Job summary
This is a full time post.
Due to a recent promotion within
Wellbeing & Emotional Support Teams (WEST), the South Worcestershire team
are now seeking a senior practitioner (EMHP/CWP/RMN/OT/Social Worker) to join
our fantastic team.
The WEST team are a forward
thinking, supportive & hardworking team that is continuously developing as
individuals and a service. We provide high quality, evidence-based CBT
interventions to Children & Young People in Schools and focus on a Whole
School Approach to make the schools we work with a mentally healthy environment
for CYP. Core to this role, is clinical supervision provided to our wellbeing
practitioner workforce.
Successful candidates will
undertake the EMHP/CWP supervisory course at one of our commissioned
Universities, commencing in Sept 2025
You must be able to meet the
travel requirements.
Is this
role right for you? Contact the Recruiting Manager which can be found on the
top right of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Administrative.
Contemporaneous clinical
record keeping.
Managerial.
Clinical supervision
(case management) for band 4/5.
Design & deliver
clinical skills sessions increasing the knowledge base of band 4 & 5 staff.
Under the direction
of the Operational & Clinical Lead be accountable, responsible and manage a
defined caseload of patients.
Participate in MDT
working & Service Development.
Individual
assessment, risk assessment & care plan.
CBT low intensity
format also delivering, consultation, whole school approach, group work for
pupils & parents.
Deliver consultation
advice to education partners including signposting and referral to other
services.
Advocate for CYP in a
variety of forums.
Audit related to
service improvement.
Promote knowledge of
mental health & the prevention of mental ill health with children and
members of the general public, both formally and informally.
Foster close working
relationships.
Actively participate
in regular clinical & safeguarding supervision sessions.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain
the highest standards.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Work in partnership with Educational Settings &
Partners to improve the outcomes for CYP 5-18 years of age.
Be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team & will carry
continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment & management of a
defined caseload.
Use their initiative & take responsibility for
themselves & the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
Provide a high quality, community (school) based service to
the children & families within MDT, working within the Wellbeing and
Emotional Support Teams. This is a developing service and there maybe
opportunities to work in different teams as the service transforms.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain
the highest standards.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Work in partnership with Educational Settings &
Partners to improve the outcomes for CYP 5-18 years of age.
Be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team & will carry
continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment & management of a
defined caseload.
Use their initiative & take responsibility for
themselves & the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
Provide a high quality, community (school) based service to
the children & families within MDT, working within the Wellbeing and
Emotional Support Teams. This is a developing service and there maybe
opportunities to work in different teams as the service transforms.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of health services.
- Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services.
- Experience in the delivery of evidence-based and CBT interventions for children and adolescents.
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
- Experience of delivering training and developing others.
- Experience of Providing mentorship.
- Experience of leadership or line management responsibilities.
- Experience of working in an educational environment.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
- Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Delivering teaching/training.
Desirable
- Working with children and young people.
- Supervising less experienced members of staff.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Basic IT competency.
- Able to meet the travel requirement.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations.
- Able to travel to meet the commitments of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner or Education Mental Health Practitioner qualification with 2 years post qualification experience
- Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of health services.
- Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services.
- Experience in the delivery of evidence-based and CBT interventions for children and adolescents.
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
- Experience of delivering training and developing others.
- Experience of Providing mentorship.
- Experience of leadership or line management responsibilities.
- Experience of working in an educational environment.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
- Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Delivering teaching/training.
Desirable
- Working with children and young people.
- Supervising less experienced members of staff.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Basic IT competency.
- Able to meet the travel requirement.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations.
- Able to travel to meet the commitments of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner or Education Mental Health Practitioner qualification with 2 years post qualification experience
- Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse
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).
