Job summary PALMS (Positive behaviour, Autism, Learning disability, Mental health Service) is evolving and we want to welcome additional clinicians to be part of our vibrant and multidisciplinary team which includes Clinical Psychologists, Positive Behaviour Analysts, Systemic Therapists, Learning Disability Nurses, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Practitioners, Speech and Language Therapists and Outreach Workers. With the continued evolution of PALMS we are seeking to appoint 2 Mental Health Practitioners who are motivated and forward thinking clinicians and leaders who can work flexibly and are committed to supporting CYP and their families across Hertfordshire and the full PALMS' team. This role would be suitable for a number of professions including: Mental Health /Learning Disability Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists & Clinical Psychologists depending on experience. Main duties of the job The ideal candidate will be: Passionate about and have a desire to contribute to change in a vibrant NHS team Dedicated to supporting CYP with autism and/or learning disability and their families. Collaborative in their approach to work with families, networks, and others services Able to work both in a team environment and autonomously Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in settings where there is a highly emotive atmosphere. Flexible in their approach and have resilience under pressure Have professional registration for your specialty About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Date posted 11 April 2025 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, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 812-25-PALMS-MHP Job locations Peace CC, St Albans CC or Danestrete CDC and QEII St Albans and Watford or Stevenage and Welwyn AL4 9XR Job description Job responsibilities PALMS principally deliver a flexible service according to need and personal circumstances, in a planned way. For example, for a full-time worker this equates to flexibly working 37.5 across the working week. PALMS are open to flexible working and therefore part time / job share would be considered, working a minimum of 0.6 WTE. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages We can offer you: Regular clinical and professional supervision including opportunities to meet as a team including peer reflection and Intervision Regular appraisal, personal development planning and opportunities for continuing professional development. This includes specific support with regards to fulfilling the PALMS role. Opportunities to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and learn from other evidence based frameworks and approaches. Opportunities to provide clinical supervision and line management to other members of the PALMS team as appropriate. Opportunities to connect with local and national networks Involvement in providing training. A full valid driving licence and access to a car insured to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Applicants to be aware that PALMS work within the ULEZ zone and any charges due to non-compliant vehicles cannot be reimbursed by the Trust. Interviews will be run either in person at one of our bases or using Microsoft Teams, full details and instructions will be provided to successful candidates. Closing date: midnight 21st April 2025 Interview date: 28th April 2025 Job description Job responsibilities PALMS principally deliver a flexible service according to need and personal circumstances, in a planned way. For example, for a full-time worker this equates to flexibly working 37.5 across the working week. PALMS are open to flexible working and therefore part time / job share would be considered, working a minimum of 0.6 WTE. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages We can offer you: Regular clinical and professional supervision including opportunities to meet as a team including peer reflection and Intervision Regular appraisal, personal development planning and opportunities for continuing professional development. This includes specific support with regards to fulfilling the PALMS role. Opportunities to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and learn from other evidence based frameworks and approaches. Opportunities to provide clinical supervision and line management to other members of the PALMS team as appropriate. Opportunities to connect with local and national networks Involvement in providing training. A full valid driving licence and access to a car insured to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Applicants to be aware that PALMS work within the ULEZ zone and any charges due to non-compliant vehicles cannot be reimbursed by the Trust. Interviews will be run either in person at one of our bases or using Microsoft Teams, full details and instructions will be provided to successful candidates. Closing date: midnight 21st April 2025 Interview date: 28th April 2025 Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree or equivalent in relevant field Professional Qualification (RMN, DipSW, OT or equivalent) supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to master's equivalent level. Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology. Experience in relevant mental health/learning disability setting. Specialist knowledge within the field of clinical skills gained through theoretical and practical training and experience. Membership of relevant professional bodies Desirable Approved mental health professional (AMHP) Further training in relevant areas of Autism, Learning Disability and mental health. Other Specifications Essential Willingness to uphold the Trust's values Eligible to live and work in the UK Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Willingness to travel to alternate locations to provide services. Knowledge & Skills Essential High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive, abusive or hostile. Ability to identify appropriate evidence based interventions for mental health and/or behaviours that challenge. Evidence of well-developed critical decision-making skills An ability to make autonomous clinical judgements involving highly complex facts and situations Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues Experience Essential Significant experience of risk assessment within a mental health or learning disability setting. Significant experience of working clinically in a mental health and/or learning disability setting assessing, containing and managing complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting Experience of working with people who have a learning disability and/or autism spectrum disorder Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole course of presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the treat of physical abuse Knowledge of child development, child and adolescent mental health and a range of therapeutic models Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised therapies and assessment methodologies Experience of dealing with Safeguarding Incidents. Desirable Clinical experience in a child learning disability context Experience of service quality monitoring. Clinical experience of working in child and/or adolescent mental health context Experience of delivering Clinical Supervision and Line Management Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. Experience of co facilitating or delivering group interventions. Personal Abilities Essential An ability to interact with children who have a learning disability and or an autism spectrum disorder and their families An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships An ability to work effectively in a range of direct care settings with families, carers and staff. Good organisational skills and an ability to manage their workload Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently Ability to work as part of a 'virtual team'. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree or equivalent in relevant field Professional Qualification (RMN, DipSW, OT or equivalent) supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to master's equivalent level. Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology. Experience in relevant mental health/learning disability setting. Specialist knowledge within the field of clinical skills gained through theoretical and practical training and experience. Membership of relevant professional bodies Desirable Approved mental health professional (AMHP) Further training in relevant areas of Autism, Learning Disability and mental health. Other Specifications Essential Willingness to uphold the Trust's values Eligible to live and work in the UK Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Willingness to travel to alternate locations to provide services. Knowledge & Skills Essential High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive, abusive or hostile. Ability to identify appropriate evidence based interventions for mental health and/or behaviours that challenge. Evidence of well-developed critical decision-making skills An ability to make autonomous clinical judgements involving highly complex facts and situations Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues Experience Essential Significant experience of risk assessment within a mental health or learning disability setting. Significant experience of working clinically in a mental health and/or learning disability setting assessing, containing and managing complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting Experience of working with people who have a learning disability and/or autism spectrum disorder Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole course of presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the treat of physical abuse Knowledge of child development, child and adolescent mental health and a range of therapeutic models Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised therapies and assessment methodologies Experience of dealing with Safeguarding Incidents. Desirable Clinical experience in a child learning disability context Experience of service quality monitoring. Clinical experience of working in child and/or adolescent mental health context Experience of delivering Clinical Supervision and Line Management Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. Experience of co facilitating or delivering group interventions. Personal Abilities Essential An ability to interact with children who have a learning disability and or an autism spectrum disorder and their families An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships An ability to work effectively in a range of direct care settings with families, carers and staff. Good organisational skills and an ability to manage their workload Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently Ability to work as part of a 'virtual team'. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Peace CC, St Albans CC or Danestrete CDC and QEII St Albans and Watford or Stevenage and Welwyn AL4 9XR Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)