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Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Job Location: Bristol Area Salary: The salary ranges from £19,372.50 to £23,322.60 for a 22.5‑hour week (3 days per week over 42 weeks). This is equivalent to a full‑time salary of £30,010.50 to £36,250.50 based on 37.5 hours over 52 weeks Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time Term Time Only Imagine beginning your day at our Outstanding School, surrounded by passionate Team Members and joyful Pupils, all within a beautiful, inspiring environment that fosters creativity and purpose. You’ll be part of a skilled and dedicated Integrated Therapy Team, working collaboratively to support Children and Young People with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need your expertise, compassion, and support the most. Your days will be filled with meaningful work. You’ll start each morning with a briefing, sharing updates and celebrating the incredible progress of the Children and Young People we support. From there, you might deliver a 1:1 therapy session, lead an engaging group activity, or join classroom sessions to offer seamless therapeutic support. Every moment is an opportunity to help a child feel seen, understood, and valued. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. When you’re not directly supporting Pupils, you’ll play a key role in equipping education Team Members with the skills to better support their pupils. You’ll partner with our onsite Creative Arts Therapist to develop therapeutic approaches and attend multidisciplinary meetings with parents, Teachers, and external partners to ensure every child receives the tailored care they need. We’ll support your professional growth with clinical supervision, mentorship, and dedicated time to refine your skills, all within a supportive and nurturing environment. We’re also keen to hear from confident experienced Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists who are looking for a supportive step‑up into a Band 6 role and want to continue developing their career. A day in the life of a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will involve: • Taking a trauma informed approach to clinical work. You’ll work with a small caseload of pupils who will have varying Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Learning disabilities and Autism. You’ll be able to do this through 1:1 support, classroom work and group sessions., • Taking an active role in the admissions process for new pupils, including helping to write pen portraits., • Working with the wider team to offer the best support to our pupils, including our onsite creative art therapists, teachers, and teaching assistants, and taking part in Multidisciplinary team meetings. This work may include supervisions, training, or taking part in projects related to the work we do., • Administration. Whilst doing all your great work with the pupils, we’ll need you to keep their records up to date and carry out all the administrative tasks you’d expect to come with this role. Don’t worry though, during the school holidays you can work from home so that you have the space to do this without it impacting the time you spend with the pupils. To be a successful Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you’ll need: • A recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, along with HCPC Registration and membership with the Royal College of Speech and Language., • Great experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist., • The desire and confidence to run supervisions and offer training and support to other speech and language therapists., • Good IT skills – We’ll train you on how to use our systems, but it would help if you had a working understanding of using Microsoft packages like Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams., • A full driving licence. Whilst this role is based in a single location, there will be times that you need to attend meetings offsite which would require the use of a vehicle. In return for your time, you’ll get: • Holidays – You’ll get 28 days annual leave, including public holidays. You’ll also get an extra day off on your birthday!, • Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%., • Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves., • Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform., • Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions., • Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate., • DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost., • After 12 months service - You’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary. Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation. At Phoenix Learning and Care, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a Disability Assessor? • Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa to £43,692pa - location dependant, • Opportunities available UK-wide, • Monday to Friday working hours, • Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available), • Hybrid working opportunities meaning a nice blend of office and home-based working, • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension, • Hybrid/home working available, • NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided What does the Disability Assessor role involve? The Disability Assessor role will involve you carrying out 3 to 4 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new Disability Assessor role! What we look for; • An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience, • Someone who’s proactive and keen to learn, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Competent IT and computer skills, • Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health Please click “apply” if you are open to hearing more about an opportunity near you! Disability Assessor 1

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a WCA Functional Assessor? • Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa to £43,692pa - location dependant, • Opportunities available UK-wide, • Monday to Friday working hours, • Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available), • Hybrid working opportunities meaning a nice blend of office and home-based working, • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension, • Hybrid/home working available, • NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided What does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve? The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day on behalf of clients seeking WCA (Work Capability Assessment). A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their ability to perform work-related activity. You’ll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report. What we look for; • An NMC registered nurse (RGN or RMN) or HCPC qualified Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience, • Someone who’s proactive and keen to learn, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Competent IT and computer skills, • Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health Please click “apply” if you are open to hearing more about an opportunity near you! Disability Assessor 1 Functional Assessor 1

Mental Health Clinical Lead –Mindplace clinics Location: Home and site based – travel to Bupa sites will be required Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours) – Flexible options available Salary: Competitive salary (depending on experience) + excellent benefits Closing Date: Thursday, 7th May 2026 This advert may close ahead of the stated deadline should we receive an exceptionally high number of applications. About the Role Helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world sits at the heart of everything we do at Bupa. As a purpose‑driven organisation without shareholders, we reinvest our profits directly into providing better, more accessible healthcare for the benefit of our customers, now and in the future. Bupa’s refreshed strategy reflects a clear ambition to take greater ownership of the end‑to‑end healthcare experience for our customers, while accelerating the delivery of care through digital innovation and advances in clinical practice. The clinical community plays a critical role in delivering this strategy. Bupa’s Mindplace service is a newly established and fast‑growing mental health offering, providing high‑quality, face‑to‑face mental healthcare in purpose‑designed locations across the UK. Mindplace responds directly to the increasing demand for accessible, safe and effective mental health services. The Mental Health Clinical Lead is a pivotal role within this growth journey. The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical development, delivery and oversight of mental health services and products across Bupa’s Mindplace centres nationwide. Working closely with clinical, operational and senior leadership colleagues, the Mental Health Clinical Lead will help shape the future direction of the service. They will ensure the highest standards of clinical practice and customer experience, stay abreast of evolving national guidance and best practice, and play a key role in supporting the safe, sustainable and high‑quality growth of Bupa’s face‑to‑face mental health services. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Strategy • Provide senior clinical leadership across Bupa Health Clinics’ Mental Health services, working closely with the Clinical Head of Mental Health and Medical Director., • Deliver high standards of clinical governance, quality improvement, education and service development., • Deputise for the Clinical Head of Mental Health when required., • Act as a trusted clinical voice, leading by example and fostering a positive culture aligned to Bupa values., • Translate strategic objectives into operational delivery for frontline clinical teams. Governance, Quality & Safety • Lead and contribute to clinical assurance, audit programmes, risk management and regulatory compliance., • Ensure robust clinical policies, procedures and performance monitoring are in place and consistently applied., • Oversee incident management, complaints investigation, safeguarding, and Datix usage, promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement., • Chair and contribute to Mental Health clinical governance meetings as appropriate. People Leadership & Workforce Development • Provide clinical leadership and support to Mental Health clinicians, practitioners and the Lead Therapist team (dotted‑line management)., • Deliver clinical supervision, one‑to‑one leadership support, and pastoral guidance., • Develop sustainable CPD, education and career development pathways., • Support recruitment, workforce planning, engagement initiatives and Pulse survey action planning. Clinical Delivery • Undertake regular clinical sessions in line with business needs., • Support consistent, high‑quality service delivery across Bupa clinics and partner sites., • Ensure adequate senior clinical cover and processes for urgent clinical enquiries. Customer Experience • Oversee management of serious complaints and monitor customer feedback and experience trends., • Drive service improvements through data analysis, deep‑dives and targeted action plans., • Embed a culture of Connected Care and high customer service standards. Business & Commercial Support • Provide clinical input to product development, tenders, sales, marketing, media and communications activity., • Support development of clinical content such as webinars, talks and written materials., • Work collaboratively with internal teams to support business growth and innovation. Communication & Information Governance • Ensure effective, transparent communication between clinical teams and senior leadership., • Champion the use of technology and new communication approaches., • Maintain high standards of information governance, confidentiality and data protection. Working Environment • Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate level, BPS‑accredited, HCPC registered), • Accredited CBT Psychotherapist (PG Diploma, BABCP‑accredited), • Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Level 4+ diploma, BACP‑accredited) Applicants must have substantial leadership experience in mental health services. Key Skills & Experience • Proven clinical leadership and relationship management experience, • Strong background in clinical governance, including quality standards, audit, risk management, incidents and complaints handling, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and negotiate effectively, • Credible and persuasive clinical authority with strong decision‑making capability, • Highly developed analytical, planning, prioritisation and organisational skills, • Confident team leader who works collaboratively and performs well in fast‑paced environments, • Agile and adaptable, with resilience during periods of growth and strategic change, • Commercially and operationally aware, able to balance clinical excellence with business needs, • Solution‑focused, proactive and driven, with strong personal and professional integrity, • IT proficient, with the ability to use data and digital tools to improve quality and performance, • Sound understanding of national clinical and regulatory guidance, with the ability to research and apply evidence‑based practice to improve outcomes What It’s Like to Work at Bupa We’re a purpose‑driven organisation with no shareholders. Meaning everything we do focuses on delivering better care for our customers and communities. Join a supportive, inclusive environment where you’ll help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Benefits • 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy/sell, • 3 paid volunteering days, • Enhanced pension & life insurance, • Annual performance‑based bonus, • Bupa health insurance, • Discounted dental cover, • Digital GP access, • Emotional and family wellbeing support, • Financial wellbeing resources, • Support for carers Diversity and Inclusion We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional mental health care across the UK.

Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist Job Location: Oakwood College Yate Salary: The salary ranges from £12,915.00 to £15,548.40 for a 15‑hour week (2 days per week over 42 weeks). This is equivalent to a full‑time salary of £39,975.00 to £48,126.00 based on 37.5 hours over 52 weeks Contract Type: Permanent – Working 2 days per week Are you an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist? Imagine every day making a significant impact on the lives of children and young adults with neurodiverse needs, many of whom have experienced trauma. This is your chance to use your skills to create meaningful change and truly make a difference. Join us in this newly created role at The Grange where your expertise will shine! As a pivotal member of our team, you'll have the autonomy to shape the future of our occupational therapy services. You’ll collaborate with our passionate and innovative integrated therapy team to deliver the highest standard of care and support to our pupils, making a real impact every day. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to identify and address the strengths and challenges your pupils face in their daily lives. Your efforts will make a lasting impact, fostering their growth and independence. Beyond conducting assessments, you'll be deeply involved in creating personalised therapy programs tailored to each pupil’s unique needs. This is your chance to be part of something transformative, where your expertise and dedication will empower our pupils to thrive and reach their full potential. This is your opportunity to lead, inspire, and transform lives. A day in the life of a Specialist Occupational Therapist will involve: • Taking a Neurodiverse affirming and trauma-informed approach to clinical work, working within a small caseload of pupils who have neurodiverse needs., • Assessing, writing indirect therapy programmes, providing advice and consultations, and delivering direct therapy., • Working alongside the integrated therapy team, consisting of Speech and Language Therapists and Creative Art Therapists., • Designing and delivering specific training and mentoring for your colleagues with the support of the Clinical Lead to further develop the Occupational Therapy offering within our specialist college. To be a successful Specialist Occupational Therapist you’ll need: • A recognised post-graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy with an essential qualification in Sensory Integration and Processing, along with HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist with RCOT Membership, • Great experience as an Occupational Therapist, • The experience and ability to complete or contribute to capacity assessments., • Good IT skills – We’ll train you on how to use our systems, but it would help if you had a working understanding of using Microsoft packages like Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams., • A full driving licence. Whilst this role is based in a single location, travel to other sites will be required at times including travel to our Tiverton Hub for team meetings and training where required. In return for your time, you’ll get: • Holidays – You’ll get 28 days annual leave, including public holidays. You’ll also get an extra day off on your birthday after being with us for a year!, • Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%., • Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves., • Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform., • Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions., • Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate., • DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost., • After 12 months service - You’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary, and even more high street discounts. Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation. At Phoenix Learning and Care, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

A charitable organization is looking for a Boxing Therapist to support young people aged 8 to 25 in overcoming mental health challenges.This role combines non-contact boxing with psychological interventions in non-clinical settings.The ideal candidate will be a registered practitioner with experienc

KEYSTONES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES in Bristol is seeking a Part Time Art Therapist to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing individual therapy sessions and leading group sessions for adults with mental health needs. The qualified candidate will have HCPC membership and experience in men

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist for a part-time role of 15 hours per week at their PICU ward. The candidate will conduct assessments, contribute to care plans, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Stay abreast of the latest developments shaping the psychotherapy, counselling, and mental health field, with a keen eye on how the UK and European field of psychotherapy, counselling, and mental health market is evolving. This person will develop strong relationships with the thought leaders in our

The post holder will be required to engage with the wider multi‑disciplinary team and to work across agencies to deliver packages of care in the role of occupational therapist, including mental health assessments. Julie Brown, Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Inpatients. We deliver

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide holistic patient-centred care in Basingstoke. You will manage a caseload in a collaborative environment and complete assessments to support mental health service users in their recovery. The ideal candidate has HCPC

A leading healthcare provider in Newark seeks a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at The Farndon Unit.

A leading education provider in Thatcham is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Therapist to support students with Autism and SEMH needs. Ideal for anyone looking to start a career in therapy or mental health services. You will help students develop coping strategies in a su

A leading independent mental health provider in Greater London is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to support patient wellbeing through the implementation of tailored treatment plans. Candidates need a Diploma and degree in Occupational Therapy, along with at least three years of mental healt

A leading recruitment service in the United Kingdom seeks a Mental Health Professional to support students with emotional and social needs within an Alternative Provision setting.

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Headington are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant

JustOT is recruiting a Band 5 Acute Mental Health Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in Luton.

A leading mental health provider in Greater London is seeking a Family Therapist to join their team. Candidates should have relevant professional registration and experience in mental health services.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Mental Health). Senior Occupational Therapist (Mental Health). We work with customers who have a range of complex needs, the main presentation being homelessness but also including health, including mental health, related issues, offending behaviour and addiction.

A leading mental health provider in the UK is seeking a skilled and compassionate CBT Therapist for a full-time position.

Occupational Therapist – Learning disabilities and Autism/Mental Health. You will be working in the Learning disabilities and Autism/Mental Health team. I am currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to work with my client in Suffolk.

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist for a full-time role in Greater London. The ideal candidate must be HCPC registered with at least 5 years of mental health experience, demonstrating strong leadership and clinical skills.

The post holder will be required to engage with the wider multi‑disciplinary team and to work across agencies to deliver packages of care in the role of occupational therapist, including mental health assessments. Julie Brown, Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Inpatients. We deliver

A leading mental health provider in the UK is seeking a Lead DBT Therapist to play a crucial role in the recovery of patients. The role requires in-person attendance and is supported by a compassionate team of mental health professionals.

Elysium Healthcare Limited is seeking an Occupational Therapist at Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood, Surrey.

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Wokingham in Berkshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Mental Health Assistant/Teac

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Lead Occupational Therapist to join their team at Priory Hospital Enfield. The successful candidate will assist in assessing and implementing patient care plans for individuals with complex mental health needs.

Are you a graduate or aspiring mental health professional looking to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people? A rewarding opportunity has become available for a Mental Health Assistant within a specialist SEMH school setting based in Cheltenham. Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring

Mental Health Occupational Therapist – Hertfordshire. The role involves supporting clients in residential mental health services, delivering person‑centred OT interventions, and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Previous OT experience in mental health or residential care.

Are you looking for real-world experience before training as a Therapist, Counsellor, or Mental Health Practitioner?. Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Therapist. Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Therapist.

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a committed Lead Occupational Therapist to work in a private mental health hospital in Mid Sussex. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 3 years' experience in mental health settings.

JustOT is looking to recruit a band 6 Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in Bedfordshire.

Mental Health Occupational Therapist - South Yorkshire. Deliver specialist OT interventions in mental health rehabilitation. Experience in mental health rehabilitation.

In this Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Therapist role, you’ll work alongside therapists, SEN teachers, and pastoral teams, gaining insight into therapeutic interventions used in education — making this an excellent stepping stone toward careers in therapy, counselling, psychology, or menta

Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their mental health services specialising in eating disorders. Experience in eating disorder services or mental health settings desirable. Flexible benefits including gym membership, healthcare plan and IT support.

At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and pri

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to manage the Occupational Therapy Service at The Farndon Unit in Newark. This role involves developing treatment plans, assessing patient needs, and providing educational therapies for women with mental health difficulties.

Locum Occupational Therapist - Acute Mental Health. Medical Category: Mental Health.

Our service user group can find it difficult to access therapies for a number of reasons, so Keystones has employed qualified therapists since 2013 (Psychotherapist, an Art Psychotherapist and a Drama Psychotherapist). We are looking for a warm, dedicated, and skilled individual to join our dynamic,

JustOT are looking to recruit a band 5 Mental Health Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in London.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Systemic Family Practitioner to join their expanding Specialist Perinatal Service in a full-time position. The role includes providing systemic assessments and interventions for women and families dealing with mental health

A specialist SEMH school is seeking a Mental Health Assistant in Cheltenham. This role offers graduates or aspiring mental health professionals the chance to support vulnerable students facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

T Occupational Therapy service comprises qualified Occupational Therapists (OT), Technical Instructors (TI), and an employment specialist.

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for their NHS client in South London.

A supportive specialist school in Woodley is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to work closely with children who need emotional and behavioral support. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will support students with Autism and ADHD, helping them manage emotions and behavior while promoting resilience.

Are you an OT with an interest in working with children and young people with mental health needs? This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and experience to Hounslow CAMHS as a Band 7 Specialist Occupational Therapist within our Neurodevelopmental Team (NDT). The post holder will join a