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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. Main area CYP-PT Systemic Family Practice Role (MHST) Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-G-CA-1614 Site Minet Clinic, Avondale Drive Town Hillingdon Salary £44,485 - £52,521 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2025 23:59 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
Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CYP-PT Systemic Family Practitioner. At Hillingdon MHST we work with young people with mild to moderate MH presentations in schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering systemic interventions within an MHST in identified schools and colleges in the central areas of Hillingdon. You will normally have a minimum of a second‑class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc) AND a registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor (three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience in the public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist. Applications MAY be considered from those with relevant first degree who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting. You will be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well‑being. This role requires flexibility and adaptability and above all, a passion for working with children and young people with mental health difficulties within an educational context. Main duties of the job
CYP-PT Systemic Family Pracitioners will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well‑being. The practitioner will play a key role in Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education setting to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing Developing and delivering systemic evidence‑based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service Providing support to Education and Mental Health practitioners To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HERE for one of our CAMHS video Working for our organisation
The successful candidate would be working within Hillingdon MHST (Mental Health Support Team). The MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education setting in the Hillingdon area. The purpose of the team is to Provide evidence‑based interventions 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 via one phone number. School staff and other potential referrers are able to contact a team of clinical staff to discuss potential referrals. The MHST will manage referrals, deal with queries, undertake clinical telephone triage and face to face assessment, give advice and signpost young people where appropriate. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job responsibilities To deliver under supervision, high‑quality, brief outcome focused evidence‑based group and individual systemic interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in and around schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering clinical interventions within the MHST and will receive clinical supervision from the teams senior practitioner. Promoting the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community through evidenced based clinical interventions. To undertake initial school based and community based assessments and to deliver a range of early interventions to children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties Contribute to the overall assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people in terms of their mental health needs. To offer support, advice, signposting and onward referral to children, professionals requesting advice. To provide professional advice and consultation. To provide education, advice, and practical support to young people and their families as well as brief therapeutic interventions. Support EMHP colleagues within the MHST working at Band 4/5. To routinely measure clinical outcomes To collect MHST data routinely Liaise with professionals who are currently providing services to children and young people, such as those in primary care settings, childrens services, education and others. Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Minimum of a second‑class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc). A registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor (three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience in the public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist). A minimum 3‑years post‑qualified experience in CAMHS or relevant setting. Experience
Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health. Extensive experience of delivering evidenced‑based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups Experience either working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team or multi‑agency working. Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work. Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work. Skills and Abilities
Good communication, assessment, planning and recording skills. Ability to deliver interventions which address the assessed needs. Ability to work co‑operatively with other disciplines Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety Ability to evaluate interventions and practice for service improvement. To have a wider knowledge about the Health Act and changes to NHS Commissioning Personal Job Related Skills
Ability to relate to young people and families. Broad understanding of equal opportunities and an ability to work in an antidiscriminating way. Enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to cope with the demands of what can be a stressful job. Ability to relate to professional staff from different agencies often at senior levels. Other
To work as part of a team and to be self‑motivated To work under pressure and to achieve deadlines Understanding of issues of confidentiality and information sharing To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To have a wider knowledge about the Health Act and changes to NHS Commissioning 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
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.
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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. Main area CYP-PT Systemic Family Practice Role (MHST) Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-G-CA-1614 Site Minet Clinic, Avondale Drive Town Hillingdon Salary £44,485 - £52,521 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2025 23:59 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
Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CYP-PT Systemic Family Practitioner. At Hillingdon MHST we work with young people with mild to moderate MH presentations in schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering systemic interventions within an MHST in identified schools and colleges in the central areas of Hillingdon. You will normally have a minimum of a second‑class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc) AND a registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor (three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience in the public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist. Applications MAY be considered from those with relevant first degree who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting. You will be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well‑being. This role requires flexibility and adaptability and above all, a passion for working with children and young people with mental health difficulties within an educational context. Main duties of the job
CYP-PT Systemic Family Pracitioners will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well‑being. The practitioner will play a key role in Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education setting to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing Developing and delivering systemic evidence‑based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service Providing support to Education and Mental Health practitioners To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HERE for one of our CAMHS video Working for our organisation
The successful candidate would be working within Hillingdon MHST (Mental Health Support Team). The MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education setting in the Hillingdon area. The purpose of the team is to Provide evidence‑based interventions 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 via one phone number. School staff and other potential referrers are able to contact a team of clinical staff to discuss potential referrals. The MHST will manage referrals, deal with queries, undertake clinical telephone triage and face to face assessment, give advice and signpost young people where appropriate. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job responsibilities To deliver under supervision, high‑quality, brief outcome focused evidence‑based group and individual systemic interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in and around schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering clinical interventions within the MHST and will receive clinical supervision from the teams senior practitioner. Promoting the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community through evidenced based clinical interventions. To undertake initial school based and community based assessments and to deliver a range of early interventions to children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties Contribute to the overall assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people in terms of their mental health needs. To offer support, advice, signposting and onward referral to children, professionals requesting advice. To provide professional advice and consultation. To provide education, advice, and practical support to young people and their families as well as brief therapeutic interventions. Support EMHP colleagues within the MHST working at Band 4/5. To routinely measure clinical outcomes To collect MHST data routinely Liaise with professionals who are currently providing services to children and young people, such as those in primary care settings, childrens services, education and others. Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Minimum of a second‑class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc). A registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor (three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience in the public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist). A minimum 3‑years post‑qualified experience in CAMHS or relevant setting. Experience
Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health. Extensive experience of delivering evidenced‑based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups Experience either working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team or multi‑agency working. Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work. Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work. Skills and Abilities
Good communication, assessment, planning and recording skills. Ability to deliver interventions which address the assessed needs. Ability to work co‑operatively with other disciplines Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety Ability to evaluate interventions and practice for service improvement. To have a wider knowledge about the Health Act and changes to NHS Commissioning Personal Job Related Skills
Ability to relate to young people and families. Broad understanding of equal opportunities and an ability to work in an antidiscriminating way. Enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to cope with the demands of what can be a stressful job. Ability to relate to professional staff from different agencies often at senior levels. Other
To work as part of a team and to be self‑motivated To work under pressure and to achieve deadlines Understanding of issues of confidentiality and information sharing To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To have a wider knowledge about the Health Act and changes to NHS Commissioning 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
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.
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