Dorset Mental Health Support Teams in Schools are seeking Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners or Qualified Wellbeing Practitioners (Band 5) to join our Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and North and East Dorset Teams. We have both full time and part time positions available and are able to offer a flexible work environment.

You will be working with established teams of creative, enthusiastic, passionate professionals who provide excellent support and therapeutic interventions within education settings to children and young people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

The role will be to deliver Low Intensity CBT interventions to support children and young people's mental wellbeing within a number of education provisions across our local areas. You will be expected to hold a caseload and deliver short term evidence based interventions to children, families and young people. You will also be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the whole school approach within the education provisions, liaising with schools, families, local authorities and other organisations to ensure a timely response to local need.

You will need to have completed an accredited training course with one of the recognised universities to be eligible for this role.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Recognised EMHP or CYP WP qualification
• Ability to undertake CBT assessment

Desirable

• Experience running groups as part of WSA
• Experience of completing WSA audits
• Evidence of MDT working

Essential

Essential

• Experience of working in MHST or CAMHS team (in training or post qualifying)

Essential

Essential

• Ability to undertake CBT assessment

Essential

Essential

• Car driver and access to a vehicle

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Essential

• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stokewood Road Bournemouth and Blandford Hospital

59 Stokewood Road

Bournemouth

BH3 7ND

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