Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Team Lead (Specialist MHST)

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Qualified CBT Therapist or Clinical Psychologist to join the new, pioneering Specialist Mental Health Support Team (MHST) that will be working with Children and Young people and their families in Special Schools and with those who are electively home educated. This post will lead this innovative new team in building our specialist offer in the county.

The team forms part of the Early Help provision within Hampshire CAMHS so will be working closely with the existing Primary Mental Health Service and other MHSTs in the region as well as the Community CAMHS teams, including the specialist Learning Disability and Autism Team.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work closely with the service clinical lead and team manager in supporting the development of the team. They will provide supervision to low intensity practitioners in the team and either have completed or be willing to work towards a postgraduate qualification in evidence-based supervision as per the MHST model. They will have a passion and motivation for working with Autistic children and young people with or without a learning disability, to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of this population.

As part of this role, you will offer assessments and specialist interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, as well as contributing to the core work of the team. The role also provides the opportunity to deliver evidence-based group interventions, as well as Whole School Approach work, including consultation and advice to school staff; advice and consultation to parents and carers during stay & play sessions, coffee mornings or inset days and working closely with SENCos, MH Leads and school heads to support escalation of behaviours that require a 'getting help' level of care.

You will receive regular supervision and will have opportunities to link with other specialist practitioners in the Trust, as well as access training opportunities offered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

12 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Based of full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-SS-7331

Job locations

Avalon House

Chesil Street

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 0HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A recognised post graduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (or equivalent).
Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).
A recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions recognised by BABCP, e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy or counselling AND current registration with the core professional body, OR evidence of having achieved the Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route to BABCP accreditation.
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A recognised post graduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (or equivalent).
Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).
A recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions recognised by BABCP, e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy or counselling AND current registration with the core professional body, OR evidence of having achieved the Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route to BABCP accreditation.
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Avalon House

Chesil Street

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 0HU

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Avalon House

Chesil Street

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 0HU

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)