Job summary
NELFT is the largest providers of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England. Our Southend, Essex and Thurrock services cover 144 schools currently. We currently cover 48% of secondary and primary school within Southend, Essex and Thurrock.
The MHST deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties aged 4 to 18 years old. The teams also have a strong focus on whole school approaches to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people.
The Locality Clinical Lead will be responsible for the caseload management & supervision of MHST practitioners. The post holder will work with and support the MHST Operational Manager in developing teams across the locality to support the delivery of Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) skills and facilitate wider service transformation within the local children's mental health system. The training, supervision and service experience will equip the MHST staff with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.
This post requires the successful applicant to work agilely between NELFT sites and educational settings. The applicant to have the ability to work independently is an important factor. Some travel around the county is also expected. The nominated base for Mid Essex is Stapleford House in Chelmsford.
Main duties of the job
To oversee the assessment, formulation and intervention plans for children, young people (CYP) and families/carers being supported by the MHSTs drawing on a range of psychological theories and guided by evidence-based practice.
Working in partnership with schools to support CYP and families in the context of mild to moderate mental health difficulties, to work towards agreed goals.
To undertake accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
To be able to design, adapt and modify clinical materials (e.g. guided self-helpinterventions, group content) to meet the needs of different clinical populations forapproval of the senior team (e.g. SEN, ASC).
Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.
Provide a range of information and support to schools for evidence-based psychological treatments in a variety of medias.
To provide joint specialist mental health assessments and interventions for schools, parents, CYP with the EMHP supervisees.
Demonstrating excellent leadership, communication and collaboration throughout the service.
To support the strategic and practical development of the MHST initiative within the service and wider children's mental health system, under the direction of the Clinical Lead, Education Lead & Head of Service.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MHST covers a large geographical area incorporating the districts of Braintree, Chelmsford and Maldon. We are an early intervention and prevention evidence-based service and as a team we are supportive and passionate in what we deliver. We are a friendly team of professionals who come from multidisciplinary backgrounds. We recognise the needs for a healthy work life balance, and we will consider flexible working applications in line with the trust policies and process. We encourage Continual Professional Development (CPD) and are keen to support our staff to grow and progress.
Please review the attached job description and specification for full details.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nX8CImoDX8
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MHST covers a large geographical area incorporating the districts of Braintree, Chelmsford and Maldon. We are an early intervention and prevention evidence-based service and as a team we are supportive and passionate in what we deliver. We are a friendly team of professionals who come from multidisciplinary backgrounds. We recognise the needs for a healthy work life balance, and we will consider flexible working applications in line with the trust policies and process. We encourage Continual Professional Development (CPD) and are keen to support our staff to grow and progress.
Please review the attached job description and specification for full details.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nX8CImoDX8
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community mental health settings.
- Minimum two years post-qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with / in schools
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Minimum of 2 years experience of supervising staff
- Trained as a NELFT safeguarding supervisor
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified & Registered Mental Health Practitioner, Psychologist, Family Therapist, Psychotherapist, Nurse, CBT Therapist, Educational Psychologist.
- Registered with the relevant governing body (e.g., NMC, BABCP, UKCP, HCPC)
- Professional training in an evidence-based therapeutic approach applicable to working with children, young people and families.
Desirable
- Successful completion of CYP-IAPT Supervision course
- Post graduate qualification in Mental Health
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to form excellent working relationships with colleagues and work flexibly with others in multidisciplinary and multi -agency settings
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice
Desirable
- Has an excellent understanding around MHSTs and Education settings
Skills
Essential
- Confident speaking with a range of audiences in different settings including education settings
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations with clients and /or professionals
- Ability to adapt, prioritise and effectively manage allocated caseload and service needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community mental health settings.
- Minimum two years post-qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with / in schools
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Minimum of 2 years experience of supervising staff
- Trained as a NELFT safeguarding supervisor
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified & Registered Mental Health Practitioner, Psychologist, Family Therapist, Psychotherapist, Nurse, CBT Therapist, Educational Psychologist.
- Registered with the relevant governing body (e.g., NMC, BABCP, UKCP, HCPC)
- Professional training in an evidence-based therapeutic approach applicable to working with children, young people and families.
Desirable
- Successful completion of CYP-IAPT Supervision course
- Post graduate qualification in Mental Health
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to form excellent working relationships with colleagues and work flexibly with others in multidisciplinary and multi -agency settings
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice
Desirable
- Has an excellent understanding around MHSTs and Education settings
Skills
Essential
- Confident speaking with a range of audiences in different settings including education settings
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations with clients and /or professionals
- Ability to adapt, prioritise and effectively manage allocated caseload and service needs.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Mid Essex Mental Health Support Team - Covering Braintree, Chelmsford and Maldon areas
Stapleford House, 103 Stapleford Close
Chelmsford
CM2 0QX
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
