This development post is an opportunity to become involved with MHST to deliver timely and evidence-based help to children, young people and their families within the school setting. Postholders begin the training on Band 5 and once qualified progress to the Band 6 role.
For the first year of the post will undertake the LIST course with University of Northampton alongside all aspects of the EMHP/CWP role. You will be overseeing and supervising clinical staff to support their professional development in individual and group supervision/reflective practice and clinical skills. You will provide formal and informal education, training and supervision to other members of the team and other disciplines. You will work therapeutically with children and their families, providing support and treatment.
MHSTs will deliver evidence based interventions, supporting emotional wellbeing, primarily in an educational setting. Under your supervision and support staff will be delivering full assessments of care needs, risk assessment and evidence based interventions.
You will maintain responsibility for the team caseload; overseeing referrals and the allocation of clients. You will also manage a clinical role and/or a caseload.
You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining team systems and processes for the effective operation of the team including outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review.
All staff are required to comply with the Trust’s Values.
For further information relating to this position then please see the attached job description and person specification.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the development role, to undergo LIST training, ensuring 80% minimum attendance at universities as well as completion of all elements of the university course. You will be required to achieve a pass mark in order to progress to the Band 6 Supervisor post.
Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education setting with mild to moderate mental health problems.
Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.
And to use the acquired skills, knowledge and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments.
Main duties and responsibilities
Therapeutic assessment and intervention
Key duties
Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed.
Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.
Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national and local protocols.
Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance.
Adhere to all regulations, processes and procedures within the educational service to which the post holder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service.
Through case management, supervision and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the post holder.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.
Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage one’s own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.
Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate.
Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection.
Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.
Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.
Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team.
Training and supervision
Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations and service are delivered.
Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.
To disseminate research and service evaluation findings in appropriate formats through agreed channels.
Professional
Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the post holder’s employer.
Ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments.
Ensure that confidentiality is always protected.
Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the post holder comes into contact with in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest.
Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with Team Leader and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives.
Observes personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in course of work.
Systems and equipment
Use of RiO to enter clinical notes/appointments to Trust standards.
Use ESR to update annual leave and booking training.
Decisions and judgements
To organise own day-to-day workload using independent judgement to prioritise required tasks and duties.
The post holder will be supervised by the Team Leader and will receive support from other colleagues within the wider Mental Health Function.
The post holder will work within clear guidelines and processes but will have some limited autonomy to plan and prioritise own work.
Communication and relationships
Communication is Central to role as described in key responsibilities.
Liaise and communicate with service users, clients, visitors, carers, colleagues, students and members of the public using a variety of communication and customer service methods.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
Always acts in a manner which promotes the Trust’s Vision, Values and Behaviours.
Undertake surveys and audits that are relevant to own work area e.g. Friends and Family Test, annual Staff Opinion Survey.
Key relationships
Designated Mental Health Lead in education setting
Identified school settings
Mental Health Support Team
Line Manager
Clinical Supervisor
Local CAMHS providers
Physical demands of the job
Ability to travel to and with service users for purpose of role.
Most challenging/difficult parts of the job
Regular exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
Concentration required to be able to focus on service user need for prolonged periods.
Sitting for prolonged periods with service users in a restricted position, driving to various geographical locations.
