Job summary

Job overview Thurrock has an exciting opportunity for Band 6 Health Visitors. If you are an experienced Health Visitor, or soon to be qualified Health Visitor, we would love to hear from you. We are looking to recruit motivated practitioners with initiative and drive who are keen to contribute to the further development of our service. We work in close collaboration with Family Hubs as well as other agencies to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities for children, young people and their families in our borough. For newly qualified practitioners, we have a Preceptorship Programme in place to aid your development. We also offer a wide range of in-house and other training opportunities for continuous professional development through our learning and development department. We provide monthly clinical supervision, mentorship and yearly appraisals to support you in your role and development. We are an inclusive organisation and are keen to celebrate the success and hard work provided by practitioners in improving the health outcomes for children we work with.

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities To lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, and ensure the 4, 5, 6 Service model is implemented in practice. Ensure services are provided within the HCP model- Your Community, Universal, Targeted and Specialist Services This will incorporate building community capacity, and embedding this into caseload, team and locality management. Responsible for the management of caseload allocation as per locality/team, and classify cases in line national stratify of Universal, Universal plus and Universal partnership plus. Work in accordance to the Locality commissioned service specification, to ensure the 5 mandated reviews are completed within required timescales, services provided are evidence based practice and the 6 High impact areas are embedded within practice. To improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people especially those from disadvantaged groups. To Identify, prioritise, develop and implement programmes of care to meet individual and local needs, taking into account cultural diversity. This will be achieved through evidence based assessments, effective care planning and implementation of a range of support packages for individual families, targeting the most vulnerable families and groups utilising best available evidence .

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

BAND 5 COMMUNITY NURSE Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued then look no further. NELFT are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurses to complement our skill mix within the CHCS across Havering. The Community Nurse will support the provision of holistic health care, as delegated within the agreed level of competency, to patients and families/carers in their own homes, including residential care homes, and in nurse-led clinics.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within the post holder's professional competence, and applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse (Part 1) and will work as a member of the integrated community health care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals, and statutory and voluntary agencies, he/she will deliver individualised care to patients under the supervision of the District Nurse.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

Come and join our friendly, supportive team making a difference to the lives of children and young people. NELFT is the largest providers of MHSTs in England. Our North East, Southend, Essex and Thurrock services cover 144 schools currently. The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) deliver evidence-based individual interventions and group interventions in educational settings for children experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties aged 5 to 18 years old. The teams also have a strong focus on whole school approaches to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people. The South East Essex Mental Health Support Team (MHST) covers a large geographical area incorporating the districts of Southend, Castlepoint, Rochford and Canvey Island. We are an early intervention and prevention evidence-based service and as a team we are supportive and passionate in what we deliver. We are a friendly team of professionals who come from multidisciplinary backgrounds. We recognise the need for a healthy work life balance, and we will consider flexible working applications in line with the trust policies and process. We encourage Continual Professional Development (CPD) and are keen to support our staff to grow and progress. We are a welcoming, compassionate and considerate team, that work incredibly hard to support one another to improve the mental health of our community. Our localities cover large areas so you will need access to a vehicle to travel

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner with a UK Professional Registration to join our MHST. MHST's are a new service designed to support Children and Young People (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health and emotional difficulties within education settings; ensuring they receive faster access to early intervention mental health support. In this post, you will be a senior clinical team member, holding a clinical caseload and supervising junior staff and trainee EMHPs. You will work alongside partner agencies to develop and co-produce training materials and support the delivery of whole school approach models for mental health.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

Come and join our friendly, supportive team making a difference to the lives of children and young people. NELFT is the largest providers of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England. Our Southend, Essex and Thurrock. The MHSTs deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties aged 5 to 18 years old. The teams also have a strong focus on whole school approaches to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

The South-West MHST covers a large geographical area incorporating the districts of Basildon, Brentwood, and Billericay and Thurrock. We are an early intervention and prevention evidence-based service and as a team we are supportive and passionate in what we deliver. We are a friendly team of professionals who come from multidisciplinary backgrounds. We recognise the needs for a healthy work life balance, and we will consider flexible working applications in line with the trust policies and process. We encourage Continual Professional Development (CPD) and are keen to support our staff to grow and progress. We are a welcoming, compassionate and considerate team, that work incredibly hard to support one another to improve the mental health of our community. Our localities cover large areas so you will need access to a vehicle and have the ability to travel efficiently across the county

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

Come and join our friendly, supportive team making a difference to the lives of children and young people. NELFT is the largest providers of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England. Our Southend, Essex and Thurrock. The MHSTs deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties aged 5 to 18 years old. The teams also have a strong focus on whole school approaches to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people. The South-West MHST covers a large geographical area incorporating the districts of Basildon, Brentwood, and Billericay and Thurrock. We are an early intervention and prevention evidence-based service and as a team we are supportive and passionate in what we deliver. We are a friendly team of professionals who come from multidisciplinary backgrounds. We recognise the needs for a healthy work life balance, and we will consider flexible working applications in line with the trust policies and process. We encourage Continual Professional Development (CPD) and are keen to support our staff to grow and progress. We are a welcoming, compassionate and considerate team, that work incredibly hard to support one another to improve the mental health of our community. Our localities cover large areas so you will need access to a vehicle and have the ability to travel efficiently across the county.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner with a UK Professional Registration to join our MHST. MHST's are a service designed to support Children and Young People (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health and emotional difficulties within education settings; ensuring they receive faster access to early intervention mental health support. In this post, you will be a senior clinical team member, holding a clinical caseload and supervising junior staff and trainee EMHPs. You will work alongside partner agencies to develop and co-produce training materials and support the delivery of whole school approach models for mental health. Work in partnership with schools CYP, and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes. Support the Locality Clinical Lead with the formulation and treatment and management plans for schools, parents, CYP using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service, individual and group. Effectively manage a caseload of CYP with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, complete thorough assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews. Provide caseload management and supervision to Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners, Education Mental Health Practitioner's and Senior Mental Health Practitioner's. Support in the delivery of evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). To work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team within your locali

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Waltham Forest Clinical Health Psychological Services as a band 6 qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP). The successful post holder will work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team providing psychologically informed assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults experiencing psychological difficulties associated with physical health conditions, including long-term conditions, adjustment to health and medically unexplained symptoms. The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of a qualified HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist and play a vital role in improving access to psychological therapies, support recovery, promote community engagement, including partnership-working with various stakeholders. The role provides an opportunity to collaborate with patients, carers, healthcare professionals, community organisations, and voluntary sector partners to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about reducing health inequalities, promoting inclusion, and supporting people to achieve meaningful goals that improve their quality of life and wellbeing. Experience of working within diverse communities and a commitment to the values of the NHS are essential.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job The successful candidate will: Deliver psychological assessments, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults with complex mental health presentations in the context of physical health conditions. Assessments and interventions will be delivered in person, telephone or digital platform. Develop collaborative treatment plans and support service users to achieve agreed recovery and wellbeing goals. Undertake risk assessments and contribute to the psychological management of risk in accordance with service policies and procedures. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, primary care, secondary care services, social care, community organisations and voluntary sector partners to coordinate care and improve outcomes. Support the development of psychologically informed care across health and social care settings, acting as a psychological resource to colleagues and partner organisations. Contribute to service evaluation, audit, quality improvement initiatives and research activity to enhance service delivery and patient experience. Work closely with lived experience representatives and local communities to co-produce and co-develop services. Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, prepare reports and correspondence as required. Receive opportunities for continuing professional development, reflective practice, training.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JAC-3BDL-002010

Job locations

Jane Atkinson Centre

Waltham Forest

London

E17 3HP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

As a CAP, you will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments and developing formulations that enhance understanding of the emotional, behavioural and social factors affecting an individual's physical and mental health. Using evidence-based approaches, you will deliver psychological interventions, to support improved health outcomes and quality of life. Interventions will be delivered individually or in a group and the role may involve working across multiple sites.

You will work collaboratively with service users, carers and support networks to promote engagement, recovery, including understanding the relationship between physical and psychological health. Alongside this, you will deliver culturally sensitive, inclusive and equitable person-centred care, recognising the impact of diversity and health inequalities for all service users.

Essential Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
• MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology (MCAP) qualification from an accredited training provider.
• Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means youll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. Were CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:
• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.
• These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing onengagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Select One: High Cost Area Supplement Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidates own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience. We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means youll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. Were CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact: Name: Dr Maria Tziggili Job title: Senior Practitioner Psychologist Contact Number: 0300 555 1200 extension 55794 Email: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities As a CAP, you will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments and developing formulations that enhance understanding of the emotional, behavioural and social factors affecting an individual's physical and mental health. Using evidence-based approaches, you will deliver psychological interventions, to support improved health outcomes and quality of life. Interventions will be delivered individually or in a group and the role may involve working across multiple sites. You will work collaboratively with service users, carers and support networks to promote engagement, recovery, including understanding the relationship between physical and psychological health. Alongside this, you will deliver culturally sensitive, inclusive and equitable person-centred care, recognising the impact of diversity and health inequalities for all service users. Essential Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology (MCAP) qualification from an accredited training provider. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means youll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. Were CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing onengagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Select One: High Cost Area Supplement Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidates own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience. We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means youll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. Were CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact: Name: Dr Maria Tziggili Job title: Senior Practitioner Psychologist Contact Number: 0300 555 1200 extension 55794 Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in psychology (with graduate basis for registration with BPS)
• MCAP qualification from an accredited CAP training provider

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work in the NHS with adults with complex mental health needs
• Delivering evidence based psychological interventions with individuals and groups presenting with severe and/or complex mental health problems
• Audit, evaluation or research
• Work in multi-cultural settings
• Work with community, voluntary & social enterprise organisations
• Work with interpreters
• Conducting service related research

Desirable

• Working in MDTs
• Lived experience of mental health issues or psychological problems as a service user or carer
• Work with behaviours that challenge services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree in psychology (with graduate basis for registration with BPS) MCAP qualification from an accredited CAP training provider Experience Essential Experience of work in the NHS with adults with complex mental health needs Delivering evidence based psychological interventions with individuals and groups presenting with severe and/or complex mental health problems Audit, evaluation or research Work in multi-cultural settings Work with community, voluntary & social enterprise organisations Work with interpreters Conducting service related research Desirable Working in MDTs Lived experience of mental health issues or psychological problems as a service user or carer Work with behaviours that challenge services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Jane Atkinson Centre

Waltham Forest

London

E17 3HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Jane Atkinson Centre

Waltham Forest

London

E17 3HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Aim of the role: The expectation of this post holder will be to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work. These are: We are kind We are respectful We work together with our communities The post holder will achieve this by: The post holder will be a Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 3), assisting Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service in providing a high standard therapy service to patients within the community. This is by supporting the multi-professional team in the assessment and implementation of falls prevention treatment programmes and care plans for patients who may have diverse presentations and varying physical and psychological conditions. Agreed treatment programmes / care plans will be carried out by the post holder, at times, working alone within the patients home.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities: 1. To carry out prescribed treatment programmes and care plans with patients including those with diverse or complex disabilities and multi pathologies, seeking assistance from a qualified member of the Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service as required. 2. To monitor treatment / care plans and evaluate patient progress to a satisfactory outcome, reporting on and advising the Registered Therapist/Band 4 of any changes, problems and outcomes, or requesting assistance and advice as required. 3. Assist the Registered Occupational Therapists, or Physiotherapists in home visit assessments/treatments and carry out lone access home visit assessments/treatments as directed. 4. Working in the community and domiciliary settings work as a lone practitioner with instruction and support from an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Nurse or Band 4. 5. To be aware of and responsible for reporting clinical risk within own patient caseload. 6. Work within trust clinical guidelines and professional guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate. 7. Represent the Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service as instructed. To liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team, under the guidance of the responsible therapist/nurse.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NDD-001841

Job locations

Jane Atkinson Centre

Waltham Forest

London

E17 3HP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

We are looking for 2 Rehabilitation Assistances to work in the Falls Prevention Service- one full time (37.5 hours a week) and one part time (24.75 hours a week)

The post holder will be a Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 3), assisting Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service in providing a high standard therapy service to patients within the community.

This is by supporting the multi-professional team in the assessment and implementation of falls prevention treatment programmes and care plans for patients who may have diverse presentations and varying physical and psychological conditions.

Agreed treatment programmes / care plans will be carried out by the post holder, at times, working alone within the patients’ home. They will also assist in the delivery of Falls Education and Balance Classes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To carry out prescribed treatment programmes and care plans with patients including those with diverse or complex disabilities and multi pathologies, seeking assistance from a qualified member of the Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service as required.
• To monitor treatment / care plans and evaluate patient progress to a satisfactory outcome, reporting on and advising the Registered Therapist/Nurse/Band 4 of any changes, problems and outcomes, or requesting assistance and advice as required.
• Assist the Registered Occupational Therapists, or Physiotherapists in home visit assessments/treatments and carry out lone access home visit assessments/treatments as directed.
• Working in the community and domiciliary settings work as a lone practitioner with instruction and support from an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Band 4.
• To be aware of and responsible for reporting clinical risk within own patient caseload.
• Work within trust clinical guidelines and professional guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
• Represent the Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service as instructed. To liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team, under the guidance of the responsible therapist/nurse.
• To be aware of the basic principles of first aid and to apply them when necessary and in communication with a trained professional.
• To undertake duties at all times with regard to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• To be aware of, and respect the right to patient choice and dignity, and promote this at all times.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Select One:

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Maggie Howlett

Job title: Falls Team Lead

Contact Number: 54058

Email: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Job overview We are looking for 2 Rehabilitation Assistances to work in the Falls Prevention Service- one full time (37.5 hours a week) and one part time (24.75 hours a week) The post holder will be a Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 3), assisting Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service in providing a high standard therapy service to patients within the community. This is by supporting the multi-professional team in the assessment and implementation of falls prevention treatment programmes and care plans for patients who may have diverse presentations and varying physical and psychological conditions. Agreed treatment programmes / care plans will be carried out by the post holder, at times, working alone within the patients’ home. They will also assist in the delivery of Falls Education and Balance Classes. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To carry out prescribed treatment programmes and care plans with patients including those with diverse or complex disabilities and multi pathologies, seeking assistance from a qualified member of the Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service as required. To monitor treatment / care plans and evaluate patient progress to a satisfactory outcome, reporting on and advising the Registered Therapist/Nurse/Band 4 of any changes, problems and outcomes, or requesting assistance and advice as required. Assist the Registered Occupational Therapists, or Physiotherapists in home visit assessments/treatments and carry out lone access home visit assessments/treatments as directed. Working in the community and domiciliary settings work as a lone practitioner with instruction and support from an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Band 4. To be aware of and responsible for reporting clinical risk within own patient caseload. Work within trust clinical guidelines and professional guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate. Represent the Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service as instructed. To liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team, under the guidance of the responsible therapist/nurse. To be aware of the basic principles of first aid and to apply them when necessary and in communication with a trained professional. To undertake duties at all times with regard to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. To be aware of, and respect the right to patient choice and dignity, and promote this at all times. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Select One: High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact: Name: Maggie Howlett Job title: Falls Team Lead Contact Number: 54058 Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or
• equivalent standard of
• literacy and numeracy
• Willingness and ability
• to be trained and
• become competent in
• areas relating to
• Falls
• Prevention
• Short term
• rehabilitation
• Equipment
• provision
• within 6 months of
• appointment

Desirable

• Formal training is
• health and social care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as
• part of a team.
• Experience of working in
• a therapy/nursing
• assistant role or an
• equivalent related role

Desirable

• Rehabilitation in both
• hospital and community
• settings.
• Knowledge of equipment
• and use in the home

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Willingness and ability to be trained and become competent in areas relating to Falls Prevention Short term rehabilitation Equipment provision within 6 months of appointment Desirable Formal training is health and social care Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a team. Experience of working in a therapy/nursing assistant role or an equivalent related role Desirable Rehabilitation in both hospital and community settings. Knowledge of equipment and use in the home

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Jane Atkinson Centre

Waltham Forest

London

E17 3HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Jane Atkinson Centre

Waltham Forest

London

E17 3HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

JOB TITLE: Specialty Doctor Elderly Care/Intermediate Care Mountnessing Court (Billericay)

CONTRACT: 6 Programmed Activities Substantive Flexible working available including job share, part-time, remote sessions considered

BASE: Mountnessing Court, 240 Mountnessing Road, Billericay, CM12 0EH

This is a well-established post but is vacant due to the previous doctor leaving the organisation. This is funded as 6 Programmed Activities (6 PAs) post with 5 Direct Clinical Contact activities (DCC) and 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs).

This is a substantive, part time (3 days) post and we are also open to consider flexible working, job share or fixed term if preferred. The expectation of the post holder is to support their teams, the Directorate and the organisation to follow the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work.

We are kind

We are respectful

We work with our communities

Main duties of the job

This post is for a Specialty Doctor position in one of our three Intermediate Care Wards, at Mountnessing Court, 240 Mountnessing Road, Billericay, CM12 0EH Rationale for post:

This is a well-established post soon to be vacant due to the previous doctor leaving the organisation. A lot of transformation has taken place already and continues to take place within Intermediate Care Services in Essex.

This post is currently vacant, and we wish to recruit to this post as soon as possible. This is a replacement, substantive, part time post 6 Programmed Activities (PAs) post with 5 Direct Clinical Contact activities (DCC) and 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team providing care to adults and older people admitted to the Community Hospital Inpatient ward for Rehabilitation and

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.