Band 7 Practice Development Lead- MHST
The closing date is 06 July 2025
Job summary
'It is an exciting time to be a part of the MHST, it is rare you get to say you have truly shaped a new service but with MHST I have the opportunity to help it to develop and grow.'- MHST Clinician.
As a Band 7 Practice Development Lead the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) provides the ideal environment for you to expand your existing skills. This is for a fixed-term 12 month contract.
We are seeking an experienced Practitioner who has significant post qualification experience working therapeutically as part of the Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
As a registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, you will work throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland supporting children young people, their families and carers to promote best practice.
We are passionate about supporting & empowering children, young people & families to make informed choices, supporting our team to be autonomous, skilled practitioners.
We are committed to helping our staff learn & develop new skills, supporting our team to become highly trained in delivering care to our patients.
The benefits of working for LPT include:
- Annual leave entitlement of between 27-33 days plus 8 bank holidays (dependent on service).
- Lease Car Schemes
- Free Car Parking across LPT sites.
- Occupational Health Services
- Counselling services
- Flexible working
We welcome requests for part-time/flexible working.
Contact Details: Rebecca Fowler, Rebecca.fowler6@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The MHST is a low intensity service which offers a range of therapeutic interventions to children and young people.This can include 1:1 therapy, group work and whole-school approach.
The Band 7 Practice Development Lead will work closely with the clinical leads and family service managers to support and strengthen pathways and policies within the service.
Successful candidates can expect to receive:
- Flexibility in support of your lifestyle, including some home-working if preferred.
- Educational development opportunities.
- On-going support from a friendly close-knit team.
- Regular managerial supervision.
- Pay progression pathways
In addition, there is a full benefits package available some of the details are highlighted on the attached Information for Applicants leaflet.
We look forward to hearing from you.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
003873
Job locations
County Hall
Penn Lloyd Building
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 8TB
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
County Hall
Penn Lloyd Building
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 8TB
Employer's website
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