19 Oct
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Barking
Job description
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced practitioner with qualifications in at least one of the following areas :
- Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
- Children Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)
Join our fast-growing, fast-paced Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in North-East Essex covering Colchester and Tendring.
MHST’s are a new service designed to support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties within education settings.
We are a multidisciplinary team made up of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Practitioners and Education Mental Health Practitioners.
The role will require the successful applicant to work across Barking and Dagenham. Therefore, candidates with a valid driving licences and access to a vehicle are desirable.
EMHP's and CWP's within NELFT are required to have a professional registration either with the BABCP or BPS. Our service are willing to support any EMHP or CWP to gain their professional registration, but this would need to be obtained within their probationary period.
Failure to meet this criteria, could lead to termination in employment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work in partnership with schools, to support children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
They will work in partnership with schools, children, young people, and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
Candidates will work as autonomous and responsible practitioners within their scope of practice, alongside education colleagues.
They will be experienced in the delivery of interventions to support CYP in primary, secondary and higher education settings.
The candidate will complete robust assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews.
They will be proficient in using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) and clinical tools to gather feedback and guide clinical practice, with opportunities for service provision planning and mapping with schools to inform the delivery of support to CYP.
The post holder will be supported to work alongside other EMHPs / CWPs in educational settings, as well as working alongside more Senior Mental Health Practitioners to support learning and development.
There will be opportunities for individual work, group work and consultation.
The candidate will be required to undertake regular supervision in line with the NELFT policies and procedures.
Working for our organisation
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.
As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Base
This post requires the successful applicant to work agilely between NELFT sites and educational settings. For applicant to have the ability to work independently is an important factor.
Some travel around the county is also expected.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see person specification and job description for full details and responsibilities required for this role.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process.
This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Successful completion of the HEE / NHSE commissioned 1yr Education Mental Health Practitioner’ course / Children's Wellbeing Practitioner course.
- Appropriate registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a low intensity practitioner.
Desirable criteria
Applicant can demonstrate they are in process of their application with the BABCP or BPS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families ( CBT, solution focused brief therapy)
- Ability to conduct mental health assessments, risk assessments and communicate appropriately with children, young people and parents
Desirable criteria
Experience working within educational settings
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of educational environments
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Other
Essential criteria
To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD Band 5 EMHP / CWP (PDF, KB)
- NELFT Application - Hints and Tips (PDF, KB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
NameNasif NijabatJob titleService and Clinical lead - B&D; MHSTEmail address
▶️ Qualified EMHP/CWP - Barking and Dagenham Mental Health Support Team
🖊️ NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Barking