Job summary
VACANCY FOR 1wte BAND 8A CLINICAL LEAD IN THE EDUCATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAMS
THIS POST IS TO WORK ACROSS THE BLACK COUNTRY INCORPORATING SANDWELL, WALSALL, WOLVERHAMPTON AND DUDLEY THEREFORE CAN BE BASED IN ANY LOCATION HOWEVER HYBRID WORKING OF BASE AND HOME IS POSSIBLE
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, motivated, committed and highly experienced professional to provide clinical leadership for staff within the EMHST. We offer a hybrid model of Mental Health Intervention and Educational Psychology to our educational settings therefore you will work closely with the Educational Psychology Leads and Locality Team Clinical Leads to support in providing a high quality service to the children and young people in the Black Country, leading by an example is a priority as you will need to prioritise the role and demonstrate the values of the Trust.
About us
We are looking to recruit a compassionate clinical lead who is well trained in CYP IAPT and who is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all children and young people referred into the service, who has the relevant experience of working and supporting low to moderate complexity cases. The post holder will work alongside the Service Manager ensuring the team is run efficiently and effectively in a caring manner and collaboratively with our patients, parents, schools and staff, you will also help to deliver a range of operational tasks and requirements. The post holder will be required to clinically lead the team and make complex clinical decisions whilst the EMHST service manager will assume managerial responsibility for the workforce. You will also be responsible for undertaking PDRs and completing supervision as well as being part of an on call rota. The post holder will require excellent leadership skills that can be demonstrated and have the ability to manage complex relationships. The role will require independence and knowledge to delegate your respective duties and responsibilities effectively. The core values of Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust are at the centre of our care. We would expect the Clinical Lead to embrace these values and embed them into the work of The EMHST.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Lead will need to have an abundance of leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a high level of clinical knowledge and be able to act autonomously and accurately with high levels of accountability. We are also looking for someone with BABCP accreditation. Full induction training, supervision and a personal development programme will be provided.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Zoe Gilbert, EMHST Acting Service Manager on z.gilbert@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Lead will need to have an abundance of leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a high level of clinical knowledge and be able to act autonomously and accurately with high levels of accountability. We are also looking for someone with BABCP accreditation. Full induction training, supervision and a personal development programme will be provided.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Zoe Gilbert, EMHST Acting Service Manager on z.gilbert@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Qualified in core professional such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy.
- Post graduate (masters and above) level of clinical study.
- Relevant post graduate qualification in Mental Health related field.
- Qualification in CBT.
- Qualification in clinical supervision or be willing to train to gain a qualification
Desirable
- Relevant management qualification.
- Experience of providing consultation/teaching/training.
- Experience of managing staff.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Qualified in core professional such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy.
- Post graduate (masters and above) level of clinical study.
- Relevant post graduate qualification in Mental Health related field.
- Qualification in CBT.
- Qualification in clinical supervision or be willing to train to gain a qualification
Desirable
- Relevant management qualification.
- Experience of providing consultation/teaching/training.
- Experience of managing staff.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
