A Vacancy at East London NHS Foundation Trust. The friendly Occupational Therapy team in Newham are invitingaBand 5 Occupational Therapist to join theolder adults in the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) This is an ideal opportunity for your first Band 5role,and we are inviting passionate final year students to apply as well. (There is theoptionof starting as a Band 4 whilst awaiting HCPC registration.)The CMHT is based in the community at First Avenue Resource Centre in Plaistow.x The Occupational Therapist is part of the established multi-disciplinary team and the role is to undertake specific Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions of referred individuals, the emphasis is on supporting the person to achieve their goals in self-care, productivity and leisure to continue to live at home; group work is encouraged; another aspect of the role is generic assessment and joint working with other team members. Please contact us for any further discussions,visitsand to answer any questions you might have. • To provide Occupational Therapy specific assessments and intervention/treatments to a designated caseload of older people with mental health/dementia support needs via a range of individual and or group treatments. • To develop and maintain links with the MHCOP OT service, relevant statutory and non-statutory agencies. • To support students on practice education placements when required • To contribute to the planning and evaluation of MHCOP services Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. • To liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to ensure an integrated, high quality service • To assess service-users’ mental state and identify any significant risk factors pertaining to management within the setting. • To plan interventions in conjunction with those involved in the service-user’s care, ensuring regular evaluation of care plans • To evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in conjunction with service-users/carers’, other professionals, to include joint working to ensure successful transfer of care plans developed • To promote and apply evidenced-based practice to service delivery • To be aware of service-users’ and carers’ cultural and ethnic needs when developing interventions • To provide support and advice on the integration of activity into the day-to-day care and management of older people with mental illnesses to other staff and agencies as appropriate • To promote and apply equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory interventions that respect a service-user’s customs, values and spiritual beliefs at all times • To apply clinical knowledge and skills to develop a range of interventions, for use on both a one-to-one and group basis, for service-users with complex needs. • Opportunities to develop clinical reasoning skills through case discussions and informal peer support during two weekly OT meeting • To use clinical reasoning to assess how the service-user’s mental health difficulties impact on their function in the occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, as well as their performance in the cognitive, inter/ intrapersonal and physical areas • To manage difficult clinical situations arising from working with service-users with emotional and behavioural needs • To produce clinical reports on a regular basis and disseminate to other involved professionals, agencies and the client as appropriate (to include, for example, Personal Profiles) • To attend clinical meetings/ward rounds/CPA meetings and contribute clinical information on progress to other MDT professionals • To ensure that own documentation and service-user records are recorded and stored in line with Trust and Royal College of Occupational Therapy guidelines • To ensure compliance with confidentiality is maintained • To collect Occupational Therapy & other statistics submitting them as per service requirement, including the use of electronic systems in line with the Trust’s clinical governance and performance management standards, ensuring that information is complete and timely • To carry out administration tasks as required for smooth running of the service • To provide service-users and carers with accurate information on the service provided • Exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and refers to supervisor or others when necessary • To prioritise caseload in response to service-user needs and the changing demands of the service under guidance of the Head OT in MHCOP • To make decisions independently in terms of day-to-day management of own caseload or in collaboration with the Senior and Head Occupational Therapist’s • To develop supervisory skills opportunities to work towards supervising an OTA and practice educator role with support from Senior Occupational Therapists • To contribute to the training and development of OT’s and other disciplines, which may include from time to time assisting with the development of staff groups in external agencies in order that service-users receive the best possible care • To provide treatment plans to the OT assistants and support workers • To deal with conflict and resolve difficulties on a clinical level with support from the Senior and Head Occupational Therapist’s in Older People’s Mental Health Services • To be involved with student Occupational Therapist’s practice education placements • To register with and adhere to the Health Care Professionals Council standards of conduct, performance, ethics, proficiency, education and training, continuing professional development. • Adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct and Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice and ensure that supervisees comply with these requirements • To follow the Trust and Occupational Therapy service policies and procedures and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards in clinical practice • Together with the MDT, to continue to actively implement initiatives that aim to promote the value of activity for service-users and the role of Occupational Therapy • In collaboration with the Occupational Therapy team, plan new developments in the Occupational Therapy service to enhance the quality of the service received, actively involving service-users and carers in the developments and getting feedback • To contribute to audits of service, review and evaluation and opportunity to be involved with QI projects • To developing organisational skills by sharing the role of chairing and minuting the weekly OT referrals and business meetings • To implement policies and procedures for the safe use of therapeutic stock and equipment in line with health and safety requirements. This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025. Location : London, E13 9AP

Job summary The Assistant Financial Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Senior Financial Accountant to provide a high quality and comprehensive Financial Accounting service. Main duties of the job The post holder will: - Assist in the timely and accurate completion of Control Account reconciliations. Ensure employee salary deductions are made in a timely and accurate manner. Process manual payments in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures. Act as relief cashier for the Trust's inpatient sites when needed. Provide support as required for the ELFT Charity They will contribute to the achievement of the overall objectives of the Finance Department and deputise for the Senior Financial Accountant where appropriate. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 08 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-CP7247646 Job locations HQ 9 Alie Street London E1 8DE Job description Job responsibilities To process all manual salary payments, manual Accounts Payable payments, manual cheques and patients monies payments, ensuring that the necessary paperwork is obtained and payments are in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures. To complete monthly control account reconciliations as delegated to them by the Senior Financial Accountant. To liaise with appropriate third parties (including Payroll, HR and SBS) to clear outstanding reconciling items in a timely manner. To assist in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for the Trusts bank accounts, ensuring reconciling items are cleared promptly and outstanding items are reviewed regularly and written back where necessary. To prepare regular summaries of the pensions received from DWP in the patients monies account and send to the appropriate cashier/welfare officer. To assist the Senior Financial Accountant in ensuring that any money held by the Trust on behalf of patients is managed correctly by ensuring that monthly reconciliations are completed. To act as the relief cashier for the Trusts inpatient sites when needed. To monitor and process petty cash claims for sub-floats where there is no access to an on-site cashier. To provide regular analysis of petty cash expenditure. To assist in the administration of the Trust Purchase Card expenditure database and provide regular analysis reports. To assist in the recovery of all monies owed to the Trust by the staff loans, leases, and salary sacrifice schemes. To process expenses claims for non-substantive staff e.g. students & honorary staff. To assist the Senior Financial Accountant in the management of the Trusts lease cars including the processing of invoices and recovery of debts owed by employees in relation to lease cars. To assist the Senior Financial Accountant in the monthly recharges of consolidated invoices such as stationery, taxis, hotels and travel. To assist with the Agreement of Balances exercise, particularly in relation to creditors. To ensure that at all times there is a valid audit trail for any entries made to the financial ledger. Job description Job responsibilities To process all manual salary payments, manual Accounts Payable payments, manual cheques and patients monies payments, ensuring that the necessary paperwork is obtained and payments are in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures. To complete monthly control account reconciliations as delegated to them by the Senior Financial Accountant. To liaise with appropriate third parties (including Payroll, HR and SBS) to clear outstanding reconciling items in a timely manner. To assist in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for the Trusts bank accounts, ensuring reconciling items are cleared promptly and outstanding items are reviewed regularly and written back where necessary. To prepare regular summaries of the pensions received from DWP in the patients monies account and send to the appropriate cashier/welfare officer. To assist the Senior Financial Accountant in ensuring that any money held by the Trust on behalf of patients is managed correctly by ensuring that monthly reconciliations are completed. To act as the relief cashier for the Trusts inpatient sites when needed. To monitor and process petty cash claims for sub-floats where there is no access to an on-site cashier. To provide regular analysis of petty cash expenditure. To assist in the administration of the Trust Purchase Card expenditure database and provide regular analysis reports. To assist in the recovery of all monies owed to the Trust by the staff loans, leases, and salary sacrifice schemes. To process expenses claims for non-substantive staff e.g. students & honorary staff. To assist the Senior Financial Accountant in the management of the Trusts lease cars including the processing of invoices and recovery of debts owed by employees in relation to lease cars. To assist the Senior Financial Accountant in the monthly recharges of consolidated invoices such as stationery, taxis, hotels and travel. To assist with the Agreement of Balances exercise, particularly in relation to creditors. To ensure that at all times there is a valid audit trail for any entries made to the financial ledger. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in a financial environment Experience of working to tight deadlines Experience in managing and prioritising a busy workload Desirable Experience of computerised accounting systems Experience in the NHS Education Essential 5 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent qualification Educated to NVQ Level 4 standard Desirable Studying towards Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Technician Level Knowledge & skills Essential Knowledge of accounting procedures (reconciliation and balances) Highly numerate with good technical skills Competency in spreadsheet skills Ability to learn quickly and capable of working on their own initiative with minimum supervision To communicate effectively with all levels of staff both written and oral Ability to prepare clear and accurate information Good organisation skills Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve queries and discrepancies Desirable Knowledge of the general ledger Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in a financial environment Experience of working to tight deadlines Experience in managing and prioritising a busy workload Desirable Experience of computerised accounting systems Experience in the NHS Education Essential 5 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent qualification Educated to NVQ Level 4 standard Desirable Studying towards Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Technician Level Knowledge & skills Essential Knowledge of accounting procedures (reconciliation and balances) Highly numerate with good technical skills Competency in spreadsheet skills Ability to learn quickly and capable of working on their own initiative with minimum supervision To communicate effectively with all levels of staff both written and oral Ability to prepare clear and accurate information Good organisation skills Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve queries and discrepancies Desirable Knowledge of the general ledger Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address HQ 9 Alie Street London E1 8DE Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address HQ 9 Alie Street London E1 8DE Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : HQ, 9 Alie Street, E1 8DE London, United Kingdom

This is a fixed term community nursing and care coordinator role within Tower Hamlets Community 24/7 service pilot. The pilot ensures delivery of high quality, modern, patient-centered services. This is a pilot project aimed to establish and test out a new model of care that breaks down current barriers to care, is nonrestrictive, co-produced, culturally sensitive and accessible. The service will run 24hrs a day, 7 days a week for people residing in the catchment area offering open access to a range of psycho-social- medical Interventions at every stage of their wellness journey, this includes short term Hospitality stays for those in crisis, and community based offers that are embedded in the neighbourhood. • Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of pscyho education, the Clinical Model and supportive clinical management. • Liaise and establish good working relationships with colleagues in Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services, Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate. • To haveknowledge of and practice a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis. • Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting. • To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way. • role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching and supervision to sustain a supportive learning environment. • Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multidisciplinary team. • Ensure compliance with the requirements Safeguarding Adults and Children’s policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children. • Recognize the role of advocacy, promote concept of autonomy and self-empowerment and ensure members of the team comply with this. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Please kindly refer to the attached Person Specification and Job Description for further full details. This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025. Location : Bethnal Green, E2 6BF

Job summary The friendly Occupational Therapy team in Newham are inviting a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the older adults in the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) This is an ideal opportunity for your first Band 5 role, and we are inviting passionate final year students to apply as well. (There is the option of starting as a Band 4 whilst awaiting HCPC registration.) The CMHT is based in the community at First Avenue Resource Centre in Plaistow. x The Occupational Therapist is part of the established multi-disciplinary team and the role is to undertake specific Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions of referred individuals, the emphasis is on supporting the person to achieve their goals in self-care, productivity and leisure to continue to live at home; group work is encouraged; another aspect of the role is generic assessment and joint working with other team members. Please contact us for any further discussions, visits and to answer any questions you might have. Main duties of the job To provide Occupational Therapy specific assessments and intervention/treatments to a designated caseload of older people with mental health/dementia support needs via a range of individual and or group treatments. To develop and maintain links with the MHCOP OT service, relevant statutory and non-statutory agencies. To support students on practice education placements when required To contribute to the planning and evaluation of MHCOP services About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 08 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum Inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-NEW7396208 Job locations First Avenue Resource Centre 103 First Avenue London E13 9AP Job description Job responsibilities To liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to ensure an integrated, high quality service To assess service-users mental state and identify any significant risk factors pertaining to management within the setting. To plan interventions in conjunction with those involved in the service-users care, ensuring regular evaluation of care plans To evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in conjunction with service-users/carers, other professionals, to include joint working to ensure successful transfer of care plans developed To promote and apply evidenced-based practice to service delivery To be aware of service-users and carers cultural and ethnic needs when developing interventions To provide support and advice on the integration of activity into the day-to-day care and management of older people with mental illnesses to other staff and agencies as appropriate To promote and apply equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory interventions that respect a service-users customs, values and spiritual beliefs at all times To apply clinical knowledge and skills to develop a range of interventions, for use on both a one-to-one and group basis, for service-users with complex needs. Opportunities to develop clinical reasoning skills through case discussions and informal peer support during two weekly OT meeting To use clinical reasoning to assess how the service-users mental health difficulties impact on their function in the occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, as well as their performance in the cognitive, inter/ intrapersonal and physical areas To manage difficult clinical situations arising from working with service-users with emotional and behavioural needs To produce clinical reports on a regular basis and disseminate to other involved professionals, agencies and the client as appropriate (to include, for example, Personal Profiles) To attend clinical meetings/ward rounds/CPA meetings and contribute clinical information on progress to other MDT professionals To ensure that own documentation and service-user records are recorded and stored in line with Trust and Royal College of Occupational Therapy guidelines To ensure compliance with confidentiality is maintained To collect Occupational Therapy & other statistics submitting them as per service requirement, including the use of electronic systems in line with the Trusts clinical governance and performance management standards, ensuring that information is complete and timely To carry out administration tasks as required for smooth running of the service To provide service-users and carers with accurate information on the service provided Exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and refers to supervisor or others when necessary To prioritise caseload in response to service-user needs and the changing demands of the service under guidance of the Head OT in MHCOP To make decisions independently in terms of day-to-day management of own caseload or in collaboration with the Senior and Head Occupational Therapists To develop supervisory skills opportunities to work towards supervising an OTA and practice educator role with support from Senior Occupational Therapists To contribute to the training and development of OTs and other disciplines, which may include from time to time assisting with the development of staff groups in external agencies in order that service-users receive the best possible care To provide treatment plans to the OT assistants and support workers To deal with conflict and resolve difficulties on a clinical level with support from the Senior and Head Occupational Therapists in Older Peoples Mental Health Services To be involved with student Occupational Therapists practice education placements To register with and adhere to the Health Care Professionals Council standards of conduct, performance, ethics, proficiency, education and training, continuing professional development. Adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct and Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice and ensure that supervisees comply with these requirements To follow the Trust and Occupational Therapy service policies and procedures and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards in clinical practice Together with the MDT, to continue to actively implement initiatives that aim to promote the value of activity for service-users and the role of Occupational Therapy In collaboration with the Occupational Therapy team, plan new developments in the Occupational Therapy service to enhance the quality of the service received, actively involving service-users and carers in the developments and getting feedback To contribute to audits of service, review and evaluation and opportunity to be involved with QI projects To developing organisational skills by sharing the role of chairing and minuting the weekly OT referrals and business meetings To implement policies and procedures for the safe use of therapeutic stock and equipment in line with health and safety requirements. Job description Job responsibilities To liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to ensure an integrated, high quality service To assess service-users mental state and identify any significant risk factors pertaining to management within the setting. To plan interventions in conjunction with those involved in the service-users care, ensuring regular evaluation of care plans To evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in conjunction with service-users/carers, other professionals, to include joint working to ensure successful transfer of care plans developed To promote and apply evidenced-based practice to service delivery To be aware of service-users and carers cultural and ethnic needs when developing interventions To provide support and advice on the integration of activity into the day-to-day care and management of older people with mental illnesses to other staff and agencies as appropriate To promote and apply equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory interventions that respect a service-users customs, values and spiritual beliefs at all times To apply clinical knowledge and skills to develop a range of interventions, for use on both a one-to-one and group basis, for service-users with complex needs. Opportunities to develop clinical reasoning skills through case discussions and informal peer support during two weekly OT meeting To use clinical reasoning to assess how the service-users mental health difficulties impact on their function in the occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, as well as their performance in the cognitive, inter/ intrapersonal and physical areas To manage difficult clinical situations arising from working with service-users with emotional and behavioural needs To produce clinical reports on a regular basis and disseminate to other involved professionals, agencies and the client as appropriate (to include, for example, Personal Profiles) To attend clinical meetings/ward rounds/CPA meetings and contribute clinical information on progress to other MDT professionals To ensure that own documentation and service-user records are recorded and stored in line with Trust and Royal College of Occupational Therapy guidelines To ensure compliance with confidentiality is maintained To collect Occupational Therapy & other statistics submitting them as per service requirement, including the use of electronic systems in line with the Trusts clinical governance and performance management standards, ensuring that information is complete and timely To carry out administration tasks as required for smooth running of the service To provide service-users and carers with accurate information on the service provided Exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and refers to supervisor or others when necessary To prioritise caseload in response to service-user needs and the changing demands of the service under guidance of the Head OT in MHCOP To make decisions independently in terms of day-to-day management of own caseload or in collaboration with the Senior and Head Occupational Therapists To develop supervisory skills opportunities to work towards supervising an OTA and practice educator role with support from Senior Occupational Therapists To contribute to the training and development of OTs and other disciplines, which may include from time to time assisting with the development of staff groups in external agencies in order that service-users receive the best possible care To provide treatment plans to the OT assistants and support workers To deal with conflict and resolve difficulties on a clinical level with support from the Senior and Head Occupational Therapists in Older Peoples Mental Health Services To be involved with student Occupational Therapists practice education placements To register with and adhere to the Health Care Professionals Council standards of conduct, performance, ethics, proficiency, education and training, continuing professional development. Adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct and Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice and ensure that supervisees comply with these requirements To follow the Trust and Occupational Therapy service policies and procedures and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards in clinical practice Together with the MDT, to continue to actively implement initiatives that aim to promote the value of activity for service-users and the role of Occupational Therapy In collaboration with the Occupational Therapy team, plan new developments in the Occupational Therapy service to enhance the quality of the service received, actively involving service-users and carers in the developments and getting feedback To contribute to audits of service, review and evaluation and opportunity to be involved with QI projects To developing organisational skills by sharing the role of chairing and minuting the weekly OT referrals and business meetings To implement policies and procedures for the safe use of therapeutic stock and equipment in line with health and safety requirements. Person Specification Education Essential oDiploma or degree in Occupational Therapy oHCPC Registration Desirable oMember of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Knowledge Essential oDeveloped interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with clients who have complex needs oAnalytical & clinical reasoning skills to assess clients' complex needs (including risk assessment) & complete a holistic formulation to guide interventions with significant support & supervision oAbility to apply specialist skills in individual and group based OT assessments, interventions and evaluations oAbility to manage frequent highly distressing clinical interactions with client's and their carers oGood organisational and time management skills oAbility to liaise with other services around clinical issues Other Essential oPhysical skills required to facilitate a wide range of activities both on a one-to-one and group basis, including using equipment as required oMental and emotional effort required to undertake intense concentration required for clinical consultations and interventions on both a one-to-one and group basis oMental and emotional effort required to undertake intense concentration for holistic formulations, report writing, etc. Person Specification Education Essential oDiploma or degree in Occupational Therapy oHCPC Registration Desirable oMember of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Knowledge Essential oDeveloped interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with clients who have complex needs oAnalytical & clinical reasoning skills to assess clients' complex needs (including risk assessment) & complete a holistic formulation to guide interventions with significant support & supervision oAbility to apply specialist skills in individual and group based OT assessments, interventions and evaluations oAbility to manage frequent highly distressing clinical interactions with client's and their carers oGood organisational and time management skills oAbility to liaise with other services around clinical issues Other Essential oPhysical skills required to facilitate a wide range of activities both on a one-to-one and group basis, including using equipment as required oMental and emotional effort required to undertake intense concentration required for clinical consultations and interventions on both a one-to-one and group basis oMental and emotional effort required to undertake intense concentration for holistic formulations, report writing, etc. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 East London NHS Foundation Trust Address First Avenue Resource Centre 103 First Avenue London E13 9AP Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address First Avenue Resource Centre 103 First Avenue London E13 9AP Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : First Avenue Resource Centre, 103 First Avenue, E13 9AP London, United Kingdom

Job summary The Tower Hamlets Perinatal Community Team is a specialist mental health team that supports women and birthing people in the perinatal period with moderate to severe mental health difficulties using a multi-disciplinary approach. As a specialist service, it takes on complex cases in secondary mental health services. The Perinatal Community Team has close links with the East London Mother and Baby Unit. The successful post holder will be passionate about Perinatal mental health, and have experience in taking full bio-psychosocial assessment, possess safe risk assessment skills and be able to manage their time effectively in holding their own caseload, provide duty cover for the service when required. The post holder will supervise junior staff as well as provide teaching to the midwives. post holder should be dynamic and a great team member. Main duties of the job To ensure that all borough service users over the age of 18 who are pregnant, have infants under one year old or have pregnant partners, receive appropriate perinatal support for themselves and their baby. To deliver this in a manner that is competent, compassionate and recovery focused. This will be done through: Direct work with perinatal women - assessment, treatment, planning and ongoing reviews Training other staff Joint work with other staff within the team and also external. Advice and consultation to other staff Facilitating perinatal pre-birth meetings to offer advice where appropriate Liaison work with maternity services Linking with the Named Professionals for Safeguarding Children, Psychiatric Liaison Team and other relevant staff Promoting the development of perinatal mental health services in assigned locality About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 08 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum Inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-TH7353760 Job locations Tower Hamelts Perinatal Mental Health Team Burdett House, Mile End hospital, Bancroft rd, London E1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that all borough service users over the age of 18 who are pregnant, have infants under one year old or have pregnant partners, receive appropriate perinatal support for themselves and their baby. To deliver this in a manner that is competent, compassionate and recovery focused. This will be done through: Direct work with perinatal women - assessment, treatment, planning and ongoing reviews Training other staff Joint work with other staff within the team and also external. Advice and consultation to other staff Facilitating perinatal pre-birth meetings to offer advice where appropriate Liaison work with maternity services Linking with the Named Professionals for Safeguarding Children, Psychiatric Liaison Team and other relevant staff Promoting the development of perinatal mental health services in assigned locality Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that all borough service users over the age of 18 who are pregnant, have infants under one year old or have pregnant partners, receive appropriate perinatal support for themselves and their baby. To deliver this in a manner that is competent, compassionate and recovery focused. This will be done through: Direct work with perinatal women - assessment, treatment, planning and ongoing reviews Training other staff Joint work with other staff within the team and also external. Advice and consultation to other staff Facilitating perinatal pre-birth meetings to offer advice where appropriate Liaison work with maternity services Linking with the Named Professionals for Safeguarding Children, Psychiatric Liaison Team and other relevant staff Promoting the development of perinatal mental health services in assigned locality Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential oEvidence of professional qualification in nursing oEvidence of registration on Part 3 of NMC register oEvidence of continuing professional development including recently in perinatal mental health practice and safeguarding children practice Desirable oEducated to degree level or equivalent oENB 998 or equivalent oClinical supervision training oQualified non-medical prescriber oQualifications/ training in specialist skills e.g. therapeutic/ psychological interventions Experience Essential oMinimum 4 years post qualification experience oMinimum 2 years post qualification experience working with women with serious mental illness oExperience of multi-agency pre-birth planning (CPA) for women with serious mental illness oExperience of managing a caseload of service users via CPA with evidence of completing high quality assessments oExperience of working in a complex multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency context oExperience of formal child protection processes and inter-agency work with families oExperience of undertaking complex nursing and mental state, risk and needs assessments oExperience of working in a multi-racial/cultural community and of working with interpreters Desirable oExperience of planning and delivery of training in response to identified needs oExperience of contributing to policies and procedures oExperience of supervising mental health professionals and/or practice teaching Knowledge and Skills Essential oAbility to provide supervision oAbility to contribute to and facilitate effective multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working oAbility to implement evidence-based practice oAbility to effectively manage own clinical and administrative caseload and work under pressure at times of change oAbility to identify, recognise and understand safeguarding children issues and refer appropriately oAbility to provide highly specialist therapeutic assessments and a range of therapeutic interventions oAbility to develop and deliver training on perinatal mental health and associated issues such as safeguarding children, domestic violence oAbility to use supervision effectively oAbility to work in stressful situations and demonstrate emotional resilience. oAbility to work flexibly across service boundaries and with professionals from health care settings such as maternity services oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written oAbility to work effectively from diverse minority ethnic and cultural backgrounds and families with a high level of deprivation, social isolation,exclusion and stigma. oIT literate oAbility to work autonomously and make decisions oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and 'virtual' team oUp to date knowledge of evidence based practice and current developments in perinatal mental health oKnowledge about mental illness in the perinatal period oUp to date knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation and government policy and its implications for mental health services oKnowledge & understanding of contributions of other disciplines and professionals to a multi-agency service oUnderstanding of clinical governance and audit issues oUnderstanding of issues around information-sharing in relation to child protection and children in need Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential oEvidence of professional qualification in nursing oEvidence of registration on Part 3 of NMC register oEvidence of continuing professional development including recently in perinatal mental health practice and safeguarding children practice Desirable oEducated to degree level or equivalent oENB 998 or equivalent oClinical supervision training oQualified non-medical prescriber oQualifications/ training in specialist skills e.g. therapeutic/ psychological interventions Experience Essential oMinimum 4 years post qualification experience oMinimum 2 years post qualification experience working with women with serious mental illness oExperience of multi-agency pre-birth planning (CPA) for women with serious mental illness oExperience of managing a caseload of service users via CPA with evidence of completing high quality assessments oExperience of working in a complex multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency context oExperience of formal child protection processes and inter-agency work with families oExperience of undertaking complex nursing and mental state, risk and needs assessments oExperience of working in a multi-racial/cultural community and of working with interpreters Desirable oExperience of planning and delivery of training in response to identified needs oExperience of contributing to policies and procedures oExperience of supervising mental health professionals and/or practice teaching Knowledge and Skills Essential oAbility to provide supervision oAbility to contribute to and facilitate effective multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working oAbility to implement evidence-based practice oAbility to effectively manage own clinical and administrative caseload and work under pressure at times of change oAbility to identify, recognise and understand safeguarding children issues and refer appropriately oAbility to provide highly specialist therapeutic assessments and a range of therapeutic interventions oAbility to develop and deliver training on perinatal mental health and associated issues such as safeguarding children, domestic violence oAbility to use supervision effectively oAbility to work in stressful situations and demonstrate emotional resilience. oAbility to work flexibly across service boundaries and with professionals from health care settings such as maternity services oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written oAbility to work effectively from diverse minority ethnic and cultural backgrounds and families with a high level of deprivation, social isolation,exclusion and stigma. oIT literate oAbility to work autonomously and make decisions oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and 'virtual' team oUp to date knowledge of evidence based practice and current developments in perinatal mental health oKnowledge about mental illness in the perinatal period oUp to date knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation and government policy and its implications for mental health services oKnowledge & understanding of contributions of other disciplines and professionals to a multi-agency service oUnderstanding of clinical governance and audit issues oUnderstanding of issues around information-sharing in relation to child protection and children in need 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 East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Tower Hamelts Perinatal Mental Health Team Burdett House, Mile End hospital, Bancroft rd, London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Tower Hamelts Perinatal Mental Health Team Burdett House, Mile End hospital, Bancroft rd, London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Tower Hamelts Perinatal Mental Health Team, Burdett House, Mile End hospital, Bancroft rd, E1 4DG London, United Kingdom

Job summary The Perinatal Mental Health Team is a mental health service for pregnant and postnatal women with severe and complex mental illness. The aim of the team is to detect, prevent and treat perinatal mental health problems to improve the experience of pregnancy and the postpartum period for women and their families. Women at risk of relapse following delivery are assessed early in pregnancy to allow them time to consider the treatment and support options available. The team works collaboratively with women, their families and other professionals, to plan care for pregnancy and the postpartum period. Ideal candidate will have worked within community mental health services and have interest within neurodiversity. Main duties of the job To manage a caseload with complex mental Health and neurodiversity needs To work with patients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the multi-disciplinary care plan, using specialist health & occupational therapy assessment tools & treatment techniques specific to perinatal occupational therapy To plan & implement patient led individual and/or group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals to be the allocated duty worker for the team a when assigned About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 08 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum Inc HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-TH7367028 Job locations Tower Hamlets Perinatal Team Mile End Hospital 275 Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities To manage a caseload with complex mental Health and neurodiversity needs To work with patients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the multi-disciplinary care plan, using specialist health & occupational therapy assessment tools & treatment techniques specific to perinatal occupational therapy To work with patients in a variety of settings in order to provide the most effective assessment & interventions (home, community, childrens centres, other organisations) To plan & implement patient led individual and/or group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals to be the allocated duty worker for the team a when assigned Job description Job responsibilities To manage a caseload with complex mental Health and neurodiversity needs To work with patients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the multi-disciplinary care plan, using specialist health & occupational therapy assessment tools & treatment techniques specific to perinatal occupational therapy To work with patients in a variety of settings in order to provide the most effective assessment & interventions (home, community, childrens centres, other organisations) To plan & implement patient led individual and/or group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals to be the allocated duty worker for the team a when assigned Person Specification TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS Essential oDiploma/degree in OT oUK HCPC Registration oCPPD portfolio containing evidence of active involvement in CPPD activities Desirable oInterest in under taking further relevant studies / training courses oFieldwork Educators training oWillingness to learn and develop skills for research and clinical audit EXPERIENCE Essential oExperience which demonstrates competencies to meet the job description oApplying and interpreting standardised OT assessments oClinical experience including individual and group work reflecting patient group oAssessing and providing aids of daily living oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential oAbility to establish rapport with difficult to engage patients/carers oAbility to build effective working relationships oEffective written verbal and non-verbal communication skills. oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance. oAbility to work autonomously, set own priorities and manage time effectively oRisk assessment and management skills oDetailed knowledge of the principles of clinical quality and its application in practice oSpecialist knowledge and application of current best practice in OT in perinatal mental health oUnderstanding of OT outcome measures. oComputer literacy oDetailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice. oKnowledge of current Occupational Therapy literature, frames of reference and models of intervention. oAwareness and acceptance of diversity. EFFORT & ENVIRONMENT Essential oAbility to engage in physical activity groups and frequent community / home visits. oAbility to meet the demands of a patient group with complex needs which requires a high level of concentration and an ability to adapt quickly to a variety of emotional/ physical situations. OTHER Essential oWell-developed people skills, respectful and empathic towards others oCommitment to lifelong learning and an ability to direct own professional development oCommitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice. Person Specification TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS Essential oDiploma/degree in OT oUK HCPC Registration oCPPD portfolio containing evidence of active involvement in CPPD activities Desirable oInterest in under taking further relevant studies / training courses oFieldwork Educators training oWillingness to learn and develop skills for research and clinical audit EXPERIENCE Essential oExperience which demonstrates competencies to meet the job description oApplying and interpreting standardised OT assessments oClinical experience including individual and group work reflecting patient group oAssessing and providing aids of daily living oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential oAbility to establish rapport with difficult to engage patients/carers oAbility to build effective working relationships oEffective written verbal and non-verbal communication skills. oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance. oAbility to work autonomously, set own priorities and manage time effectively oRisk assessment and management skills oDetailed knowledge of the principles of clinical quality and its application in practice oSpecialist knowledge and application of current best practice in OT in perinatal mental health oUnderstanding of OT outcome measures. oComputer literacy oDetailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice. oKnowledge of current Occupational Therapy literature, frames of reference and models of intervention. oAwareness and acceptance of diversity. EFFORT & ENVIRONMENT Essential oAbility to engage in physical activity groups and frequent community / home visits. oAbility to meet the demands of a patient group with complex needs which requires a high level of concentration and an ability to adapt quickly to a variety of emotional/ physical situations. OTHER Essential oWell-developed people skills, respectful and empathic towards others oCommitment to lifelong learning and an ability to direct own professional development oCommitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice. 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 East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Tower Hamlets Perinatal Team Mile End Hospital 275 Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Tower Hamlets Perinatal Team Mile End Hospital 275 Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Tower Hamlets Perinatal Team, Mile End Hospital 275 Bancroft Road, E1 4DG London, United Kingdom

Job summary This is an exciting arts therapies opportunity with Newham Arts Therapies, working with adult service users with complex mental health needs, in hospital and the community. The clinical provision is to cover for maternity leave, and may include individual and group work. You will be well supported with supervision from very experienced arts therapies clinicians. You will be part of a well-established arts therapies, and specialist psychotherapy service. We are looking for interested applicants who can work autonomously and be part of a very committed team. Team meetings take place on Wednesdays, 9.30-11am online. This full-time fixed-term role may be split across more than one modality, days to be negotiated accordingly. Main duties of the job You will work as part of Newham Arts Therapies, offering clinical provision, including assessment, individual and group work, to in-patient and community service users with complex mental health needs. This work takes place in different locations, including Newham Centre for Mental Health, 409 High Street and other community locations, and will include picking up ongoing referrals, and setting up of some new work in the community. You will be qualified and registered as an Arts Therapist (art psychotherapy, dramatherapy, music therapy and dance movement psychotherapy), with work experience relevant to the role. We are looking for committed and enthusiastic applicants who want to work as part of a team and contribute meaningfully to service user experience and recovery. About us Newham Arts Therapies is a well-established very committed team of therapists. The work is complex and challenging, but we are a close-knit team working together to create best outcomes. We meet regularly for business and clinical meetings, with regular team supervision and reflective practice. Supervision will also be provided on a regular individual basis. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 08 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum pro rata Inc HCA Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 363-NEW7379034 Job locations 409 High Street 409 High Street Stratford E15 4QZ Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job and responsibilities please see Job Description and Person Specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job and responsibilities please see Job Description and Person Specification attached. Person Specification Education Essential Degree in relevant area MA or equivalent qualification in Arts Therapy Modality For Art therapist/Art Psychotherapist, Music Therapist & Dramatherapist: Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council For Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Membership of ADMP UK Professional Register o For Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Evidence of working towards: UKCP Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist Membership of Professional Body Desirable For Dance Movement Psychotherapist: UKCP Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist Experience Essential Pre-arts therapy qualification experience of working in adult mental health Experience of providing individual and group arts therapy in an adult mental health setting Desirable Experience of working as part of a Multi-disciplinary team Experience of working as an Arts Therapist in an NHS mental health setting Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic relationships to be developed and maintained with clients who have complex needs Ability to apply specialist skills in individual and group based assessments and interventions. Other Essential Physical skills including specialist use of the body as required to facilitate a wide range of activities both on a one-to-one and group basis, including using equipment as required. Mental and emotional effort required to undertake intense concentration for clinical interventions on both a one-to-one and group basis. Active involvement in ongoing professional and team development. Ability to travel independently across all sites Desirable Ability to speak a local community language Person Specification Education Essential Degree in relevant area MA or equivalent qualification in Arts Therapy Modality For Art therapist/Art Psychotherapist, Music Therapist & Dramatherapist: Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council For Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Membership of ADMP UK Professional Register o For Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Evidence of working towards: UKCP Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist Membership of Professional Body Desirable For Dance Movement Psychotherapist: UKCP Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist Experience Essential Pre-arts therapy qualification experience of working in adult mental health Experience of providing individual and group arts therapy in an adult mental health setting Desirable Experience of working as part of a Multi-disciplinary team Experience of working as an Arts Therapist in an NHS mental health setting Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic relationships to be developed and maintained with clients who have complex needs Ability to apply specialist skills in individual and group based assessments and interventions. Other Essential Physical skills including specialist use of the body as required to facilitate a wide range of activities both on a one-to-one and group basis, including using equipment as required. Mental and emotional effort required to undertake intense concentration for clinical interventions on both a one-to-one and group basis. Active involvement in ongoing professional and team development. Ability to travel independently across all sites Desirable Ability to speak a local community language 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 East London NHS Foundation Trust Address 409 High Street 409 High Street Stratford E15 4QZ Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address 409 High Street 409 High Street Stratford E15 4QZ Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : 409 High Street, 409 High Street, E15 4QZ Stratford, United Kingdom

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals Trust. The Cardio-Respiratory Units are friendly, busy and rapidly expanding diagnostic units. We offer a wide range of investigations to the Trust including resting ECGs, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring, Event Recording, Transthoracic, Transoesophageal and Stress Echocardiography, Pacemaker follow-up, Full Lung Function Testing and Sleep diagnostics. We have a Community Diagnostic Centre at our Barking Hospital site and St Georges Health and Well-being hub, providing a range of diagnostics in the community setting. We are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic individual to join a dedicated team of professionals working to the highest quality standards. You should be appropriately qualified, experience at a senior grade and be able to independently perform, interpret and report on lung function tests. Newly qualified Respiratory Physiologist are also welcome to apply. We would look to appoint you as a Band 5 and upgrade you to a Band 6 once you have met the competencies for this post. To provide a high quality, appropriate and effective Respiratory investigation service. To supervise, guide and support all junior members of staff. To be responsible for the organisation and delivery of an area of specialist responsibility as allocated by the Lead Respiratory Physiologist. We’re an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer inspecial measures; we’ve openedtwo new theatresat our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been namedthe top CEOby the Health Service Journal. We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need totransform the A&E at Queen’sand get rid of corridor care. Our patients are benefitting from ourWomen’s Health Hubin Ilford; anAgeing Well Centrein Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) atBarking Community Hospitaland atSt George’s Health and Wellbeing Hubin Hornchurch. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year. The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many canwork flexiblyand more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accreditedapprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be aLondon Living Wageemployer. We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. This advert closes on Sunday 17 Aug 2025. Location : Barking, IG11 9LX

Job summary We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurses to work within our North Bedfordshire Primary Home Care Team, based in Bedford, however, there is an expectation that staff will cover across the bases if needed. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting. Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Band 5 Community Nurse , in the community nursing team? Are you passionate about providing a patient centered support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire? Main duties of the job You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 08 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-CHB7362640 Job locations Twinwoods Whitchurch Ward Milton Rd, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6AT Job description Job responsibilities We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals. Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Newly qualified nurses who are passionate about a career in the community are welcome to apply. You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00. Full and part time posts available. For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact: Terry McKenna, Team Leader: 07875 113804 Job description Job responsibilities We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals. Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Newly qualified nurses who are passionate about a career in the community are welcome to apply. You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00. Full and part time posts available. For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact: Terry McKenna, Team Leader: 07875 113804 Person Specification Education/Qualification/Training Essential Registered General Nurse Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills Desirable Evidence of post-basic professional development Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience Freedom to Act Essential Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines Experience Essential Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care Knowledge and Skills Essential Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language Literate in IT/Computer Skills Desirable Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care Pysical/mental and emotional effort Essential Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds. Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions Other Essential Current UK driving license and access to a car Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc. Person Specification Education/Qualification/Training Essential Registered General Nurse Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills Desirable Evidence of post-basic professional development Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience Freedom to Act Essential Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines Experience Essential Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care Knowledge and Skills Essential Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language Literate in IT/Computer Skills Desirable Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care Pysical/mental and emotional effort Essential Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds. Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions Other Essential Current UK driving license and access to a car Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Twinwoods Whitchurch Ward Milton Rd, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6AT Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Twinwoods Whitchurch Ward Milton Rd, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6AT Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Twinwoods, Whitchurch Ward, MK41 6AT Milton Rd, Clapham, Bedford, United Kingdom

Job summary Band 7 Counselling/Clinical Psychologist/ Psychotherapist/ Systemic and Family Therapist: Eating Disorder Therapist This is an exciting opportunity for a Eating Disorder Therapist to join our team. The post holder will have the opportunity to work with a broad range of eating disorder presentations as well as co-morbid mental health conditions to allow for the provision of a holistic care package to the young person. The ideal candidate communicates well, enjoys working with individuals, families and groups and will bring enthusiasm and commitment to the role. They will complete specialist eating disorder assessments and deliver evidence based and NICE concordant interventions for eating disorders to children and young people and their families within our early intervention and specialist therapy pathways. These interventions may be delivered in clinic, community and home settings; to individuals or groups work, holistically with the multi-disciplinary team to support young people and their families with eating disorders and contribute to increasing awareness of the presentation and prevalence of eating disorders. To develop and deliver our early intervention support pathway, including consultation, psycho education, self-help materials working closely with our assistant psychologist. We are looking for a someone, who combines experience with working with young people and families with a special interest in eating disorders. Main duties of the job To complete specialist eating disorder assessments within the Community Eating Disorder Service for Children & Young People (CEDS-CYP). To act as the duty clinician on the rota of duty clinicians managing referrals and providing a rapid response to urgent clinical situations. To be involved in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children and young people with eating disorders in the community, to liaise closely with other health care professionals to ensure a consistent approach. To provide specialist therapeutic interventions as part of individualised treatment plans based on psychotherapeutic principles which are grounded in evidence based practice and NICE - concordant interventions for eating disorders. To develop and deliver our early intervention support pathway, including consultation, psychoeducation, self-help materials working closely with our assistant psychologist. Care coordinate a substantial caseload of assessment, treatment and consultation work, identifying priorities of action in complex circumstances. To utilise specialist skills in managing and communicating with patients, their families, carers and other agencies in situations that are sensitive, highly complex and may be emotionally distressing. To evaluate and monitor clinical risk which will include physical and psychiatric risk for appropriate interventions to jointly manage risk and to inform other agencies as appropriate. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. The East London Community Eating Disorders Service (CEDS) is a multidisciplinary team including Therapies (family therapy, clinical/ counselling psychology, assistant psychology), Medical (psychiatry and paediatrics), Nursing (mental health and paediatric nursing), Dietetics, Support Workers & Administrative and Operational staff. Our team covers the East London boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham and City & Hackney. Details Date posted 08 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum incl HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-SS7290143-A Job locations Emanuel Miller Centre 11 Gill Street London E14 8HQ Job description Job responsibilities Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. Person specification Essential criteria Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology, or equivalent qualification, such as a Statement of Equivalence, leading to eligibility for Chartered status, Depending on Training needs, may hold a professional qualification in psychology and be undertaking further training to complete requirements for a Statement of Equivalence Post qualification training in a relevant field of applied psychology Job description Job responsibilities Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. Person specification Essential criteria Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology, or equivalent qualification, such as a Statement of Equivalence, leading to eligibility for Chartered status, Depending on Training needs, may hold a professional qualification in psychology and be undertaking further training to complete requirements for a Statement of Equivalence Post qualification training in a relevant field of applied psychology Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology, or equivalent qualification such as Statement of Equivalence, leading to eligibility for Chartered status, Depending on training needs, may hold a professional qualification in psychology and be undertaking further training to complete requirements for a Statement of Equivalence Post-qualification training in a relevant field of applied psychology Experience Essential Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments and treatment interventions to patients with complex problems Experience of working with patients reflecting a wide range of clinical severity and need Experience of involving service users in the coproduction of service delivery. Experience of teaching, training, and supervision Desirable Experience of working in a range of care settings, including outpatient, inpatient and community Knowledge and Skills Essential Awareness of diversity, and skills and commitment to provide a service that is appropriate to a diverse population Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment Skills in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Skills in delivering psychological interventions in individual and/or group formats, adapted to meet the needs of the individual or group Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology, or equivalent qualification such as Statement of Equivalence, leading to eligibility for Chartered status, Depending on training needs, may hold a professional qualification in psychology and be undertaking further training to complete requirements for a Statement of Equivalence Post-qualification training in a relevant field of applied psychology Experience Essential Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments and treatment interventions to patients with complex problems Experience of working with patients reflecting a wide range of clinical severity and need Experience of involving service users in the coproduction of service delivery. Experience of teaching, training, and supervision Desirable Experience of working in a range of care settings, including outpatient, inpatient and community Knowledge and Skills Essential Awareness of diversity, and skills and commitment to provide a service that is appropriate to a diverse population Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment Skills in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Skills in delivering psychological interventions in individual and/or group formats, adapted to meet the needs of the individual or group 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 East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Emanuel Miller Centre 11 Gill Street London E14 8HQ Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Emanuel Miller Centre 11 Gill Street London E14 8HQ Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Emanuel Miller Centre, 11 Gill Street, E14 8HQ London, United Kingdom