Job summary
Do you have a passion for early intervention?Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin MHSTs are looking for Senior Mental Health Support Team Practitioners to join our teams working within schools.
We are looking for fully qualified EMHP or CWP or registered with a core profession (e.g. Social Work/OT/RMN), with significant post qualification/post registration experience.
We need Seniors who will be effective clinicians and team leads with responsibilities for operational and clinical development, offering a strong contribution to our service delivery and growth.
In the role you will be working with children and young people at an early intervention stage to support their emotional/mental health and wellbeing. You will assess and identify how best to work with children and young people where there may be more complex mental health needs
Working within a team, you will share your knowledge of how to support children and young people with colleagues inside and outside of the NHS, focused particularly on partnership working with schools
If you are keen to develop your clinical skills, offer evidence-based interventions, and are you able to support and supervise junior practitioners, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
- To work as a senior member of the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) leading on the delivery of the service offer to the designated schools aligned to the team.
- Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), and care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans for CYP with mental health needs.
- Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
- Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance.
- Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
- Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient condition
- To encourage and support service user and carer involvement and participation.
- To attend and contribute to MHST business and development forums.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is to work as a senior practitioner in an exciting service. Two teams were established in 2020 and the MHST service has since expanded to incorporating more teams working with identified schools across the whole of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. We work closely as a service across all teams.
For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is to work as a senior practitioner in an exciting service. Two teams were established in 2020 and the MHST service has since expanded to incorporating more teams working with identified schools across the whole of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. We work closely as a service across all teams.
For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and specification
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Professional clinical qualification - RMN/OT/CWP/Social Worker or EMHP with significant post qualifying experience
- Current Professional Registration - We understand registration for CWP/EMHP is a new process, so at the time of advertising, it may not be possible for the candidate to be registered (if an EMHP/CWP), but there is the expectation that you will register as soon as is possible.
Desirable
- Post Graduate or other approved qualification in supervision for EMHPs/CWPs
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying / registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
- Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing CYP with mental health problems in a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in or closely with education settings
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Skilled in the assessment of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plan
- Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for CYP with mental health needs
Desirable
- Responsibility for supporting and/or supervising trainee EMHPs/CWPs or other clinical staff
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Professional clinical qualification - RMN/OT/CWP/Social Worker or EMHP with significant post qualifying experience
- Current Professional Registration - We understand registration for CWP/EMHP is a new process, so at the time of advertising, it may not be possible for the candidate to be registered (if an EMHP/CWP), but there is the expectation that you will register as soon as is possible.
Desirable
- Post Graduate or other approved qualification in supervision for EMHPs/CWPs
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying / registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
- Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing CYP with mental health problems in a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in or closely with education settings
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Skilled in the assessment of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plan
- Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for CYP with mental health needs
Desirable
- Responsibility for supporting and/or supervising trainee EMHPs/CWPs or other clinical staff
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).
