Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Child Psychotherapist to work within a specialist childrens residential and educational service in Surrey.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working with children in a specialist residential and education service. The successful candidate will will need to have a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach to care. Ideally integrative with the ability to work with the arts.

The Psychotherapist will need experience in working with PTSD, personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities, ADHD, Autism spectrum, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.

You will work closely with the management team, the residential staff, teachers and other professionals who support the child, including local CAMHS, social workers to enhance the emotional and psychological well-being of the children and young people. The role involves travel to residential children's homes and schools in Surrey.

The successful candidate will be providing assessments, formulating plans and implementing psychological interventions for individuals and groups.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Full time (4 days min)

Salary - up to £40,829 FTE

Experience required:

A qualified Child Psychotherapist with experience of working with children and adolescents who have experienced significant trauma

Accreditation to UKCP or BACP (or close to obtaining accreditation)

Ideally an integrative Psychotherapy qualification and the ability to work with the arts

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2817

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Head of Clinical Services role, to support a leading provider of therapeutic residential care/education in Shropshire.

*Car driver mandatory due to rural location*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will manage the clinical team for the Learning Disability and Autism services. You will be responsible for consulting staff teams, supervision of team members, strategic development for the team, develop policies (clinical governance) and deliver training.

The successful applicant will also hold a small clinical caseload and provide psychological assessments, training, and direct therapy for children and young people who could present with Trauma, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Harmful Sexual Behaviours.

Contract type – permanent, full time

Hours – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary - £62,000 FTE, DOE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have accreditation or membership with a relevant body and hold experience with a health, medical/social background. You will also have experience of management, audit, knowledge of harmful sexual behaviour and working with children, learning disabilities, trauma or Autism.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2803

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Art or Drama Therapist, Integrative Psychotherapist and/or CBT Therapist to work within a specialist low secure service in North East London who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working across an adult inpatient and outpatient service for service users with mental health and personality disorders. The successful candidate will be providing assessments, formulating plans and implementing psychological interventions for individuals and groups.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 5 days per week, 9-5

Salary - £38,000 FTE

Experience required:

Art or Drama Therapist, Integrative Psychotherapist and/or CBT Therapist with experience working with complex mental health working in acute mental health or substantial experience of working in acute mental health. Accreditation with recognised professional body (UKCP/BACP/BABCP/HCPC) is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

You will be working with Vicky Stark who is a specialist Psychological Therapies recruitment consultant with 10 years experience in recruiting solely for Psychological Therapies.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2420

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Counsellor to work within a specialist CYP trauma service based in Rochdale and covering surrounding areas.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The post holder will also provide psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Due to the infancy of this new service, those applying will have experience of working with young people with complex presentations such as CAMHS, LAC or YOS. BACP accreditation, or working towards, is mandatory

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 18 years of experience, 12 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2787

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Art Therapist to work within a specialist CYP trauma service based in Rochdale and covering surrounding areas.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The post holder will also provide psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Due to the infancy of this new service, those applying will have experience of working with young people with complex presentations such as CAMHS, LAC or YOS. HCPC registration is mandatory.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 18 years of experience, 12 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2787

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Play Therapist to work within a specialist CYP trauma service based in Rochdale and covering surrounding areas.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The post holder will also provide psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Due to the infancy of this new service, those applying will have experience of working with young people with complex presentations such as CAMHS, LAC or YOS. PTUK and PSA registration is mandatory.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 18 years of experience, 12 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2787

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Drama Therapist to work within a specialist CYP trauma service based in Rochdale and covering surrounding areas.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The post holder will also provide psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Due to the infancy of this new service, those applying will have experience of working with young people with complex presentations such as CAMHS, LAC or YOS. HCPC registration is mandatory.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 18 years of experience, 12 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2787

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a CBT Therapist to work within a specialist CYP trauma service based in Rochdale and covering surrounding areas.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The post holder will also provide psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Due to the infancy of this new service, those applying will have experience of working with young people with complex presentations such as CAMHS, LAC or YOS. BABCP accreditation, or working towards, is mandatory

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 18 years of experience, 12 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2787

Shire Healthcare are recruiting a Director of Clinical Services to join and support a CQC rated GOOD adult Acute/PICU service in Nottinghamshire.

Role snapshot:

As part of the senior management team , you will be responsible for clinical services operation within the hospital. Ensuring high quality patient care is delivered is priority. You will also be responsible for successful implementation of therapeutic interventions being implemented to improve the overall operation.

Reporting into the Hospital Director, you will oversee clinical staffing, hold ownership of clinical department budgets, ensure clinical governance and promote positive and effective working relationships within the multi-disciplinary teams.

Additionally, you will be responsible for delivering career pathways to clinical staff, this includes talent mapping and succession planning.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours , full time

Salary: £60,000 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will hold accreditation/registration with the relevant body (this includes Nursing/Family Therapists/Psychotherapists/Psychologists/CBT Therapists and anyone with a health/medical background.)

You must hold a minimum of 5 years clinical experience and previous management experience. It would be desirable for applicants to have experience of working within Acute or PICU settings, however we also welcome applications from those with an interest/passion in working with complex mental health.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 2779

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a PWP to work within a high secure Forensic service in East Yorkshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a well-established integrated care mental health team who deliver step 1 interventions in line with IAPT, to service users in a high secure prison. Caseload numbers of approx 20.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time

Salary - £28,400 FTE

Experience required:

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners applying will be fully qualified along with having BACP or BPS registration. Post qualification experience working in an IAPT service is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2771

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Systemic Family Therapist to work within a specialist adult eating disorder service in South Wales.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will working within a specialist eating disorder service for adults who may also present with depression, self-harm, trauma, and physical health concerns. The post holder will deliver systemic family psychotherapy providing systemic assessments and interventions in a ward-based environment. The post holder will also have the opportunity to support with staff development and training.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week,

Salary - £60,000 - £65,000 FTE

Experience required:

Applicants applying will have completed a Systemic Psychotherapy AFTC accredited qualification at Master’s or doctorate level along with having accreditation with the UKCP.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparationand tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2767

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Creative Therapist (Art, Drama/Play) to work within a specialist CYP residential service based in Birmingham.

This role requires travel to children's homes in / around Birmingham .

*car driver mandatory and mileage paid*

About the employer:

This employer provides therapeutic children’s homes for children and young people who are looked after.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a service working with a small group of children’s homes in and around Birmingham, delivering assessments and therapeutic interventions to develop trauma informed practice. You will also offer consultations, reflective practice, and deliver training.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

The ideal candidate will be accredited the HCPC and have experience of working with young people with complex presentations eg a CAMHS, LAC or YOS. It's desirable that you hold experience in therapeutic models such as DBT, CFT, DDP and/or mentalisation based therapy.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2728

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a CBT Therapist to work within a specialist CYP residential service based in Birmingham.

This role requires travel to children's homes in / around Birmingham .

*car driver mandatory and mileage paid*

About the employer:

This employer provides therapeutic children’s homes for children and young people who are looked after.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a service working with a small group of children’s homes in and around Birmingham, delivering assessments and therapeutic interventions to develop trauma informed practice. You will also offer consultations, reflective practice, and deliver training.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

The ideal candidate will be accredited the BABCP and have experience of working with young people with complex presentations eg a CAMHS, LAC or YOS. It's desirable that you hold experience in therapeutic models such as DBT, CFT, DDP and/or mentalisation based therapy.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2728

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Creative Therapist (Art, Drama/Play) to work within a specialist CYP residential service based in Birmingham.

This role requires travel to children's homes in / around Birmingham .

*car driver mandatory and mileage paid*

About the employer:

This employer provides therapeutic children’s homes for children and young people who are looked after.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a service working with a small group of children’s homes in and around Birmingham, delivering assessments and therapeutic interventions to develop trauma informed practice. You will also offer consultations, reflective practice, and deliver training.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

The ideal candidate will be accredited the HCPC and have experience of working with young people with complex presentations eg a CAMHS, LAC or YOS. It's desirable that you hold experience in therapeutic models such as DBT, CFT, DDP and/or mentalisation based therapy.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2728

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Systemic Family Therapist to work within CAMHS EDU in Southwest Manchester who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a well-established therapy team working on a CAMHS eating disorders unit for service users ages 10-18. The post holder will conduct assessments and individualised psychological treatment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 30 hours per week

Salary - up to £52,000 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have completed their family and systemic psychotherapy training and will have registration with both the UKCP and AFT.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2718