Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Mindworks Hub Practitioner

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Job summary

The Mindworks Hub Clinical Practitioner (Social Worker, Nurse or Occupational Therapist) will be a member of the multi-disciplinary specialist team, providing services to children and young people 5-18 years and young people in transition to adult services with mental health needs, emotional and behavioural problems.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be providing assessments and treatment, either individually or with a member of the multidisciplinary team depending on the complexity of the referral, within both clinic and community settings. The post holder will be able to offer a range of therapeutic interventions appropriate to the care pathway the young person is on.

As part of a busy CYPS Directorate and alongside our Alliance Partnership including local voluntary sector organisations, you will be supporting the team in leading with the implementation and embedding of the THRIVE Framework across the newly created Mindworks CYPS in North Surrey.

You will have demonstrable expertise working with young people under the age of 18 years.

Main duties of the job

Carry own caseload and undertake holistic assessments including risk of the child/adolescent/family needs, either individually or in identified complex cases jointly with another member of the CYPS Mindworks.Provide short term treatment to CYP.To liaise with Social Care, Education and other appropriate agencies/professionals /carers to ensure best outcomes for CYP.Act as a lead professional for CYP following initial assessment. Developing an appropriate plan of care.Offer support for Students on placementCo-work with other members of the team MDT.Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and Professional body requirements.Provide statistical information on all activities undertaken, in line with Trust procedures. Have basic IT skills and Data entry skills to enter clinical information on the database.Contribute to the team's overall standard of services provided.Promote effective liaison with all statutory and voluntary agencies concerned with CYP and mental health.Through the appraisal and supervision systems, we identify own training needs and undertake continuous professional development.Ensure high standards of care are provided, and that of dignity, individuality, self-esteem and wellbeing of individuals and their families are given. Monitored and evaluated on a continuous basis.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum, pro rata, including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7504559-CYPS

Job locations

Unither House,

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry own caseload and undertake holistic assessments including risk of the child/adolescent/family needs, either individually or in identified complex cases jointly with another member of the CYPS Mindworks.Provide short term treatment to CYP.To liaise with Social Care, Education and other appropriate agencies/professionals /carers to ensure best outcomes for CYP.Act as a lead professional for CYP following initial assessment. Developing an appropriate plan of care.Offer support for Students on placementCo-work with other members of the team MDT.Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and Professional body requirements.Provide statistical information on all activities undertaken, in line with Trust procedures. Have basic IT skills and Data entry skills to enter clinical information on the database.Contribute to the teams overall standard of services provided.Promote effective liaison with all statutory and voluntary agencies concerned with CYP and mental health.Through the appraisal and supervision systems, we identify own training needs and undertake continuous professional development.Ensure high standards of care are provided, and that of dignity, individuality, self-esteem and wellbeing of individuals and their families are given. Monitored and evaluated on a continuous basis.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry own caseload and undertake holistic assessments including risk of the child/adolescent/family needs, either individually or in identified complex cases jointly with another member of the CYPS Mindworks.Provide short term treatment to CYP.To liaise with Social Care, Education and other appropriate agencies/professionals /carers to ensure best outcomes for CYP.Act as a lead professional for CYP following initial assessment. Developing an appropriate plan of care.Offer support for Students on placementCo-work with other members of the team MDT.Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and Professional body requirements.Provide statistical information on all activities undertaken, in line with Trust procedures. Have basic IT skills and Data entry skills to enter clinical information on the database.Contribute to the teams overall standard of services provided.Promote effective liaison with all statutory and voluntary agencies concerned with CYP and mental health.Through the appraisal and supervision systems, we identify own training needs and undertake continuous professional development.Ensure high standards of care are provided, and that of dignity, individuality, self-esteem and wellbeing of individuals and their families are given. Monitored and evaluated on a continuous basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
Relevant registration with NMC, SWE or HCPC
Post graduate qualification in child development, attachment, or family functioning or equivalent experience

Desirable

Post graduate qualification to degree level

Experience

Essential

Sound experience of working with CYP with a variety of mental health issues
Expertise and experience in supervision and supporting the growth of other staff.
Proven ability to provide training and education regarding mental health and complex clinical topics
Demonstrable expertise in complex assessment of people with both mental and physical health issues
Demonstrable ability to develop practical innovations and approaches to issues and complex problems.
Awareness of National agendas for the development and growth of CYPS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
Relevant registration with NMC, SWE or HCPC
Post graduate qualification in child development, attachment, or family functioning or equivalent experience

Desirable

Post graduate qualification to degree level

Experience

Essential

Sound experience of working with CYP with a variety of mental health issues
Expertise and experience in supervision and supporting the growth of other staff.
Proven ability to provide training and education regarding mental health and complex clinical topics
Demonstrable expertise in complex assessment of people with both mental and physical health issues
Demonstrable ability to develop practical innovations and approaches to issues and complex problems.
Awareness of National agendas for the development and growth of CYPS

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unither House,

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unither House,

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)