, post-qualification short courses</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Proven track record of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups, including across service interfaces and multiple agencies.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific complex groups: people experiencing psychosis, bipolar disorder, people with a diagnosis of personality disorder and complex trauma</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Significant experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of service users across the full range of care settings</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of being able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary settings and teams as an integrated team member.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of drawing on psychological formulations to inform MDT care plans and risk management plans</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates further training/experience normally through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist/ CBT therapist</li>
          
          <li>Ability to be part of the wider Leadership team, be a positive role model, and be able to lead on difficult discussions</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of the application of clinical psychology/ CBT in different cultural contexts</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with families and carers</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Northlands Community Health Centre</p>
      <p>Southey Hill</p>
      <p>Sheffield</p>
            <p>S5 8BE</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Northlands Community Health Centre</p>
          <p>Southey Hill</p>
          <p>Sheffield</p>
                    <p>S5 8BE</p>
        
      

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

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