Job summary
Would you like to be part of a new, exciting and innovative service working with young people with an ethos of prevention and early intervention?
In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the new Mental Health Support Teams (named by children and young people in the region as Wellbeing in Mind teams) are an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. We currently have 5 Wellbeing in Mind teams across North Yorkshire, which are embedded within education settings.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced clinician to join our Hambleton & Richmond Wellbeing in Mind team as a band 6 Senior Clinician. The successful candidate will join an established, supportive team.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
The Wellbeing in Mind team has 3 functions:
- Support the development of a whole-school or college approach to wellbeing. This can include, but is not limited to, supporting sites to develop and implement mental health and wellbeing policies, development of resources, supporting campaigns and delivering training, assemblies and PHSE curriculum.
- Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff. This is designed to support teaching staff to build their skills and confidence in supporting the wellbeing needs of their students/pupils. This is offered in both a formal and informal way.
- Undertake direct assessments and intervention for young people within education. We offer a low intensity service model, predominantly using cognitive-behavioural therapy.
Each function accounts for a third of the team's workload.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
About us
We are geographically one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the country with an annual income of £423m and a workforce of over 7,500 staff operating from around 160 sites. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services for the people of County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby, serving a population of around 2 million people. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
We deliver our services by working in partnership with 8 local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public. The services are spread over a wide geographical area of around 3,600 square miles, which includes coastal, rural and industrial areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Wellbeing in Mind Senior Clinician plays a key role in:
- Forming strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Providing consultation to education colleagues and supporting education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
- Developing and delivering evidence-based time limited interventions to young people within education settings
- Developing and delivering training packages to education colleagues
- Evidencing the outcomes of the Wellbeing in Mind service
- Providing clinical supervision to trainee Education and Mental Health Practitioners.
We are looking for a practitioner with experience of working in a setting where children and young people's mental health has been the primary focus. These posts are open to professionals with a variety of relevant backgrounds, but post holders must evidence meeting the essential criteria listed in the person specification within the job description.
We would welcome conversations with anyone who is interested in the post. If you are interested please email Sam Holmes - tewv.wellbeinginmind@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Wellbeing in Mind Senior Clinician plays a key role in:
- Forming strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Providing consultation to education colleagues and supporting education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
- Developing and delivering evidence-based time limited interventions to young people within education settings
- Developing and delivering training packages to education colleagues
- Evidencing the outcomes of the Wellbeing in Mind service
- Providing clinical supervision to trainee Education and Mental Health Practitioners.
We are looking for a practitioner with experience of working in a setting where children and young people's mental health has been the primary focus. These posts are open to professionals with a variety of relevant backgrounds, but post holders must evidence meeting the essential criteria listed in the person specification within the job description.
We would welcome conversations with anyone who is interested in the post. If you are interested please email Sam Holmes - tewv.wellbeinginmind@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification relevant to mental health e.g. nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or PG Cert in Low Intensity Therapy.
- Experience at a senior level (either management or clinical).
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Therapeutic post graduate qualification
- Mentorship Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working at a minimum of a band 5 clinician
- Evidence of collaborative working
- Experience of managerial and clinical leadership
- Experience of organising team duties
Desirable
- Experience of providing mentorship.
- Experience of working in a community environment
- Experience of working in a education environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of National Legislation and drivers and other legislation related to the care of children and young people with emotional and mental health concerns
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) to carry out both operational and clinical risk assessments within scope of practice.
- The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, information to children/young people and their families, carers and other professionals both within and outside the NHS.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge Of NICE, CQC standards and regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification relevant to mental health e.g. nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or PG Cert in Low Intensity Therapy.
- Experience at a senior level (either management or clinical).
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Therapeutic post graduate qualification
- Mentorship Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working at a minimum of a band 5 clinician
- Evidence of collaborative working
- Experience of managerial and clinical leadership
- Experience of organising team duties
Desirable
- Experience of providing mentorship.
- Experience of working in a community environment
- Experience of working in a education environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of National Legislation and drivers and other legislation related to the care of children and young people with emotional and mental health concerns
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) to carry out both operational and clinical risk assessments within scope of practice.
- The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, information to children/young people and their families, carers and other professionals both within and outside the NHS.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge Of NICE, CQC standards and regulations.
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).
