Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing Mental Health Support Team (MHST), delivered as a joint initiative between health and education. We are pleased to offer a 37.5-hour-per-week Specialist Practitioner role within the Bassetlaw locality. We are seeking a motivated and skilled practitioner to work within our project schools across Bassetlaw, delivering early intervention support and evidence-based treatment to children and young people. The MHST works closely with staff in education settings to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for pupils, their families, and school communities. As part of this role, you will develop strong partnerships with schools to support the early identification of need and ensure timely, effective interventions.

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is a new and evolving service which is available in certain schools in the Nottinghamshire areas. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have been a trailblazer site for the Mental Health Support Team project and hosted the first operational MHST nationally in December 2019. We are an early intervention wellbeing service aimed at providing support for children young people and families around low-level emotional wellbeing needs, such as anxiety, low mood, managing emotions, and sleep. We link in directly with Nottinghamshire CAMHS teams and provide 'in school' sessions to promote a positive mental health.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks... The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions...

Job responsibilities

The role of the Specialist Practitioner within the Bassetlaw area will include one-to-one work with children and young people. You may also have opportunities to contribute to the whole school approach, providing advice, guidance and support to education staff to promote positive mental health across school communities. Interventions delivered will be brief, early-intervention focused, and designed to meet the emerging emotional and wellbeing needs of pupils. Each participating school signed up to access the MHST service will have a designated Mental Health Lead who can refer directly into the service. You will work closely with these leads as part of supporting the development of a sustainable whole-school approach to mental health. You will collaborate with a wide range of agencies to ensure high-quality, joined-up support is provided. Working alongside junior team members, you will help deliver parent sessions, wellbeing groups and individual support. The role also includes participation in duty responsibilities and facilitating school-based drop-ins. To be considered, you must be a Registered Nurse, hold a DipSW or equivalent social work qualification (CSS, CQSW, degree in social work), or be an Allied Health Professional registered with the HCPC. You must also have experience of delivering therapeutic work to children, young people and families with emotional or mental health difficulties within a CAMHS setting. Experience of working within educational settings in a similar capacity is desirable. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made in line with the Equality Act 2010. The MHSTs operate across Nottinghamshire, with bases assigned in each locality. The main base for the team is Highbury Hospital, Nottingham, NG6 9DR.

Person Specification

• Qualifications (Essential): Relevant Professional qualification e.g. RMN. RN, HV, OT, clinical psychology, Social Worker at degree level or higher; teaching qualification. Registration with relevant professional body.
• Qualifications (Desirable): Educated to Degree level. Qualification in therapeutic approaches with children and families e.g. CBT systemic, solution focused, play therapy.
• Experience (Essential): Proven post qualification experience. Experience of Multi agency work, in particular in schools. Skills and experience of working with children, young people and families around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural and additional health or developmental needs. Experience of teaching groups of professionals and parents.
• Experience (Desirable): Evidence of the ability to use and provide clinical supervision. Community experience, working in schools and with families.
• Knowledge (Essential): Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining to children (e.g., Children's Act, Mental Health Act, NSF, Every Child Matters, Future in Mind). Knowledge and experience of provision of a holistic emotional/mental health assessment. Knowledge and experience of the provision of different models of therapy and interventions. Ability to manage a defined caseload if required. Organise own work schedule. Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedure. Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as an integral part of a multi agency locality team.
• Skills (Essential): Ability to identify training needs and prepare and deliver training for teachers, young people and their families. Ability to offer individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Contractual Requirements (Essential): To work flexibly regarding location and hours. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required.

Additional Information

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Employer details

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Address: Langold Clinic, Doncaster Road, Nottinghamshire, S81 9QL
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Contact: Micaela Shickell - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [contact hidden]