Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist | Care in Mind
Care In Mind - Warrington
£49,432.50 - £64,818 Dependant on experience and banding
PermanentFull time
Highly Specialist Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Health)/Psychological Therapist Permanent- Part Time 15 hours per week - (Worked over either two or three days -Flexible working options available) Based at a service site located in Wirral, Merseyside, with some travel to a hub located in Warrington and Head Office in Stockport, Greater Manchester. £49,432.50 - £64,818 (Dependent on skills , experience and banding) Band 7-8a Preceptorship applicants would also be considered. As aPsychologist/ Psychological Therapistyou will · Provide psychological assessment and treatment to young people with severe and enduring mental health disorders. Holding a small clinical caseload, with young people typically remaining in placement for at least 12-18 months, you will have the flexibility to provide intensive, integrative, and innovative interventions within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service policies and procedures. · Work closely and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that values skills and knowledge from all specialisms, including clinical nurse specialists, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists and psychological therapists, and the residential team. This will include providing psychological theory and knowledge to support assessment, formulation and management of risk within a unique and innovative service model that supports young people to develop resilience and learn to manage their risk independently. · Ensure that psychological knowledge is integrated across the residential homes through training and consultation. · Develop excellent leadership and communication skills within the context of a complex multidisciplinary and multiagency system. · Work in an environment where innovative practice is encouraged with excellent opportunities to: o utilise research skills for audit o develop and deliver teaching and training o contribute to policy and service development o engage in CPD Are you a Clinical/ Counselling/ Forensic psychologist or experienced psychological therapist interested in joining a team passionate about supporting young people with complex mental health difficulties in specialist residential placements? If so, Care in Mind offers an exciting opportunity. You will join our supportive team of Clinical Psychologists/Clinical Nurse Specialists/Psychiatrists, providing direct clinical input, systemic interventions and assessment for young people with complex mental health difficulties, emerging personality disorder and complex trauma. The role provides opportunities to work systemically with residential staff teams, gaining skills in supervision, consultation, teaching and clinical leadership. The post is offered at 8a (Band 7 preceptorship will be considered for candidates with suitable experience) You will join our welcoming and supportive team of Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. You will work as part of a comprehensive and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team providing direct clinical input and assessment for young people with complex mental health difficulties, including eating disorder, emerging personality disorder and complex trauma. As aHighly Specialist Clinical Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist,you will have(As a minimum): · Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, health or forensic Psychology, including two or more distinct psychological therapies. · Current registration with HCPC OR aregistered qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work, allied health professional AND Post-qualification training in a specialised area of psychological therapy OR Professional training in one or more Psychological Therapies AND accredited membership of the relevant body · Minimum of twelve months post qualification experience or appropriate experience in training to join us at a preceptorship level. · Full UK Driving Licence · Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including at least six months clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health. · Experience of working multi-disciplinary team working and interagency collaboration · Knowledge of whole life span development and the impact on emotional, psychological and mental well-being. · Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one evidence based psychological therapy relevant to the treatment of adolescents with complex problems and their families. · A commitment to supporting young people with complex presentations, risks and needs to develop resilience and move towards independence. Company Benefits • Minimum 30 days holiday • An additional day off each year for your birthday • Enhanced company sick pay • Enhanced company pension • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave • Paid time off for fertility treatment • Life Assurance (2 x annual salary) • Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts. • Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service. • Free eye tests and various other benefits. • Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate) • Paid Training, Induction and DBS check. • We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer. • We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. • We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation. • Long service awards. • Social events including a Christmas party. • Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts • Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral • Free onsite parking. This advert closes on Friday 2 Oct 2026
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Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Bromborough | Care in Mind
Care In Mind - Bromborough
£13.45 per hour
PermanentFull time
Bank Mental Health Support Worker Bromborough £13.45 per hour Hours- as required on an ad hoc basis as per the needs of the service. Essential requirements of a Support Worker • Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately. • Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others. • Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails). • An ability to maintain a professional working boundary. • Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations. Care in Mind offer a full induction training so you will be required to attend this prior to commencing work. Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life. At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development. As a Bank Support Worker you will different shifts that fit in with your lifestyle and these will include evenings, weekends and bank holiday This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Domestic Assistant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Rochdale
£25,272 pro rata, per annum
PermanentPart time
As aDomestic Assistantyou will be responsible for keeping wards, offices, and public areas clean to a high standard. You will work as part of the domestic service team, as well as part of the wider community within the hospital setting. Working Hours: All posts must be flexible to work Bank Holidays as required. Hours available:Monday to Friday (15hrs) 7:00-10:00 Entry Requirements -There is no entry requirement to become aDomestic Assistant, however you maybe required to complete NVQ Level 1 in cleaning. Training -When you start as a domestic you will attend an induction and all relevant training will be given. Communication skills- You will need good communication skills as well as caring and sensitive nature. Physical Fitness -There is a physical component to working as a domestic assistant as you may be on your feet for long periods of time. A combination of physical fitness and knowledge of proper lifting and manual handling techniques allows you to properly perform the full range of your duties. Domestic Assistantsare responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with infection prevention. You will work from a daily/weekly schedule in both clinical and none-clinical areas, making sure that the hospital is clean, and that patients have a pleasant and safe stay. As aDomestic Assistantyou`re likely to perform a range of duties that include: • Cleaning patients or service user’s room/ward • Cleaning toilets and bathroom areas • Cleaning communal areas, such as lounges, dining areas and corridors • Clean utility room • Carry out deep-cleaning operations in certain areas. • Use the most appropriate cleaning equipment for the task, this may include vacuum cleaner, mops, or electric floor cleaner. • Using cleaning products and other chemicals safely and effectively • Keep up to date with safety procedures for example, fire procedures and escape routes and undertake appropriate workplace training. Professional Duties You will be responsible for the following within this position: • Carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards. • Ensure infection control policies are adhered to • Work as part of a team, using a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach. • Ensure the cleanliness of clinical and non-clinical areas is maintained to the required standard The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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Health Care Support Worker (Maldon/Braintree) | Provide CIC
Provide CIC - Maldon/Braintree
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
PermanentPart time
We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker, who will work within a community nursing team based in clinics in Braintree, and Maldon supporting adults with the management of leg ulcers. This role would suit a candidate with experience or interest in wound care. This involves assisting the registered staff in ensuring appropriate pathways of care for patients who require those services. To contribute to the assessment and the treatment of individual patients on the caseload and communicate any changes in care needs to the registered staff. To communicate with patients, relatives, carers and health care professionals to assist the registered staff in ensuring an integrated, holistic approach to patient care. • Able to work alongside a multidisciplinary group of health professionals. • Able to work independently and autonomously undertake clinical and non-clinical tasks. • Possessing observational and communication skills which complement your role. • Possess basic computer skills. • Willing to develop in your role and adjust your responsibilities as the service grows and transforms. • A car driver with access to a car. If so your skills and experience are invaluable to us. Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision:Transforming Lives Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people. Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background. Eligible for NHS Pension Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities within this role. Note that the job description for this role remains subject to banding. Thank you for your interest in working with Provide. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Health Care Assistant | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Hillingdon Hospital - Uxbridge
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum/pro rata/incl HCAS
PermanentPart time
PAEDIATRIC UNIT CHILDREN’S OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT - TINKERBELL HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT Band 3 26 Hours per week (set shift pattern, with a need for flexibility) Monday 12.00 – 17.00 Tuesday 09.00 – 18.00 Wednesday 08.00 - 17.00 Thursday 13.00 – 18.00 Friday Day Off An opportunity has arisen to appoint a new member of staff to the team in our busy Children’s Outpatients Department. The successful applicant will need to be motivated, calm under pressure and have good organisational abilities and keyboard / computer skills. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable. The successful applicant will be involved in reception duties, such as using our computerised booking system to book patients in on arrival and the administration duties associated with preparing the department for clinics. Experience with children and an ability to adapt to a changing environment are essential. Although the home base of this post is Tinkerbell the staff member may be asked to support other paediatric areas as needed To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Paediatric Outpatients Department and other children’s clinics within the Trust under the supervision of the nurse in charge. Following appropriate training and assessment perform clerical, reception and administrative duties using the Trusts EPR system to ensure the smooth running of all paediatric clinics. Participate in clinic preparation to ensure all information required at the consultation is within the clinical record and available to the clinician. Ensure all clinics are appropriately closed at the end of the clinic session and all onward referrals and appointments have been made. Following appropriate training and competency assessment perform clinical duties as directed by the nurse in charge such as blood pressure monitoring and phlebotomy for those children and young people attending the outpatient department. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant in the Children's Outpatient Department This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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Deputy Chief Medical Officers - Effective, Timely and Safe Care
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Deputy Chief Medical Officers (Effective Care, Timely Care and Safe Care) Job Overview We are strengthening our senior medical leadership structure and are seeking exceptional senior medical leaders to join us as Deputy Chief Medical Officers for: • Effective Care • Timely Care • Safe Care Working directly with Professor Derek Tracy, Chief Medical Officer, and alongside the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for People, these newly established roles offer an exciting opportunity to shape the future of care across South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The Deputy Chief Medical Officers will provide visible, inclusive, and clinically credible leadership across the Trust, helping to improve the quality, safety, effectiveness and timeliness of care for patients and service users. These influential roles will work across clinical, operational, and corporate boundaries, supporting organisational strategy, service transformation, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will join a strengthened senior medical leadership team and play a key role in delivering the Trust's ambitions for outstanding care, innovation, research and clinical excellence. Each role comprises six management programmed activities (PAs) and forms part of a newly strengthened medical leadership structure. Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to arrange an informal and confidential discussion, or informal visit, with Professor Derek Tracy, Chief Medical Officer, to learn more about the opportunities and the future direction of medical leadership within the Trust. Appointment Arrangements Each Deputy Chief Medical Officer appointment comprises six management programmed activities (PAs) and is intended to be undertaken alongside a substantive consultant appointment within the Trust. Existing SLaM consultants appointed to the role will incorporate the Deputy Chief Medical Officer responsibilities into their agreed consultant job plan. External applicants are welcome to apply. Arrangements for external candidates will be discussed as part of the recruitment process and would be subject to securing an appropriate substantive consultant appointment and agreed job plan within the Trust. Applicants may apply for one, two or all three Deputy Chief Medical Officer portfolios. Candidates wishing to be considered for more than one portfolio will be required to indicate this within their application. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities The Deputy Chief Medical Officers will provide senior medical leadership across the Trust and work collectively with the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer for People to support the delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives and continuous improvement ambitions. Whilst each postholder will contribute to the collective leadership of the medical workforce and broader organisational priorities, each role will hold a distinct portfolio of responsibilities. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Effective Care The postholder will provide strategic leadership for clinical effectiveness, outcomes, quality improvement, innovation and research. Key responsibilities include: • Promoting evidence-based practice and reducing unwarranted variation in care. • Supporting implementation of the Trust's Care Improvement System. • Improving outcomes using audit, benchmarking, and outcome measures. • Strengthening the translation of research and innovation into clinical practice. • Supporting improvement in quality, effectiveness, and patient outcomes across services. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Timely Care The postholder will provide strategic leadership for access, patient flow, productivity, and pathway improvement. Key responsibilities include: • Improving access to services and reducing delays in care. • Supporting improvements in patient flow and pathway effectiveness. • Working with clinical and operational leaders to optimise demand and capacity management. • Leading programmes that improve service responsiveness and patient experience. • Supporting the development of sustainable and equitable models of care. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Safe Care The postholder will provide strategic leadership for patient safety, quality governance, and organisational learning. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the development and delivery of the Trust's patient safety priorities. • Promoting a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement. • Strengthening organisational learning from incidents, complaints, and patient feedback. • Supporting Trust-wide quality and safety improvement programmes. • Providing expert advice and assurance on safety, governance, and clinical risk. All three postholders will be expected to work collaboratively across portfolios, support Trust-wide priorities and provide visible and influential leadership across the organisation. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Department Secretary - Patient Care | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - Bolton
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
PermanentFull time
The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Laboratory Medicine Management Team, Service Manager, Clinical Lead, Laboratory Medicine Board, its subcommittees, and the Administration and Support Services Manager. The post holder will also work as part of the Patient Care Team delivering an excellent front of house service for the Department of Laboratory Medicine. Maintain the Laboratory Medicine Management Teams’ electronic diaries. This includes scheduling and rescheduling appointments in the diaries, organising meetings on the Teams’ behalf Provide an efficient secretarial service to the Clinical Lead, Service Manager, Admin & Support Services Manager and laboratory management team. Provide an efficient administrative and secretarial service to the Laboratory Medicine Board and its subcommittees. This involves the production and circulation of agendas, meeting papers, and taking comprehensive minutes of meetings Man the Lab Medicine Helpline, Call Centre and Reception desk (rotational basis): Be the first line contact for the Laboratory Medicine Department and deal with enquiries from other healthcare professionals, users of the service, patients, relatives; make appointments for patients that are to have blood tests within Laboratory Medicine; greet patients on arrival and update electronic systems, make follow up appointments; take receipt of specimens on the reception desk and transfer them to the laboratory, highlighting urgent specimens to lab personnel. Assist with timely distribution of pathology reports distribution; including mailing reports, uploading reports to NHS electronic systems eg: Allscripts EPR, and updating Lab Information System. Ordering of consumables using NHS systems such as NHS Supply Chain, and Centros Integra Uploading of documentation onto Department's Quality Management System Database - QPulse. The post holder’s primary working relationships will be with the Laboratory Medicine Management Team, senior staff, Admin & Patient care teams. The post holder will work closely with the Admin & Support Services Manager, Team Leaders, fellow department secretaries and patient care staff. The Department of Laboratory Medicine prides itself on providing the highest standard of service to its users in order to aid timely diagnoses and treatment of patients. The Admin & Support Services Team in Laboratory Medicine prides itself on being the Department's Front of House Team providing excellent customer service to the Department, Hospital and Community professionals and patients. For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see attached Job Description for full details and person specification for the role. This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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Receptionist/ Administration Assistant | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Bootle
£25,272 per annum
ContractFull time
We have a 9 month fixed term position for 37.5 Hours per week for a motivated and enthusiastic staff member to work for the Community Reception team working across various sites supporting the equipment services & wheelchair services support teams. The post holder will be customer focused and provide a comprehensive service. Communication and organisational skills are essential. The post holder must have excellent inter personal skills, and be able to organise and prioritise their work schedule. They must be able to work on their own initiative, with excellent telephone manner and respectful confidentiality. Previous experience is desirable . Staff member must be willing to work across all sites as required. Post holder will be required to cover sickness and absence. The service is open Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm depending on service needs and shifts are allocated according to ensuring service needs are met. The post holder will provide reception and administrative duties to ensure the smooth day to day running of the work environment. Work with colleagues in establishing and maintaining administrative procedures to promote patient satisfaction, respecting the confidential nature of information relating to the Trust, its staff and patients. To participate in training and development programmes both internal and externally. 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. Receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival at the centre, providing reception services for patients, staff, public, internal and external customers and organisations ensuring sensitivity when dealing with distressing situations. Answering telephone calls using the switchboard system receive and process incoming and outgoing telephones calls, taking messages and responding appropriately to maintain effective communication channels. Sorting and distribution of mail to all departments. Assisting with the collection of data and statistics to produce standardised computer generated reports and/or statistical information for managers as and when required. Maintain filing systems and other records as required ensuring they are up to date and accurate and implement changes to systems and procedures as directed. To participate in meetings as required. To ensure a professional approach to work maintaining confidentiality throughout. Generally monitor security within the building. Ensuring reception and waiting areas are kept clean, tidy and safe. Report any incidents or accidents in accordance with Trust Policy. Staff may be required to work from other bases within the organisation. This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Oct 2026
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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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