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Senior Clinical Psychologist/Senior Psychotherapist - Band 8a
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary 12 month maternity cover Fixed Term. The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to jo...
9 hour(s) ago
Senior Clinical Psychologist/Senior Psychotherapist - Band 8a
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary 12 month maternity cover Fixed Term. The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to jo...
9 hour(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Lead Clinician)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and dynamic clinician to join our CAMHS ReACH Team (Crisis Team) as a Lead Clinician.
7 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Lead Clinician)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and dynamic clinician to join our CAMHS ReACH Team (Crisis Team) as a Lead Clinician.
7 day(s) ago
CAMHS Band 6 Primary Practitioner (Fixed Term 1 year)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Full time - 37.5 hours per week We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Band 6 CAMHS Primary Practitioner to join our Prima...
8 day(s) ago
CAMHS Band 6 Primary Practitioner (Fixed Term 1 year)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Full time - 37.5 hours per week We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Band 6 CAMHS Primary Practitioner to join our Prima...
8 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner (12 month fixed term)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Full time - 37.5 hours per week Are you passionate about helping young people with mental health problems? Do you have experience of working with...
9 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner (12 month fixed term)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Full time - 37.5 hours per week Are you passionate about helping young people with mental health problems? Do you have experience of working with...
9 day(s) ago
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary 37.5 hours per week - two years fixed term Are you interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician? Hi, I'm Sarah and have worked as part of the tru...
27 day(s) ago
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary 37.5 hours per week - two years fixed term Are you interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician? Hi, I'm Sarah and have worked as part of the tru...
27 day(s) ago
Community Dietitian
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Dietician
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our busy Community Nutrition & Dietetics Service in Barnsley, for 1 year from Novembe...
1 month(s) ago
Community Dietitian
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Dietician
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our busy Community Nutrition & Dietetics Service in Barnsley, for 1 year from Novembe...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Clinical Psychologist/Senior Psychotherapist - Band 8a
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 9 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2441027
Job summary
12 month maternity cover Fixed Term.
The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team for a 12 month fixed term to cover for maternity leave. We are currently recruiting for 30hrs 8a Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist/Senior CBT/EMDR Psychotherapist to work in the Wakefield locality.
We are looking for a highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist/Senior CBT/EMDR therapist. (if you require the Job Description and Person Specification for these post please contact [email protected])The posts are supported in the service by a Principal Clinical Psychologist and there is specialist supervision available.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for women experiencing complex mental health issues during pregnancy and the first 2 years postnatally, alongside their babies and families. The post also involves working closely with colleagues across the specialist multidisciplinary team and will include providing clinical supervision and consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues. The post requires excellent communication skills alongside competence in working with and managing risk in relation to both mother and baby.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the unique challenges of working with women during the perinatal period. Experience of working clinically with parent-infant relationships, couples/families or groups would be advantage.
The post advertised is to work in the Wakefieldarea but travel across the Trusts footprint is required on an ad-hoc basis as we are a trust wide service to help manage capacity and demand. The Service operates Monday-Friday; 9.00am-5.00pm however successful applicants would be expected to have the flexibility to work occasional extended hours to facilitate service effectiveness. Car driver essential.
Please contact Claire Lowe Perinatal Service Manager [email protected] for further details or Jo Yates Perinatal Principal Clinical Psychologist [email protected].
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-CK2571
Job locations
Dewsbury District Hospital
8 Fox View
Dewsbury
WF13 4DT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
JOB PURPOSE:
The post holder will provide a high quality specialist clinical psychology service to clients as part of the multidisciplinary team within the service.
Provide highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention.
Provide advice and consultation on psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues, and other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines, and the overall framework of the team and trusts policies and procedures.
Supervise and support Psychology Assistants, Trainees and Band 7 HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologists.
To utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research within the areas served by the team/service.
JOB DIMENSIONS:
(e.g. budgetary or supervisory responsibilities)
To offer consultation and supervision when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of serive users
To provide supervision of Band 7 Clinical Psychologists, doctoral level clinical psychology trainees, assistant psychologists and trainees from other disciplines as appropriate.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYThis job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. JOB PURPOSE:The post holder will provide a high quality specialist clinical psychology service to clients as part of the multidisciplinary team within the service.Provide highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention.Provide advice and consultation on psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues, and other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines, and the overall framework of the team and trusts policies and procedures. Supervise and support Psychology Assistants, Trainees and Band 7 HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologists. To utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research within the areas served by the team/service.JOB DIMENSIONS:(e.g. budgetary or supervisory responsibilities)To offer consultation and supervision when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of serive users To provide supervision of Band 7 Clinical Psychologists, doctoral level clinical psychology trainees, assistant psychologists and trainees from other disciplines as appropriate.For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good Psychometric Assessment skills
- Experience of assisting in training of Post Graduate Clinical Psychology Trainees
- Exceptional communication skills in verbal, non verbal and written modes.
- Ability to empathise and develop good therapeutic alliance
- Ability to Formulate Complex processes.
- Capacity to conduct Psychometric Assessment
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
- Keyboard skills
- Manual Dexterity for conducting tests.
Desirable
- Working with people in Crisis
- Working on an in-patient Psychiatric ward.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
- Significant Post qualification experience in a Setting relevant to the post
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
Training
Essential
- Completion of formal training to meet eligibility as clinical supervisor of Doctoral Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Frequent, protracted sustained and intense concentration
- Show respect and treat people with dignity
- Be able to give bad news sensitively
- Be able to sustain empathy in difficult situations
- Be aware of all interviewees in any situation
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of groupwork
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- To transport Psychometric testing equipment
Person Specification Special Knowledge/Skills Essential Good Psychometric Assessment skills Experience of assisting in training of Post Graduate Clinical Psychology Trainees Exceptional communication skills in verbal, non verbal and written modes. Ability to empathise and develop good therapeutic alliance Ability to Formulate Complex processes. Capacity to conduct Psychometric Assessment Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role Keyboard skills Manual Dexterity for conducting tests. Desirable Working with people in Crisis Working on an in-patient Psychiatric ward. Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Significant Post qualification experience in a Setting relevant to the post HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist. Training Essential Completion of formal training to meet eligibility as clinical supervisor of Doctoral Trainee Clinical Psychologists. Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Frequent, protracted sustained and intense concentration Show respect and treat people with dignity Be able to give bad news sensitively Be able to sustain empathy in difficult situations Be aware of all interviewees in any situation Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of groupwork Personal Attributes Essential A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) To transport Psychometric testing equipment
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).
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. 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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Dewsbury District Hospital
8 Fox View
Dewsbury
WF13 4DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Dewsbury District Hospital
8 Fox View
Dewsbury
WF13 4DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Lead Clinician)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 7 day(s) ago
Reference: 2426067
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and dynamic clinician to join our CAMHS ReACH Team (Crisis Team) as a Lead Clinician.
This is a fixed term role of 12 months.
This is a really exciting opportunity for a senior mental health professional, who is passionate about delivering high-quality crisis care whilst supporting and developing a multi-disciplinary team.
The role is a combination of clinical leadership and direct clinical work, you would hold a small clinical caseload ensuring to remain connected to the frontline practice whilst providing leadership, supervision and clinical oversight across the service.
As a Lead Clinician, you will play a key role in ensuring that children, young people and families are experiencing a timely and effective service. Youll be working closely with the Team Manager and wider leadership team to maintain high clinical standards, promote continuous improvement and support staff to deliver outstanding care.
Youll also provide expert clinical advice, support decision making around risk and crisis management, and help shape service development. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will manage a small caseload of young people with complex presentations, offering assessment, intervention and liaison where required.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical leadership within the team
- Hold a small complex clinical caseload
- Offer clinical supervision, mentoring and supporting members of the MDT
- Provide expert advice on assessment, formulation, risk management and crisis intervention
- Support the Team Manager with team delivery and development. Including quality improvements and decision making
- Promote evidence-based practice and ensure high standards of clinical governance
- Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
- Develop strong partnerships with other senior leaders in the team
- Support staff well-being, professional development and positive team culture
The service is based at Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield and youd be expected to be in base during your shifts. The service works 7 days a week, 8am-8pm and you would work on a shift basis.
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Jen Wilson.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
While this role meets the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship, due to the short-term nature of the contract, the Trust will not be offering sponsorship for this post.
We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK or are on a visa route that permits employment without sponsorship. Such applications will be considered alongside all others.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-W1562
Job locations
Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
WF1 3SP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post-holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post-holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To provide highly specialist skills and expertise, facilitating interventions of the highest quality in the field of mental health, including emergency assessments and intensive interventions with children, young people and their families.
To work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT, providing consultation and teaching for other agencies/professionals.
To provider supervision and teaching to all other disciplines within CAMHS and to deputise as agreed for the team leader.
To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people
KEY RESULT AREAS:
CLINICAL
1
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility in accordance with the Trust Policies and procedures
2
The post-holder will have highly developed skills in assessing the needs of children and their carers based on the analysis of highly complex facts and situations. Interventions will be planned based on the assessment information and interpretation of this. The clinical assessment will include gathering appropriate historical information from the child and family, allied to clinical observation of family relationships and mental state of the child and other family members, and obtaining relevant information from other agencies. Offering highly specialist expertise in child and adolescent mental health, ensuring clear documentation in all appropriate case notes and sharing assessments and information with the family and all relevant professionals.
3
To undertake highly specialist initial assessments of young people following acts of serious self-harm and attempted suicide in line with evidence based practice.
4
To undertake highly specialised risk assessments following referral for presentations requiring urgent mental health or psychiatric assessment and plan relevant interventions.
5
To implement intensive interventions with young people and their families, as relevant to the post-holders main clinical role, i.e. group and individual work, systemic family interventions. This will include analysis, interpretation and evaluation to reformulate plans of care.
6
The post-holder will provide therapeutic care to emotionally demanding clients in highly emotive situations.
7
The post-holder will develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with children and carers. This will include cases of high complexity which require more specialised levels of assessment and therapeutic skills.
8
As part of multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Mental Health Practitioner will deliver and devise complex packages of care. Provide individual and family review/follow-up sessions to children, young people or their carers.
9
To take a lead role in setting guidelines and standards that will ensure all young persons identified with complex problems are discharged from Specialist CAMHS with an appropriate package of care from universal services.
10
The post-holder will have skills to communicate highly complex information regarding personal psycho-social problems in an empathic and supportive way using the highest level of interpersonal skills in situations which can be highly emotional and sometimes antagonistic. Service users and families may have difficulty or be reluctant to understand what is communicated to them.
11
Communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information utilising highly developed interpersonal skills. Take into account issues of confidentiality and the consent of Adults and Young People. Considering and assessing a childs maturity to consent.
12
To work with children, young people (0-18) and their families, liaising with external agencies, e.g. Education, Social Services and Paediatric Services. Presenting problems are frequently complex and require that sophisticated packages of care are negotiated and delivered. To actively promote user/carer involvement in all aspects of care planning/delivery whilst respecting the rights, capabilities and wishes of the individuals concerned.
13
To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.
14
To deputise for the team leader in his/her absence.
15
Apply Trust policies and procedures in instances of aggression, acute distress and disturbed mental health presentations.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post-holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post-holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To provide highly specialist skills and expertise, facilitating interventions of the highest quality in the field of mental health, including emergency assessments and intensive interventions with children, young people and their families.
To work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT, providing consultation and teaching for other agencies/professionals.
To provider supervision and teaching to all other disciplines within CAMHS and to deputise as agreed for the team leader.
To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people
KEY RESULT AREAS:
CLINICAL
1
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility in accordance with the Trust Policies and procedures
2
The post-holder will have highly developed skills in assessing the needs of children and their carers based on the analysis of highly complex facts and situations. Interventions will be planned based on the assessment information and interpretation of this. The clinical assessment will include gathering appropriate historical information from the child and family, allied to clinical observation of family relationships and mental state of the child and other family members, and obtaining relevant information from other agencies. Offering highly specialist expertise in child and adolescent mental health, ensuring clear documentation in all appropriate case notes and sharing assessments and information with the family and all relevant professionals.
3
To undertake highly specialist initial assessments of young people following acts of serious self-harm and attempted suicide in line with evidence based practice.
4
To undertake highly specialised risk assessments following referral for presentations requiring urgent mental health or psychiatric assessment and plan relevant interventions.
5
To implement intensive interventions with young people and their families, as relevant to the post-holders main clinical role, i.e. group and individual work, systemic family interventions. This will include analysis, interpretation and evaluation to reformulate plans of care.
6
The post-holder will provide therapeutic care to emotionally demanding clients in highly emotive situations.
7
The post-holder will develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with children and carers. This will include cases of high complexity which require more specialised levels of assessment and therapeutic skills.
8
As part of multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Mental Health Practitioner will deliver and devise complex packages of care. Provide individual and family review/follow-up sessions to children, young people or their carers.
9
To take a lead role in setting guidelines and standards that will ensure all young persons identified with complex problems are discharged from Specialist CAMHS with an appropriate package of care from universal services.
10
The post-holder will have skills to communicate highly complex information regarding personal psycho-social problems in an empathic and supportive way using the highest level of interpersonal skills in situations which can be highly emotional and sometimes antagonistic. Service users and families may have difficulty or be reluctant to understand what is communicated to them.
11
Communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information utilising highly developed interpersonal skills. Take into account issues of confidentiality and the consent of Adults and Young People. Considering and assessing a childs maturity to consent.
12
To work with children, young people (0-18) and their families, liaising with external agencies, e.g. Education, Social Services and Paediatric Services. Presenting problems are frequently complex and require that sophisticated packages of care are negotiated and delivered. To actively promote user/carer involvement in all aspects of care planning/delivery whilst respecting the rights, capabilities and wishes of the individuals concerned.
13
To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.
14
To deputise for the team leader in his/her absence.
15
Apply Trust policies and procedures in instances of aggression, acute distress and disturbed mental health presentations.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training to others
- Extensive experience in identified portfolio requirements
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Inter-agency liaison and consultation
- Experience of providing highly specialist advice and supervision to other professionals
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance for working with children, young people, mental health and safeguarding
- Evidence of advanced clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
- Extensive experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice
- Advanced experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of community settings
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and to be a self-reliant and autonomous practitioner
- Excellent negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Excellent record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Commitment to multi-agency approach/working
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative
- and assertive
- Ability to make and lead decisions under pressure/crisis situations
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
- Ability to cope calmly in a crisis
- To demonstrate good self-care and encourage the same in team members
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- To have integrity, be honest, open, transparent and respectful.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine
- Post qualification training in identified portfolio, e.g. LD. LAC, eating disorder
- Dip SW or relevant mental health profession
- A teaching and assessing qualification
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in mental health (e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, Counselling)
- Masters Level qualification
- Formal management/supervisory qualification
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training to others
- Extensive experience in identified portfolio requirements
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Inter-agency liaison and consultation
- Experience of providing highly specialist advice and supervision to other professionals
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance for working with children, young people, mental health and safeguarding
- Evidence of advanced clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
- Extensive experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice
- Advanced experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of community settings
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and to be a self-reliant and autonomous practitioner
- Excellent negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Excellent record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Commitment to multi-agency approach/working
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative
- and assertive
- Ability to make and lead decisions under pressure/crisis situations
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
- Ability to cope calmly in a crisis
- To demonstrate good self-care and encourage the same in team members
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- To have integrity, be honest, open, transparent and respectful.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine
- Post qualification training in identified portfolio, e.g. LD. LAC, eating disorder
- Dip SW or relevant mental health profession
- A teaching and assessing qualification
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in mental health (e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, Counselling)
- Masters Level qualification
- Formal management/supervisory qualification
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).
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.
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
WF1 3SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
WF1 3SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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CAMHS Band 6 Primary Practitioner (Fixed Term 1 year)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2422327
Job summary
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Band 6 CAMHS Primary Practitioner to join our Primary Intervention Team within Wakefield CAMHS, on a 1 year fixed term basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the heart of our Single Point of Access (SPA), where youll play a key role in the triage and early intervention pathway helping young people and families to get the right help, at the right time.
You would be joining the team at an exciting time, where we are working collaboratively to review our front door into the service.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional with experience in mental health. Youll bring:
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- Confidence in working independently as well as part of a team
- A calm and empathetic approach in fast paced situations
- A passion for early intervention
We are a supportive and friendly team that values your skills and well-being.
Whether youre looking for a new challenge or embarking on your first Band 6 role, we would love to hear from you!
Calls are encouraged.
We are based at Drury Lane Health and Well-Being Centre in the centre of Wakefield, with a permanent move planned to Fieldhead Hospital from September 2027.
Main duties of the job
Single Point of Access (SPA) Youll be the first point of contact for children, young people, families and professionals. Youll take triage calls, make informed clinical decisions, and offer supportive advice and signposting, helping to support people to navigate what can feel like a daunting system.
2+1 Intervention Youll deliver brief, targeted support through our 2+1 approach. One initial assessment and two focused intervention sessions.
The role would require you to support children, young people and families to get the right support, and make onward referrals either internally within Wakefield CAMHS or to external agencies. You would need to have excellent risk assessment and triage skills, along with making safeguarding referrals where required.
The service is open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
While this role meets the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship, due to the short-term nature of the contract, the Trust will not be offering sponsorship for this post.
We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK or are on a visa route that permits employment without sponsorship. Such applications will be considered alongside all others.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-W1563
Job locations
Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre
Wakefield
WF1 2TJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
- To contribute to a co-ordinated delivery of training & consultation, and provide limited joint assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and universal service workers within the District.
- To facilitate the interface between Universal Services and the CAMH Service.
- To act as a resource by being fully aware of existing provision for Children and Young People and establish good working relationships with those services.
- To participate with supervision and attend Primary Intervention Team meetings to establish an embedded working relationship.
- To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
- To work within the single point of referral as required, between the hours of 09:00 to 18:00.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1
To support the on-going process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system.
2
To provide direct and indirect consultation, advice and support to workers within the Primary Health Care Team and other relevant agencies, including Social Services, Education and Voluntary Organisations to enable these workers to develop their skills in recognising and managing emotional and behavioural disorders in children, young people and their families.
3
To work within the single point of referral as required
4
To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.
5
Where consultation results in continued concerns, to undertake assessments of children and young people and their families jointly with universal service workers as necessary.
6
To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need.
7
To promote and assist the development of universal service workers in recognizing and supporting the emotional needs of children and young people via training and education within the School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.
8
To support the provision of effective mental health and behavioural management interventions with children, young people and their families within a School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.
9
Where treatment may be provided within a universal service setting, offer direct intervention if appropriate and assist in the development of a Care Plan with the responsible universal service worker.
10
Ensure evidence based practice is implemented, supporting Clinical Effectiveness and maintain continuing professional development aided by the Quality Performance Management Process and Clinical Supervision.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
- To contribute to a co-ordinated delivery of training & consultation, and provide limited joint assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and universal service workers within the District.
- To facilitate the interface between Universal Services and the CAMH Service.
- To act as a resource by being fully aware of existing provision for Children and Young People and establish good working relationships with those services.
- To participate with supervision and attend Primary Intervention Team meetings to establish an embedded working relationship.
- To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
- To work within the single point of referral as required, between the hours of 09:00 to 18:00.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1
To support the on-going process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system.
2
To provide direct and indirect consultation, advice and support to workers within the Primary Health Care Team and other relevant agencies, including Social Services, Education and Voluntary Organisations to enable these workers to develop their skills in recognising and managing emotional and behavioural disorders in children, young people and their families.
3
To work within the single point of referral as required
4
To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.
5
Where consultation results in continued concerns, to undertake assessments of children and young people and their families jointly with universal service workers as necessary.
6
To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need.
7
To promote and assist the development of universal service workers in recognizing and supporting the emotional needs of children and young people via training and education within the School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.
8
To support the provision of effective mental health and behavioural management interventions with children, young people and their families within a School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.
9
Where treatment may be provided within a universal service setting, offer direct intervention if appropriate and assist in the development of a Care Plan with the responsible universal service worker.
10
Ensure evidence based practice is implemented, supporting Clinical Effectiveness and maintain continuing professional development aided by the Quality Performance Management Process and Clinical Supervision.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehension of current legislation in relation to under 18s.
- An understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in working with under 18s.
- Experience of working with children and adolescents with multiple problems and their families/carers.
- Multi-disciplinary working. Experience of providing consultation/support and training to professional carers working with under 18s.
- Experience of working with universal service professionals.
- Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of working in universal services.
- Experience of networking between universal services and CAMHS.
- Experience of working in a Family and Systemic Team.
- Knowledge and experience of working with equality and diversity
- Experience of delivering training to others
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered qualification, such as :
- RMN, CPN, SW, Occupational Therapy or relevant mental health profession.
Desirable
- Post qualification training in mental health therapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family & Systemic Therapy)
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Educator/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Assessment planning and evaluation of time limited therapeutic programme skills in mental health and behavioural difficulties including risk assessments
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
- Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to travel to various sites around the Trust in accordance with the demands of the post
- Commitment to a Multi-agency approach to the client
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services
- Ability to manage crisis situations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehension of current legislation in relation to under 18s.
- An understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in working with under 18s.
- Experience of working with children and adolescents with multiple problems and their families/carers.
- Multi-disciplinary working. Experience of providing consultation/support and training to professional carers working with under 18s.
- Experience of working with universal service professionals.
- Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of working in universal services.
- Experience of networking between universal services and CAMHS.
- Experience of working in a Family and Systemic Team.
- Knowledge and experience of working with equality and diversity
- Experience of delivering training to others
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered qualification, such as :
- RMN, CPN, SW, Occupational Therapy or relevant mental health profession.
Desirable
- Post qualification training in mental health therapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family & Systemic Therapy)
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Educator/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Assessment planning and evaluation of time limited therapeutic programme skills in mental health and behavioural difficulties including risk assessments
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
- Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to travel to various sites around the Trust in accordance with the demands of the post
- Commitment to a Multi-agency approach to the client
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services
- Ability to manage crisis situations
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).
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.
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre
Wakefield
WF1 2TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre
Wakefield
WF1 2TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Mental Health Practitioner (12 month fixed term)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 2420057
Job summary
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Are you passionate about helping young people with mental health problems? Do you have experience of working with Children in Care and their extended networks and are committed to getting the best outcomes for them? If you answer yes to these questions, then Wakefield CAMHS is for you!
We are looking for an experienced and confident Mental Health Practitioner in the Wakefield CAMHS Enhanced Outreach Team. You will work within a busy multidisciplinary team. You must have significant experience and be able to demonstrate your ability to work with young people and their families/carers/networks, particularly Children in Care, who can often present with a range of complex mental health needs. The teams criteria also covers forensic like behaviours including animal cruelty and fire setting.
You must have a range of skills and knowledge to deliver the clinical aspects of the role. You must be able to work as an autonomous practitioner within professional practice guidelines and a structured supervision framework.
Enquires are strongly encouraged. Please contact 01924 316200 and speak with Team Manager Jen Wilson
Please be aware that you must meet all the essential qualification requirements of the role (as described in the person specification) to be considered for interview. You will need to be a registered with a core profession.
Secondment opportunities may be considered for internal candidates.
Main duties of the job
- Hold a caseload of young people with complex mental health concerns to provide therapeutic intervention.
- Attend MDT meetings.
- Liaise with other agencies, such as Social Care Direct, on a regular basis.
- Ensuring documentation and relevant paperwork is up to date and accurate.
- Conduct risk assessments and support young people, carers/parents to manage the risks identified.
- Offer therapeutic intervention to young people on your caseload.
- Support with the duty worker rota (within working hours)
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
While this role meets the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship, due to the short-term nature of the contract, the Trust will not be offering sponsorship for this post.
We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK or are on a visa route that permits employment without sponsorship. Such applications will be considered alongside all others.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-W1561
Job locations
Airedale Health Centre
The Square Fryston Road
Castleford
WF103JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post-holder will:
Provide assessment and treatment to children and young people with mental health needs;
Work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT, providing consultation for other agencies/professionals;
Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
To provide routine and urgent assessment and interventions to young people with a wide range of emotional and psychological problems who are referred to specialist CAMHS, in keeping with evidence based practice with supervision from a senior clinician within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1
To support the ongoing process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system.
2
To provide assessment, interventions, therapy to children, young people with the most severe, complex and persistent mental health problems, including those who are severely mentally ill or at suicidal risk and where appropriate, families as both an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a variety of settings to address need. This will include working with the CAPA model.
3
To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.
4
To be committed to a quality approach for patient care.
5
The post-holder will demonstrate high levels of concentration and provide sustained effort in assessment of complex family issues.
6
To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need.
7
To operate within the clinical and case management supervision framework.
8
To provide training, consultation and supervision to other service providers, partner agencies and junior members of staff as required regarding intensive interventions with children, young people and families.
9
To participate in the development, audit and review of this extension to existing service provision.
10
To undertake extended hours of work alongside fellow specialist CAMHS practitioners.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post-holder will:
Provide assessment and treatment to children and young people with mental health needs;
Work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT, providing consultation for other agencies/professionals;
Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
To provide routine and urgent assessment and interventions to young people with a wide range of emotional and psychological problems who are referred to specialist CAMHS, in keeping with evidence based practice with supervision from a senior clinician within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1
To support the ongoing process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system.
2
To provide assessment, interventions, therapy to children, young people with the most severe, complex and persistent mental health problems, including those who are severely mentally ill or at suicidal risk and where appropriate, families as both an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a variety of settings to address need. This will include working with the CAPA model.
3
To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.
4
To be committed to a quality approach for patient care.
5
The post-holder will demonstrate high levels of concentration and provide sustained effort in assessment of complex family issues.
6
To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need.
7
To operate within the clinical and case management supervision framework.
8
To provide training, consultation and supervision to other service providers, partner agencies and junior members of staff as required regarding intensive interventions with children, young people and families.
9
To participate in the development, audit and review of this extension to existing service provision.
10
To undertake extended hours of work alongside fellow specialist CAMHS practitioners.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Inter-agency liaison and consultation
- Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. NHS plan, Mental Health Legislation, Childrens act, Education Act, Working Together, Childrens NSF, Every Child Matters, etc.
- Clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
- Experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of community settings
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine
- Dip SW or relevant mental health profession
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification e.g. degree
- Post graduate qualification in mental health (e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, Counselling)
- A teaching and assessing qualification.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
- Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Desirable
- Training and experience relating to specialist CAMHS
- Experience of delivering training to others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Commitment to multi-agency approach
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative
- and assertive
- Clarity of decision making
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
- Ability to cope calmly in a crisis
- To demonstrate good self care and encourage the same in team members
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Inter-agency liaison and consultation
- Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. NHS plan, Mental Health Legislation, Childrens act, Education Act, Working Together, Childrens NSF, Every Child Matters, etc.
- Clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
- Experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of community settings
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine
- Dip SW or relevant mental health profession
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification e.g. degree
- Post graduate qualification in mental health (e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, Counselling)
- A teaching and assessing qualification.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
- Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Desirable
- Training and experience relating to specialist CAMHS
- Experience of delivering training to others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Commitment to multi-agency approach
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative
- and assertive
- Clarity of decision making
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
- Ability to cope calmly in a crisis
- To demonstrate good self care and encourage the same in team members
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
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).
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.
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Airedale Health Centre
The Square Fryston Road
Castleford
WF103JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Airedale Health Centre
The Square Fryston Road
Castleford
WF103JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 2362525
Job summary
37.5 hours per week - two years fixed term
Are you interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician?
Hi, I'm Sarah and have worked as part of the trust wide pharmacy team for the last 11 years. We are a close-knit, supportive team and thats what makes it a great place to work. We all care about our team and the people we support both in hospital and in community.
If you like the idea of working in this environment, we have an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for you to join us. The post is based at Fieldhead Hospital Pharmacy in Wakefield, with visits to our sites in Barnsley, Dewsbury, Halifax and Huddersfield.
The successful candidate will undertake a 2-year fixed term, level 3 apprenticeship contract giving them an opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to register as a Pharmacy Technician, on successful completion of the course.
Candidates need to possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 (grade C) or above, including Maths, English and Science.
The starting salary for this post is NHS Band 3 equivalent £24,937 dependant on previous NHS service.
The post will not attract a work permit; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you to pursue a career in Pharmacy, we look forward to receiving your application.
If you would like more details or to come for an informal visit, please contact: Sarah Smith([email protected]).
Main duties of the job
Our Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician will be provided with training over a 2-year period covering inpatient and community mental health, learning disability and wellbeing services across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. As well as an opportunity for placements in an acute trust and community pharmacy.
You will help support the dispensary team at Fieldhead Hospital and Pharmacy teams, across the Trust, provide Pharmacy services to in-patients, out-patients and clinics.
On successful completion of their first year, the successful candidate will provide a pharmacy service to the ward environment. Full training and support will be given.
This is a full-time post and includes day release for college, via a blended learning approach, during term time. In addition, allocated study time is provided in the workplace.
The successful candidate will become part of a friendly and professional Pharmacy Team, supporting different specialities in acute mental health, forensic and rehabilitation settings.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-QA01517
Job locations
Pharmacy, Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
W Yorkshire
WF1 3SP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Train to be a registered Pharmacy Technician over a 2-year period undertaking Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard level 3. This includes competency-based training, assessment in the workplace and studying the underpinning knowledge requirements through an accredited training provider, to gain the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians allowing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The postholder will:
Work as part of the Trust wide pharmacy team.
Participate in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the Trust.
Contribute to the smooth running of the department, including where necessary cover for other staff.
- Dispense clinically validated prescriptions, accurately and perform a 3-way check on the items prior to placing on the bench for a final accuracy check.
Issue medication against a stock order/picking list.
Involvement in efficient stock control and stock management systems for the dispensary, wards, and departments, including stocktaking.
Assist in the ordering process for medicines and consumables.
Involvement in stock discrepancies and shortages, liaising with colleagues to help rectify.
Reception duties including answering the phone and hatch in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records including the use of computer equipment.
Communicate effectively with service users, visitors, colleagues, other health professionals and external suppliers.
Work at other localities, for training purposes when necessary.
Demonstrate your role to other staff, as appropriate.
Maintain safe systems of work, including fire safety, department, and Trust safety policies.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Fully participate in the learning agreement including any learning and study experiences offered.
Promote the professional image of Pharmacy, both within the Trust and when studying with the learning provider.
Upon completion of the course and training scheme be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.
KEY RESULT AREAS
The Apprentice will progress to the second year on successful completion of the first year. This placement is subject to a learning agreement which sets out the terms and conditions of this placement.
The Apprentice will undertake the necessary training to complete the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 with the support of an accredited training provider via a blended learning approach. Following this, the apprentice will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
TRUST VALUES
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g., service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect always. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
We put the person first and in the centre.
We know that families and carers matter.
We are respectful, honest, open, and transparent.
We improve and aim to be outstanding.
We are relevant for today and ready for tomorrow.
SAFEGUARDING
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
TRUST POLICIES AND COMMITMENTS (to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy)
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
Ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns.
Maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct.
understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy
Comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually.
Receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed.
Understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy.
Recognise, respect, and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity.
Ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training.
Comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e., CPD, Audit, Supervision);
Demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team, and service wide quality improvement.
Abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.
Adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds.
Being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact.
Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly.
In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYTrain to be a registered Pharmacy Technician over a 2-year period undertaking Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard level 3. This includes competency-based training, assessment in the workplace and studying the underpinning knowledge requirements through an accredited training provider, to gain the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians allowing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).KEY RESULT AREAS:The postholder will: Work as part of the Trust wide pharmacy team. Participate in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the Trust. Contribute to the smooth running of the department, including where necessary cover for other staff. Dispense clinically validated prescriptions, accurately and perform a 3-way check on the items prior to placing on the bench for a final accuracy check. Issue medication against a stock order/picking list. Involvement in efficient stock control and stock management systems for the dispensary, wards, and departments, including stocktaking. Assist in the ordering process for medicines and consumables. Involvement in stock discrepancies and shortages, liaising with colleagues to help rectify. Reception duties including answering the phone and hatch in a timely manner. Maintain accurate records including the use of computer equipment. Communicate effectively with service users, visitors, colleagues, other health professionals and external suppliers. Work at other localities, for training purposes when necessary. Demonstrate your role to other staff, as appropriate. Maintain safe systems of work, including fire safety, department, and Trust safety policies. Follow standard operating procedures. Fully participate in the learning agreement including any learning and study experiences offered. Promote the professional image of Pharmacy, both within the Trust and when studying with the learning provider. Upon completion of the course and training scheme be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.KEY RESULT AREASThe Apprentice will progress to the second year on successful completion of the first year. This placement is subject to a learning agreement which sets out the terms and conditions of this placement.The Apprentice will undertake the necessary training to complete the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 with the support of an accredited training provider via a blended learning approach. Following this, the apprentice will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. TRUST VALUESThe Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g., service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect always. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values: We put the person first and in the centre. We know that families and carers matter. We are respectful, honest, open, and transparent. We improve and aim to be outstanding. We are relevant for today and ready for tomorrow.SAFEGUARDING Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy. Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.TRUST POLICIES AND COMMITMENTS (to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy)All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to: Ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns. Maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct. understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy Comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually. Receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed. Understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy. Recognise, respect, and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity. Ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training. Comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e., CPD, Audit, Supervision); Demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team, and service wide quality improvement. Abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached. Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards. Adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds. Being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact. Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly.In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing to complete Level 3 Diploma.
- Able to register with GPhC on completion of training.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital / community pharmacy.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Work in a professional manner.
- Good keyboard skills.
- Ability to work accurately.
- Good organisational skills for self and tasks.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good time management skills.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy services.
- Awareness of health and safety issues.
- Analytical skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to work/study.
- Organised.
- Self-motivated.
- Enthusiastic.
- Team player.
- Aware of, and able to work within own limitations. Seeks help/advice when needed.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and Science.
Desirable
- IT qualification.
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Trust Values
Essential
- Be open, honest, respectful, and transparent.
Desirable
- Involve service users, carers and families in their care as needed.
Person Specification Physical Attributes Essential A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. Training Essential Must be willing to complete Level 3 Diploma. Able to register with GPhC on completion of training. Experience Desirable Previous experience of working in a hospital / community pharmacy. Special Knowledge/Skills Essential Work in a professional manner. Good keyboard skills. Ability to work accurately. Good organisational skills for self and tasks. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Good time management skills. Computer literate. Ability to work under pressure. Desirable Knowledge of Pharmacy services. Awareness of health and safety issues. Analytical skills. Personal Attributes Essential Committed to work/study. Organised. Self-motivated. Enthusiastic. Team player. Aware of, and able to work within own limitations. Seeks help/advice when needed. Flexible and adaptable. Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and Science. Desirable IT qualification. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Trust Values Essential Be open, honest, respectful, and transparent. Desirable Involve service users, carers and families in their care as needed.
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Pharmacy, Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
W Yorkshire
WF1 3SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Pharmacy, Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
W Yorkshire
WF1 3SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Dietitian
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2336105
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our busy Community Nutrition & Dietetics Service in Barnsley, for 1 year from November 2026 (fixed term contract) on a part time basis (17.5hours/week).
The post is varied and interesting, covering a range of community dietetics including community clinics, care homes and people who are housebound. The caseload includes nutrition support & general dietetics.
Our team is friendly and welcoming, supporting each other to provide the best nutritional care for the people of Barnsley.
You will need excellent team working, communication, organisation and time management skills, as well as be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD.
This is a community-based role; applicants must have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. A contribution to the training of student dietitians is also expected.
Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route can only be considered if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold of £25,000, as required by the UK Visas and Immigration. Therefore, sponsorship is not possible due to the working hours.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Community Dietitian you will:
Manage a caseload requiring dietetic intervention in the community this may include a range of settings such as care homes, clinics and patients own homes.
Be able to provide dietetic assessment and intervention for a range of conditions including nutrition support and general dietetics
Work as a part of our team of dietitians and dietetic assistants.
Have a patient centred approach in line with our Trust values
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills to negotiate and build rapport with patients, carers and families.
Work with key members of multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide individualised advice, support & care plans to patients
Demonstrate excellent time management, prioritisation & organisational skills
Participate in education & staff development, clinical supervision and the delivery of dietetic student training
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-B2373
Job locations
Cudworth LIFT
Carlton Street
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S72 8ST
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Job Purpose
1. Assess patients, develop care plans, advise and monitor patients progress for a range of conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
2. To be responsible for advice to staff, patients and carers
Core Duties & repsonsibilities
Clinical
1. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care
2. To undertake clinical assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients including calculation of individual diets and enteral feeding regimens where appropriate
3. Monitor and review individual treatment plans as required according to patients clinical condition to provide the most effective and efficient outcomes for patients.
4. Organise, produce, deliver and evaluate training on nutrition and dietetics related issues other health service staff and patients and carers
5. To communicate effectively with patients carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies to achieve patient centred goals
6. To produce and update dietetic/nutritional teaching materials and therapeutic diet sheets.
Professional
1. To be responsible for maintaining own professional development through a variety of CPD activities and reflective practice
2. To assist senior clinicians with the supervision, training and induction of student dietitians, dietetic assistants and newly appointed staff when necessary
3. To contribute to audit and development and implementation of clinical standards/policies/outcome measures within the department.
4. Respond to nutritional queries from other health professionals and the general public.
5. To keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with trust and dietetic department standards, including computer based data entry.
6. To adhere to Trust and dietetic department standards/policies and procedures. Including Trust and area specific appraisal and clinical supervision
7. To ensure that equipment such as enteral feeding pumps is used safely by staff, patients and carers.
8. Work closely with immediate dietetic colleagues and team leader to provide a comprehensive and cohesive dietetic service.
9. Develop and maintain links with other Dietitians, through local, regional and national networks.
10. To work collaboratively with service users, catering staff and facilities monitoring co-ordinators to ensure that menus meet the nutritional, cultural and ethical needs of service users.
11. The post holder holder is expected to cover the duties of colleagues in posts within the range of the post holders knowledge and skills.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects thatall staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
We put the person first and in the centre
We know that families and carers matter
We are respectful, honest, open and transparent
We improve and aim to be outstanding
We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;
maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;
understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;
comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;
receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;
understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;
recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;
ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;
comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);
demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;
abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.
adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;
being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;
Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;
In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYThis job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. KEY RESULT AREAS:Job Purpose1. Assess patients, develop care plans, advise and monitor patients progress for a range of conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings. 2. To be responsible for advice to staff, patients and carersCore Duties & repsonsibilitiesClinical1. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care2. To undertake clinical assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients including calculation of individual diets and enteral feeding regimens where appropriate 3. Monitor and review individual treatment plans as required according to patients clinical condition to provide the most effective and efficient outcomes for patients. 4. Organise, produce, deliver and evaluate training on nutrition and dietetics related issues other health service staff and patients and carers5. To communicate effectively with patients carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies to achieve patient centred goals6. To produce and update dietetic/nutritional teaching materials and therapeutic diet sheets.Professional1. To be responsible for maintaining own professional development through a variety of CPD activities and reflective practice 2. To assist senior clinicians with the supervision, training and induction of student dietitians, dietetic assistants and newly appointed staff when necessary3. To contribute to audit and development and implementation of clinical standards/policies/outcome measures within the department.4. Respond to nutritional queries from other health professionals and the general public.5. To keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with trust and dietetic department standards, including computer based data entry.6. To adhere to Trust and dietetic department standards/policies and procedures. Including Trust and area specific appraisal and clinical supervision7. To ensure that equipment such as enteral feeding pumps is used safely by staff, patients and carers.8. Work closely with immediate dietetic colleagues and team leader to provide a comprehensive and cohesive dietetic service.9. Develop and maintain links with other Dietitians, through local, regional and national networks.10. To work collaboratively with service users, catering staff and facilities monitoring co-ordinators to ensure that menus meet the nutritional, cultural and ethical needs of service users.11. The post holder holder is expected to cover the duties of colleagues in posts within the range of the post holders knowledge and skills. Trust Values:The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects thatall staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values: We put the person first and in the centre We know that families and carers matter We are respectful, honest, open and transparent We improve and aim to be outstanding We are relevant today and ready for tomorrowSafeguarding: Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy. Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to: ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns; maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct; understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy; comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually; receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed; understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy; recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity; ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training; comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision); demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement; abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached; work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards. adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds; being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact; Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Evidence of other post-registration education and training.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Can communicate specialist dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis, and in written form.
- Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of dietetic and multidisciplinary team.
- Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques.
- Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate.
- Computer literate in Microsoft PowerPoint internet and Word.
Desirable
- Presentation/teaching skills.
- Audit skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a therapy setting across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).
Desirable
- Experience of training student dieticians.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development. Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency.
- Able to work independently and using own initiative
- Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes.
- Able to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions under pressure.
- Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach.
- Adaptable and flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association.
Training
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s.
- Behaviour change training level 1.
- Clinical supervisory skills course.
Person Specification Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Desirable Evidence of other post-registration education and training. Special Knowledge/Skills Essential Can communicate specialist dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis, and in written form. Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work effectively as part of dietetic and multidisciplinary team. Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques. Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate. Computer literate in Microsoft PowerPoint internet and Word. Desirable Presentation/teaching skills. Audit skills. Experience Essential Experience of working in a therapy setting across the health community (inpatients and outpatients). Desirable Experience of training student dieticians. Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development. Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency. Able to work independently and using own initiative Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes. Able to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions under pressure. Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach. Adaptable and flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary. Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role. Desirable Member of British Dietetic Association. Training Essential Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as relevant to the role. Desirable Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s. Behaviour change training level 1. Clinical supervisory skills course.
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).
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. 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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Cudworth LIFT
Carlton Street
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S72 8ST
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Cudworth LIFT
Carlton Street
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S72 8ST
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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