Principal Practitioner Psychologist | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS FT - Ashton-Under-Lyne
£66,582 - £77,368 per annum, pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are excited to advertise a permanent 1.00 WTE Principal Practitioner Psychologist post (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, grade 8b) to work in Tameside and Glossop's adult acute inpatient service. We are committed to flexible working and welcome applications from candidates wishing to job share or work part time. Job-share arrangements, such as 0.5 WTE x 2, will be actively considered. The two adult acute wards, Saxon and Taylor, are based at Tameside General Hospital and provide specialist assessment, care and treatment for men and women aged 18 to 65 years old with a variety of mental health needs. People will often be admitted via A&E, Liaison, Home Treatment Team, a Mental Health Act Assessment within the community or from an outpatient clinic and are often experiencing distress, a mental health deterioration and/or may be in crisis. Saxon and Taylor are friendly, dynamic ward teams who are keen for a full MDT to help them provide the best possible care they can. We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Practitioner Psychologist to join us and provide high-quality psychology input within our acute inpatient services. The post holder will be part of an acute pathway psychology team with a network of colleagues around them and will supported and supervised by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. As outlined in the job description, the main duties include: • To provide clinical leadership and direction in the continual development andprovision of a high quality specialist psychology service within the adult acute inpatient service, embedding trauma informed care • To support with the transformation of acute inpatient care, in line with national direction • To hold a clinical caseload undertaking evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention (individual and/or group). This may include a range of mental health difficulties at the point of crisis including experiences of psychosis, depression and/or Complex Emotional and Relational Needs (CERN) • To provide specialist psychological support, consultation and guidance to other professionals contributing directly to the assessment, formulation and intervention plan • To ensure the team have access to a psychologically-based framework for understanding and caring for the service user, through the provision of advice, consultation and the dissemination of psychological research and theory • To undertake risk assessment and risk management and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management • To support inpatient colleagues through the provision of supervision, reflectivepractice and post-incident reflective spaces • To contribute to audit, policy/service development and research. To propose andimplement policy changes within the areas served Our acute and crisis pathway provides an evidence-based, high quality service across adult acute wards, Home Treatment Teams and Mental Health Liaison teams covering half of Greater Manchester. The Trustwide acute pathway psychology team meets regularly for team meetings, CPD and a facilitated reflective group and has leadership from a dedicated 8c consultant clinical psychologist and clinical lead for the acute pathway. We are passionate about staff well-being and compassionate leadership. Our staff survey results support this. In the latest national NHS Staff Survey (2024) Pennine Care was ranked as the best mental health and learning disability trust in the North . We support staff to work flexibly and recognise and respect the roles our colleagues hold outside of working hours. This focus helps us to retain staff and ensure people are happy in their place of work. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We know a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture is vital; that everyone's value should be recognised and respected. There are also opportunities to link with local higher education providers and the research & innovation (R&I) team to engage with related research projects. For a more detailed overview of the roles job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and personal specification. This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Specialist MSK Physiotherapist (Rotational) | Surrey Downs Health and Care
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Epsom
£41,957 - £50,387 Per Annum Pro Rata inc Fringe HCAS
PermanentFull time
Surrey Downs Health & Care The Integrated MSK Service of Surrey Downs Health and Care is a developing and dynamic service boasting a Consultant Physiotherapist, Community Assessment and Triage Service (CATS), First Contact Practitioners (FCPs), Hand Therapy Team and Community MSK Outpatient service. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a strong and ambitious physiotherapist with an aspiration to specialise in MSK to take the next step in their career or for an existing specialist MSK physiotherapist to further develop their career. The Integrated MSK Team of Surrey Downs Health & Care are looking to employ candidates with a variety of experience that would like to specialise in MSK or have already done so. The Successful candidate would be expected to represent Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership, liaising directly with local health care contributors from the primary, secondary and tertiary care sectors. We look forward to hearing from you. • To assess and treat own specialist caseload of musculoskeletal patients and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner. • To participate in the band 6 rotational schedule which involves working across Surrey Downs in a range of outpatient settings including GP clinics, outpatient departments and community hospitals and Hand Therapy unit. • To supervise less experienced physiotherapists and students within this specialty • To feedback and receive guidance from band 7 and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners (APPs). Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area • Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust • Surrey Council County Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. Clinical Responsibilities • To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex presentations; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their • To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options to include developing comprehensive discharge • To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and gain valid consent to treatment. • To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively and sensitively condition related information with patients, doctors and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This will include patients who may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, blind or who may be unable to accept the • To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if • To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance from band 7s or APPs as • Work within Surrey Downs Health and Care and CSP clinical guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards. To monitor own and others quality of practice as • To make accurate and complete records of work undertaken and keep monthly statistics in line with CSP and physiotherapy department standards. • To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own professional and clinical • To teach, assess and contribute to the performance assessment of junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy technical • To contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service Professional Responsibilities • To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new developments and trends and incorporate them as necessary into your • To actively participate in in-service training programme by attending and contributing to discussions and presentations including modelling for practical sessions. • To participate in the Surrey Downs Health and Care appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development • To be responsible for teaching student physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within core clinical • To participate in data collection and occasionally lead clinical audit within the Physiotherapy department or as part of the MDT. • Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice in the areas of each rotation, developing specialist knowledge of particular condition and patient types. Organisational • To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policies and guidelines to ensure safe use of equipment by yourself and physiotherapy assistants. To report any defects or difficulties to the clinical • To share responsibility for departmental tidiness, maintenance and • Utilise IT systems appropriately to improve the efficiency of the service. • To assist in the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff and assistants on a daily basis ensuring their practice as well as your own meets the required professional General Responsibilities • To attend Statutory and mandatory training in line with Surrey Downs Health and Care • To maintain complete confidentiality of all patient and staff information known or acquired during the course of work. To not release such information to anyone else other than in an official • To adhere to all policies and procedures of the physiotherapy department of Surrey Downs Health and Care. • To undertake any other duties or responsibilities commensurate with the grade as requested by supervising physiotherapist or clinical Health and Safety • The post holder will be required to observe local Health and Safety arrangements and take reasonable care of his/herself and persons that may be affected by his/her work ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). • To assist in the regular monitoring and maintenance of equipment in accordance with health and safety • To act immediately on safety notices, hazard warning notices and any other notification in relation to equipment used/prescribed by the Physiotherapy Service. • To take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by the acts or omissions at work and to co-operate within Surrey Downs Health and Care to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered Safeguarding of children and child protection and vulnerable adults • It is the responsibility and duty of all staff to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and promote their welfare. Child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues when identified or areas of concern must be referred by you promptly in accordance with Surrey Downs Health and Care policy and procedures. Details of Leads on Safeguarding are detailed in procedure. Please ask your line manager or HR for details. Equal Opportunities • The organisation aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its own staff, service users and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective, it is essential that at all times employees carry out their duties in accordance with the organisations Equal Opportunities Policy respecting the differing backgrounds of colleagues and clients. Continuous Improvement • The organisation has adopted a strategy for Continuous Improvement and all members of staff employed by the organisation are expected to play an active role in development and improving services to the benefit of service users. In-service training and development programmes are provided including the NVQ Registered Health Professional • All staff who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice/conduct. It is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
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Receptionist/Administration Assistant | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Summers Road
£25,272 per annum
ContractPart time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator/Secretary to join our friendly and supportive Therapies & Specialist Administration Hub. This role will primarily support the Wheelchair Service, and can also provide assistance across a range of specialist therapy services as required. As a key member of the team, you will play an essential role in ensuring patients receive a responsive and high-quality service. You will be involved in a variety of administrative duties, including managing referral pathways, scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence and clinical letters, responding to enquiries from service users and professionals, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the service. 1. Act as a point of contact. 2. Sort and prioritise incoming queries in line with the written guidance. 3. Respond to all telephone, e-mail and general enquiries ensuring that appropriate messages are emailed, or action is taken, escalating enquiries as and when required. 4. Provide demographic details of cases when requested. 5. Liaise with colleagues at all levels both within the team and across other agencies and in other organisations to request and compile health information in a timely manner. 6. Responsibility for arranging clinics, booking appointments and associated data entry including the retrieval and maintenance of electronic patient records. 7. Responsibility of creating new records and discharging records on the electronic records system. 8. Ensuring the maintenance of the referral pathway process following Service procedures including liaison with other agencies and seeking consent as necessary. 9. Input patient sensitive/confidential information onto patient administration system ensuring accuracy, updating information as appropriate. 10. Record accurate and timely contact notes with patients on electronic record in line with Trust record keeping policy Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. 1. Act as a point of contact, receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival, providing reception services for patients, carers, staff, public, internal, and external customers. 2. Sort and prioritise incoming queries in line with the written guidance. 3. Respond to all telephone, e-mail and general enquiries ensuring that appropriate messages are emailed, or action is taken, escalating enquiries as and when required. 4. Provide demographic details of cases when requested. 5. Liaise with colleagues at all levels both within the team and across other agencies and in other organisations to request and compile health information in a timely manner. 6. Responsibility for arranging clinics, booking appointments and associated data entry including the retrieval and maintenance of electronic patient records. 7. Responsibility of creating new records and discharging records on the electronic records system. 8. Ensuring the maintenance of the referral pathway process following Service procedures including liaison with other agencies and seeking consent as necessary. 9. Input patient sensitive/confidential information onto patient administration system ensuring accuracy, updating information as appropriate. 10. Record accurate and timely contact notes with patients on electronic record in line with Trust record keeping policy. 11. The post holder will propose any necessary changes of local protocols to aid service improvement, and to ensure that all standard operating procedures and guidance documents are kept up to date. 12. Maintain appropriate supplies for the team, being responsible for all necessary ordering of supplies/ equipment. 13. Produce statistics, documents and reports using various computerised systems as appropriate for example data relating to key performance indicators. 14. To highlight any operational concerns regarding administrative systems so that they can be reviewed. 15. Work closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure that rotas are up to date and shared with the appropriate person. 16. Participate in all necessary mandatory and targeted training to update skills and knowledge. 17. Maintain comprehensive electronic health records as per standard operating procedures. 18. Deal with all communications/correspondence confidentially as per Information Governance Policy and information sharing guidance. 19. Supervision of other administrative support staff. 20. To ensure the creation of new clinical records. 21. Facilitating and contributing to meetings including booking meeting rooms, arranging refreshments, taking, and circulating notes and agendas as necessary. Meetings include but not limited to MDT meetings and service / team meetings. 22. Support diary management as required. To work with others to plan ahead and manage diary commitments ensuring equal balance and best use of time for meeting commitments. 23. To participate and be engaged in service improvement initiatives/ activities to enhance quality of patient care. For example, participation in task and finish groups. The post holder shall as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. 24. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Consultant Adolescent Psychiatrist | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS FT - Bury
£113,565 - £150,569 PA pro rata
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic Consultant to join our organisation to work in a substantive position as a Consultant Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist. This post is one of two Consultant Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry posts for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. This post holder will provide clinical leadership for the Hope Unit – Adolescent in-patient service with a focus on assessment / short stay treatments, utilising an acute care pathway (6-8 week admissions). To lead the clinical team in a regional service, providing emergency, urgent and elective multi-disciplinary assessment & treatment for adolescent inpatients with complex or enduring mental health problems. To provide specialist consultation and advice to referring MH teams (CAMHS and Working Age Adult MH Services), Local Authorities and CCG’s across the Trust footprint & across the NW, pertaining to young people with complex mental health care needs. To take clinical responsibility for all 12 young people who are inpatient on the unit, & manage a caseload of clients who are receiving direct high intensity input. To adhere to the policies & procedures in support of the caseload, maintaining appropriate clinical records, confidentiality & admin. To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, participating in & helping to lead in management of referrals, admission & discharge planning, CPA reviews & effective handover to Borough MH teams & Local Authorities & updates for commissioners. To utilise the Care Programme Approach & also The New Mental Health Act, The Children Act & The Mental Capacity Act when req'd. To work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental & organisational boundaries. For further info see full job description. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. • • To take clinical responsibility for young people who are inpatients on the Hope unit, and manage a caseload of clients who are receiving direct high intensity input from the unit. • To lead the clinical team in a regional service, providing emergency, urgent and elective multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment for adolescent inpatients with complex and enduring mental health problems. • Working with the multidisciplinary team, provide comprehensive psychosocial multiaxial diagnostic assessment; formulation and management; assessment of psychiatric and psychological comorbidity; care of comorbid physical health needs; psychoeducation; psychopharmacological interventions and management. • To adhere to the policies and procedures in support of the caseload, maintaining appropriate clinical records, confidentiality and administration. • To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, participating in and helping to lead in management of referrals, admission and discharge planning, CPA reviews and effective handover to Borough mental health teams and Local Authorities, and updates for commissioners. • To utilise the Care Programme Approach, and also The Mental Health Act, The Children Act and The Mental Capacity Act when required. • To work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental and organisational boundaries. • To provide specialist consultation and advice to referring mental health teams, Local Authorities and CCG’s across the Trust footprint and across the NW Region, pertaining to young people with complex mental health care needs, as and when required. Case load responsibility for community patients will remain with Community CAMHS clinicians and Consultants. • To lead in the areas of medical practice in particular, and mental health practice in general using a clinical governance framework. • To provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff, and to contribute to the clinical supervision of other practitioners within the department. • To provide mutual prospective consultant leave cover with the Horizon Unit colleague.• Safeguarding Children - To be alert to, communicate and seek consultation around Child Safeguarding concerns, in line with Trust and Local Authority protocols. To maintain mandatory training needs including Safeguarding competency and awareness.The Trust would support clinical practice development through teaching or research within the field of Adolescent Psychiatry. Safeguarding and Governance • • • • • • To practice within a clinical governance framework and ensure that Trust policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to. • To contribute to an annual audit relevant to the post. • • • • • To work closely with Trust colleagues and CAMHS Directorate Senior Leadership team and commissioners, to lead the strategic and operational development of the Complex Care Inpatient service. • To ensure that national, local and professional policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to. • To be an active member of the CAMHS Directorate and the CAMHS Consultants group. To undertake strategic managerial tasks as appropriate to the post, including membership of the Greater Manchester CAMHS Network Tier 4 Group. On-Call Responsibilities First response On Call cover to all the mental health specialties including CAMHS, is provided through the Borough Psychiatric CT on call. Middle Grade CAMHS Psychiatric on call cover is provided through CAMHS ST (ST4 – 6) at a Trust-wide level, and shared with the Greater Manchester ST rota. The Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists provide a 3rd On Call Out of Hours service for emergencies regarding young people up to their 16thbirthday, on a 1 in 17 Trust wide rota. The successful applicant will join either the borough Adult Consultant Psychiatry on call rota (frequency 1 in 9) or the Trust Child & Adolescent Consultant Psychiatry on call rota (as above) depending on which sub-speciality the candidate has obtained his/her CCT. Additional remuneration will be provided for On Call availability. Teaching and Training The post holder will participate in training, teaching and supervision as appropriate, including the teaching and training of junior medical staff and other health and social care professionals as required. For interested applicants, there are ample opportunities to engage in the MRCPsych teaching programme across the Trust and with Health Education England. We also actively encourage any interested Consultant Psychiatrists to become involved in medical student teaching via existing links with the University Of Manchester. The post holder will also have the opportunity to supervise the Specialty Doctor attached to the Hope Unit. Audit and Clinical Governance The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical audit on a regular basis and required to participate fully in clinical governance activities. It is expected that all clinical staff will provide effective input into the Trust’s clinical governance arrangements, and monitor their clinical practice through this process. All the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in Pennine Care currently meet bi-monthly in order to address business and governance issues, and the post holder will be invited to join this forum. Research The Trust has an established Research Unit which is active in undertaking numerous research projects. Within the bounds of a clinical job plan, the post holder can participate in research activities in consultation with the CAMHS Clinical Director, if they are interested.Professor Prathiba Chitsabesanis the Research Lead. Continuing Professional Development The successful applicant will be expected to undertake continued professional development (CPD), join a peer CPD group and fulfil CPD requirements of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The post-holder will be expected to attain and maintain good standing with respect to CPD, with The Royal College Of Psychiatrists. The Trust supports and will provide study leave and funding to enable the appointee to undertake CPD, in line with the Consultant’s Personal Development Plan. Study leave entitlement is in line with national terms and conditions at 10 days per year. The post holder will be able to seek a consultant mentor. Details of such mentors are available from the Regional Consultant’s Group. Job Plans The post holder will agree a Job Plan under the terms of the new Consultant Contract, with the CAMHS Clinical Director. Appended to this document is a specimen Job Plan, based on full-time employment for 10 PA’s. However, should the successful applicant wish to work less than this, the job plan would be amended accordingly, with the distribution of ‘Direct Patient Care’ and ‘Supporting Activities’ PA’s (programmed activities) remaining proportionate. Appraisal and Job Plan Review The post holder will undertake annual job plan review with the CAMHS Clinical Director and participate in annual appraisal, in line with the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract, and Revalidation requirements. Timely bespoke job planning meetings will also take place with the Clinical Director if the post holders job plan changes in between the annual job planning meetings. Facilities Supporting the Post The Hope Unit has a designated office for the post holder, which is appropriately equipped for clinical and administrative work. A mobile device (Trust laptop) with appropriate word processing, spreadsheet and database software is provided. This supports remote working and supports access to Trust Intranet and electronic services, email access and Internet. There is access to suitable diagnostic and recording equipment, which is maintained in good order. Administrative support is coordinated and provided through a dedicated medical secretary. The medical secretary is line managed by the CAMHS Inpatient Services manager and the Divisional admin manager. Full library, Internet and Post-Graduate medical facilities are based at the Post-Graduate Medical Centre on the Fairfield General Hospital site. There is also an arrangement for library services to be provided by the library at Prestwich Hospital to Pennine Care staff. Facilities for necessary work travel will be provided for those candidates who do not drive. Leave and Cover The post-holder will be entitled to 32 days annual leave per annum, with enhancements as per Consultant terms and Conditions. Hope and Horizon Unit Consultant peers mutually coordinate their annual and study leave, provide each other mutual prospective cover and have this approved through the Clinical Director. Sickness leave and Special leave entitlement is subject to Terms and Conditions of Employment, and also outlined in Trust HR Policy on Managing Attendance – both available on Trust Intranet. Freedom to speak up Guardian: Phil Gordon. Contact: speakingup.pcft@nhs.net This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Secure Care and Offender Health
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - Birmingham
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Secure Care and Offender Health -(Adult Forensic Community Services, Male Medium Secure Service, & Secure (CAMHS) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) Several vacancies for Assistant Psychologists have arisen across the Secure Care and Offender Health directorate. Our services which currently have vacancies are: · Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team (FIRST) (based in Northfield · Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Service (based in Erdington) · Reaside Clinic, male medium secure unit (based in Rubery) · Secure Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, SCAMHS (based at Ardenleigh hospital, Erdington) · Women’s Outreach Service (based at Ardenleigh hospital, Erdington) – 0.6 WTE This role would suit committed, hardworking, and compassionate candidates who have an interest in supporting people with complex needs within the criminal justice system. As an Assistant Psychologist within our services, you will have access to regular, highly specialist supervision and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities as part of a wider Psychological Therapies team comprising over 70 staff. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional growth and career progression within this network, while ensuring that our roles remain inclusive, rewarding, and enriching. We also place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, striving to create a positive, supportive, and fulfilling working environment. Assistant Psychologists support qualified psychologists in delivering high-quality care as part of multi-disciplinary teams. The role involves working directly with men, women and children who present with complex mental health needs, high levels of risk and/or offending behaviours.Current vacancies are available across a range of services within Secure Care & Offender Health Division: FIRST – a specialist forensic community mental health service for adults with mental health and forensic needs. MHTR – a psychological treatment service designed to help people over the age of 18 who experience mental health difficulties to engage with treatment as part of their sentence outside custody. Reaside Clinic – a medium secure psychiatric hospital for men with mental health difficulties and forensic risks Secure CAMHS (SCAMHS) – a secure inpatient service for young people aged 12-18 experiencing significant mental health difficulties. Women's Outreach Service – supporting teams working with women who present with complex trauma, emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), and self-harm. Assistant Psychologists will typically contribute to psychological assessments, formulations, and individual or group interventions for adults and young people with complex mental health needs and histories of high-risk behaviours.Candidates with previous experience of working within a range of clinical settings including Forensic, Mental Health, Social Care, Learning Disabilities are welcomed. Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to peoples lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Please click on the link for a little insight into our services and our people https://vimeo.com/benthompsonfilms/psychologyrecruitment?share=copy This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026
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Emergency Nurse Care Practitioner | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust - Waltham Cross
£49,387 - £56,515 Pro Rata
PermanentPart time
Come Join Our Team at Cheshunt Minor Injuries Unit Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Care Practitioner Permanent post – Full Time – AfC Band 7 Are you a qualified Nurse / Care Practitioner? Are you passionate about patient care? Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team?? If the answer is YES… then we have an exciting, rare opportunity for a qualified Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner to join our small friendly well-established team. The service is committed to providing high quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly, and supportive environment. All our employees enjoy coming to work and benefit from being part of the team and are respected and recognised by the service users’ positive feedback about the service. We are a well-established forward-thinking and are proud that all our staff are Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. Working with us: A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our staff, our patients, their families, and carers at the centre of our vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. If you like the idea of this very rare opportunity then APPLY NOW!!!! You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work You need to apply before the interview takes place. • To provide advanced levels of autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients by acting within the parameters of approved pathways and Trust guidelines. • The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service. • To work towards fulfilling the expectations, core capabilities and competencies of an advanced nurse/ care practitioner. This will be achieved through workplace-based assessments in clinical practice, with a named clinical supervisor, and clinical supervision in own or similar service/speciality area • The post holder will be expected to interpretate x-ray images and follow agreed treatment pathways and complete three yearly IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations). • The candidate should have at least three years’ experience working in an accident and emergency department, urgent treatment center, walk in center or general practice, with a keen interest and/or experience in the assessment and treatment of minor injuries. RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES • To demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge, in accordance with the NMC and act as a resource for the Trust. • To demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy. • See JD for full description This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
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Junior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine (with Interest in Research)
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust - Margate
£55,355 Per annum
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Critical Care in East Kent is at an exciting period of redevelopment, having attracted national in-vestment to significantly expand capacity and grow our service. East Kent Critical Care operates across three units: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate (9 beds), and the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (8 beds) and the William Harvey Hospital (expanding to 24 beds). This post is based at QEQM Hospital and it is designed for doctors who have completed foundation training who are looking to pursue a career in Anaesthetics or Intensive Care Medicine. They will gain experience in the management of critically ill patients in a supportive environment whilst improving their CV in the area of interest of Research. Successful applicants will work under the close supervision of consultant intensivists and senior trainees. The department is very active in the following areas; teaching, research and point of care ultrasound and echocardiography. The Junior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine at QEQM is responsible for managing critically ill patients in the ICU, emergency department, and hospital wards. Duties include admitting patients under Consultant supervision, ordering and interpreting tests, and ensuring safe handovers. The Fellow will participate in audits, safety meetings, multidisciplinary discussions, and a teaching program following the FICM syllabus. Research is a significant part of the role, with opportunities to engage in studies like UKROX, MOSAICC, and SIGNET. Under Dr. Moustafa Shebl's guidance, the Fellow will contribute to NIHR portfolio studies, develop independent research projects, and engage in academic writing. Candidates interested in higher research degrees are encouraged to pursue this. Professional commitments include completing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, adhering to GMC guidelines, managing clinical risks, and effective communication. The role emphasizes the values of caring, safety, respect, and making a difference, integral to both the recruitment process and ongoing duties. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us. Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Community Staff Nurse | City Health Care Partnership CIC
City Health Care Partnership CIC - Beverley
£32,073 - £39,043 pa/pr
PermanentFull time
Working with a supportive community nursing team, you’ll provide high-quality care to people in their own homes so they can stay as independent, safe and well as possible. Based on the role of Community Staff Nurse, you will assess needs, plan care and build trusted relationships with patients, families and other health and care professionals. You’ll play an important part in delivering person-centred care, supporting people with a wide range of health needs. The role offers opportunities to develop your clinical skills, work autonomously and contribute to service improvement while being supported by experienced colleagues within the wider community nursing team. What you’ll do: • Carry out holistic assessments and contribute to personalised care planning • Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in patients’ homes • Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and partner organisations • Maintain accurate patient records and support high standards of care • Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers, including in complex situations. What we’re looking for: • A Registered Nurse qualification or nearing first-level registration • Understanding of community nursing and person-centred care • Experience working in a healthcare setting and as part of a team • Good communication, assessment and basic IT skills • A commitment to learning, developing and delivering compassionate care. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and valued for their contribution. At CHCP, we’re passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine. Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive. CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the ‘CHCP Perks and Rewards’ link. Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information. This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026
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Head of Care Group | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
ESHT - East Sussex
£66,582 - £77,368 per annum, pro rata
PermanentFull time
We are looking to recruit to our professional leadership positions within the Clinical Divisions at ESHT. The Head of Care Group is a senior member responsible for the strategic, professional and operational leadership across a portfolio of services. A position is available within the Emergency and Acute Care Group . This includes: Emergency Department, Acute Assessment/Medical Unit, SDEC. The role will work across Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Working in partnership with the Clinical Director, Head of Nursing and the divisional triumvirate to deliver operational performance in line with the national and local performance standards and targets. The postholder will play a pivotal part in shaping efficient and productive clinical services, driving performance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. The postholder will act as a visible and accessible leader, championing the Trust’s values and supporting the delivery of divisional and organisational priorities and objectives. The Head of Care Group will promote the vision and values of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our services. Participation in the Silver out of hours on call rota. A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026
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Registered Nursing Associate | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS FT - Ashton Under Lyne
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Tameside GM SMI Team. You will participate in the running and ongoing development of an arm of the Physical Health & Treatment Team, focusing on patients who have been identified as having a Severe Mental Illness (SMI), and supporting them to access a Primary Care Physical Health Screen, reducing barriers and helping patients who cannot access services directly. You will work across Primary and Secondary Care Settings, promoting continuity of care and effective communication. Key Responsibilities of the Post: • Liaising with and supporting GP practices in the reviewing of the SMI register • Working alongside our partners in Primary Care in supporting this service • Provide support to enable patients’ to engage in meeting their health needs. This may include arranging initial appointments and attending with the service user if required, contacting them by phone and enlisting other services to support • To support patients whose health and wellbeing is at risk, acting upon and escalating concerns appropriately. • To provide health promotion to patients, understanding the relationship between mental health and physical health. To be able to enhance a patients overall wellbeing, and promote parity of esteem • To undertake physical health checks, and respond to & report concerns appropriately • To undertake venipuncture after relevant training and ongoing guidance • To refer onto expert services in the community where a need has been identified • Supervision of others staff members within the team, as appropriate. • To undertake any other duties, appropriate to the grade, that may be required. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026
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