Job summary
The Mental Health Support Team in SEN schools are undergoing a major expansion, with our services across Hertfordshire and West Essex.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated, committed, flexible and forward-thinking band 6 MHST Mental Health Practitioner, who is committed to supporting Children and Young People (CYP) with SEND.
This is a very exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team and to participate in a fully funded qualification, at the university of Reading to become a fully qualified EMHP supervisor.
You will be working in a variety of school environments across Hertfordshire and West Essex, combined with being part of a "virtual team" to deliver our service. We operate from 7-7 Monday to Friday.
The post is permanent and full time; However, the trust is open to exploring part time and flexible working.
A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Closing date for applications will be midnight on 26th October 2023 with interviews running from the 10th November 2023 Interviews will be run using MS Teams and full details and instructions will be provided to successful candidates.
For further details / informal visits contact:Sarah Garvey - MHST Team Lead, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust on 01727 732031 oremail: hct.mhst@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will beo To support Band 4 and 5 staff within their training and interventionso Have an understanding of school systems.o Able to establish and maintain effective inter-agency and inter-team communicationo To provide specialist assessment, intervention, advice, and consultation on CYP's care to colleagues, professionals from other agencies and to other non-professional carers.o Able to undertake risk assessment and risk managemento Able to plan and to lead workshops and therapeutic groupso Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in settings where there is a highly emotive atmosphere
- Flexible in their approach and have resilience under pressure
- Able to work both in a team environment and autonomously
About us
We can offer you:o Regular appraisal, personal development planning and opportunities for continuing professional development.o Opportunities to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and learn from other evidence-based frameworks and approaches.o Involvement in service development including undertaking clinical audits, project work and service forums.o 27 days annual leave, 29 if you have worked for the NHS for 5 years and 33 if you have worked for the NHS for 10 years, in addition to 8 days bank holidays.o Entitlement to the NHS pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- o Degree or equivalent in relevant field Professional Qualification supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to master's equivalent level. o Experience in relevant mental health/learning disability setting. o Specialist knowledge within the field of clinical skills gained through theoretical and practical training and experience. o Membership of relevant professional bodies
Desirable
- Approved mental health professional (AMHP). o Further training in relevant areas of Autism, Learning Disability and mental health.
Experience
Essential
- o Experience of risk assessment within a mental health or learning disability setting. o Comprehensive assessment skills o Experience of working clinically in a mental health and/or learning disability setting assessing, containing and managing complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting. o Experience of working with people who have a learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder.
Desirable
- o To have good knowledge of local community services. o Provision of effective clinical/practice supervision o Experience of developing and delivering training and/or group
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- o Ability to lead professionally. o Ability to identify appropriate evidence based interventions for mental health and/or challenging behaviour. o Ability to communicate effectively when under pressure and dealing with challenging phone calls. o Ability to perform under pressure, to be able to analyse information effectively, therefore ensuring correct conclusion for action.
Personal Abilities
Essential
- An interest in, and commitment to, working with children who have a learning disability and/or an autistic spectrum disorder and/or mental health difficulties. o Positive interpersonal skills o Able to meet targets and deadlines in line with triage times and returning phone calls. o Values that match positive behaviour ethos.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- o Degree or equivalent in relevant field Professional Qualification supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to master's equivalent level. o Experience in relevant mental health/learning disability setting. o Specialist knowledge within the field of clinical skills gained through theoretical and practical training and experience. o Membership of relevant professional bodies
Desirable
- Approved mental health professional (AMHP). o Further training in relevant areas of Autism, Learning Disability and mental health.
Experience
Essential
- o Experience of risk assessment within a mental health or learning disability setting. o Comprehensive assessment skills o Experience of working clinically in a mental health and/or learning disability setting assessing, containing and managing complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting. o Experience of working with people who have a learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder.
Desirable
- o To have good knowledge of local community services. o Provision of effective clinical/practice supervision o Experience of developing and delivering training and/or group
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- o Ability to lead professionally. o Ability to identify appropriate evidence based interventions for mental health and/or challenging behaviour. o Ability to communicate effectively when under pressure and dealing with challenging phone calls. o Ability to perform under pressure, to be able to analyse information effectively, therefore ensuring correct conclusion for action.
Personal Abilities
Essential
- An interest in, and commitment to, working with children who have a learning disability and/or an autistic spectrum disorder and/or mental health difficulties. o Positive interpersonal skills o Able to meet targets and deadlines in line with triage times and returning phone calls. o Values that match positive behaviour ethos.
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).
