Job summary

***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our established multidisciplinary team on the neuro rehabilitation ward working with patients that have had Strokes and other neurological conditions such Traumatic Brain Injury. The role will include supporting inpatients with their rehabilitation at Moseley Hall Hospital.

We are looking for a dynamic, organised, and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to work closely alongside our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, to support and deliver progressive rehabilitation programmes, aiding our patients to reach their maximum functional abilities and achieve their goals. The role can be physically demanding but very rewarding.

The successful candidate will require good written and verbal communication skills and be computer literate.

The post holder will be supported to work through Band 3 Therapy Assistant Competencies, with training provided as required.

Please note: The split of time between working with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams may fluctuate depending on the needs of the patients and service.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with the assessment and ongoing therapeutic management of Neuro In-Patients. Conditions may include complex permanent disabilities, multiple pathologies, life-limiting conditions and challenging and unpredictable behaviours.
• To assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering the Therapy Service within the unit, the community and with pre- discharge assessments of patients within their own homes.
• Reporting back to the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists on the outcomes of delegated treatments.
• To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, supporting registered health practitioners, contributing to the effectiveness of team working in neuro rehabilitation.
• Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within the neuro rehabilitation beds as and when required.

About us

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Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

820-8257781-ASR

Job locations

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• BTEC (Occupational Therapy Support Workers) or NVQ Level 3 in an OT/PT Care related

Skills/knowledge Range and level of skills Depth and extent of knowledge

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic aims and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and the Therapy Assistant role
• Computer literate
• Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy skills and completion of associated competencies
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy equipment and able to assess and fit safely in the community

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or Therapy Assistant in Care of the Elderly or Rehabilitation
• Show evidence of self development and rehabilitation skills with the above mentioned
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of the MDT

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oAbility to be flexible, adaptable and able to work on own initiative
• oAble to empathise with and relate to patients, carers and staff
• oEnthusiasm and recognition of the need for self development

Desirable

• oAdvocacy skills

Person Specification Qualifications / training Essential BTEC (Occupational Therapy Support Workers) or NVQ Level 3 in an OT/PT Care related Skills/knowledge Range and level of skills Depth and extent of knowledge Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Desirable Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic aims and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and the Therapy Assistant role Computer literate Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy skills and completion of associated competencies Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy equipment and able to assess and fit safely in the community Experience Essential Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or Therapy Assistant in Care of the Elderly or Rehabilitation Show evidence of self development and rehabilitation skills with the above mentioned Demonstrate ability to work as part of the MDT Personal Qualities Essential oAbility to be flexible, adaptable and able to work on own initiative oAble to empathise with and relate to patients, carers and staff oEnthusiasm and recognition of the need for self development Desirable oAdvocacy skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join our Neurodevelopmental Pathway (Autism Assessment Service) specialist psychology service. The role will involve assessing children presenting with neurodevelopmental needs across all sectors of care within the Birmingham catchment area.

The post holder will be part of the multidisciplinary team in the Neurodevelopmental Hubs and liaise closely with colleagues in education.

They will also supervise and support the psychological assessments and therapy provided by other psychologists and others who provide psychologically based care and treatment.

They will support a culture of research and utilise research skills for audit, policy and service developments and propose and implement policy changes within the Service and the broader multidisciplinary team. They will also be highly visible and, accessible and a figure to whom staff, patients and their families, can turn to for assistance, advice and support.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the child's care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a child's psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda.

See attached Job Description for details of main duties.

About us

Be Part of Our Team...

Birmingham is a vibrant, rich, ethnically diverse city, with a large population of young people. Join Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) where more than 5000 members of staff work across Birmingham and the West Midlands to deliver a wide range of community and specialist healthcare services. BCHC delivers over a hundred clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. This includes services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

Our range of healthcare service provision within the C&F Division also offers opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills and be involved with clinical projects and pathway development. The Psychology Service offers support and close links with other psychologists through facilitated reflective practice groups, CPD events and team meetings. There are good links with the local DClinPsy training courses and the MSCi pathway at Birmingham and Coventry Universities.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

820-8210629-CF-A

Job locations

citywide

5 Mill Pool Way

BIRMINGHAM

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the childs care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a childs psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda.

See attached Job description and person specification attached.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the childs care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a childs psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda. See attached Job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oHCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• oTraining in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists
• oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Skills

Essential

• oHighly specialist skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometrics such as ADOS-2 and, or, ADI-R, intervention and management including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing
• oKnowledge of the presentation, assessment of and intervention with people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties
• oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• oSkills and experience in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups, across agencies
• oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• oKnowledge of typical and atypical child development including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ASD
• oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, children with additional learning disabilities or difficulties etc)
• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of children, including children with neurodevelopmental differences
• oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• oExperience of liaison work with other professionals and agencies

Desirable

• oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
• oExperience of teaching, training and supervision
• oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• oRelevant R&D or clinical audit work post-qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oSelf-motivated
• oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
• oAbility to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
• oAble to work independently or as part of a team.

Desirable

• oEvidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertively
• oKeen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities with the service

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oPost graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. oHCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Desirable oPost-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice oTraining in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Skills Essential oHighly specialist skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometrics such as ADOS-2 and, or, ADI-R, intervention and management including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing oKnowledge of the presentation, assessment of and intervention with people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS oSkills and experience in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups, across agencies oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology oKnowledge of typical and atypical child development including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ASD oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, children with additional learning disabilities or difficulties etc) oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children Experience Essential oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of children, including children with neurodevelopmental differences oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse oExperience of liaison work with other professionals and agencies Desirable oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity oExperience of teaching, training and supervision oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts oRelevant R&D or clinical audit work post-qualification Personal Qualities Essential oSelf-motivated oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example oAbility to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management oAble to work independently or as part of a team. Desirable oEvidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertively oKeen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities with the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

citywide

5 Mill Pool Way

BIRMINGHAM

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

citywide

5 Mill Pool Way

BIRMINGHAM

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly specialist clinical or counselling psychologist or psychotherapist within the Psycho-oncology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We are looking to appoint an empathic, enthusiastic and dynamic psychological practitioner to contribute to the provision of a specialist psychology service for patients with cancer across all sectors of cancer care at ICHT. This is a fixed term maternity leave cover post within a large, established, friendly and supportive team of psychologists and psychotherapists working across cancer and oncology services.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work individually and systemically to support patients, carers and staff from diverse backgrounds throughout the cancer pathway, alongside working to foster a psychologically safe environment within cancer services. They will contribute to Level 2 teaching and supervision for specialist cancer staff as well as provide training, consultation and reflective practice as appropriate. The postholder will undertake service evaluation, audit and research as required and work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, guided by the policies and procedures of the service. Supervision and management will be provided by one of the experienced senior psychologists within the psychology team and there will be opportunities to link and work alongside other psychologists and psychotherapists working in other medical specialities within the broader ICHT Clinical Health Psychology Department.

Desirable candidates may have particular interests in third wave therapies (i.e., ACT, CFT), adjustment and coping in acute and chronic illness, systemic and narrative approaches, trauma informed models and approaches, attachment, existentialism, models of loss and grief and non-diagnostic approaches to understanding distress (e.g., the PTMF), amongst other therapeutic approaches. The postholder will have access to CPD and training offered through CNWL, as well as other training opportunities.

About us

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job summary

Following the current post-holder leaving to start the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology we have an opportunity for a skilled, organised, motivated and team-focused graduate psychologist to join our team of psychologists in West Essex (Uttlesford). This post will be based with the Adult Community Mental Health Service at Western House in Stansted, Essex (CM24 8AG). West Essex covers a broad geographical area and the post holder may be required to travel to Saffron Walden, Harlow and Loughton as a routine part of the role. The Uttlesford locality includes three qualified psychologists alongside the assistant, with trainees and undergraduate students on placement. This is an interesting and diverse role which will provide the successful applicant with a broad experience and good learning opportunities.

Please be advised that this advert will close early due to an anticipated high number of applicants.

Interviews will be held face to face at Western House, CM24 8AQ and remote interviews will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to assist with all parts of the psychology role, including individual and group assessments and treatment under supervision, administrative and organisational tasks, and audit and service evaluation. Depending on experience, there may be opportunities for the provision of individual interventions and assistance with the delivery of a range of groups to service users alongside their other work. Your work will be supervised by a qualified psychologist and you will thus gain extensive experience of the supervisory process.

Adult Community Psychology in West Essex comprises a small, friendly and supportive group of psychologists across three teams in Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping. They provide specialist assessment, individual and group based psychological interventions for the service users who present with moderate to severe mental health problems aged from 18 upwards. An additional essential part of the psychologists' role is providing trauma-informed consultation, training and supervision to multi-disciplinary colleagues with whom they are based in order to develop team members' psychological knowledge and their understanding of clients. The psychologists in the teams have specialist skills and training including in CBT, CAT, DBT and EMDR, and are very supportive of ongoing training and development for Assistant Psychologists as appropriate.

About us

To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Job summary

Are you a recently Qualified or soon to be qualified Speech and Language Therapist? Or do you just want to try something new? Are you interested in a fixed Term Maternity Leave post?

Do you love working in Early Years?

We want to invite you to join the incredibly supportive Early Years Speech and Language Therapy Team working in the outer London Borough of Hillingdon.

Have a look at our Hillingdon Talks, Moves and Plays website to see if we would be a good fit for you

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing assessment and therapy to

• To provide a therapy service to pre school children with speech language and communication needs
• To be responsible for providing assessment and diagnosis of children within community clinics and children's centre/family hubs
• To provide coaching and modelling to parents and Early Years staff to support them to develop children's speech language and communication skills
• To provide specialist ongoing therapy through therapy groups and individual therapy sessions
• To provide advice and training to parents and other professionals around early identification intervention and prevention.
• To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times

You will work closely with experienced SLTAPs

About us

• Office space to come back to - where you will get informal support, be able to ask questions and talk about your day
• Regular supervision sessions - starting at weekly/fortnightly - and moving gradually to 6 weekly
• Regular buddy sessions to help you settle into the team
• Termly peer supervision meetings where you can discuss difficult cases, share your experiences with other band 5 colleagues
• A busy but manageable caseload
• Opportunities for flexible working where it meets the service needs
• Opportunities to develop your clinical skills through termly study afternoons, shadowing more experienced therapists, membership of a CEN, internal and external training
• Opportunities to work on projects with small groups of more experienced therapists to develop your skills

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if PT)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-HC-1659

Job locations

Beaufort House

Cricket Field Rd

Uxbridge

UB3 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a service to children/young people in Early Years who have aspeech, language or communication need.
• To be responsible for providing assessment, diagnosis & therapy packages
• To train and support Early Years staff & parents, in order for them to implement therapy advice effectively.
• To support with the early identification of children with speech/language/communication needs.
• To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times
• To support the service to achieve Key Performance Indicators and maintain Target Activity Levels
• To take part in quality governance, audits and projects for the team/service
• To contribute to, and provide feedback about, possible developments in the team

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a service to children/young people in Early Years who have aspeech, language or communication need. To be responsible for providing assessment, diagnosis & therapy packages To train and support Early Years staff & parents, in order for them to implement therapy advice effectively. To support with the early identification of children with speech/language/communication needs. To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times To support the service to achieve Key Performance Indicators and maintain Target Activity Levels To take part in quality governance, audits and projects for the team/service To contribute to, and provide feedback about, possible developments in the team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
• oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council licence to practice
• oRegistered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• oFurther training courses relevant to the post

Desirable

• oFirst class honours degree or equivalent
• oTraining relevant to the post

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with pre school children as a therapist or therapy student
• oExperience of assessing pre school children
• oExperience of delivering training/parent workshops
• oExperience of working in a multi agency/multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• oExperience of developing and delivering training
• oExperience of providing informal support to less experienced colleagues
• oExperience of working with sign or visuals

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• o In-depth knowledge of assessment tools, and experience of using them with pre school
• o Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to pre school age children
• o In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy approaches, and experience in using them with pre school children
• o Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• o Experience of contributing to an audit
• o Good knowledge of the roles of other professionals relevant to pre school children
• o Good knowledge of standards of record keeping

Desirable

• o Experience of using Systm one as the main electronic record

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children and their families
• Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member.
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills
• Good presentation skills; both written and verbal

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council licence to practice oRegistered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. oFurther training courses relevant to the post Desirable oFirst class honours degree or equivalent oTraining relevant to the post Experience Essential oExperience of working with pre school children as a therapist or therapy student oExperience of assessing pre school children oExperience of delivering training/parent workshops oExperience of working in a multi agency/multi-disciplinary team Desirable oExperience of developing and delivering training oExperience of providing informal support to less experienced colleagues oExperience of working with sign or visuals Skills and Knowledge Essential o In-depth knowledge of assessment tools, and experience of using them with pre school o Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to pre school age children o In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy approaches, and experience in using them with pre school children o Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance o Experience of contributing to an audit o Good knowledge of the roles of other professionals relevant to pre school children o Good knowledge of standards of record keeping Desirable o Experience of using Systm one as the main electronic record Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children and their families Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member. Good negotiation and problem solving skills Good presentation skills; both written and verbal

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort House

Cricket Field Rd

Uxbridge

UB3 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort House

Cricket Field Rd

Uxbridge

UB3 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

FIXED TERM 1 YEAR BAND 6-

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospital's. This post is a rotation between our Orthopaedic trauma team at St Peter's, Chertsey and elective team at Ashford Hospital- rotating every 8 months.

The teams provide acute inpatient therapy intervention for trauma patients with fractures such as NOF, spinal and limb fractures, and elective procedures such as joint arthroplasty, arthroscopic procedures and spinal surgery.

The successful applicant will have the ability to use their initiative and be an effective team worker. They will have strong clinical knowledge and problem solving skills in orthopaedics with the ability to apply these skills in both a trauma and elective setting.

There is an expectation to participate in the weekend service and extended day cover to ensure our service is provided to a high standard and meets best practice guidelines. The successful candidate will support and supervise physiotherapists, students and therapy assistants, and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality care & improved outcomes for patients.

Please note this post is rotational between sites and cross-cover is expected when clinical need arises.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include the requirement to:

• Work as an autonomous practitioner and manage a specialist orthopaedic caseload
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, formulate clinical problem lists and provide physiotherapy intervention as per orthopaedic pathways
• Contribute to MDT handovers or problem patient sessions
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, putting patient care and experience first
• Support junior staff with caseload management, prioritisation and clinical reasoning
• Actively participate in service development and contribute to monitoring of standards of practice, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements
• Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients known to our service
• Use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player
• Demonstrate leadership skills and deputise for the team lead whenever necessary
• Participate in the development of physiotherapists and support staff within orthopaedics through training, competencies and supervision
• To take part in the weekend orthopaedic service
• Form good working relationships with Orthopaedic consultants and ensure inpatient physiotherapy meets clinical expectation.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job summary

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Main duties of the job

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

10 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/42452/20883

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

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Job description Job responsibilities About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)