Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
• Entitlement to graduate membership and the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health and psychological ways of understanding people with mental health problems or other disabilities
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context

Desirable

• Knowledge of working with external agencies to support the service user group
• Knowledge of family interventions and their application in clinical settings

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Ability to critically analyse and review research findings and reports
• Experience of facilitating group work under supervision
• Ability to work with senior staff to undertake a range of clinical duties

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS or health care sector

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Latton Bush

Harlow

CM18 7BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. or MSc. in Dietetics OR BSc. in relevant science & Post Graduate Diploma or MSc. in Dietetics
• Registration via Healthcare Professions Council
• Evidence of Advanced / Masters level post graduate training e.g. MSC/PG Cert level

Desirable

• Registered member of the British Dietetic Association

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualification clinical dietetic experience in an acute hospital or community setting.
• Significant experience of working with people with Eating Disorders.
• Experience of supervision of students and assistants. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of delivering MDT Eating Disorder dietetic training both internally and externally

Desirable

• Experience of running groups

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northgate Centre

Colchester

CO1 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications/ Knowledge

Essential

• Professional qualification in the form of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Experience of working in adult mental health and with complex and serious mental health problems
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS

Desirable

• Experience of working in psychosis services

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist for a minimum of two years (or if less an application would be welcomed from a band 7 looking for the opportunity to complete their preceptorship before moving up to an 8a.)
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lakes

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinate the care of high-level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service.

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in line with NICE guidelines and National EI Access and waiting time standards.

Manage risk and collaborate with team colleagues to support service users.

Contribute to the mission of the ARMS Service by empowering individuals and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations.

For further details please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further study. Registered with NMC, Social work England or HCPC.
• Mentorship or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of personal and professional development

Desirable

• Certificate in a psychotherapeutic/ psychosocial intervention
• Training in use of CAARMS ( Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental State ) assessment tool
• Family Intervention training

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of psychosis.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of young people's mental health
• Excellent knowledge and skills in risk management

Desirable

• Understanding of Ultra high risk/ At risk mental state.

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute/community mental health setting
• Competent in leading and prioritising in a busy environment
• Provide care to promote social inclusion

Desirable

• Experience of working within young people's mental wellbeing services
• Experience of working in Substance misuse services
• Experience of working with neuropsychological conditions

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Current driving licence

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.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Use appropriate assessment techniques to assess individuals abilities and difficulties in relation to their desired goals in everyday activities.

2. Apply knowledge of bio-psychosocial science, pathology and occupation in its widest sense in order to make basic decisions on the level of treatment intervention required.

3. To undertake treatment planning, communicating and negotiating treatment plans and clinical reasoning for intervention with clients and their carers.

4. To communicate agreed treatment/care plans to multi-disciplinary team colleagues and partnership agencies and liaise with them at formal and informal meetings.

5. To work in collaboration with others (usually Social Services) to modify aspects of the environment in order to empower clients and facilitate optimal functional performance.

6. To liaise with external agencies as appropriate to client need.

7. To apply a basic range of treatment modalities to meet the needs of clients in individual and group format, utilising clinical reasoning processes to determine the most appropriate setting for intervention.

8. To make clinically informed decisions in order to delegate aspects of client care to Assistants, supported by Head/Senior Occupational Therapist.

9. To regularly review clients progress in order to evaluate and interpret effectiveness of treatment plans, and amend treatment accordingly, supported by Head/Senior Occupational Therapist.

10. To ensure treatment offered is based on the best available evidence for effectiveness in the specialist area where it is applied.

11. To keep up to date clinical records in line with professional standards and local record keeping policies.

12. To provide written and verbal reports as required at any stage in the treatment process in line with Occupational Therapy clinical governance standards.

13. To establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with unqualified Occupational Therapy staff.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Degree or Diploma in O.T.

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience, e.g. voluntary work, summer jobs, work experience placements

Knowledge

Essential

• Appropriate assessment techniques
• Basic knowledge of group work.
• The principles of Health and Safety legislation.
• Occupational Therapy models and approaches
• Apply a basic range of treatment modalities in group and one to one format.

Desirable

• To show an increasing ability to work and manage self independently

Skills

Essential

• Ability to recognise own professional boundaries.
• Good communications skills written and verbal

Desirable

• Full UK Drivers Licence

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.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work within the pharmacy environment while studying for the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice through the University of East Anglia. The next cohort begins in February 2027 and we are looking for the successful candidate to be in post for that time.

The programme will combine some or all of the following elements: work-based learning, distance learning, classroom learning (face-to-face or video), residential study days, network study days, private study and completion of assignments. It will require a very strong commitment to private study in your own time.

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:

• GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2*
• GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent

In place of English and maths GCSEs, we may be able to consider Functional Skills L2.

For applicants whose first language is not English, we may require evidence of proficiency in English (including reading, writing, speaking and listening) at the following level:

IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)

We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications and recognise some applicants might take a mixture of different qualifications. If you hold or are working towards any alternative qualifications at a similar level, including any qualifications taken outside of the UK, we will work with your employer/prospective employer to establish eligibility for entry to the course. For more information, contact:[email protected].

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of entry requirements for this post.

The training post is based initially at our pharmacy in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AG, working 37.5 hours per week (may include weekend, bank holiday, early and late working rotas, as required) but will require working in our clinical locations across the EPUT Region which spans the whole county. As such a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential as many of the locations are not accessible by public transport.

We are looking for candidates who can start in time for the February 2027 Cohort for the University of East Anglia (UEA).

If you feel you have the personal qualities required for this apprenticeship post we would like to receive your application.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post. Appointment to this role is subject to applicants meeting the eligibility requirements for apprenticeship funding and the University of East Anglia (UEA) Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme. Applicants who already hold pharmacy-related qualifications, including qualifications obtained overseas, will be required to declare these as part of the application and eligibility process. Previous qualifications and prior learning will be assessed to determine eligibility for apprenticeship funding and whether any recognition of prior learning applies.

For further details / informal visits please contact: Adam Jones - Pharmacy Operational Business Manager on 07581050355.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs (A*-C or 9-4) or equivalent including English, Maths and Science

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy

Skills / Experience

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• IT Skills in particular adept with Microsoft Packages
• Accurate with Attention to Detail
• Experience of working to deadlines / assignment-based assessments

Desirable

• Hospital Experience
• Awareness of Information Governance and Patient Confidentiality
• Pharmacy / Dispensing Experience
• Knowledge and Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work within a Team or Independently
• Car Driver and Ability to Travel Throughout the EPUT Region & to attend Study Days
• Methodical and logical in approach to tasks
• Understands and works within their own professional limitations
• Commitment to study in their own time
• Reliable, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work and study.

Desirable

• Ability to understand and empathise with people suffering from mental illness
• Identifies and Understands the EPUT Trust Values
• Keen to learn and develop as a registered Pharmacy Technician
• Understands the role pharmacy plays within the health service and in particular, mental health.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelford Court, Unit E and F

37 Robjohns Road

Chelmsford

CM13AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To work jointly with care coordinators from CMHTs with a small complex and challenging caseload of pregnant women or those with an infant up to one year old.

2. Conduct both single handed and joint high quality mental health assessments as required to identify mental health needs for people referred to the Perinatal Mental Health Service.

3. Take responsibility for the management of a defined client caseload as identified in consultation with the Team Manager, Clinical Team Leader and team.

4. Utilise the Care Programme Approach (CPA) as defined within the Trust Policy and to act as Care Co-ordinator as required.

5. To ensure that all Trust Perinatal service users have a perinatal care plan, this is implemented. This may require attending and contributing to pre and post-birth meetings.

6. Ensure risks are effectively managed and interventions are effectively prioritised.

7. Maintain effective individualised care through the assessment of health and social care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans co-produced with service users.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RMN qualification and evidence of current registration on Part 3 of NMC register or social worker or OT registered

Knowledge

Essential

• Safeguarding experience in both adult and child

Desirable

• Community experience

desirable

Desirable

• Previous Perinatal experience

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Severalls Hospital, Colchester

Colchester

CO4 5HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder should have a passion for developing their clinical and research skills, and be keen to work flexibly and in a variety of settings. You will be expected to support qualified psychologists in the preparation and co-facilitation of group therapy programmes and the delivery of specific components of clinical treatment under close supervision. There will be a key responsibility to support the service undertake audit and research projects. There will be significant opportunity to gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary team, including liaison with allied professionals, contributing to the sharing of psychological knowledge and case discussion. Remaining time will include attending referrals meetings, participating in departmental forums and opportunities to shadow other team members. Your work will be closely supervised by an experienced psychologist and you will therefore also gain extensive experience of the supervisory process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate aiming to undertake doctoral postgraduate training in clinical or counselling psychology in the future, and the service has an excellent track record of assistant psychologists securing a place on Clinical Psychology courses.

CPD & Links with Universities

We hold the development of people within our department as crucial to delivering key targets for the service and the Trust. The Service enjoys good links with and supervises clinical psychology trainees from the University of East Anglia, University of Essex, University of Hertfordshire, University of East London and University College London training schemes. Clinical research, teaching and specialised interests are actively encouraged. As well as formal courses, members of the department have enjoyed secondments and placements at several centres of excellence. Current members of the department are clinical tutors on training courses, hold honorary lecturer and fellowship positions and are actively involved with special interest groups at the DCP.

Flexibility & Career Development

The Trust is a family friendly employer. We would be happy to explore options of part-time employment, or sessions being undertaken in a way that would meet the needs of both the Clinician and the Trust. We are in a fortunate position of being able to offer exciting posts linked to CPD with clear career paths which have allowed several clinicians to stay with us through to Consultant level. The Trust operates a voucher scheme for childcare, which can allow significant savings on tax with respect to these costs.

We welcome you to join us in shaping these services, as we believe that by investing in the development of our staff members careers, we are able to strengthen our services so as to provide the best quality care for our service users.

Any applications that use AI will not be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree from a BPS accredited course in psychology (2:1 and above).
• Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Ability to communicate well with people with complex mental health problems
• Experience in working in health related setting/s

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Skills/Experience

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with client group
• An ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

Desirable

• Experience of working as an assistant psychologist.
• Experience of facilitation/co-facilitation of groups.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Taylor Centre

42-82 Southchurch Road

Southend-On-Sea

SS1 2LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with Trusts care programme approach guidelines.

To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for secondary care services and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs.

• Undertake risk assessments with clients and plan effectively to manage this in care plan with MDT.
• Ensure that all interventions are undertaken within established time scales and according to standards of best evidence based practice and operational policy.
• To provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to junior staff and promote evidence based practice.
• Attend training as provided and be responsible for keeping oneself up to date at all times with mandatory training.
• Keep oneself updated in all legislative government initiatives and guidelines.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification documents

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience working at Band 5 level

Desirable

• Experience of working within community mental health setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge to work at band 6 level

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of community mental health roles and procedures

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Provide a full PA provision for the Service Manager.
• Provide a full and confidential secretarial and administrative service to the Service Management Team.
• Provide a first point of contact for internal and external queries, answering them where possible and otherwise signposting them to the appropriate department.
• Attend and minute meetings as required and be responsible for the typing and presentation of reports and minutes in accordance with the required format.
• Manage the communication, to and from, the Service Manager and Service Management Team and across all Directorates ensuring that all matters are prioritised appropriately.
• Ensure that there is an efficient electronic and manual filing and retrieval system in operation with a functioning brought forward system.
• Take lead responsibility for organising workshops and other functions as directed. This will require communication with all attendees, booking venues, organising catering, attendance on the day and note taking and typing from the day.
• Prepare and co-ordinate papers, presentations and agendas for meetings. Attend and minute meetings if required and transcribe minutes ensuring follow up action is taken for specific pieces of work/committees.
• Assist with budget management by coding and checking expenditure in accordance with standing financial instructions.
• Assist in the local induction of other members of staff within the Directorate as required. To support the recruitment, induction and supervision of other administrative staff where appropriate and as required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Good written and spoken English
• NVQ level 3 Business Administration and /or equivalent experience or qualification (e.g. RSA 3).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a full range of secretarial and administration procedures
• Advanced Level of Knowledge and Skills of IT systems including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

Desirable

• Working knowledge of information systems such as ESR, Paris and Datix

Skills

Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience of providing Administrative and/or PA support to Senior Managers

Desirable

• Previous Experience of managing complex diaries with conflicting priorities
• Previous Experience of working in the Mental Health environment

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lakes

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated individuals who wish to work with clients with diverse and complex mental health needs.

main duties of the job include

• To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group.
• Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of service users contacting the Out of Hours service, providing an effective advice, guidance and decision making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care.

Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.

• Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload
• Responsible for participating in the development of the service, setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Responsible for ensuring the postholder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation.
• Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.
• Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision.
• Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct.
• Responsible for ensuring that carers assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF.
• Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members.

In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures

- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage

- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy

- To provide management supervision where appropriate

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

skills / knowledge

Essential

• Post 2 years appropriate mental health nursing qualification/ experience
• experience in working within community mental health team/services

Desirable

• understanding their responsibilities under the mental health act
• understanding their responsibilities under the care act and mental capacity act

skills

Essential

• must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes

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.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Taylor Centre, Warrior House

42 - 82 Southchurch Road

Southend-on-Sea

SS1 2LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
• Previous experience of working within a care setting.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
• Previous experience of working with children or adolescents in a care setting.

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
• Experience of assisting in the provision of care to patients
• Ability to be aware of when to request assistance from senior and other members of the team

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision (either inpatient or community settings)
• Experience of administering psychometric tests.
• Experience of delivering group based interventions

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Aubyn Centre

Colchester

CO4 5HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that this role outline serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.

• Assist in the management and care of service users.
• Produce accurate and timely documentation / records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust Policy.
• Contribute to assessment and observation of service users and provide relevant and timely feedback.
• Contribute to risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service user environment.
• Provide practical support to service users, carers.
• Transport / accompany service users to appointments.
• Attend team meetings i.e. referral / review / business.
• Report and document incidents as required.
• Assess and support service users in activities of daily living such as meal planning, shopping, budget management.
• Support with housing and benefits claims, employment and paperwork.
• Undertake physical health care checks of service users and act on the findings.
• Act as key worker (Under the supervision of a registered clinician).
• Under the supervision of a registered clinician take part in assessing, planning and reviewing care.
• Under supervision facilitate group work (low level) such as relaxation, health promotion, sleep hygiene.
• Provide support o service user to promote concordance with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust Policy.
• Transport and store medications in line with Trust Policy.
• Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users.
• Undertake carers assessments
• Demonstrate duties to new starters.
• Record all service user related activity information into Paris.
• Deliver smoking cessation training.
• Participate in audit and research.
• Be an Infection Control Link person (to support 1st level nurse).

Person Specification

Driver

Essential

• Access to a car and driver

SMI physical health experience

Essential

• 1-2 years
• ECG and phlebotomy

Desirable

• Willing to learn and flexible

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Essex Epping Forest CMHT

Rectory Lane Health Centre 1st Floor

Loughton, Essex

IG10 3RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist or under the supervision of a senior clinician as delegated by the consultant, to contribute towards clinical/risk assessments, development of treatment plans and documentation.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, handovers and other relevant clinical meetings.

Treat patient and their family members using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills.

Respond in a timely way to requests to assess or review patients physical and / or mental health.

Record clinical notes about patient contacts and provide advice to staff on further management / investigations / interventions within their competence.

Review and summarise patient notes for the purposes of contributing to discharge summaries and reports.

Undertake assessment and assistance to staff in the event of medical emergencies in the department.

Work collaboratively with the relevant team i.e. Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors, Senior Nurses, Nursing Staff, Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists to ensure good working relationships.

Liaise with primary care and relevant secondary health care providers relating to a patients care or treatment.

Liaise with community teams about a patients on-going care and treatment needs Support health promotion activities including those relating to smoking, drugs and alcohol.

Provide psycho-educational support to patients and carers / families.

Support proactive screening and interventions with regard to the physical health of patients.

Liaise with pharmacy regarding issues relating to medication.

Contribute to the development of physical health competencies in mental health staff in a range of settings.

Carry out procedures which will include (but not be limited to):

o ECG

o Venepuncture

o IV cannulation

o Interpretation of blood or other investigation results

Service Development:

The post holder will be willing to participate in research/audit/QI opportunities as they arise.

Support junior doctors on placement.

Support the placements of nursing, medical and physician associate students on placement.

Be responsible for the dissemination of new or updated clinical practices.

Support the development of skills in the wider team and the organisation.

Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidance and protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PGDip Physician Associate studies or MSc Physician Associate Studies.
• Current GMC registration
• Membership of UKAPA

Desirable

• Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship

Knowledge, clinical experience and skills

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a PA in secondary care
• Minimum of 1 year experience of working within a Mental Health setting. Competent in psychiatric history taking, risk assessment, MSE and presenting findings to consultant supervisor for optimal treatment plan discussion.
• An awareness of current developments and initiatives in Mental healthcare & familiarity with a range of theoretical and clinical approaches.
• Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles.
• Development of policy and practice change.
• Clinical work in an autonomous role.
• A good understanding of the challenges associated with Physician Associates and Physician Associate training.
• A good understanding of the National PA agenda, policies, frameworks etc. Including understanding of CPD framework requirements.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Information Governance, GDPR, Equality Act and confidentiality issues.
• Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Mental health patients from different cultural background.
• Experience of working in an A+E setting
• Experience of working in Geriatric services
• A good understanding of the public sector and NHS policy, in relation to primary, secondary and community care.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon Mental Health Unit/Basildon Acute Hospital

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications/ Knowledge

Essential

• Professional qualification in the form of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Experience of working in adult mental health and with complex and serious mental health problems
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS

Desirable

• Experience of working in psychosis services

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist for a minimum of two years (or if less an application would be welcomed from a band 7 looking for the opportunity to complete their preceptorship before moving up to an 8a.)
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lakes

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE SUMMARYThe post holder will be allocated to lead on the delivery and response to requests made by the Lampard Inquiry. They will have a key role in the implementation and deliver of projects, providing effective coordination and management of individual tasks and inter-dependencies including oversight of risks and issues arising.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead on and support the management and delivery of requests made by the Inquiry, and other work assigned ensuring that an expert and complete overview is in place, including project timelines, risk and action logs.

Lead and support a variety of activities, including clinical and stakeholder workshops.

Capture lessons learned, provide analysis on documentation provided, ensuring themes are shared and lessons learned.

Undertake report writing / question responses and reviewing information as required.

Provide assurance through to the Trust PMO on the status, issues and risks.

Manage a full range of major and minor initiatives ensuring that programme and project deliverables are tightly linked to the achievement of the Trust strategic objectives.

Develop and deliver formal presentations both internally and externally.

Keep up to date with current NHS policy issues and best practice guidance.

Be responsible for the day-to-day management of team of staff, including appraisal, recruitment, performance management and supervision.

Provide support in planning and organising the workload of the team with regard to a strict timetable for the completion of all monthly / annual demands.

Represent and act as an ambassador for the Trust at internal and external meetings.

Support with managing with the departmental budget and/or the post-holder will work collaboratively with finance/operational colleagues in the annual budget setting exercise, using their contract management expertise to do so as required.

Support the management of resource to ensure the team can effectively deliver the project requirements identified.

Ensure the administration and maintenance of the Project Teams computerised databases used for logging and tracking of all matters is undertaken by the Project Co-ordinators, ensuring all records are kept up to date and maintained to legal standards.

Be responsible for the overseeing of data collection and collation for all information requests received.

Develop reporting requirements as required.

Undertake Continuing Professional Development as necessary for the post, in order to maintain a highly specialised knowledge of financial and accounting guidelines

Undertake any other duties which may be delegated or assigned appropriate to the grade

ADDITIONAL DUTIESIn addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy- To provide management supervision where appropriate

Person Specification

Education And qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Project Management qualification

Knowledge/Skills/ Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of Duty of Candour and Being Open.
• Knowledge of incident reporting systems.
• Knowledge of legal protocols, organisational policies and procedures, risk management procedures.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and GDPR regulations.
• Able to investigate and analyse incidents.
• Able to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentational.
• Empathy, ability to deal with distressed and highly sensitive patients/relatives relationships
• Excellent organisational skills demonstrating the ability to prioritise and manage a number of conflicting requirements and complex issues in a professional manner.
• Excellent report writing.
• Ability to challenge conflicting views at any level within the organisation.
• Ability to understand and analyse complex data.

Desirable

• Investigative skills and competencies.
• Experience of incident and risk management.
• Experience working with the Trust's medical records systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Ensures that the organisational values of We Care, We Learn and We Empower are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate.
• Current driving licence.

Desirable

• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) Head Office

Lodge Approach

Runwell

SS11 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
• Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
• The responsibilities and duties of the post can be divided into the following three areas

Clinical

• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations and multiple pathologies; using acquired clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition and skills deficit.
• Formulate and deliver an individual speech and language therapy treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
• Supervise student speech and language therapists and rehabilitation assistants.
• Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
• Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
• Work within Trust, HCPC and RCSLT guidelines and have a good working knowledge of national and local standards to enable monitoring own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
• Be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards of practice.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations as and when appropriate, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals.
• Provide help and advice to patients and their families, teaching and demonstrating use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability and independence.
• Ensure equipment/adaptations are safe and have been issued in line with departmental policy

Professional

• Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
• Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.
• Participate in the staff appraisal scheme and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.
• Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, in conjunction with more senior speech and language therapists and develop improvement to service delivery and clinical practice.
• Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in, in-service training programmes, self directed learning, individual training sessions and external courses.
• Undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit and research projects.
• Become actively involved in professional clinical groups, such as RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks and other professional development activities.
• Provide clinical education and training to speech and language therapy students to graduate level. Provide support, guidance and training to junior speech and language therapists and assistants, assessing and evaluating competence.
• Be aware of the requirement of the Health and Safety at Work act as it relates to the department and safety of the patients and staff.
• Report all accidents/incidents promptly to a Senior Member of staff using the appropriate incident form.
• Comply with Health Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of proficiency for speech and language therapists, and Standards of conduct, performance and ethics
• Comply with HCPC and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct and CPD requirements

Organisational

• Ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional standards of speech and language therapy practice.
• Ensure that you work in a manner which helps to further long-term and short-term SLT Team goals.
• Be responsible for the safe and competent use of communication equipment by patients and by junior and student speech and language therapists, through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
• Be aware of EPUT/local policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate statistics as required by the Team.
• Comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times.
• Deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility.
• Attend mandatory trust and organisational courses.

Staff Management

• To ensure that those to whom tasks are delegated, e.g. rehabilitation assistants, have acquired the appropriate level of competence.
• To supervise the work of less experienced SLTs, students and assistants as appropriate and to participate in Speech and language Therapy student clinical placements as appropriate.
• To offer some observation experience to those applying for training as SLTs. To assist in the support of students from other professional groups as agreed with line managers.

Communication and Working Relationships

• To utilize all available methods of communication to ensure that health and social service professionals, patients, families and carers can appreciate the complex concepts behind communication, voice and swallowing difficulties, in order that they can recognise and understand the nature of these problems and manage them more appropriately.
• To ensure smooth and appropriate handover of care from hospital to ESD and from ESD to Community SLT;
• To provide reports, reflecting specialist knowledge and interpretation of specialist assessments, to other health professionals, including GPs and Hospital consultants as requested
• To make and/or recommend onward referrals to other professionals or agencies, as appropriate.
• To contribute to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation teams working with people following stroke in the local area.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Recognised Speech and Language Qualification -Degree or equivalent
• Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) to reflect specialist skill development

Desirable

• Post Graduate Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent in-house training and log of supervised practice
• Evidence of Completion of relevant dysphagia specialist short courses or equivalent in-house training
• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising/ supporting junior staff, students or assistants.
• Experience of independently managing a complex and busy caseload with support and supervision from colleagues
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of working with stroke survivors/neurological patients either as a student SLT or in qualified role

Desirable

• Experience of working with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders within an acute setting.
• Experience of working in an Early supported discharge team or community service

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour:
• Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way,
• Organised and proactive

Desirable

• Good understanding of IT systems and electronic records e.g. Systm 1
• Able to work under pressure

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate
• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

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.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford, Essex

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL DUTIES

In liaison with the Manger to set objectives for the delivery of care within the area and to devise ways of implementing and monitoring these.

To participate in the multi-disciplinary decision making progress, team building and team maintenance

To review regular intervals with the Manager, the overall nature of the caseload, work methods and techniques and evaluating clinical practice as a whole

Provide accurate returns, statistics and reports as required by the Managers and members of the Community Team.

In co-operation with the Manager to report incidents such as complaints/accidents and that appropriate documentation is completed and returned to the Manager as soon as possible following the incide

To provide support and supervise more junior staff in identifying training needs and actively participating in staffing development programmes.

To be responsible for updating own knowledge of contemporary interventions and techniques

To contribute towards Team Education and Development providing opportunities for exchange of ideas, experience, techniques and interventions

To use research findings when designing care programmes and to develop an awareness of the significance of nursing research practice.

Have a knowledge/understanding of the legislation likely to be encountered as part of the role of the Community Mental Health Nurse e.g. Mental Health Act 1983; Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; Access to Information Act 1986; Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or Social Worker equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Mentorship

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed understanding and knowledge of mental Health practice and procedure policy.
• Demonstrate practical experience of staff/student Supervision

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with Mental Health problems for at least two years.
• Evidence of, and ability to contribute to the development of services as part of a wider team.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon Community Resource Centre, Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree from a BPS accredited course in psychology (2:1 and above); or 2:2 and relevant Masters
• Entitlement to graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
• Experience of using IT packages to the level the person can confidently use MS Office to complete tasks such as write reports and maintain Excel databases

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS or health care sector

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate well with people with complex mental health difficulties and staff members from other disciplines
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with mental health difficulties

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western House

Stansted

CM24 8AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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