Job summary This is a fantastic opportunity to work within The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Wigan in the schools across the Wigan Borough. The successful applicant will work alongside the Operational Manager to lead and manage the MHST, work with CYP and there families and support the team with clinical /line management supervision. Mental Health Support Teams (MHST's) are part of a national initiative funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in response to the government's Green Paper for Young People's Mental Health.MHSTs are designed to help meet the mental health needs of children and young people in primary, secondary and further education (primarily for ages 5 to 18), by providing mental health support in schools, colleges and other education settings. The three core functions of a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are: Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to-moderate mental health problems. Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school/college approach Giving 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. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a range of high-quality care appropriate to the child or young person's needs which will include; full mental health assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation and therapeutic interventions as part of the Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies model including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Applicants must be qualified CBT therapists or have completed/undertaking the senior wellbeing practitioner training. Candidates must have completed the clinical supervision course to enable them to clinically supervise CYWP/EMHP or CBT or be prepared to undertake this course as part of there CPD. The post holder will have a range of skills and knowledge base to deliver clinical aspects of the role in an education setting and will be competent to do this work as an autonomous practitioner within professional practice guidelines and a structured supervision framework. Whilst the post requires experience in both clinical and managerial skills, there is the expectation some time spent in actual delivery of school based interventions, as a senior clinician on the team, supervision, support and guidance is offered to junior staff members as well as a contribution to the ongoing development, training and progression of the team. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6687199 Job locations Wigan CAMHS 155-157 Manchester road Wigan WN22JA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached person specification and job description for detailed main responsibilities. Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached person specification and job description for detailed main responsibilities. Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Person Specification Qualifications Essential oFormal Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) training, with current professional registration with a professional body HCPC, BPS, BACP. or other relevant core qualification: such as SWP oCore profession with valid registration of professional body e.g. RMN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, CBT therapist. (NMC, Social Work England, BACP, HCPC). Senior wellbeing practioner Certificate in Supervision Skills and/or willingness to complete as part of the Senior role within the team. Desirable oPost Graduate clinical supervision training/qualification (e.g. CYP IAPT) or a willingness to attend identified training Experience Essential oExperience of specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families. oClinical experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. oExperience of working autonomously utilising a range of therapeutic perspectives and modalities. oExpertise in assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding, completion of effective risk management plans and liaison with other relevant agencies. oExperience of providing evidenced based assessments, formulations and treatment packages and effectively utilising ROMS. oExperience of gathering clinical evidence, reports and information as part of signposting to other internal or external pathways. oExcellent working knowledge and understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance and it's application within the role of Senior Practitioner. oExperience of supervision of others as well as supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of junior staff and trainees. oMust be able to develop and evaluate training to other professionals and staff groups. Desirable oExperience of working with children and young people in a variety of community settings. oExperience working with ASD, ADHD and/or other learning difficulties. oExperience of delivering training and consultation to education staff and professionals. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of legislation relating to children's mental health oKnowledge of MH issues relating to CYP emotional development. oMust demonstrate a working understanding of systemic, psychodynamic and cognitive theories along with recognition of when each approach is appropriate. oHigh level knowledge of the theory and practice of short term and long-term clinical interventions in CAMHS. oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies. oKnowledge of outcome measures for CYP. oKnowledge of and ability to develop performance management, continuous improvement and quality assurance processes. oMust demonstrate knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology. oMust demonstrate an understanding of current government initiatives underpinning service developments. Desirable oKnowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised therapies/intervention. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health. Skills Essential oSkills in the use of complex methods of mental health assessment, intervention and management. oAbility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people. oAbility to work autonomously in a community setting, making appropriate decisions in complex situations. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oAbility to provide support and facilitate personal and professional development. oAbility to manage own workload, organise own time and diary, and meet deadlines. oAbility to maintain high-quality clinical records and excellent report writing skills. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel. oAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues and outside the NHS. oMust demonstrate utilisation of professional development planning in own career progression. other Essential oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies. oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. oThere is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the Bolton in order to provide support in education settings and an occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role. oThe ability to work outside normal working hours as part of a school approach. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oFormal Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) training, with current professional registration with a professional body HCPC, BPS, BACP. or other relevant core qualification: such as SWP oCore profession with valid registration of professional body e.g. RMN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, CBT therapist. (NMC, Social Work England, BACP, HCPC). Senior wellbeing practioner Certificate in Supervision Skills and/or willingness to complete as part of the Senior role within the team. Desirable oPost Graduate clinical supervision training/qualification (e.g. CYP IAPT) or a willingness to attend identified training Experience Essential oExperience of specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families. oClinical experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. oExperience of working autonomously utilising a range of therapeutic perspectives and modalities. oExpertise in assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding, completion of effective risk management plans and liaison with other relevant agencies. oExperience of providing evidenced based assessments, formulations and treatment packages and effectively utilising ROMS. oExperience of gathering clinical evidence, reports and information as part of signposting to other internal or external pathways. oExcellent working knowledge and understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance and it's application within the role of Senior Practitioner. oExperience of supervision of others as well as supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of junior staff and trainees. oMust be able to develop and evaluate training to other professionals and staff groups. Desirable oExperience of working with children and young people in a variety of community settings. oExperience working with ASD, ADHD and/or other learning difficulties. oExperience of delivering training and consultation to education staff and professionals. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of legislation relating to children's mental health oKnowledge of MH issues relating to CYP emotional development. oMust demonstrate a working understanding of systemic, psychodynamic and cognitive theories along with recognition of when each approach is appropriate. oHigh level knowledge of the theory and practice of short term and long-term clinical interventions in CAMHS. oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies. oKnowledge of outcome measures for CYP. oKnowledge of and ability to develop performance management, continuous improvement and quality assurance processes. oMust demonstrate knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology. oMust demonstrate an understanding of current government initiatives underpinning service developments. Desirable oKnowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised therapies/intervention. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health. Skills Essential oSkills in the use of complex methods of mental health assessment, intervention and management. oAbility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people. oAbility to work autonomously in a community setting, making appropriate decisions in complex situations. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oAbility to provide support and facilitate personal and professional development. oAbility to manage own workload, organise own time and diary, and meet deadlines. oAbility to maintain high-quality clinical records and excellent report writing skills. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel. oAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues and outside the NHS. oMust demonstrate utilisation of professional development planning in own career progression. other Essential oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies. oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. oThere is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the Bolton in order to provide support in education settings and an occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role. oThe ability to work outside normal working hours as part of a school approach. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Wigan CAMHS 155-157 Manchester road Wigan WN22JA Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)