Education MH Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
- Employer
- Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
- Location
- Worcester
- Salary
- £27,055 to £32,934 a year
- Closing date
- 21 Mar 2023
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- Profession
- Mental health practitioner, CAMHS nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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A new and exciting service - Mental Health Support Teams in Schools.
Success with implementation in 2020, has led to expansion.
The service is across H & W schools to provide early help for Children and Young People ages 5 - 18 experiencing mental health problems.
We offer evidence-based interventions low intensity orientated for CYP.
We are supportive, share knowledge, learn from our experiences, have attractive training packages, making the work place a good place to be.
Service is Mon - Fri 9 - 5, multi professional working.
The role is based in our Herefordshire Team, a core function is providing low intensity CBT in Educational settings for EMHP, CWP and/or a qualified registrant (nurse, OT, social worker) with the relevant experience
Is this role right for you? Contact the Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Contemporaneous clinical record keeping.
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
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
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 a 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 Qualifications Essential
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
798-C9798-4222
Success with implementation in 2020, has led to expansion.
The service is across H & W schools to provide early help for Children and Young People ages 5 - 18 experiencing mental health problems.
We offer evidence-based interventions low intensity orientated for CYP.
We are supportive, share knowledge, learn from our experiences, have attractive training packages, making the work place a good place to be.
Service is Mon - Fri 9 - 5, multi professional working.
The role is based in our Herefordshire Team, a core function is providing low intensity CBT in Educational settings for EMHP, CWP and/or a qualified registrant (nurse, OT, social worker) with the relevant experience
Is this role right for you? Contact the Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Contemporaneous clinical record keeping.
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
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
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 a 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 Qualifications Essential
- Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1 year Education Mental Health Practitioner Course
- Registered Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Social Worker
- Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse
- Working knowledge of health services
- Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Knowledge of capacity and consent including Gillick competence
- 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
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others
- Post Registration experience in emotional and wellbeing assessment and care
- Experience of working and liaising with wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
- Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work. Providing consultation
- 12-month minimum post registration experience in child health or mental health care
- Working with children and young people
- Experience of working with children and families is an educational setting
- Working in a Multi-disciplinary team
- Working within a community/public health team
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- 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
- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- Able to travel to meet the commitments of the post
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
798-C9798-4222
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