Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
In 2017, the Government published its Green Paper for Transforming children and young peoples mental health, which detailed proposals for expanding access to mental health care for children and young people, building on the national NHS transformation programme which was already underway.
The proposals were focused on providing additional support through schools and colleges and reducing waiting times for treatment. Following a 13-week public consultation, during which the Government received more than 2,700 responses, the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Education published its Response to the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Green Paper Consultation.
These core commitments are delivered through a joint and collaborative programme led by the Department of Health and Social Care, Department for Education and NHS England, with support from Health Education England and Public Health England and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.
MHSTs have three core functions:
- to deliver evidence-based interventions for mild-to-moderate mental health issues;
- support the senior mental health lead(where established) in each school or college to introduce or develop whole school or college approach and;
- give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaise with external specialist service to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time of growth and change within the Plymouth Livewell Mental Health support Teams (MHST ) we are currently working collaboratively with children and young people, and our partners, to deliver the Governments Programme for mental health support to be available in schools.
To support the development of our established Mental Help Support Teams, we are looking to recruit a Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner or someone willing to do additional training to be able to carry out this role.
In line with the Government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the new Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England.
On a day to day basis, you will be overseeing the workload of EMHPs, conducting both Case Management and Clinical Skills supervision, as well as holding a small caseload of patients yourself.
Typical tasks within this, might include reviewing suitability for treatment within the MHST, gathering information and facilitating onward referrals, and liaising with schools as part of the wider MHST.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health
services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on
providing expert assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and young
people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their
parents/carers. The post holder will
provide training, supervision and consultation to staff within a specific
education provision.
The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team,
providing supervision and caseload management to the new Education Mental
Health Practitioner IAPT trainees and continue this role once the trainees have
successfully completed their training with the University of Exeter.
This post comes with a mandatory 1 year parallel IAPT supervisor
training programme requiring successful completion for this role. Applicants with a CORE professions will be considered for additional training to be able to access this training if felt appropriate for the role.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and
caseload management of trainee mental health practitioners in the MHST. In year
one this is expected to be 2-3 trainee practitioners within each locality team,
this is a fast developing service and further practitioners will be added to
the post holders portfolio. There will be a responsibility to continue to
supervise and caseload manage the trainees on their successful completion of
their IAPT training.
The
service will be available Monday to Friday 9-5pm, though there may be times
when workshops or community work are required in evenings or at weekends and it
is essential that the post holder is flexible.
The post
holder will act in support with fellow Team Leaders in providing clinical
Leadership and advice across the MHST Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health
services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on
providing expert assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and young
people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their
parents/carers. The post holder will
provide training, supervision and consultation to staff within a specific
education provision.
The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team,
providing supervision and caseload management to the new Education Mental
Health Practitioner IAPT trainees and continue this role once the trainees have
successfully completed their training with the University of Exeter.
This post comes with a mandatory 1 year parallel IAPT supervisor
training programme requiring successful completion for this role. Applicants with a CORE professions will be considered for additional training to be able to access this training if felt appropriate for the role.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and
caseload management of trainee mental health practitioners in the MHST. In year
one this is expected to be 2-3 trainee practitioners within each locality team,
this is a fast developing service and further practitioners will be added to
the post holders portfolio. There will be a responsibility to continue to
supervise and caseload manage the trainees on their successful completion of
their IAPT training.
The
service will be available Monday to Friday 9-5pm, though there may be times
when workshops or community work are required in evenings or at weekends and it
is essential that the post holder is flexible.
The post
holder will act in support with fellow Team Leaders in providing clinical
Leadership and advice across the MHST Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification and registration, e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT etc.
- Professional registration with DfE with at least 3 years experience of working directly with CYP with mental health providing therapeutic interventions.
- Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic intervention Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Desirable
- Training to level 2 in Safeguarding Adults and level 3 in Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of moderate to complex mental health presentations.
- Working within a community mental health setting.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Participation in user involvement in services.
- Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy.
- Mentoring students in line with professional requirements.
- Experience working within Early Intervention and Prevention Services.
- Experience delivery training to a diverse audience.
- Experience presenting to a large and diverse audience.
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with children/young people of all ages experiencing a wide range of mental health presentations.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Able to participate and present information in a group setting.
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions.
- Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
- Ability to work flexibly.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
- A willingness to use and learn IT Systems,e.g. Electronic Record Keeping.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- An understanding of child development
- Understanding of child protection and the importance of multi-agency work for children and families in the community
- Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles including the use of evidence based therapies and Routine Outcome Measures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification and registration, e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT etc.
- Professional registration with DfE with at least 3 years experience of working directly with CYP with mental health providing therapeutic interventions.
- Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic intervention Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Desirable
- Training to level 2 in Safeguarding Adults and level 3 in Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of moderate to complex mental health presentations.
- Working within a community mental health setting.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Participation in user involvement in services.
- Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy.
- Mentoring students in line with professional requirements.
- Experience working within Early Intervention and Prevention Services.
- Experience delivery training to a diverse audience.
- Experience presenting to a large and diverse audience.
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with children/young people of all ages experiencing a wide range of mental health presentations.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Able to participate and present information in a group setting.
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions.
- Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
- Ability to work flexibly.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
- A willingness to use and learn IT Systems,e.g. Electronic Record Keeping.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- An understanding of child development
- Understanding of child protection and the importance of multi-agency work for children and families in the community
- Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles including the use of evidence based therapies and Routine Outcome Measures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
