Programme Support Worker | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | LEICESTER, LE5 0LE |
| Company: | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7743636/186-095-26-FS |
Summary
Under the supervision of a registered nurse The Programme Support Worker will participate in the development and maintenance of high quality patient care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient treatment programmes.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria herehttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
This role requires an individual with the proven ability to provide patient care services to agreed standards within clinical areas. There is a need for awareness of both security and patient/client issues.
You will be responsible for delivering aspects of therapeutic treatment programmes under the supervision of one or more qualified nurses and across the different multi-professional clinical teams.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Participate as a member of the nursing team in delivery, monitoring and evaluating individual evidence based care/treatment plans, health promotion initiatives, risk issues, and collaborate with other disciplines as required. Maintaining patient/client confidentiality.
To Lead and co-facilitate therapeutic and ward based groups and activities supported by Senior Nurse / Nurse in Charge / Lead Facilitators.
To see patients for individualised support sessions linked to therapeutic programmes.
To develop the formulation of care plans related to the psychological treatment of a patient’s clinical needs.
Write assessment and therapeutic reports.
Administer and provide outline interpretation of psychometric assessments used in evaluating treatment.Contribute to risk assessment formulation, including involvement in developing formal risk assessments (HCR20s RSVPs etc).
Provide training to colleagues re treatment programme delivery.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Assist in maintaining general and specific patient observations under the supervision of registered nursing staff. Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information at all times. Receive supervision from named nursing supervisor and also psychiatric, OT and psychology colleagues..Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and well being of patients.
Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times, treating all patients with dignity and respect including awareness and understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity.
Be involved in the induction support and supervision of Healthcare Support Workers.
On occasion, contribute to overall care and treatment on the ward as directed by nurse in charge.
This advert closes on Monday 16 Feb 2026
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