Job summary
Are you an experienced practitioner with a background in working within a Mental Health Support Team (MHST), looking to progress in your career into a senior role within a MHST?
We have vacancies available and would welcome your application!
With the launch of a further Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Waveney & Norfolk, we are looking to recruit three Senior Wellbeing Practitioners. Two posts will be based in King's Lynn, one with the new West Team and one with the established King's Lynn Team. An additional post will be based at Dereham with our established MHST Breckland Team (see separate advert). All will have a start date in January 2025, to coincide with the launch of the new West Team. Successful applicants will be able to complete the UEA supervisor course in 2025.
If you have any further enquiries, please do get in touch, we look forward to speaking with you.
NB: We understand registration is a new process so at the time of advertising, it may not be possible for the candidate to be registered, but there is the expectation that you will register as soon as it is possible.
(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications; we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.)
Main duties of the job
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post holder will:
Provide case management and clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP's) and Trainee EMHPs under the direction of the Senior Clinicians and Clinical & Team Lead.
Manage a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems in education settings.
Provide assessment and formulation of mental health difficulties in children and young people.
Offer evidence-based practice in guided self-help, CBT, child and adolescent mental health practice and Whole School Approaches to mental health .
Clinically develop the provision of group work for children/young people and training for teaching staff, to include training and mentoring EMHP colleagues in order to improve the quality of the group work and training that we deliver.
Will ensure the 'voice of the child/young person' is pivotal in all aspects of clinical practice and development. Co-production will underpin the MHST's.
Participate in the MHST Supervisors course run through the University of East Anglia. Delivery may be face to face in Norwich, online or a blend of the two.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1. Under the direction of the MHST Senior Clinician, be accountable and responsible for a defined clinical caseload.
2. Provide screening, assessment, psychosocial formulations and interventions (e.g. psycho-educational interventions, CBT informed Guided Self Help, solution focused work, systemic work and group support), and to measure outcomes for all interventions, for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in educational settings.
3. Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to the whole school community, targeting mild to moderate mental health problems in children and young people aged 4 to 19 years old.
4. Provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability or any other protected characteristic.
5. Support professionals in making appropriate referrals and in carrying out the mental health aspects of their own roles.
6. Liaise closely with other professionals including GPs, Paediatricians, Specialist CAMHS, school counsellors, Childrens Services, other voluntary agencies and the University of East Anglia.
7. Make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors and redirect clients to other sources of appropriate support within the local community as required
8. Provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and Family Workers) around mental health issues in children and young people in educational settings
9. Work creatively with other members of the team to create training packages for teachers and support/awareness sessions for young people and parents/carers
10. Develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues
11.Deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and teachers, conveying formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language
12. Enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessons
13. Conduct risk assessments, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated (including referrals to relevant secondary care services)
14. Actively contribute to team multi-disciplinary working
15. Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care to children and/or adolescents
16. Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. The post holder will also have an understanding of Safeguarding Children and Adults and Child Protection procedures
17. You will be required to work with young people whose behaviour is personally challenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
18. To support the rollout of further MHSTs across Norfolk and Waveney
Clinical Supervision and Training
1. Undertake appropriate clinical supervision on a regular basis in accordance with the relevant professional guidelines and policies
2.Provide clinical and case supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Trainee EMHPs. This will involve supervising several elements of their practice:
a. Low intensity cognitive behavioural informed interventions and
b. Whole School Approach to mental health in education settings
c. Attend the EMHP Supervisors Course at the University of East Anglia
d. Offer training to Education staff and other agencies in CBT based interventions
e. Attend locally organised and national training appropriate to the work role
f. Support trainees and complete relevant paperwork associated with trainee UEA EMHP course requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1. Under the direction of the MHST Senior Clinician, be accountable and responsible for a defined clinical caseload.
2. Provide screening, assessment, psychosocial formulations and interventions (e.g. psycho-educational interventions, CBT informed Guided Self Help, solution focused work, systemic work and group support), and to measure outcomes for all interventions, for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in educational settings.
3. Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to the whole school community, targeting mild to moderate mental health problems in children and young people aged 4 to 19 years old.
4. Provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability or any other protected characteristic.
5. Support professionals in making appropriate referrals and in carrying out the mental health aspects of their own roles.
6. Liaise closely with other professionals including GPs, Paediatricians, Specialist CAMHS, school counsellors, Childrens Services, other voluntary agencies and the University of East Anglia.
7. Make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors and redirect clients to other sources of appropriate support within the local community as required
8. Provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and Family Workers) around mental health issues in children and young people in educational settings
9. Work creatively with other members of the team to create training packages for teachers and support/awareness sessions for young people and parents/carers
10. Develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues
11.Deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and teachers, conveying formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language
12. Enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessons
13. Conduct risk assessments, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated (including referrals to relevant secondary care services)
14. Actively contribute to team multi-disciplinary working
15. Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care to children and/or adolescents
16. Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. The post holder will also have an understanding of Safeguarding Children and Adults and Child Protection procedures
17. You will be required to work with young people whose behaviour is personally challenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
18. To support the rollout of further MHSTs across Norfolk and Waveney
Clinical Supervision and Training
1. Undertake appropriate clinical supervision on a regular basis in accordance with the relevant professional guidelines and policies
2.Provide clinical and case supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Trainee EMHPs. This will involve supervising several elements of their practice:
a. Low intensity cognitive behavioural informed interventions and
b. Whole School Approach to mental health in education settings
c. Attend the EMHP Supervisors Course at the University of East Anglia
d. Offer training to Education staff and other agencies in CBT based interventions
e. Attend locally organised and national training appropriate to the work role
f. Support trainees and complete relevant paperwork associated with trainee UEA EMHP course requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification, EMHP Certificate or Diploma. Or Core professional qualification relevant to mental health e.g. nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work.
- Registration with relevant professional body. Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- A qualification in provision of supervision
- CBT Training/Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Two years+ experience as a Band 5 or equivalent clinician.
- Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience.
- Experience of providing supervision.
- Experience in the delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents.
- Experience in delivering group-based interventions.
- Experience of working within a service which has demanding targets and performance management.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community environment.
- Experience of working in an educational environment.
- Experience of working in an educational environment.
Skills
Essential
- Competent and effective psychological assessment and treatment skills including care planning.
- Basic computer skills including use of email/internet and Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of national legislation and drivers and other legislation related to the care of children and young people, educational provision, and mental health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification, EMHP Certificate or Diploma. Or Core professional qualification relevant to mental health e.g. nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work.
- Registration with relevant professional body. Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- A qualification in provision of supervision
- CBT Training/Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Two years+ experience as a Band 5 or equivalent clinician.
- Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience.
- Experience of providing supervision.
- Experience in the delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents.
- Experience in delivering group-based interventions.
- Experience of working within a service which has demanding targets and performance management.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community environment.
- Experience of working in an educational environment.
- Experience of working in an educational environment.
Skills
Essential
- Competent and effective psychological assessment and treatment skills including care planning.
- Basic computer skills including use of email/internet and Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of national legislation and drivers and other legislation related to the care of children and young people, educational provision, and mental health.
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).
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).
