Job summary
This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and innovative CAMHS workforce in Wiltshire.
Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) have been set up in response to the Government's Green Paper in 2017. They aim to increase access to mental health support by delivering evidence-based early interventions for children and young people (CYP), in both Educational and Health settings. As such, Wiltshire MHST works with CYP presenting with mild-moderate low mood or anxiety. As of January 2023, Wiltshire MHST work with over 30% of schools in Wiltshire.
The Wiltshire MHST currently consists of Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) delivering 1:1 and group interventions. EMHPs work closely with local schools to support them in adopting a 'whole school approach' to mental health and wellbeing, to improve outcomes for CYP, parents/carers and staff.
Working within Wiltshire MHST, your role will be to supervise 4-6 EMHPs and help them to develop their role. Supervision with the MHST consists of both Case Management Supervision and Clinical Skills Supervision, following a low intensity model. This may include trainee EMHPs (Band 4) and/or qualified EMHPs / CWPs (Band 5). Line management supervision is provided separately.
You will also hold a small caseload and will develop good working relationships with schools.
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Main duties of the job
As a supervisor for Education Mental health Practitioners, your main duties will involve:
o Offering caseload management and clinical skills supervision to qualified and trainee EMHPs in the service.
o Holding a small caseload of young people, offering clinical assessments and low intensity interventions within MHST Schools
o Triaging and allocating referrals via agreed protocols within the service, with support from the Senior Management Team.
o Providing signposting and self-help advice, or refer onto other services, where referrals are not appropriate for MHST
o Supporting EMHP trainees using role modelling to assess and support children and young people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
o Supporting EMHPs in delivering Whole School Approach work (audits of Whole School Approach, delivery of assemblies, work to promote positive mental wellbeing in the educational setting, groups etc.)
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire CAMHS have a real ethos of compassionate leadership and kindness. We are happy to support an element of home based working but we also have returned to having some face-to-face meetings as we believe this is key to well functioning teams.
We believe in open and honest dialogue and supporting each other to make the best decisions for our patients and staff. We also work very closely with our commissioners from the Integrated Care Board who are very passionate about ensuring we are well supported to deliver an excellent service. We have access to a robust internal training programme as well as a dedicated CAMHS training lead who will support you whilst new in post.
Please see the attached job description or call Alex Driver (Clinical Team Manager) for an informal discussion.To apply, you will need knowledge and experience of CBT, or other evidence-based interventions.
You will need to have a post-graduate CWP/EMHP Supervisor qualification due to the availability of supervisor training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire CAMHS have a real ethos of compassionate leadership and kindness. We are happy to support an element of home based working but we also have returned to having some face-to-face meetings as we believe this is key to well functioning teams.
We believe in open and honest dialogue and supporting each other to make the best decisions for our patients and staff. We also work very closely with our commissioners from the Integrated Care Board who are very passionate about ensuring we are well supported to deliver an excellent service. We have access to a robust internal training programme as well as a dedicated CAMHS training lead who will support you whilst new in post.
Please see the attached job description or call Alex Driver (Clinical Team Manager) for an informal discussion.To apply, you will need knowledge and experience of CBT, or other evidence-based interventions.
You will need to have a post-graduate CWP/EMHP Supervisor qualification due to the availability of supervisor training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification and registration e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT etc. OR Post graduate CBT or LI CBT qualification, e.g. CWP, EMHP or PWP
- Post-graduate CWP/EMHP Supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in CBT informed evidenced based therapeutic intervention for children/young people and their families
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience of managing an extensive caseload
Desirable
- Working within an educational setting supporting mental health provision.
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy e.g. CBT
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of evidenced-based, low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties
- Understanding of child protection and the importance of multi-agency work for children and families in the community
- An understanding of child development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification and registration e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT etc. OR Post graduate CBT or LI CBT qualification, e.g. CWP, EMHP or PWP
- Post-graduate CWP/EMHP Supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in CBT informed evidenced based therapeutic intervention for children/young people and their families
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience of managing an extensive caseload
Desirable
- Working within an educational setting supporting mental health provision.
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy e.g. CBT
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of evidenced-based, low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties
- Understanding of child protection and the importance of multi-agency work for children and families in the community
- An understanding of child development
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).
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).
