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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 36,943 - 44,900 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team at CNWL Talking Therapies Servi…
14 day(s) ago
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 36,943 - 44,900 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team at CNWL Talking Therapies Servi…
14 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic B8a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to work across our Perinatal Mental Health…
15 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic B8a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to work across our Perinatal Mental Health…
15 day(s) ago
Senior Community Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen to work with Community Post covid MDT team in Ealing and Hillingdon Borough and also support triage.
16 day(s) ago
Senior Community Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen to work with Community Post covid MDT team in Ealing and Hillingdon Borough and also support triage.
16 day(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health & Reproductive Healthcare
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Surrey, East and West Sussex, South East England
GBP 2,162 - 102,689 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team of clinicians providing high quality sexual health and HIV care as part of…
1 month(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health & Reproductive Healthcare
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Surrey, East and West Sussex, South East England
GBP 2,162 - 102,689 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team of clinicians providing high quality sexual health and HIV care as part of…
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry (Harness CMHT)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 2,162 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary CNWL is looking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant to join the Harness Community Mental health Team.
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry (Harness CMHT)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 2,162 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary CNWL is looking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant to join the Harness Community Mental health Team.
1 month(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry (HTT)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 2,162 - 102,689 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate Specialty Doctor to join our Adult Home Treatment Team in CNWL Harrow.
1 month(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry (HTT)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 2,162 - 102,689 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate Specialty Doctor to join our Adult Home Treatment Team in CNWL Harrow.
1 month(s) ago
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 333-J-BR-0863
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated qualifiedPsychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team at CNWL Talking Therapies Service Brent. We are a large, well established service based in a diverse borough of London. Our service provides low and high intensity therapies at Step 2 and Step 3, alongside our Step 3 counselling service. We are passionate about the work we do and care provided to service users, and work by the trust values of compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership. Our team is key in the work we do and service provided to the population of Brent.
We are looking for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who are adaptable, enjoy challenges and diversity and demonstrate an enthusiasm for primary care work. We particularly welcome applicants who speak other languages and who have enthusiasm for and experience of working with diversity.
Main duties of the job
You will be working within a stepped care model, providing assessments and delivering evidence based low intensity interventions for people with common mental health problems. Assessments and interventions may be delivered face to face, via digitals platform (Teams) or via the telephone. You would also be expected to deliver psychoeducational workshops and become involved in working within the local community and establishing links with voluntary service organisations to promote the service.
You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from a qualified therapist and work closely with other clinical practitioners within the team. The Brent Talking Therapies service has close links with other IAPT teams in CNWL, as well as, wider links with other mental health teams within Brent. We have a strong tradition of supporting staff development and further progression onto higher training.
About us
The catchment area of the post is the London borough of Brent. The main hub for the service is based at Fairfields House in Kingsbury and there is a satellite hub at Bell House in Willesden Green. You will be required to work across both hubs and in other parts of the borough, e.g. GP surgeries and community settings.
We operate an agile working policy where staff combine remote working and being on-site to deliver face-to-face appointments and other service commitments that require a hub-based presence. The post-holder will work full-time hours and may be required to work at any times between 8am and 8pm on weekdays including an evening clinic as required by the service. Wellbeing is important within our service and we are a collaborative and cohesive team. We have a dedicated wellbeing group within the service to help support individuals' and the wider team wellbeing. Benefits of working for CNWL include:
27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
NHS discount
Opportunities for career progression
New starters will have a 13-week probation period which is a supportive process to allow individuals to learn and work within the key aspects of their role over a period of time
If you would like to see what it's like to work for CNWL please have a look at https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-BR-0863
Job locations
Brent Talking Therapies
Fairfield House, Fairfield Crescent
Kingsbury
NW9 0PS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- To accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. This includes participation in the teams duty and triage rota to screen referrals along with a high intensity therapist and a senior clinician.
- To assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
- To undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
- To make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or step up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
- To provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.
- To educate and involve family members and others in treatment where necessary and appropriate.
- To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- To attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
- To keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
- To work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- To assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
- To operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
- To prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.
- To deal with a range of clients and clinical situations, including those involving highly emotive communication and the need to apply initiative, tact and persuasion in the face of psychological resistance
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- To accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. This includes participation in the teams duty and triage rota to screen referrals along with a high intensity therapist and a senior clinician.
- To assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
- To undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
- To make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or step up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
- To provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.
- To educate and involve family members and others in treatment where necessary and appropriate.
- To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- To attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
- To keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
- To work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- To assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
- To operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
- To prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.
- To deal with a range of clients and clinical situations, including those involving highly emotive communication and the need to apply initiative, tact and persuasion in the face of psychological resistance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) OR equivalent ,e.g. Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health, social science, and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people with mental health problems.
- Experience of working in IAPT/Primary Care Services and delivering low intensity interventions.
- Evidence of having worked in a service where agreed targets were in place to demonstrate effective clinical outcomes.
- Experience of using electronic patient management systems such as IAPTUS or PCMIS or similar.
- Evidence of experience and knowledge of risk assessment and management.
Desirable
- Research / audit experience.
- Evidence of working in the local community.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- High level communication skills: written and verbal, including telephone skills
- An ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
- An ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Fluency in an additional (to English) locally relevant priority language
- Experience of delivering group based interventions.
PERSONAL
Essential
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships with staff from all disciplines.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to work independently, flexibly, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) OR equivalent ,e.g. Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health, social science, and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people with mental health problems.
- Experience of working in IAPT/Primary Care Services and delivering low intensity interventions.
- Evidence of having worked in a service where agreed targets were in place to demonstrate effective clinical outcomes.
- Experience of using electronic patient management systems such as IAPTUS or PCMIS or similar.
- Evidence of experience and knowledge of risk assessment and management.
Desirable
- Research / audit experience.
- Evidence of working in the local community.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- High level communication skills: written and verbal, including telephone skills
- An ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
- An ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Fluency in an additional (to English) locally relevant priority language
- Experience of delivering group based interventions.
PERSONAL
Essential
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships with staff from all disciplines.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to work independently, flexibly, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brent Talking Therapies
Fairfield House, Fairfield Crescent
Kingsbury
NW9 0PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brent Talking Therapies
Fairfield House, Fairfield Crescent
Kingsbury
NW9 0PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 333-D-MK-MH-1357
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic B8a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to work across our Perinatal Mental Health Team and Maternity-Trauma, Loss and Care Service (M-TLC) in Milton Keynes. This post is for 33.75 hours per week. The team provide specialist care for women (and their babies) with moderate to severe mental illness, this includes offering pre-conceptual counselling alongside working with women during their pregnancy and up to 2 years postpartum where there is a perinatal need. This is an energetic, creative and welcoming team which aims to offer and inspire excellence in community perinatal mental health care.
The M-TLC Service provides consultation, advice, signposting and targeted interventions to women with moderate-severe/complex mental health difficulties associated with loss and trauma occurring in the maternity/perinatal/neonatal context including the parent infant relationship. This may include PTSD following birth trauma, perinatal loss and severe fear of childbirth (tokophobia).
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work alongside the Principal Psychologist in the M-TLC and Psychologists who work across the Perinatal Service and M-TLC both delivering and supporting the delivery of psychological interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The teams includes a Psychiatrist, Specialist CPN's, Occupational Therapist and a Nursery Nurse with administrators supporting the team. The postholder is accountable to the Team Manager for Perinatal Mental Health Team, the Lead Clinical Psychologist for Mental Health and the Service Manager for Mental Health.
The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering care to women in a range of community settings including the woman's home; children's centre's; GP surgeries, maternity wards and the use of virtual technology. The ability to work flexibly in multidisciplinary teams and in a range of settings is therefore essential. As a specialist psychologist or CBT Therapist you will provide specialist assessment and treatment for women in the perinatal period which will also involve close liaison with the wider MDT such as Midwives; Health Visitors; Safeguarding and Children's Centres.
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-D-MK-MH-1357
Job locations
CNWL HQ Milton Keynes
Charles Pinfold Building, Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have experience of working in mental health services at secondary care level with complex presentations with women who may also be in crisis and who express suicidality. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable, and/or a keen interest in this specialist area alongside experience of facilitating group treatments.
The team is part of the wider Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) specialist perinatal mental health provision and there will be opportunities for networking with perinatal psychologists in this new and developing area of specialism across BLMK, the East of England Region and within CNWL.
Both regionally and locally we are committed to further training all disciplines within the team and there will be provision for training in line with a regional training programme.
For further information about this post please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have experience of working in mental health services at secondary care level with complex presentations with women who may also be in crisis and who express suicidality. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable, and/or a keen interest in this specialist area alongside experience of facilitating group treatments.
The team is part of the wider Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) specialist perinatal mental health provision and there will be opportunities for networking with perinatal psychologists in this new and developing area of specialism across BLMK, the East of England Region and within CNWL.
Both regionally and locally we are committed to further training all disciplines within the team and there will be provision for training in line with a regional training programme.
For further information about this post please see attached job description
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. OR BABCP accredited CBT Therapists with significant experience of the above along with trauma therapy.
- Supervision training
Desirable
- Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. E.g. training in additional approved modalities such EMDR, IPT, CFT, Couples Counselling, systemic training, DIT, Mindfulness
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a qualified psychologist or CBT Therapist
- Significant experience in working with Psychological Trauma.
- Specialist training or skills working with women in the perinatal period
- An interest in Perinatal Mental Health with a focus on Birth Trauma and baby loss
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings 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.
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
Desirable
- Experience in working with Birth Trauma and Perinatal Loss
- Experience of representing psychological therapies within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
- Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
Other
Essential
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to drive with a full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. OR BABCP accredited CBT Therapists with significant experience of the above along with trauma therapy.
- Supervision training
Desirable
- Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. E.g. training in additional approved modalities such EMDR, IPT, CFT, Couples Counselling, systemic training, DIT, Mindfulness
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a qualified psychologist or CBT Therapist
- Significant experience in working with Psychological Trauma.
- Specialist training or skills working with women in the perinatal period
- An interest in Perinatal Mental Health with a focus on Birth Trauma and baby loss
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings 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.
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
Desirable
- Experience in working with Birth Trauma and Perinatal Loss
- Experience of representing psychological therapies within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
- Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
Other
Essential
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to drive with a full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CNWL HQ Milton Keynes
Charles Pinfold Building, Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CNWL HQ Milton Keynes
Charles Pinfold Building, Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Community Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 333-G-ECP-0704-A
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to work with Community Post covid MDT team in Ealing and Hillingdon Borough and also support triage. The MDT Is supported by GP, Psychologist and Respiratory physiotherapist. This is a permanent post for 30 hrs a week. The Occupational Therapist will be supporting vocational rehab, fatigue - brain fog management, breathlessness management, MDT case reviews and undertaking triage, Clinics will be based in Ealing and Hillingdon along with some telephone appointments including use of digital app and triage.
The service is now renamed as Post Infection Conditions Service formerly known as Post Covid rehabilitation service. The service works closely with ICB and with other boroughs across North West London, supporting triage and participating in regular NWL borough based IST. Clinical support is available from Senior Occupational therapist and also from service lead. There is access to local and borough wide training and shadowing of medical clinics as part of CPD.
Main duties of the job
To provide a highly skilled occupational therapy assessment, education, advice and treatment to adult patients referred to post covid rehabilitation and support pulmonary rehabilitation and other community services if required and work to the standards set by BAOT and HCPC.
To Triage / screen and assess referrals at the Single point of access, including gathering medical history from GP records/referrer and identifying if appropriate or not; establish priorities and assign to appropriate pathways.
To participate in weekly Multidisciplinary team meetings with other colleagues for complex case reviews.
To undertake patient management/treatment in a variety of settings utilising a range of methods to do this e.g. individually or group therapy/rehabilitation interventions, face to face, virtual and app-based technology .
To provide assessment and treatment of Post covid patients and chronic respiratory conditions that are referred to the service for fatigue, Cognitive issues, breathlessness vocational rehab support.
Participate and lead in audits and service development.
Maintain accurate documentation on electronic patient records including discharge letters, clinic updates letters and clinic notes.
About us
We are a friendly team, based across Ealing and Hillingdon borough, providing high quality person centred care in the community . We support our staff to develop their clinical and leadership skills. The service meets regularly with with other NWL borough based Post covid service to review the outcomes of digital app and also for IST.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-G-ECP-0704-A
Job locations
Clinic site in Ealing and Hillingdon ( Beaufort House )
Ealing Day Treatment Centre Britten Drive London
Southall
UB1 2SH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of conditions, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical and social needs.
To be responsible for reassessing patients care as treatment progress and alter treatment programme as appropriate.
To undertake highly specialist assessment and treatment of patients who may present with long term multiple conditions or with complex presentations of fatigue, brain fog, low mood.
To be able to prioritise on needs-based care approach.
To demonstrate excellent communication within MDT and other stakeholders.
To participate in local and cross borough Inservice training, deliver training and promote the service
To keep accurate up-to-date records on patient care and equipment provision, which comply with quality standards of Trust/Professional/Service policies, meet legal requirements and that can be shared with colleagues and carers when appropriate.
To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice.
Please see attached Job description for full details of duties and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of conditions, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical and social needs.
To be responsible for reassessing patients care as treatment progress and alter treatment programme as appropriate.
To undertake highly specialist assessment and treatment of patients who may present with long term multiple conditions or with complex presentations of fatigue, brain fog, low mood.
To be able to prioritise on needs-based care approach.
To demonstrate excellent communication within MDT and other stakeholders.
To participate in local and cross borough Inservice training, deliver training and promote the service
To keep accurate up-to-date records on patient care and equipment provision, which comply with quality standards of Trust/Professional/Service policies, meet legal requirements and that can be shared with colleagues and carers when appropriate.
To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice.
Please see attached Job description for full details of duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Health Care Professionals Council Registration
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- MSc post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience in acute and community in core areas of rotation eg medical, surgical, orthopaedic, neurology, care of elderly
- Experience of leading Audit
- Experience of supervision / teaching
- Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical triage and managing long term complex conditions
- Sound assessment skills with advanced clinical reasoning and analytical ability especially with multipathology, fatigue management, vocational rehabilitation and brain fog
- Ability to critically appraise information/journal articles
- Keyboard skills and ability to access information via the internet
- Evidence of self-directed learning and reflective practice
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload and pressures
- A sound theoretical knowledge of manual dexterity skills and therapeutic manual handling techniques
- Presentation skills and the ability to pass these skills and knowledge to others
- Knowledge of developments within NHS community and occupational therapy profession
- Good understanding of role of the Occupational Therapist in rehabilitation as well as the role of other professionals in MDT
- Knowledge & understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
Desirable
- Experience of complex vocational rehabilitation intervention/ report writing and fit note
- An understanding of NHS Referral pathways
- Excellent IT skills for audits, electronic notes, digital apps including Outlook, Word, Excel, databases etc
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent time management and prioritisation
- Able to work flexibly and travel across sites to meet service needs
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good problem solving abilities
- An understanding of providing services in a diverse patient population community
Desirable
- Car User
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Health Care Professionals Council Registration
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- MSc post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience in acute and community in core areas of rotation eg medical, surgical, orthopaedic, neurology, care of elderly
- Experience of leading Audit
- Experience of supervision / teaching
- Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical triage and managing long term complex conditions
- Sound assessment skills with advanced clinical reasoning and analytical ability especially with multipathology, fatigue management, vocational rehabilitation and brain fog
- Ability to critically appraise information/journal articles
- Keyboard skills and ability to access information via the internet
- Evidence of self-directed learning and reflective practice
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload and pressures
- A sound theoretical knowledge of manual dexterity skills and therapeutic manual handling techniques
- Presentation skills and the ability to pass these skills and knowledge to others
- Knowledge of developments within NHS community and occupational therapy profession
- Good understanding of role of the Occupational Therapist in rehabilitation as well as the role of other professionals in MDT
- Knowledge & understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
Desirable
- Experience of complex vocational rehabilitation intervention/ report writing and fit note
- An understanding of NHS Referral pathways
- Excellent IT skills for audits, electronic notes, digital apps including Outlook, Word, Excel, databases etc
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent time management and prioritisation
- Able to work flexibly and travel across sites to meet service needs
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good problem solving abilities
- An understanding of providing services in a diverse patient population community
Desirable
- Car User
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clinic site in Ealing and Hillingdon ( Beaufort House )
Ealing Day Treatment Centre Britten Drive London
Southall
UB1 2SH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clinic site in Ealing and Hillingdon ( Beaufort House )
Ealing Day Treatment Centre Britten Drive London
Southall
UB1 2SH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health & Reproductive Healthcare
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 333-D-SE-SA-0001
Job summary
This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team of clinicians providing high quality sexual health and HIV care as part of one of the largest sexual health services in the country.The post holder is required to provide face to face clinics at both Buryfields Clinic as well as Woking Clinic.
The post holder will work closely with other members of the sexual health team to ensure delivery of high quality integrated sexual health services. The post holder will be expected to deliver training to staff depending on their experience and expertise.
Applicants must have experience in UK sexual health and hold CoSRH Letter of Competence Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT).
Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early if a sufficient amount of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
oTo provide clinical services at CNWL sexual health clinicsoTo work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver level 1, 2 and 3 contraception and community STI screening services, as specified by commissioners, and in accordance with the values and standards of CNWL and the GMC.oTo work in other CNWL sexual health service sites in Surrey (as required), including the provision of level 3 complex contraception and integrated sexual health.oTo take part in audit, research and training and administrative duties as appropriate and as defined in job plans.oTo develop skills in line with the changing needs of the service.
About us
The CNWL sexual health and HIV service provides services across Surrey, Camden, Islington, Barnet, Haringey and Tri-Borough. The Surrey services will be delivered in accordance with the service specification and will aim to deliver service using technology to support innovation, efficiency and enhance patient experience.
In order to meet the needs of the Trust's service, and depending on your job plan, you will be required to have flexibility to work in other hub clinics in Surrey. The Trust reserves the right to change your normal place of work to any other CNWL Sexual Health Sites in Surrey.
Details
Date posted
20 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year plus London weighting of £2162 per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-D-SE-SA-0001
Job locations
Buryfields Clinic and Woking Clinic
61 Lawn Road
Surrey
GU24AX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical and managerial responsibilitiesTo undertake the clinical and administrative duties outlined in the job plan - to be agreed on appointment and reviewed regularly.To provide patient-centred, high quality contraceptive and sexual health care ensuring that patients are well informed and able to participate in their care, including women in early pregnancy requesting onward referral.To be responsible for maintaining satisfactory patient records. This will include entering of relevant data into both paper-based and electronic patient records.Provide relevant sexual health promotion to women and men.To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to include liaising with nurses, management, administrative and laboratory staff as required for the optimal management of all patients.To support the consultant team within other areas of service in the delivery of specialist services where required.To refer patients where appropriate and as determined by the service specification this includes in-house referral to specialist clinics for those with complex / complicated contraceptive issues and / or for those with symptoms of STIs.Carry out treatment and partner notification for uncomplicated STIs diagnosed within the service, in accordance with the clinic guide.To treat all patients in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner.To maintain confidentiality in accordance with national and local policies.To be available for advice as agreed in the job plan and to give medical advice to junior medical staff, nursing colleagues, local pharmacy and general practice teams.To take responsibility for designated management tasks as agreed with the Lead Consultant.Participate in the induction of new members of staff.Fulfil the requirements for appraisal and revalidation as set out by the Department of Health.2. Teaching and trainingTo take an active role in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training provided by the Service.3. Clinical governanceTo work to ensure risks and hazards to patients are reduced to as low a level as possible.To work with other members of the team to ensure that evidence from research is systematically considered and practices changed as appropriate.To work within Trust Policies and Procedures.To participate in, or lead, audits of clinical care as agreed with the Audit / Quality Lead for the service.To assist in the collection of data for service management and for statutory reporting.To participate actively in the wider clinical governance programme of the Trust.Participate in the Departmental CPD programme as required.To fulfil requirements for recertification of qualifications as laid down by the relevant Royal College or Faculty.4Participate in the Trust appraisal programme and to fulfil the requirements for licensing and revalidation.To complete mandatory training requirements as laid down in Trust policies.4. ResearchTo participate in the research activity of the service. To work within the terms of the Research Governance framework at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical and managerial responsibilitiesTo undertake the clinical and administrative duties outlined in the job plan - to be agreed on appointment and reviewed regularly.To provide patient-centred, high quality contraceptive and sexual health care ensuring that patients are well informed and able to participate in their care, including women in early pregnancy requesting onward referral.To be responsible for maintaining satisfactory patient records. This will include entering of relevant data into both paper-based and electronic patient records.Provide relevant sexual health promotion to women and men.To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to include liaising with nurses, management, administrative and laboratory staff as required for the optimal management of all patients.To support the consultant team within other areas of service in the delivery of specialist services where required.To refer patients where appropriate and as determined by the service specification this includes in-house referral to specialist clinics for those with complex / complicated contraceptive issues and / or for those with symptoms of STIs.Carry out treatment and partner notification for uncomplicated STIs diagnosed within the service, in accordance with the clinic guide.To treat all patients in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner.To maintain confidentiality in accordance with national and local policies.To be available for advice as agreed in the job plan and to give medical advice to junior medical staff, nursing colleagues, local pharmacy and general practice teams.To take responsibility for designated management tasks as agreed with the Lead Consultant.Participate in the induction of new members of staff.Fulfil the requirements for appraisal and revalidation as set out by the Department of Health.2. Teaching and trainingTo take an active role in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training provided by the Service.3. Clinical governanceTo work to ensure risks and hazards to patients are reduced to as low a level as possible.To work with other members of the team to ensure that evidence from research is systematically considered and practices changed as appropriate.To work within Trust Policies and Procedures.To participate in, or lead, audits of clinical care as agreed with the Audit / Quality Lead for the service.To assist in the collection of data for service management and for statutory reporting.To participate actively in the wider clinical governance programme of the Trust.Participate in the Departmental CPD programme as required.To fulfil requirements for recertification of qualifications as laid down by the relevant Royal College or Faculty.4Participate in the Trust appraisal programme and to fulfil the requirements for licensing and revalidation.To complete mandatory training requirements as laid down in Trust policies.4. ResearchTo participate in the research activity of the service. To work within the terms of the Research Governance framework at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Basic medical qualifications
- DFSRH
- LoC SDI (Essential or a willingness to learn)
- LoC IUT (Essential or a willingness to learn)
Desirable
- Dip GUM
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Sexual Health
- Experience in providing contraceptive, sexual & reproductive healthcare
- Completed at least 3 years core trainee (CT) grade or as a specialty doctor (or equivalent) within sexual health
Desirable
- Experience in O&G or General Practice
- Clinical teaching / lecturing, including MedEd or equivalent
Research and Audit
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate an understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Audit / Research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of genuine commitment to & interest in sexual health
- Time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with young and/or vulnerable people
- Positive and proactive attitude to managing and supporting change
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good oral and written communication skills
Trust Values and Principles
Essential
- Aware of issues around providing care for men and women aged under 16
- Aware of issues around providing care for women with unplanned pregnancy
- Willingness to continually improve skills/knowledge
- Willingness to undertake clinical teaching
- Willingness to evaluate work outcomes/commitment to further learning
- Evidence of respect for others, caring approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Basic medical qualifications
- DFSRH
- LoC SDI (Essential or a willingness to learn)
- LoC IUT (Essential or a willingness to learn)
Desirable
- Dip GUM
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Sexual Health
- Experience in providing contraceptive, sexual & reproductive healthcare
- Completed at least 3 years core trainee (CT) grade or as a specialty doctor (or equivalent) within sexual health
Desirable
- Experience in O&G or General Practice
- Clinical teaching / lecturing, including MedEd or equivalent
Research and Audit
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate an understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Audit / Research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of genuine commitment to & interest in sexual health
- Time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with young and/or vulnerable people
- Positive and proactive attitude to managing and supporting change
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good oral and written communication skills
Trust Values and Principles
Essential
- Aware of issues around providing care for men and women aged under 16
- Aware of issues around providing care for women with unplanned pregnancy
- Willingness to continually improve skills/knowledge
- Willingness to undertake clinical teaching
- Willingness to evaluate work outcomes/commitment to further learning
- Evidence of respect for others, caring approach
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Buryfields Clinic and Woking Clinic
61 Lawn Road
Surrey
GU24AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Buryfields Clinic and Woking Clinic
61 Lawn Road
Surrey
GU24AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry (Harness CMHT)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 333-J-BR-C-0020
Job summary
CNWL is looking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant to join the Harness Community Mental health Team.
This full time position would be excellent for someone wanting to broaden their experience of community psychiatry and develop their clinical skills in a supportive and challenging environment. The team is well established with good support from senior clinical and managerial colleagues.
*Job Description pending Royal College approval*
Main duties of the job
This is a Consultant Psychiatrist replacement post working within the Harness Locality Community Mental Health Team. The post holder will have consultant and RC responsibility for a defined caseload of service users under the care of the local CMHT. The post holder will also provide mentoring and supervision as an experienced consultant.
About us
Brent Adult Mental Health Service provides a range of services for adults within community and hospital settings. Our community services have recently transformed to improve the quality of care received by people with mental health needs in their local community in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, towards provision of more integrated, personalised and place-based care.
Brent adult mental health services:o Acute in-patients (4 ward ) and PICU (13 beds) - Park Royal Centre for Mental Healtho Community Mental Health Hubs - organised in three hubs serving the three GP networks in the borough. Harness and Kilburn hubs are based at Park Royal Centre for Mental Health, Park Royal; Kingsbury and Willesden Hub is based at Fairfields House, Kingsbury.o Early Intervention Service: Fairlight Avenue, Harlesdeno Home Treatment Team (HTT): Park Royal.o Mental Health Act Team (AMHP Team): Park Royal Brent Integrated Psychology and Psychotherapy Services embedded within teamso Community Forensic Service: Provided in collaboration with West London NHS Trust.o Brent Talking Therapieso Brent Community Collaboration and health inequalities teamo Mental health social team which deliver AMHP, hospital discharge, placements and complex case managemento Rethink mental health team
Details
Date posted
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year London weighting of £2,162 per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-BR-C-0020
Job locations
Park Royal Centre for Mental Health
Central Way (off Acton Lane)
London
NW10 7NS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director.
To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder, operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly through the trusts clinical information systems.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
To attend and participate in the academic program of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD program.
To participate annually, as a minimum, in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernization.
To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services
Assessment of new patients and clinical supervision of assessments carried out by other team members.
Full participation in the multidisciplinary team providing care in the community.
Senior medical responsibility for the care carried out by the Community Mental Health Team for both CPA and LPC patients.
Review and monitoring of the caseload to ensure appropriate care packages are put in place and discharges facilitated to maintain patient flow.
Contribution to the continuous development of the Community Mental Health Team, and to other parts of the Service as required.
Domiciliary visits to provide assessment and treatment services as a member of the CMHT
Domiciliary assessments in response to emergencies
Research, in terms of personal projects and clinical audits as part of clinical governance.
Involvement in joint planning of future service development.
Occasional psychiatric assessments of residents who may be in crisis in another borough.
Close liaison with the wards to facilitate admission and discharge planning.
Liaison with HTT, Psychiatric Liaison Services, AMHP services and Forensic Services in the borough.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director.
To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder, operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly through the trusts clinical information systems.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
To attend and participate in the academic program of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD program.
To participate annually, as a minimum, in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernization.
To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services
Assessment of new patients and clinical supervision of assessments carried out by other team members.
Full participation in the multidisciplinary team providing care in the community.
Senior medical responsibility for the care carried out by the Community Mental Health Team for both CPA and LPC patients.
Review and monitoring of the caseload to ensure appropriate care packages are put in place and discharges facilitated to maintain patient flow.
Contribution to the continuous development of the Community Mental Health Team, and to other parts of the Service as required.
Domiciliary visits to provide assessment and treatment services as a member of the CMHT
Domiciliary assessments in response to emergencies
Research, in terms of personal projects and clinical audits as part of clinical governance.
Involvement in joint planning of future service development.
Occasional psychiatric assessments of residents who may be in crisis in another borough.
Close liaison with the wards to facilitate admission and discharge planning.
Liaison with HTT, Psychiatric Liaison Services, AMHP services and Forensic Services in the borough.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Additional clinical qualifications.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to working in community services within NHS or a comparable service.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Additional clinical qualifications.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to working in community services within NHS or a comparable service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Park Royal Centre for Mental Health
Central Way (off Acton Lane)
London
NW10 7NS
United Kingdom
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Park Royal Centre for Mental Health
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London
NW10 7NS
United Kingdom
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Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry (HTT)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 333-J-HA-SA-0015
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate Specialty Doctor to join our Adult Home Treatment Team in CNWL Harrow.
This is a well-established, high-performing multidisciplinary service providing intensive assessment, treatment and support to adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis
If you are a committed and compassionate doctor who is keen to make a meaningful difference to adults experiencing mental health crisis, we would warmly welcome your application.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, energetic and passionate about delivering high-quality care to adults in crisis. They will be committed to providing assessment and intervention in a sensitive, accessible and culturally appropriate way. Section 12 approval is required for this post.
In CNWL Harrow, we are committed to whole-system working and close collaboration across services. The Home Treatment Team has strong links with Harrow Mental Health Services, including CNWL Community Mental Health Services, inpatient wards and Adult Liaison Services at Northwick Park Hospital.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.
In CNWL Harrow we have an ethos of whole systems working closely together. The service has strong links to Harrow Mental Health Services, including CNWL Community Mental Health Services and Adult Home Treatment Team in Harrow, Older Adult Liaison Services at Northwick park hospital and the Ellington ward which is the acute older adult psychiatric ward.
In line with the NHS 10-year long term plan, CNWL Harrow has embedded the Trauma Informed Approach. All staff receive regular training and supervision in both formulation and treatment, using this approach. The care is delivered by an integrated multi-disciplinary team with a shared sense of ownership for patients.
Additional opportunities for the post-holders:o One to one supervision with a Consultanto Participation in local CPD activitieso Peer Support for SAS doctorso Support for CESR program
Details
Date posted
18 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year plus £2162 London weighting allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-HA-SA-0015
Job locations
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harroq
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical: To holistically assess patients formulating individualised Care Plans with service users and their carers that aims to address their psychological, physical, spiritual & social needs, incorporating treatment and signposting / referring to other services where necessary. Provide medical consultation, advice and expert knowledge to all team members. Involvement within normal working hours in urgent assessments (which might involve Mental Health Act assessments) Provide support, advice, liaison and information to all who might be concerned in the care of the patient. This includes education and advice to family members/carers of patients as well as professional carers. To formulate risk assessments and ensuring all clients have appropriate care plans in place which addresses the risks. To maintain up-to-date clinical records electronically in line with agreed local policies and procedures, guidelines from professional bodies and CNWL policy. To liaise with carers, general practitioners, acute hospital services, social services, and third sector organisations. Regular medication review and inform GPs of any changes To ensure all key performance indicators are maintained in line with trust policies. To have a good knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and report to the necessary agencies.
Management and Leadership:
To contribute to the development of a culture of risk assessment and management to be delivered effectively in own area of responsibility and practice To represent the team/sector on both internal and external clinical and strategic planning forums and to act in a professional manner at all times.
The post-holder will contribute to the supervision of the trainees and is expected to contribute and support in other clinical duties and writing discharge summaries.To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide expertise within the department, upholding professional standards at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical: To holistically assess patients formulating individualised Care Plans with service users and their carers that aims to address their psychological, physical, spiritual & social needs, incorporating treatment and signposting / referring to other services where necessary. Provide medical consultation, advice and expert knowledge to all team members. Involvement within normal working hours in urgent assessments (which might involve Mental Health Act assessments) Provide support, advice, liaison and information to all who might be concerned in the care of the patient. This includes education and advice to family members/carers of patients as well as professional carers. To formulate risk assessments and ensuring all clients have appropriate care plans in place which addresses the risks. To maintain up-to-date clinical records electronically in line with agreed local policies and procedures, guidelines from professional bodies and CNWL policy. To liaise with carers, general practitioners, acute hospital services, social services, and third sector organisations. Regular medication review and inform GPs of any changes To ensure all key performance indicators are maintained in line with trust policies. To have a good knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and report to the necessary agencies.
Management and Leadership:
To contribute to the development of a culture of risk assessment and management to be delivered effectively in own area of responsibility and practice To represent the team/sector on both internal and external clinical and strategic planning forums and to act in a professional manner at all times.
The post-holder will contribute to the supervision of the trainees and is expected to contribute and support in other clinical duties and writing discharge summaries.To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide expertise within the department, upholding professional standards at all times.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oPrimary Medical degree
- oFull GMC registration
- oSection 12 approval
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oCompleted at least four years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee or have equivalent experience and competencies
- oExtensive experience in the management of a broad range of relevant mental disorders in adults
Desirable
- oExperience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds
- oWorking with interpreters and translation services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach
- oAble to work effectively in a team
- oAble to build constructive relationships
- oAbility to plan treatment programmes in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team
- oPerson-centred in clinical approach
- oAbility to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans
- oBasic IT skills
- oExcellent clinical skills
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written
- oBroad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in old age and evidence based management interventions
- oUp to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
- oExperience in teaching junior doctors and other professional groups
- oExperience in audit
Desirable
- oAdvanced IT literacy
- oPractical experience in a short-term psychological therapy
- oExperience in trauma informed approach
- oAttendance at teaching courses.
Other
Essential
- oCommitment to multi-disciplinary team working
- oCommitment to Continuing Personal Development
- oAbility to be flexible and work as part of a changing, dynamic organisation
- oSickness (or attendance) record that is acceptable to the Trust
- oAbility to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
- oAbility to work on own initiative
- oEnthusiasm
- oProbity
- oIndustriousness
Desirable
- oContribution to the development of a service
- oEffective teaching skills
- oFlexibility
- oDriving license
- oHave car available for community work
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oPrimary Medical degree
- oFull GMC registration
- oSection 12 approval
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oCompleted at least four years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee or have equivalent experience and competencies
- oExtensive experience in the management of a broad range of relevant mental disorders in adults
Desirable
- oExperience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds
- oWorking with interpreters and translation services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach
- oAble to work effectively in a team
- oAble to build constructive relationships
- oAbility to plan treatment programmes in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team
- oPerson-centred in clinical approach
- oAbility to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans
- oBasic IT skills
- oExcellent clinical skills
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written
- oBroad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in old age and evidence based management interventions
- oUp to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
- oExperience in teaching junior doctors and other professional groups
- oExperience in audit
Desirable
- oAdvanced IT literacy
- oPractical experience in a short-term psychological therapy
- oExperience in trauma informed approach
- oAttendance at teaching courses.
Other
Essential
- oCommitment to multi-disciplinary team working
- oCommitment to Continuing Personal Development
- oAbility to be flexible and work as part of a changing, dynamic organisation
- oSickness (or attendance) record that is acceptable to the Trust
- oAbility to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
- oAbility to work on own initiative
- oEnthusiasm
- oProbity
- oIndustriousness
Desirable
- oContribution to the development of a service
- oEffective teaching skills
- oFlexibility
- oDriving license
- oHave car available for community work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harroq
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harroq
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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