Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Mental Health in Schools Team Nurse

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing?

Do you want to be part of the future of Mental Health Support Teams for Schools/Colleges?

We have some brand-new roles for the Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Health in Schools Teams (MHST).

MHSTs are an early intervention and prevention service that support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people and families who are linked to schools and colleges settings. We are growing rapidly and are in a time of development and expansion as we are expected to support 100% of schools by 2029/30.

MHSTs offer three kinds of support:

  1. Individual, 1:1 and small-group targeted interventions for young people with mild-to-moderate mental health needs.
  2. Fostering and developing a whole-school approach to mental well-being in collaboration with key school staff.
  3. Advice, consultation and signposting to schools and other professionals.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust have a vision for our MHSTs which includes exciting new opportunities for registered Nurses with experience of working with young people and mental health difficultiesIf you have a passion to build positive relationships and have a curiosity to respond to the mental health needs of our children and young people in educational settings, these roles may be for you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a Band 5 Nurse within a multidisciplinary Mental Health Support Team (MHST), delivering timely, evidence-based mental health assessments and interventions to children, young people, and their families across a range of community and educational settings.

Under the supervision of senior clinicians, the nurse will support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care in line with local pathways, clinical governance standards, and national guidance, including the THRIVE Framework. The role involves collaboration with education professionals, families, and relevant services to promote early intervention and improve mental health outcomes.

The post holder will provide both individual and group-based therapeutic interventions, including risk assessment and the use of structured, low-intensity psychological approaches. They will contribute to care planning and ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.

The role may also involve contributing to the implementation of the Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health, by supporting schools in promoting emotional wellbeing, delivering psychoeducation, and participating in activities that build mental health literacy within the wider school community.

This position requires a flexible, child-centred approach and a strong commitment to collaborative, preventative work aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

  • generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
  • excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
  • salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
  • discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
  • wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
  • staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

444-7384598-MH

Job locations

Parkside House & Orchard House

Coventry and Warwickshire

CV1 2NJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. As this is a new role for the service there will be some flexibility as the role evolves.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. As this is a new role for the service there will be some flexibility as the role evolves.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Mut be able to drive and have access to own vehicle for business use

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Diploma /Degree holder
  • Working towards teaching/mentoring qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
  • Experience of working in multi agency teams with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
  • Registered nurse with placement experience in a CAMHS setting or children's mental health experience in current role.
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Mut be able to drive and have access to own vehicle for business use

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Diploma /Degree holder
  • Working towards teaching/mentoring qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
  • Experience of working in multi agency teams with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
  • Registered nurse with placement experience in a CAMHS setting or children's mental health experience in current role.

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Parkside House & Orchard House

Coventry and Warwickshire

CV1 2NJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Parkside House & Orchard House

Coventry and Warwickshire

CV1 2NJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader for Coventry MHST

Helen Rogers

Helen.rogers@covwarkpt.nhs.uk

07721108882

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

444-7384598-MH

Job locations

Parkside House & Orchard House

Coventry and Warwickshire

CV1 2NJ


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