Mental Health Support Teams in Schools, known as the Wellbeing & Emotional Support Teams (WEST) in Herefordshire & Worcestershire is expanding.

Established since 2020 across Herefordshire & Worcestershireschools to provide early help for Children and Young People ages 5-18 experiencing mental health problems

We offer evidence-based low intensity CBT interventions, whole school approach & consultation.

We are supportive, share knowledge, learn from our experiences, have attractive training packages, making the work place a good place to be. You work base will be confirmed at interview.

Service is Mon-Fri 9-5, multi professional working.

The South Worcestershire Team requires a further two Band 6 Senior Practitioners as part of the roll out of wave 11.

Core to the role, is clinical supervision provided to our EMHP workforce alongside other clinical responsibilities.

Professional Registration required.

Successful candidates will undertake the EMHP supervisory course at the University of Exeter (online), in September 2024.

You must meet the travel requirements of the role.

Is this role right for you? Contact the Recruiting Manager.

Main duties of the job

Administrative with 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 and responsible 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. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. 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

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Social Worker or Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner or Education Mental Health Practitioner qualification with 2 years post qualification experience

Desirable

• Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse

Additional criteria

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Basic IT competency
• Able to drive with a full driving licence and have access to vehicle to meet the travel requirements

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

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of health services
• Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services & MHSTs
• 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

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

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