CNWL
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There’s a place for you at CNWL.
We’re 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 patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing
top quality care
depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We’re 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 we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll 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.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London’s population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview This is a role within the Green Paper for Transforming children and young people’s mental health programme. The post holder will work within Harrow Mental Health Support Team providing short-term evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and/or behavioural difficulties and their parent(s)/carer(s).
The post holder will work with children, young people and parents with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
There is an expectation that the post holder will commit to undertaking the EMHP supervisor 1-year training programme as and when this training becomes available to the service.
Main duties of the job The MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education setting in the Harrow area.
The purpose of the team is to
Provide evidence-based 1-1 and group interventions to CYP and parents 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 liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.
Young people have access to the MHST through their education setting. School staff and other potential referrers are able to contact a team of clinical staff to discuss potential referrals.
The MHST clinician will manage referrals, deal with queries, undertake clinical telephone triage and face to face assessment, give advice and signpost young people where appropriate.
The role involves regular supervision of junior clinicians within the team including Trainee and Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners.
The postholder will also join the duty rota for the service.
Working for our organisation Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all staff to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with young people, their friends family and carers and also other staff members.
We expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.
We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people’s differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise the importance of working collaboratively with all who come into contact with this service.
To find out more about working in CAMHSCLICK HERE for our video.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The key roles and responsibilities of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner will include:
Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
Working in partnership with schools/colleges and other educational settings.
Provide training to team members and other professionals/trainees
Supervising junior staff in the team.
Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings 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 in accordance with Children and Young People’s IAPT principles
Holding a caseload of CYP with mild-moderate mental health difficulties
Completion of thorough assessments, risk assessments, care planning and reviews.
Ensuring that there is accurate and timely documentation to a high standard, and that Routine Outcome Measures are completed.
Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service and feeding back this data to key stakeholders
Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners and day to day clinical and supervisory support for the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners.
Contributing to group supervision spaces within the team.
Working as part of a senior team, supporting the Senior Clinical Supervisors and Service Development Leads to expand the service within the Harrow area and improve the quality of the service.
Supporting and developing the interventions that can be delivered as part of the MHST within the education setting, including SEN settings.
Appropriately raise and report safeguarding concerns where identified and to support colleagues with this process.
Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalade concerns when necessary
Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
Being open and transparent about your own practice
Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made. Report to the Team Manager any areas of concern, which may affect the safe delivery of care and/or the safe working of other members of the team.
Working closely with others to improve services
Maintaining compliance with your mandatory and core training requirements
Be aware of and understand one’s responsibilities in relation to the Policies and Procedures regarding Fire, Lone Working, Health & Safety, Absence management.
Report any accidents / incidents as per the reporting procedures of the service.
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing young people and families with a positive experience.
Person specification Education and Qualifications
Relevant professional qualification in either: a.) Degree level Mental Health Nursing; Social Work; Occupational Therapy; Art Therapy; Drama Therapy; Music Therapy; LD Nursing. Or b.) Substantial consolidated experience qualified as EMHP or CWP.
Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through study
Registered with a relevant professional body
Expressed willingness to complete EMHP Supervisor training
Formal CBT training or Post Graduate accredited training in CBT
Accredited courses / workshops in CYP-IAPT principles
EMHP supervisor training
Previous Experience and knowledge
Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
Experience either working as a member of a multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working.
Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services and conditions
Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies
Experience of supervising or training junior employees
Extensive experience of delivering evidenced-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually, to parent(s)/carer(s) and in groups.
Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work
Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional wellbeing needs
Experience running therapy groups and/or training events
Experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions to CYP and their families for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood
Other
Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Team player
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Access to car or other motor vehicle for use for work purposes.
Clinical Skills
Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and young people
Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people
Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group
Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately.
Experience delivering trainings and psycho-educational workshops about mental health issues
Experience of providing mental health consultation and signposting to education staff and other professionals.
Experience of conducting group parenting programmes.
Knowledge
Understanding how the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards impacts on their work and the people they are working with
Understanding the concept of quality and their role in improving safety, clinical outcomes and the patient experience
Understanding how the Mental Health Act impacts on their work and the people they are working with
Knowledge of children and young people safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures
Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.
Name Claire Lennon Job title Harrow MHST Lead and Senior Clinical Supervisor Email address claire.lennon1@nhs.net Telephone number 077 4288 6626
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There’s a place for you at CNWL.
We’re 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 patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing
top quality care
depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We’re 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 we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll 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.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London’s population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview This is a role within the Green Paper for Transforming children and young people’s mental health programme. The post holder will work within Harrow Mental Health Support Team providing short-term evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and/or behavioural difficulties and their parent(s)/carer(s).
The post holder will work with children, young people and parents with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
There is an expectation that the post holder will commit to undertaking the EMHP supervisor 1-year training programme as and when this training becomes available to the service.
Main duties of the job The MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education setting in the Harrow area.
The purpose of the team is to
Provide evidence-based 1-1 and group interventions to CYP and parents 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 liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.
Young people have access to the MHST through their education setting. School staff and other potential referrers are able to contact a team of clinical staff to discuss potential referrals.
The MHST clinician will manage referrals, deal with queries, undertake clinical telephone triage and face to face assessment, give advice and signpost young people where appropriate.
The role involves regular supervision of junior clinicians within the team including Trainee and Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners.
The postholder will also join the duty rota for the service.
Working for our organisation Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all staff to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with young people, their friends family and carers and also other staff members.
We expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.
We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people’s differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise the importance of working collaboratively with all who come into contact with this service.
To find out more about working in CAMHSCLICK HERE for our video.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The key roles and responsibilities of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner will include:
Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
Working in partnership with schools/colleges and other educational settings.
Provide training to team members and other professionals/trainees
Supervising junior staff in the team.
Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings 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 in accordance with Children and Young People’s IAPT principles
Holding a caseload of CYP with mild-moderate mental health difficulties
Completion of thorough assessments, risk assessments, care planning and reviews.
Ensuring that there is accurate and timely documentation to a high standard, and that Routine Outcome Measures are completed.
Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service and feeding back this data to key stakeholders
Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners and day to day clinical and supervisory support for the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners.
Contributing to group supervision spaces within the team.
Working as part of a senior team, supporting the Senior Clinical Supervisors and Service Development Leads to expand the service within the Harrow area and improve the quality of the service.
Supporting and developing the interventions that can be delivered as part of the MHST within the education setting, including SEN settings.
Appropriately raise and report safeguarding concerns where identified and to support colleagues with this process.
Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalade concerns when necessary
Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
Being open and transparent about your own practice
Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made. Report to the Team Manager any areas of concern, which may affect the safe delivery of care and/or the safe working of other members of the team.
Working closely with others to improve services
Maintaining compliance with your mandatory and core training requirements
Be aware of and understand one’s responsibilities in relation to the Policies and Procedures regarding Fire, Lone Working, Health & Safety, Absence management.
Report any accidents / incidents as per the reporting procedures of the service.
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing young people and families with a positive experience.
Person specification Education and Qualifications
Relevant professional qualification in either: a.) Degree level Mental Health Nursing; Social Work; Occupational Therapy; Art Therapy; Drama Therapy; Music Therapy; LD Nursing. Or b.) Substantial consolidated experience qualified as EMHP or CWP.
Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through study
Registered with a relevant professional body
Expressed willingness to complete EMHP Supervisor training
Formal CBT training or Post Graduate accredited training in CBT
Accredited courses / workshops in CYP-IAPT principles
EMHP supervisor training
Previous Experience and knowledge
Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
Experience either working as a member of a multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working.
Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services and conditions
Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies
Experience of supervising or training junior employees
Extensive experience of delivering evidenced-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually, to parent(s)/carer(s) and in groups.
Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work
Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional wellbeing needs
Experience running therapy groups and/or training events
Experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions to CYP and their families for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood
Other
Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Team player
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Access to car or other motor vehicle for use for work purposes.
Clinical Skills
Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and young people
Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people
Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group
Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately.
Experience delivering trainings and psycho-educational workshops about mental health issues
Experience of providing mental health consultation and signposting to education staff and other professionals.
Experience of conducting group parenting programmes.
Knowledge
Understanding how the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards impacts on their work and the people they are working with
Understanding the concept of quality and their role in improving safety, clinical outcomes and the patient experience
Understanding how the Mental Health Act impacts on their work and the people they are working with
Knowledge of children and young people safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures
Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.
Name Claire Lennon Job title Harrow MHST Lead and Senior Clinical Supervisor Email address claire.lennon1@nhs.net Telephone number 077 4288 6626
#J-18808-Ljbffr