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IPS Employment Specialist
Role summary
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The IPS Employment Specialist supports people experiencing mental health difficulties to find, obtain and retain paid employment through the Individual Placement and Support model. Requirements typically include experience in employment support, careers advice, vocational rehabilitation, recruitment or a related health and social care setting; strong communication, assessment and relationship-building skills; and the ability to work independently with employers and clinical teams. Candidates are expected to provide person-centred guidance, develop employer networks, maintain accurate records, meet service targets and promote equality, confidentiality and safeguarding. Knowledge of the local labour market and experience supporting people with complex needs are desirable. The role may require travel across community locations and effective partnership working with NHS professionals, benefit services and employers.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Oxford Health NHS Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and surrounding communities. Its services include hospitals, community clinics, specialist mental health teams, learning disability support, older adult care and health improvement programmes. The Trust works with patients, carers, local authorities, voluntary organisations and other healthcare providers to deliver integrated, recovery-focused care. As an NHS foundation trust, Oxford Health combines public service responsibilities with a strong emphasis on clinical quality, patient safety, research, staff development and service improvement. Employees commonly work in multidisciplinary teams and may support people in hospitals, clinics, community settings or patients’ homes. The organisation promotes inclusion, compassionate care and evidence-based practice, making it a significant employer for healthcare, administrative, clinical and specialist support professionals in the region.