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MHST Senior Clinician and Supervisor The closing date is 21 January 2026
Join the Leading Provider of MHSTs in England
At
NELFT , we’re proud to be the
largest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs)
in England. Our services across
Southend, Essex, and Thurrock
currently support
144 schools , covering
48% of all primary and secondary schools
in the region.
Our MHSTs deliver
evidence‑based individual and group interventions
within educational settings, supporting children and young people aged
4 to 18
who are experiencing
mild to moderate mental health difficulties . We also champion
whole‑school approaches
to promote positive mental health across entire school communities.
Main duties of the job We’re looking for a
dedicated and experienced Mental Health Practitioner
with
current UK professional registration
to join our expanding
Mental Health Support Team (MHST) .
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a
senior clinical role , supporting children and young people across educational settings while helping shape the future of mental health care in schools.
As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will:
Hold a
caseload
of children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, completing assessments, risk assessments and creating collaboration care plans.
Work in partnership with schools, families, and partner agencies to co‑produce
training materials
and deliver
whole‑school interventions
Be enrolled on the
EMHP Supervisors Course
(if not already completed) – fully funded as part of the MHST programme
Support the Locality Clinical Lead with formulation, treatment planning, and management strategies
Provide
caseload management and clinical supervision
to junior and trainee staff
Work as part of a
multi‑disciplinary team
within your locality and across other MHSTs in Essex
Demonstrate the ability to work both
autonomously and collaboratively
within a team
This is a rewarding role where you’ll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to
early intervention and prevention
in children’s mental health. You’ll have the opportunity to
lead, mentor, and innovate , while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
About us Starting with NELFT
NELFT places 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 on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
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).
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nX8CImoDX8
Job responsibilities The Senior Clinician and Supervisor would work closely with the MHST Clinical Lead, the MHST Operational Manager, and other clinical colleagues/partner agencies.
The role is predominantly supervisory, however, the post holder will deliver clinical interventions, both targeted and under the Whole School Approach, to maintain professional registrations and continue to develop. The post holder will need to remain current in evidence‑based interventions and have a good working knowledge of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Supervisors are also key to service development in progressing and adapting interventions to ensure we are an inclusive service and contributing to research and development of the MHSTs nationally.
Please see person specification and job description for full details and responsibilities required for this role.
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
Registered/Accredited Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Family Therapist, Drama Therapist, Art Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, IPT-a therapist or Qualified and registered RMN/RGN, Health Visitor and completed further training/experience at minimum PgDip level in delivering evidence‑based psychological interventions.
Completed or currently undertaking CYP PT PgCert in supervision of EMHPs/CWPs
Skills
Experience of and ability to deliver workshops to professionals, young people, and/or parents/carers
Other
To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area.
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.
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address North East Essex (Covering Colchester and Tendring)
Reference number 395-EC262-25-C
Job locations North East Essex (Covering Colchester and Tendring)
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MHST Senior Clinician and Supervisor The closing date is 21 January 2026
Join the Leading Provider of MHSTs in England
At
NELFT , we’re proud to be the
largest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs)
in England. Our services across
Southend, Essex, and Thurrock
currently support
144 schools , covering
48% of all primary and secondary schools
in the region.
Our MHSTs deliver
evidence‑based individual and group interventions
within educational settings, supporting children and young people aged
4 to 18
who are experiencing
mild to moderate mental health difficulties . We also champion
whole‑school approaches
to promote positive mental health across entire school communities.
Main duties of the job We’re looking for a
dedicated and experienced Mental Health Practitioner
with
current UK professional registration
to join our expanding
Mental Health Support Team (MHST) .
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a
senior clinical role , supporting children and young people across educational settings while helping shape the future of mental health care in schools.
As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will:
Hold a
caseload
of children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, completing assessments, risk assessments and creating collaboration care plans.
Work in partnership with schools, families, and partner agencies to co‑produce
training materials
and deliver
whole‑school interventions
Be enrolled on the
EMHP Supervisors Course
(if not already completed) – fully funded as part of the MHST programme
Support the Locality Clinical Lead with formulation, treatment planning, and management strategies
Provide
caseload management and clinical supervision
to junior and trainee staff
Work as part of a
multi‑disciplinary team
within your locality and across other MHSTs in Essex
Demonstrate the ability to work both
autonomously and collaboratively
within a team
This is a rewarding role where you’ll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to
early intervention and prevention
in children’s mental health. You’ll have the opportunity to
lead, mentor, and innovate , while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
About us Starting with NELFT
NELFT places 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 on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
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).
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nX8CImoDX8
Job responsibilities The Senior Clinician and Supervisor would work closely with the MHST Clinical Lead, the MHST Operational Manager, and other clinical colleagues/partner agencies.
The role is predominantly supervisory, however, the post holder will deliver clinical interventions, both targeted and under the Whole School Approach, to maintain professional registrations and continue to develop. The post holder will need to remain current in evidence‑based interventions and have a good working knowledge of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Supervisors are also key to service development in progressing and adapting interventions to ensure we are an inclusive service and contributing to research and development of the MHSTs nationally.
Please see person specification and job description for full details and responsibilities required for this role.
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
Registered/Accredited Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Family Therapist, Drama Therapist, Art Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, IPT-a therapist or Qualified and registered RMN/RGN, Health Visitor and completed further training/experience at minimum PgDip level in delivering evidence‑based psychological interventions.
Completed or currently undertaking CYP PT PgCert in supervision of EMHPs/CWPs
Skills
Experience of and ability to deliver workshops to professionals, young people, and/or parents/carers
Other
To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area.
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.
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address North East Essex (Covering Colchester and Tendring)
Reference number 395-EC262-25-C
Job locations North East Essex (Covering Colchester and Tendring)
#J-18808-Ljbffr