668 Mental Health Professionals jobs in the United Kingdom
Mental Health Educator
Posted 5 days ago
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Role: Mental Health & Specialist Trainer
Location: Telford Head Office
Job Type Full Time, Permanent
Reports To: Training Manager
Salary: £35,000 Per annum
Hours of Work: 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon - Fri
Purpose of the role:
We are committed to delivering training that empowers staff and professionals to provide safe, person-centred care. We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Mental Health & Specialist Trainer to design and deliver engaging, high-quality training programmes that strengthen our teams’ ability to support individuals with complex mental health and social care needs.
This role goes beyond raising awareness, it equips our workforce with the practical skills and confidence to manage real challenges. Training will cover areas such as:
- De-escalation strategies
- Support the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
- Managing ligature risks
- Understanding substance and alcohol misuse and associated risks
- County lines and youth culture
- Neurodiversity and high-risk challenging behaviours
As a trainer at Komplex, you will live and breathe our 4 K’s values:
- Kindness – leading with compassion and respect.
- Kinetic – bringing energy, drive, and innovation to your delivery.
- Key – unlocking the potential of every learner, ensuring they leave with practical skills and confidence.
- Kinship – role modelling leadership qualities and inspiring others to deliver care that truly changes lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging, interactive training sessions (face-to-face and virtual) for staff, managers, and professionals.
- Provide specialist training in de-escalation techniques, PBS, ligature awareness, safeguarding, county lines, and substance misuse.
- Support staff with service user-specific training pre- and post-admission, ensuring consistency and person-centred care.
- Facilitate post-incident debriefs, embedding lessons learned into future training.
- Equip staff with the confidence and skills to safeguard clients and respond effectively to complex risks.
- Ensure training content is up to date with legislation, best practice, CQC, Ofsted standards, and sector trends.
- Evaluate and adapt training to continuously improve effectiveness.
- Assess workforce knowledge and competencies during training sessions, ensuring learning outcomes are met.
- Monitor and maintain compliance by ensuring all allocated learners complete mandatory and specialist training.
- Sustain excellent learner feedback by delivering engaging, high-quality training that colleagues consistently value.
About You - Qualifications & Experience:
Experience
You are an engaging and confident trainer who thrives on equipping others to make a genuine difference. You bring:
- Proven experience/demonstratable experience delivering training in:
- Mental health, ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity
- Alcohol/substance misuse
- Behaviour management, county lines, youth culture, adolescence
- Trauma-informed care, attachment theory, MCA, and a strong knowledge in Safeguarding frameworks and DoLs
- Knowledge and/or experience in restraint reduction techniques (we use PRICE), conflict resolution and trauma-informed approaches.
- Practical experience in mental health, social care, or nursing (RMN/RNLD desirable).
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, able to adapt to diverse audiences.
- Confidence in discussing complex safeguarding issues.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a values-driven environment.
- A genuine passion to work for a company that delivers care which truly transforms lives.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Recognised teaching/training qualification (e.g. CET, PTLLS, Level 3 Award in Education & Training, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge and/or practical experience in mental health, learning disabilities, and behaviour management as a trainer.
Desirable:
- Experience delivering specialist training (implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBS), de-escalation, ligature awareness, trauma-informed care).
- Relevant qualifications in Safeguarding (Level 4), and Restraint Reduction.
Values & Culture Fit:
At Komplex, we don’t just deliver training, we shape futures. Every member of our team lives by the 4 K’s values: showing Kindness in every interaction, working with Kinetic drive and energy, being the Key to unlocking potential, and demonstrating Kinship by role-modelling excellence. By embracing these values, you’ll help create a culture where colleagues feel supported, empowered, and inspired and where the care we deliver truly transforms lives.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on services supporting individuals with complex needs.
- Ongoing training, professional development, and clinical support.
- A supportive, values-led culture that encourages innovation and best practice.
- Benefits include:
- 24/7 access to a doctor (for you, partner, and children under 18)
- Day off for your birthday
- YouLife (exclusive employee discounts on retail, travel, and dining)
- 24/7 mental health support (for you, partner, and children)
- Home-life advice and life insurance
- Salary sacrifice on cars (post-probation)
- Employee of the Month initiative
If you’re ready to make your mark as part of a growing, ambitious company, apply today and let’s grow together!
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Mental Health Nurse
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Title: Nurse Functional assessor (Mental Health nurse)
Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time
About You:
Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Functional Assessor (Registered Nurse) and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Gateshead.
As an experienced Registered Nurse (RMN), you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.
Key Skills:
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Proficiency in typing and IT systems
- Commitment to integrity and high-quality service
Essential Qualifications:
- Current, unrestricted NMC registration
- Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
- Applications also welcome from HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
- Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)
Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary with regular increases
- Bonus scheme
- Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
- Flexible working and optional overtime
- NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
- Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
- Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral bonus scheme (£2500) and employee recognition programs
- Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform
Why Choose Us?
- Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Functional Assessor and report writer.
- Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
- Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and
- team management.
- Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.
Ready to Make a Difference? Join Medacs Healthcare today.
How to Apply: Please apply with your up-to-date CV. You must provide evidence of your UK right to work.
*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime
To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.
We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.
Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here
Mental Health Nurse
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Title: Nurse Functional Assessor (Mental Health Nurse)
Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time
About You:
Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Clinical Assessor (Registered Nurse) and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Barnsley.
As an experienced Mental health Nurse (RMN), you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.
Key Skills:
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Proficiency in typing and IT systems
- Commitment to integrity and high-quality service
Essential Qualifications:
- Current, unrestricted NMC registration
- Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
- Applications also welcome from HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
- Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)
Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary with regular increases
- Bonus scheme
- Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
- Flexible working and optional overtime
- NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
- Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
- Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral bonus scheme (£2500) and employee recognition programs
- Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform
Why Choose Us?
- Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Clinical Assessor and report writer.
- Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
- Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and
- team management.
- Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.
Ready to Make a Difference? Join Medacs Healthcare today.
How to Apply: Please apply with your up-to-date CV. You must provide evidence of your UK right to work.
*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime
To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.
We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.
Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here
Mental Health Nurse
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Title: Nurse Functional Assessor (Mental Health Nurse)
Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time
About You:
Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Clinical Assessor (Registered Nurse) and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Bradford.
As an experienced Mental health Nurse (RMN), you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.
Key Skills:
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Proficiency in typing and IT systems
- Commitment to integrity and high-quality service
Essential Qualifications:
- Current, unrestricted NMC registration
- Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
- Applications also welcome from HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
- Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)
Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary with regular increases
- Bonus scheme
- Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
- Flexible working and optional overtime
- NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
- Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
- Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral bonus scheme (£2500) and employee recognition programs
- Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform
Why Choose Us?
- Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Clinical Assessor and report writer.
- Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
- Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and
- team management.
- Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.
Ready to Make a Difference? Join Medacs Healthcare today.
How to Apply: Please apply with your up-to-date CV. You must provide evidence of your UK right to work.
*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime
To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.
We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.
Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here
Mental Health Support Workers
Posted 2 days ago
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Mental Health Support Workers
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs? Personalised, compassionate care and support can transform lives. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the people supported by offering professional, tailored support in the comfort of their own homes.
Position: Mental Health Support Workers
Location: Skelmersdale WN8
Salary: From £13.10 an hour
Contract : Part-Time 18 hours per week
Shifts : 2x Shifts per week, shifts type are:
- 4pm to 11pm (Sleep) then 7am to 9am (during the week)
- 11am to 11pm (Sleep) then 7am to 11am (during the weekend)
About the role:
In this role, you will provide vital support to an adult with a Learning Disability impacting on verbal communication and cognitive processing, helping them navigate daily life with dignity and independence. This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
We are searching for extra special Health Care Support Workers who have experience, passion and pride when supporting people and this vacancy would suit someone who is looking for an exciting opportunity and wants to work in this area.
We are passionate about our Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why applicants should hold a full UK driving license, be resilient, flexible and composed in their approach. Experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice is a must as well as experience working with complex individuals with health needs, traumatic backgrounds and challenging behaviours.
Responsibilities
Your work will include clinical and social care, tailored to each person's needs:
- Implement and adhere to individually tailored Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) plans to understand, prevent, and de-escalate incidents of challenging behaviour.
- Use approved and trained de-escalation techniques to manage situations calmly and safely.
- Challenging behaviour support. Responding with empathy and professionalism.
- Crisis intervention. Providing support during difficult moments.
- Promoting independence. Building confidence and life skills.
- Medication support. Ensuring safe and timely administration.
- Specialist clinical care. Addressing complex needs with expertise and compassion.
With support from our wider teams and smart technology, you will make a difference every day. We provide specialist clinical training and ongoing support to help you grow your career.
- To provide support, and spend therapeutic time with an allocated group of people supported.
- To promote and support the physical health, comfort, wellbeing and recovery of people supported, and to assist them in re-establishing their place in the community, as appropriate.
- To assist Registered Professionals in assessments and care planning/ implementation and evaluation of individualized care plans.
About you:
To be successful in this role you must be caring, have good communication and have the ability to adapting changing health needs. You will be fully flexible so we can continue to support people around the clock.
Due to the nature of the role you will need to have a UK or International manual driving license.
All successful candidates will be required to complete a full induction, which will take place in Chadderton, Oldham (OL9). This is a Nine day induction (Over 3 weeks) and we require all successful applicants to attend all days.
In return:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Whilst experience is not required we very much welcome previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, Outreach Support Worker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker. #INDNFP
School Mental Health Practitioner
Posted 13 days ago
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WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for dedicated School Mental Health Practitioners to join the Harris Federation’s central mental health team and make a meaningful impact in secondary schools across London.
You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team led by our Lead Mental Health Practitioner, receiving regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development and helping to shape the future of mental health support in education.
In this full-time role, you will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity mental health interventions to students aged 11–18 across up to three Harris secondary academies. You will work directly with students through 1:1 sessions, group work and whole-school wellbeing initiatives, helping to shape a culture of mental health awareness and support.
You will be based in schools for four days per week, primarily in South, South East and South West London, and occasionally in North London. Travel between schools is required.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing tailored 1:1 mental health and wellbeing support to students and their families
- Facilitating small group interventions and psychoeducational sessions
- Running drop-in sessions during break and lunch times for students experiencing mild to moderate distress
- Collaborating with school staff to promote mental health awareness and training
- Contributing to school-wide risk assessments and wellbeing strategies
- Maintaining accurate records and report on outcomes using national standards
- Sharing best practices and innovations across our network of schools
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We welcome applications from:
- Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) or Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs)
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) with experience working with children and young people
- Early career practitioners eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment
- Registered mental health professionals (BACP, BABCP, UKCP, HCPC) trained in delivering low-intensity interventions in school settings
Experience in NHS Mental Health Support Teams is advantageous.
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Mental Health Social Worker
Posted 4 days ago
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We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to provide a high quality and effective social work service, which responds to the needs of people with lived experiences with care and support needs, their informal carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014 and reflects a strengths-based approach.
About the Role
- To carry and manage a caseload as directed.
- To ensure that case records are maintained, and reports produced, in accordance with statutory requirements and departmental and inter-agency policies and procedures.
- To assess the social care needs of individuals and their carers in accordance with the Care Act (2015) using the national eligibility criteria threshold for adults.
- In conjunction with service users and carers, to design support plans based on an individuals assessed eligible needs.
- Utilising the support planning process to negotiate, problem solve and promote input from informal and formal community networks to ensure personal budgets achieve service user outcomes and maximise independent living.
- To provide a direct counselling, advice and support service to enable people to lead ordinary lives, and to provide appropriate support to carers.
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An "Outstanding" and leading Secondary School within the Borough of Greenwich are on the hunt for multiple Mental Health Assistants for an ASAP start. These are full-time, and long-term roles for the entire academic year.
Please note the School are keen to take candidates directly onto their own books, with a salary of £4,500 - 8am - 5pm.
The Secondary School has grown from strength to strength over the past 5 years and has a fantastic reputation throughout London. In the heart of Westminster, the School take on all pupils of all backgrounds. They don't shy away from a challenge and take all children on a journey from Reception - Year 6
The role will include any of the following responsibilities:
- Supporting children in & out of the classroom
- Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis with any issues, in & out of School
- Supporting SEN - ASD, ADD, Dyslexia, Speech and Language difficulties & much more
- Acting as a buddy
- Providing them with School in-care / after-care
- Working with parents, SLT and social services if need be
- And lots more.
It's a very fast paced role, that comes with a great opportunity for a caring graduate to gain some
fantastic experience in a Secondary School and make a real difference.
If this sounds like the Mental Health Assistant opportunity for you, then please read on below to find out further information!
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Mental Health Assistant
- Working across Reception, KS1 & KS2
- 1:1 & group support sessions
- Must be able to inspire and motivate pupils
- ASAP Start - Term Time Only
- 4,500 - Work 39 weeks, get paid for 52!
- Located in the Borough of Greenwich
SCHOOL DETAILS
- Graded 'Outstanding' in their latest Ofsted report
- Young and quirky Secondary School
- Plenty of CPD opportunities throughout
- Modern facilities throughout
- Located in the London Borough of Greenwich
- Good Tube Links
If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant opportunity , trial days can be arranged immediately!
Apply for this Mental Health Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Alex at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!
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