Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Inpatient P.I.C.U. (Ward 1)
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - London, Tooting
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum inclusive of inner London
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatient Services Full Time 10PAs Fixed Term Contract - 8 months The Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work in our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (P.I.C.U.) onWard 1 to cover the maternity leave of the current post holder for a period of approximately 8 months. This post is based at Springfield Hospital, in Tooting, London SW17. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join this friendly ward team. We are a progressive, financially stable mental health trust which has been rated ‘good’ by the CQC both overall and specifically for our acute & urgent care services. The Acute & Urgent Care Service Line comprises Acute General Psychiatric Wards on two hospital sites, intensive care unit, a psychiatric decision unit, acute care co-ordination and advanced clinical practice teams, home treatment and street triage teams, perinatal psychiatry, liaison psychiatric teams at three general hospitals, and two recovery cafés. All our clinicians are able to participate in a Trustwide quality improvement programme. We are investing in further improvements to our mental health services, including a major redevelopment programme on both the Springfield and Tolworth sites. The post-holder will provide medical leadership on Ward 1. The Consultant will work closely with the Ward Manager to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service that meets the Trust’s Key Performance Indicators. While individual clinicians within the team have responsibility for the clinical care they deliver, the consultant shares with the ward manager and other team members responsibility for ensuring the care delivered by the team is safe and of a good standard. This includes participating in systems of audit and clinical governance, working to resolve problems on their own initiative, and where necessary drawing any concerns they have been unable to resolve themselves to the attention of the ward manager and others. South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD. We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ however we aim to be ‘outstanding’. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. • To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust’s personnel policies and procedures. • To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. • To undertake the administrative duties and record keeping associated with the care of patients. • To participate in service and business planning activity for the Ward and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. • To carry a mobile smart phone during working hours provided and paid for by the Trust and be contactable by members of the team and other colleagues by phone and email. • To work flexibly and creatively as part of a multidisciplinary team promoting informed risk taking and anti-discriminatory practice. • To communicate clearly and effectively with staff of all major disciplines concerned with provision of mental health care. • To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. • To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. • To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2)/AC approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. • To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager (ACD), which will include consultation, in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. • To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. • To comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026
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Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry - Sutton SPA
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - London
£54,499 per annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowances
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. Clinical Fellow - CT1 or CT2 equivalent Community Psychiatry - Sutton SPA Full Time 40 hours per week Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to work as Clinical Fellows (CF) in our Community team based at Jubilee Health Centre. This is for Full time (40 hours per week) post. This Clinical Fellow (CF) post is being offered at core trainee equivalent level for a period of 4 months from (2ndDec - 6th April 2027)to cover a gap in the GP Doctor rotation. Successful applicants will work as community Doctors in our Jubilee Health Centre based in Wallington. The post will be suitable for Doctors at several stages of their career including post Foundation and other Medical Trainees seeking next step experience. As this is a short term role, there isno offer of sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. Prospective applicants must ensure that they already have a right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants will work at Tolworth Hospital, as part of an MDT. The clinical supervisor will be the community consultant. The post is suitable for doctors at several stages of their career including Post Foundation Year 2, doctors seeking attainment of specific expertise in an FY3 year, or an additional clinical post while they obtain MRCPsych qualifications. The post will also suit doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades and doctors already in non-training Grade positions e.g. SAS doctors or Trust Fellows who are seeking a formal educational structure to their posts. Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates, including attendance at the weekly academic programme. Successful candidates will be required to take part in the Day on call duty rota (DOC). There is no out of hours on-call duty for this role. However, there may be an opportunity to take part in the on-call rota to cover gaps, if desired and subject to availability. If you are an energetic and motivated doctor who would like to join our service, then we would like to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application. Working for your organisation We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. This 4-month Clinical Fellow (CF) post is offered from 2nd Dec 2026 at Core Trainee or Higher Trainee (or equivalent level). The appointment would be at a salary as advertised. Successful applicants will work as ward doctors in friendly, modern in-patient environments. This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026
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Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry – Maple Ward
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - Tolworth
£54,499 Per annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowances
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to work as a Locally Employed Clinical Fellow in our Inpatient Wards in General Adult Psychiatry. This is for Full time (40 hours per week) post based within South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust at TOLWORTH Hospital. The post is being offered at the equivalent of Core Trainee level, and the appointment would be at a grade based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The post will be initially for 6 months commencing from June 2026. But there is the possibility that the post may be extended for a further 6 months, subject to availability and funding. The successful applicant will work at TOLWORTH Hospital, as part of an MDT in modern in-patient psychiatric wards. The Clinical Supervisor will be the ward consultant, based solely on the wards. The ward also has a second ward doctor (a core trainee or clinical fellow). The post is suitable for doctors at several stages of their career including Post Foundation Year 2, doctors seeking attainment of specific expertise in an FY3 year, or an additional clinical post while they obtain MRCPsych qualifications. The post will also suit doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades and doctors already in non-training Grade positions e.g. SAS doctors or Trust Fellows who are seeking a formal educational structure to their posts. Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates, including attendance at the weekly academic programme. Out of hours on-call is not a compulsory part of the role, but there may be an opportunity to take part in the on-call duty rota, if desired and subject to availability. Participation in the Daytime on call Duty Roster is mandatory. If you are an energetic and motivated doctor who would like to join our service, then we would like to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Please refer attached JDPS for more information. This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026
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Specialty Doctor - Inpatient Services - Jupiter Ward
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - London
£63,696 - £102,689 per annum plus London Zone Allowance
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. Specialty Doctor - Inpatient Psychiatry Jupiter Ward Full Time - 10PAs p/w We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Specialty Doctor with S12 approval to join our team on Jupiter Ward. Jupiter Ward is a mixed 18 bedded ward. The wardis based at Springfield University Hospital, 15 Springfield Drive, London, SW17 0YF. JupiterWard forms part of the inpatient provision of the Trust’s Acute and Urgent Care Service Line, which includes 8 acute adult wards and a PICU, based on 2 sites, Springfield Hospital in Tooting, and Tolworth Hospital in Surbiton. We are due to open an acute mixed gender short stay ward on Springfield site in June 2026. We are a progressive, financially stable mental health trust which has been rated ‘good’ by the CQC both overall and specifically for our acute & urgent care services. The Acute & Urgent Care Service Line comprises Acute General Psychiatric Wards on two hospital sites, intensive care unit, a psychiatric decision unit, acute care co-ordination and advanced clinical practice teams, home treatment and street triage teams, perinatal psychiatry, liaison psychiatric teams at three general hospitals, and two recovery cafés. All our clinicians are able to participate in a Trustwide quality improvement programme. We are investing in further improvements to our mental health services, including a major redevelopment programme on both the Springfield and Tolworth sites. If you are a capable, committed practitioner who would like to be part of this up-and-coming service, we would like to hear from you. South-West London & St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is a provider of the full range of mental health services in South West London. It was established in 1994 initially providing services in the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. The Trust has grown substantially over the years, and now serves a local population of over 1 million people across the Boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth To be successful in this role, candidates are expected to have completed 2 years Foundation studies i.e. completion of FY1 and FY2 (or equivalent two years) as well as 2 years at Core trainee level (i.e. CT1 and CT2 or equivalent), and the appointment would be at a grade based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. Please refer the Job Description for further details. This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026
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Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Learning Disability
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - London, Tooting
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Learning Disability Part Time - 7PAs We are seeking to appoint an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work within our Child & Adolescent Learning Disability Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, developing service to provide consultation to specialist CAMHS for children and young people with moderate to profound intellectual disability, some of whom may have significant co-morbid mental health needs. We are looking for a consultant with the interest and skills in providing strong medical leadership to take our services forward. The role is being offered on a permanent basis, alongsidea tailored management leadership programme for those individuals who would be interested in pursuing this. The LD CAMHS service is a comprehensive multidisciplinary learning disability mental health team, incorporating psychiatry, psychology, learning disability nursing, speech and language therapy and behavioural analyst expertise. The team provide a highly specialist learning disability CAMHS service for children and young people with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities with additional mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour. Many of the CYP have complex needs related to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/ or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The team have strong relationships with the local authority disabled children services, special schools and education departments across all boroughs. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. • To provide consultation and liaison with clinicians in Tier 2 and 3 services for patients resident within the boroughs of Richmond and Kingston, referrals to and liaison with Tier 4 providers and, together with the rest of the service, education and support for Tier 1 referrers. • To provide clinical support for the team and provide psychiatric oversight to the team. • To provide emergency consultation, liaison, advice, management and appropriate support to professionals within the team and in the wider network of the child, young person or family. • To work in partnership with young people, parents and carers to develop and implement effective and agreed care plans. • To contribute to the development of multidisciplinary and multiagency packages of care, treatment and support for young people and their families with complex mental health, physical health and social care presentations, through effective consultation, liaison and joint-working. Please see attached JDPS for more details This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026
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Recruitment Consultant
Daniel Owen Ltd - City of London, London
£28,000 to £32,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Recruitment Consultant - Trades & Labour - London £28k- £32k per annum DOE + OTE Earnings Daniel Owen is looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our London team, an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in recruitment. Working within our Trades & Labour division, you will recruit for a range of roles, building strong relationships with clients, helping them secure the talent they need. Your Impact as a Recruitment Consultant Client Relationships: Not just over the phone, but face-to-face, you'll identify, develop and maintain client relationships. Talent Sourcing: Seek out skilled individuals with the right qualifications and experience for temporary opportunities within the Trades & Labour sector. Recruitment Support: Provide recruitment and administrative support, including maintaining databases and candidate profiles. Temporary Recruitment: Develop specialist knowledge within the temporary Trades & Labour sector, helping to match high-quality candidates to suitable roles. Client Relationships: Build strong working relationships with new and existing clients, supporting repeat business and long-term partnerships. The Ideal Candidate Will Be A Proven Professional: Whether your background is in recruitment, sales, customer service or another target-driven environment, you know how to build relationships, get results and deliver a high-quality service. Motivated and Ambitious: You are driven to succeed, keen to develop your recruitment career and excited by the opportunity to influence your earnings with your work. Excellent Communicator: You're a brilliant communicator, both face-to-face and email, with the confidence to build strong relationships with candidates, clients and colleagues. Adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced recruitment environment and can confidently pivot when priorities change. Organised: You are able to plan, structure, and manage tasks efficiently, staying organised to meet deadlines, support live vacancies and achieve goals. Career-Focused: You are looking for more than a job; you want a long-term career where you can grow, develop and be in more control of your earnings within a supportive team. Our Benefits Are Second to None Top Tier Holiday Allowance: Increasing holiday allowance for the first five years, reaching 28 days, plus your birthday off and an additional day for charitable endeavours. Health and Wellbeing: Private healthcare through Vitality, contributory pension and life assurance. Director Incentives: Quarterly lunch incentives and personal treat vouchers. Loyalty Rewards: Additional holiday entitlement and bonus payments linked to service milestones. Annual Reward Trips: Multiple company trips throughout the year, with previous destinations including Marbella, Prague and Portugal. Learning and Growth: Access to the Daniel Owen Academy, featuring a structured 12-week training programme alongside one-to-one coaching and ongoing development. Financial Wellbeing Support: Access to professional financial guidance through our partnership with One Financial. Fast-Track Career Development: Our directors all climbed the ladder from within making progression visible and achievable. Who Are We? For over 40 years, Daniel Owen has been a leading specialist recruiter within the built environment, recognised for our honest approach, strong relationships and commitment to developing our people. We believe recruitment is about people first. We invest heavily in training, reward success and provide the support needed for individuals to build long-term careers. As we continue to grow, there has never been a better time to join our team and make a real impact. Ready to Take the Next Step? Apply today to start your recruitment career with Daniel Owen. If you would like a confidential conversation about life at Daniel Owen, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team. LON123
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Casual Funeral Service Operative
Dignity - London
£14.98 to £14.98 an hour
TemporaryPart time
Position: Casual Funeral Service Operative Location: Dignity Funerals Ltd, Camberwell Job Type: Casual Salary: £14.98 per hour We're looking for compassionate individuals to join our team on a casual basis, supporting families during funeral services and behind the scenes. It's flexible work you can build around other commitments. Our Mission: To help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Our Vision: The UK's leading end-of-life company, helping 1 in 3 people across the UK to plan for and deal with death. The Role You'll be part of a team delivering every service with dignity and respect — ideal if you're looking to work occasionally, especially during peak periods or when extra ceremonial support is needed. Key Responsibilities: Assisting at funeral services: bearing coffins, setting up venues, and supporting mourners. Driving and operating specialist vehicles such as hearses and limousines. Representing Dignity Funeral Directors with professionalism and empathy. Providing respectful, discreet support to families on the day. Maintaining ceremonial standards in appearance, conduct and service delivery. About You Full UK Driving Licence (essential). Compassionate, empathetic and professional. Understands the importance of presentation and discretion. Physically capable of manual handling, including lifting and carrying. Reliable, punctual and flexible, including short-notice availability. Comfortable with direct contact with the deceased. No previous experience is required — full training and uniform provided. What you can expect from us We're committed to a supportive environment and benefits that help you feel valued as part of the Dignity Funeral Directors team. Time to recharge – Up to 22 days' annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays. Planning for your future – 4% matched pension. Everyday savings – MyStaffShop discounts, eyecare support and flu jab reimbursement. Support when you need it – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and confidential counselling. Learn and grow – Ongoing training, internal learning pathways and apprenticeships. Making work easier – Free on-site parking at most locations. What Sets Us Apart Meaningful purpose – Supporting families through the hardest moments of their lives. Grow with us – More career paths and leadership opportunities as our group grows. Shape the future – Help us become the UK's number one end-of-life provider and see the difference it makes. What are the next steps? Hit 'apply' and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Why Dignity Funerals Dignity Funeral Directors helps families say goodbye to the people they love with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Every day, our funeral teams across the country support families through some of life's hardest moments. As part of Life Services Group, Dignity Funeral Directors is also part of a wider mission to make end-of-life care more joined up, more supported and easier for families to navigate. Be there when families need you most; with work that matters, a team that supports you, and the training to build a career, whether you've done this before or not. Dignity Funeral Directors is part of Life Services Group; the group bringing together Dignity Funeral Directors, CMG, Simplicity Cremations, Dignity Legal Services and Farewill. Together, we can support families across more of the end-of-life journey, while each brand keeps the name, identity and community connection people already know. For Dignity Funeral Directors, that means more investment in better training, better support and better tools for our funeral teams. You'll be part of a close-knit team who look out for each other and take real pride in their work. No two days are the same, and the work you do is noticed and valued. If you want a job that is genuinely meaningful, helping families in your community through one of the hardest times in their lives; find your Life's work. FCA Statement Dignity Funeral Directors is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities. Some roles may require additional training, screening or regulatory checks, confirmed during recruitment. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know diverse teams build a better place to work. Whoever you are, we'd love to hear from you — let us know if you need anything to make the process more accessible. Unsolicited agency submissions will be treated as direct applications, with no fee payable. We may close or extend applications depending on response levels, so we'd recommend applying early.
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Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - London, London
£44,000 to £57,000 a year
PermanentFull time
We are looking for a Social Worker to join a newly formed Families First programme team based in South West London on a PERMANENT basis. Salaries are up to £57,000 per annum. You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need; social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 1 years post qualified experience. About the Team This team is a specialist role focuses on supporting children and young people plus working with families and developing Child in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Children plans where appropriate. You can be based from home, but will need to attend the offices and meet the needs of the team across the month, when needed. About you A degree within social work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 1 years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is not essential to the success of this role but will help. What's on offer? Salary up to £57,000 per annum £5,000 welcome payment Hybrid and flexible working scheme Parking available/nearby Great opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your career Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna at Charles Hunter Associates on 07587 031 100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Female Relief Care and Support Worker
Jewish Care - Hendon
£14.80 to £14.80 an hour
PermanentPart time
We are seeking experienced Support Workers who can provide bank/ relief cover both during the day and nights and can work all the following throughout the week and weekends when required, working between 06.45am and 9pm and 9pm to 7am There is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act 1974, for the postholder to be female. At Jewish Care, we support people to live independently, with dignity and connection at the heart of everything we do. Our Retirement Living services offer a vibrant, supportive community where tenants can enjoy their independence, knowing care and support are there when needed. About the role This isn’t a typical care role. As a Care & Support Worker, you’ll support tenants living in their own flats—helping them stay independent, connected, and in control of their lives. From practical support to companionship, you’ll build meaningful relationships and play a key role in creating a strong community. What you’ll be doing Supporting tenants with personal care and daily living Promoting independence, choice, and dignity Building trusted relationships with tenants and their families Supporting wellbeing through social activities and community engagement Working with health and social care professionals to provide joined-up support Keeping accurate records and using care planning systems What we’re looking for Caring, compassionate, and respectful A great communicator who enjoys building relationships Reliable, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team Comfortable supporting people with different needs, including dementia Willing to learn and develop Experience in care is helpful but not essential—we provide full training. What makes this role different You’ll support people in their own homes, not a care home setting A strong focus on independence and choice A real sense of community and connection Opportunities to build long-term, meaningful relationships What you’ll get in return Full training and ongoing development A supportive, friendly team Opportunities to progress within health and social care A role where you can make a genuine difference every day Why this role matters For many of our tenants, you’re the person who helps them stay independent, feel safe, and remain connected to their community. Your support helps them continue living life on their terms.
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Healthcare Assistant (mental health) | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Healthcare Assistant to develop their skills and experience working to support the mental health of women within a custodial environment. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. Yor role will be to support women who are on your caseload, contribute to assessments and risk managements, as well as undertaking welfare assessments. You will help facilitate some group interventions, support registered practitioners with more complex cases as well as undertaking some project work to develop services. To provide individual support, (both short term and longer term) to prisoners with mental health needs. To manage a caseload of those who require mental health support. To undertake welfare assessments To help and facilitate group and other interventions To undertake and support assessments and interventions to individuals under the supervision of a qualified practitioner as appropriate to your level of competence and training. To undertake clinically related administration and project work. To liaise with other professional services and various stakeholders, including families and significant others as appropriate, sharing information where appropriate. To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and as such contribute fully to care pathway planning meetings. You will be joining a skilled and diverse multi-disciplinary team, focused on providing trauma informed care, assessment and support to women in custody. You will work alongside different disciplines that include psychiatry, psychology, Occupational Therapy, Registered Practitioners and Therapists. As a department, we value the relational approach we adopt in our work to achieve the best possible outcomes for the women we work with in terms of their mental health and neuro-divergent needs. You will also work in close partnership with other services that we commission and with the various departments within the prison as well as external and community based agencies. In return, CNWL will prioritise your professional and personal development needs and you will have the opportunity to attend a wide array of training relevant to your role. You will receive high quality supervision and reflective practice opportunities as part of this role. · To hold a caseload of low level need cases, supported by qualified Practitioners. · To undertake welfare checks and task centred crisis support in accordance with skills and competency. · To contribute to care planning and risk assessments. · To support a trauma informed integrated framework under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. This will include being a visible presence on wings to provide low level mental health assessments, support and interventions, as agreed with your supervisor. · Developing positive working relationships with staff and prisoners; supporting the delivery of key aspects of the health & wellbeing framework. · Contributing to formulations of those individuals we work with. · To support clinical staff in the assessment of individuals referred to the team. This may include using self-report measures, risk assessment, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews with patients and others involved in the patients care. · Assessments will involve making judgements involving complex facts or situations which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. · To work in a highly emotive atmosphere with clients with offending histories and / or mental health problems on a regular basis, and be able to communicate sensitive and complex information, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism at all times. · To support qualified practitioners in preparing for and conducting therapeutic interventions, both group and individual. · To co facilitate groups and workshops with qualified clinical staff when appropriate. · To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings within the Mental Health In-Reach Team including staff support/reflective practice and other core staff activities. · To attend and contribute to other meetings, and to present the view of the Mental Health In-Reach Team for relevant clinical issues. To ensure any actions taken from these meetings are met or that the appropriate individual to carry out the action is informed. · To work closely with resettlement workers, and to communicate effectively with them regarding client care. To utilise their knowledge of the wider prison population to gather appropriate referrals for psychological interventions. · To ensure that efficient pathways of care are being created for the clients, including collecting collateral information for new clients and making appropriate referrals into the community when they are approaching discharge. · To gather historical information about individuals from other services and to share case formulations and recommendations with them when appropriate. · To liaise with other services in order to facilitate safe and seamless release planning and onward management upon release. · To work closely with senior colleagues to ensure information in relation to risk is collected and communicated sensitively and comprehensively. · To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording. · To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific patient group and mental health. · To ensure that with all aspects of professional activity (e.g. communication with patients, relatives, colleagues as well as in the assessment, development/delivery of interventions)issues of diversity such as race, culture, identity, gender and sexuality are sensitively considered and incorporated to reflect individual differences appropriately. This advert closes on Monday 9 Nov 2026
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