Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor for CWP

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 16 February 2025

Job summary

We are excited to be advertising for a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor

This role is a 1 year fixed term post to support the development of the Childrens Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) who work within the mild-moderate remit of childrens mental health. The role will sit within the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) early intervention pathway and will entail the supervision of the CWPs alongside screening and supporting with referrals. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the CWP team and have a pivotal role in the support and supervision of the service. We are ideally looking for someone who has already completed an IAPT supervision course.

Main duties of the job

We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor to join the CFHD MHST and CWP team. As the Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor, your primary responsibility will be to provide clinical supervision and guidance to our team members, ensuring the highest standard of care for our clients. You will conduct regular supervision sessions, offering support, advice, and feedback to enhance professional development and maintain clinical excellence. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practices, staying up-to-date with the latest research and interventions in mental health and child wellbeing. In this role, you will also collaborate with other stakeholders, participating in case consultations, multidisciplinary meetings, and fostering effective communication within the teams. If you possess strong clinical skills, a solid understanding of mental health and child development, and have a passion for supporting and supervising others in their professional growth, we invite you to join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in need.

About us

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Our children and young people say

We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

Join us in beautiful Devon

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

Careers - Children and Family Health Devon

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9369-25-0097

Job locations

South Devon Healthcare

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA

Children & Family Health Devon

Bittern Road

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7FW

Lescaze Offices

Shinner's Bridge

Dartington

Totnes

TQ9 6JE

Integrated Childrens Services

Fishleigh Road

Roundswell Business Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 3UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (Psychological profession, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker etc.) or successful completion of the post-graduate EMHP (or CWP) CYP-IAPT training
Active registration or appropriate accreditation with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP, BABCP) or registration with the appropriate body when this is possible for Li-CBT postgraduate qualifications
Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic intervention for children/young people and their families/carers
Completion of parallel IAPT supervisor training programme within first year of taking on the post if this is not already in place
Training to level 2 in Safeguarding Adults and level 3 in Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of moderate to complex mental health presentations
Working within a community mental health setting
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
Experience of delivering CBT-informed interventions and supervision
Substantial proven experience of delivering CBT

Desirable

Providing clinical supervision
Participation in user involvement in services
Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
Experience working within Early Intervention and Prevention Services
Experience delivering training to a diverse audience
Experience presenting to a large and diverse audience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (Psychological profession, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker etc.) or successful completion of the post-graduate EMHP (or CWP) CYP-IAPT training
Active registration or appropriate accreditation with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP, BABCP) or registration with the appropriate body when this is possible for Li-CBT postgraduate qualifications
Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic intervention for children/young people and their families/carers
Completion of parallel IAPT supervisor training programme within first year of taking on the post if this is not already in place
Training to level 2 in Safeguarding Adults and level 3 in Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of moderate to complex mental health presentations
Working within a community mental health setting
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
Experience of delivering CBT-informed interventions and supervision
Substantial proven experience of delivering CBT

Desirable

Providing clinical supervision
Participation in user involvement in services
Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
Experience working within Early Intervention and Prevention Services
Experience delivering training to a diverse audience
Experience presenting to a large and diverse audience

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.