Job summary
At MK MHST we work with young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations in schools.
This is an exciting opportunity in a developing and innovative service. The post holder will be responsible for delivering interventions within a new Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in identified schools and colleges in the central areas of Milton Keynes and the supervisor for the supervision of Education Mental Health Practitioners in the team.
You will have completed the HEE Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice (EMHP) or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Wellbeing Practice for children and young people (CWP); or be a qualified health care professional (eg Nurse, Social Worker or OT) and will have some level of formal CBT training. You will have previous consolidated post graduate experience of working with young people with emotional and mental health issues; and extensive experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups.
You will be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.
This role requires flexibility and adaptability and above all, a passion for working with children and young people with mental health difficulties within an educational context.
Main duties of the job
Applicants who have not yet completed the PG Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young People's Services (CBT/PT/EMHP/CWP/CYPWP) or equivalent, will be required to successfully undertake the training at the earliest opportunity.
The purpose of the team is to
- Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
- Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
- Give timely advice to school and college staff, and collaborating closely with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.
CNWL are committed to progressing and supporting their staff with career development and training, and ensuring staff health and wellbeing and job satisfaction
For an informal discussion please contact Mary Ann Monaghan Team Manager maryann.monaghan@nhs.net and Paul Davies Clinical Lead paul.davies72@nhs.net
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mental Health Practitioner will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.
The mental health practitioner will play a key role in
- Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
- Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education setting to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
- Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings
- Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
- Providing clinical supervision to trainee Education and Mental Health practitioners
The Mental Health Practitioner in the Mental Health Support Team will provide day to day clinical and supervisory support for the Education Mental Health Practitioners and Trainees (EMHP).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mental Health Practitioner will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.
The mental health practitioner will play a key role in
- Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
- Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education setting to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
- Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings
- Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
- Providing clinical supervision to trainee Education and Mental Health practitioners
The Mental Health Practitioner in the Mental Health Support Team will provide day to day clinical and supervisory support for the Education Mental Health Practitioners and Trainees (EMHP).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in-house training programmes. CBT training (e.g. CYP-IAPT)
- Registered with a relevant professional body or pending
- oHEE Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Wellbeing Practice for children and young people oDegree level Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent substantial
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
- Extensive experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Technical Job Related Skills
Essential
- Good communication, assessment, planning and recording skills
Personal Job Related Skills
Essential
- Ability to relate to young people and families
- Ability to relate to professional staff from different agencies often at senior levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in-house training programmes. CBT training (e.g. CYP-IAPT)
- Registered with a relevant professional body or pending
- oHEE Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Wellbeing Practice for children and young people oDegree level Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent substantial
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
- Extensive experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Technical Job Related Skills
Essential
- Good communication, assessment, planning and recording skills
Personal Job Related Skills
Essential
- Ability to relate to young people and families
- Ability to relate to professional staff from different agencies often at senior levels.
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
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).
