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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Ref: 333-D-HJ-2039 Vacancy ID: 8065751

Assistant Practitioner - HMP Feltham B

Accepting applications until: 28-Jun-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 28-Jun-2026 23:59

Location

Site: HMP Feltham B
Town: Feltham, Middlesex
Postcode: TW13 4ND
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Health & Justice work to a 7 day working week)

Salary

Salary: £33,262 - £36,027 per annum inc. Outer HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 4)

Specialty

Main area: Health & Justice Services

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Specification for follow list of tasks and responsibilities for this role.

Main tasks will include:

· To work within the scope of the New Model of Care and undertake Early Days In Custody (EDic) assessments, including transfers and releases (reconnect and discharge clinic input).

· To ensure all new arrivals to receive a brief assessment of individual presentation and need, referring patients on to other services (GP, SMS, chaplaincy, psychology etc) and book further assessment if indicated

· To support the implementation of an integrated care approach and NMOC. Supporting staff to work in accordance with the New Model of Care’s key principles, alongside operational staff.

· Contribute to working within Units with identified individuals to creatively address both mental health and physical wellbeing, including Neurodevelopmental problems

· To support assessments and interventions to individuals under the supervision of a qualified practitioner as appropriate to your level of competence and training.

· To undertake clinically related administration and project work.

· To liaise with other professional services and various stakeholders, including families, service users’ engagement and significant others as appropriate, sharing information where appropriate.

· To work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified practitioner and within the overall framework of the New Model of Care, including policies and procedures.

· To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

Either minimum NVQ level 3 supplemented by additional training equivalent to diploma level or ability to demonstrate significant relevant prior experience and on the job training working in a therapeutic environment equivalent to diploma level
Holds an active NMC Nursing associate Pin Number

Desirable criteria

Honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology, or other subject relevant to professional discipline.
Training in delivering brief therapeutic interventions
Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, Occupational therapy, speech, language & communication therapy or mental health practice

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health difficulty
Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Able to write clear reports and letters
An ability to empathise with people with Mental Health Problems and treat them with dignity and respect
Ability to work on own and use initiative
Able to manage time effectively
Ability to develop working relationships with both staff and clients

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in primary care services
Experience of working in secondary care services
Experience of working in a secure/prison environment
Experience of managing own caseload and time
Some knowledge of psychotherapeutic approaches and issues for working with people with mental health problems in prison

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential criteria

Excellent IT skills, verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
To be able to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
To be able to provide and receive complex sensitive or contentious information in a potentially highly emotive atmosphere. To be able to work with resistance to ideas

Desirable criteria

Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding ‘being in prison’ and the impact it can have on mental and physical health
Knowledge of trauma informed care and how it relates to people in prison
Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.
Knowledge of the New Model of Care in prison settings

Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics

Essential criteria

High level of enthusiasm and motivation
Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
Ability to work under pressure
Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Junaid Dowool
Job title: Interim Head of Healthcare
Email address: [email protected]
Additional information: We are a friendly team and encourage any prospective candidate to contact us with any questions and/or to book an informal visit.

You can also find more information on our services and the work we do within the Health & Justice Directorate please do look at our new website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice

Our healthcare services work to a 7-day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is always managed and maintained to the highest of standards.