Job summary This post includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner or Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in an evolving service: Delivering evidence-based, early intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems, working with a range of professionals to direct best practice, in a holistic, and child centred way. Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist servicesSupporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify mental health and wellbeing needs, promoting a Whole School Approach and embedding a positive ethos and attitude to mental health and wellbeing. Previous applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job This is an opportunity to be involved in a new and exciting trailblazing team hosted within CAMHS, as a joint initiative between health and education. The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is a new service available in certain Nottinghamshire schools. We have been a trailblazer site for the project and were the first site nationally to go live in December 2019. 1 full time post in the Balderton Primary Care Centre, Lowfield Lane, Newark, NG24 3HJ The team office base is at Balderton Primary Care Centre Newark. Post holders will work within a hybrid model with some remote work as well as working in schools. You will work with a variety of agencies to ensure a quality service is provided. You will work alongside the team to deliver parent, staff well-being and 1:1 sessions. You must be a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner and have obtained the relevant EMHP / CWP Post Graduate Diploma qualification following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT). A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. 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, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 186-1282-24-MH-A Job locations Balderton Primary Care Centre Lowfield Lane Newark NG24 3HJ Job description Job responsibilities 1. Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions (either directly or using a remote approach, individual or group ) in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which you are deployed. 2. Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties. 3. Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes. 4. Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered. 5. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity. 6. Accept referrals according to agreed local and national protocols. 7. Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance. 8. Adhere to all regulations, processes and procedures within the educational service to which you are attached within the educational setting where you are working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service 9. Through case management, supervision and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of your practice. 10. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help. 11. Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team. 12. Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate. 13. Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. 14. Complete all requirements relating to data collection. 15. Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process. 16. Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated. 17. Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team. 18. Continue to apply learning gained on the training program directly to practice. 19. Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered. 20. Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice. 21. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice. 22. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings in appropriate formats through agreed channels. 23. To support schools to adopt a Whole School Approach to mental health and wellbeing Job description Job responsibilities 1. Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions (either directly or using a remote approach, individual or group ) in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which you are deployed. 2. Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties. 3. Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes. 4. Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered. 5. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity. 6. Accept referrals according to agreed local and national protocols. 7. Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance. 8. Adhere to all regulations, processes and procedures within the educational service to which you are attached within the educational setting where you are working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service 9. Through case management, supervision and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of your practice. 10. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help. 11. Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team. 12. Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate. 13. Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. 14. Complete all requirements relating to data collection. 15. Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process. 16. Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated. 17. Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team. 18. Continue to apply learning gained on the training program directly to practice. 19. Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered. 20. Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice. 21. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice. 22. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings in appropriate formats through agreed channels. 23. To support schools to adopt a Whole School Approach to mental health and wellbeing Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification Following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT) Registration with relevant professional body Desirable Educated to Degree level Contractual Requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Training Essential Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and commitment to ongoing learning. Desirable Qualification in therapeutic approaches with children and families eg CBT systemic, solution focused, play therapy Experience Essential Proven post qualification experience of working in and with schools Experience of Multi agency work 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 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 evidence based emotional/mental health assessment Knowledge and experience of the provision of different models of therapy and interventions Ability to manage a defined caseload as required and participate in case management supervision. 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 Be committed to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity Desirable Ability to use electronic data recording systems Knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for parents of children with emotional health problems Skills Essential Ability to identify training needs and prepare and deliver training packages for parents and teaching staff. Ability to offer individual and group therapeutic interventions. Physical requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification Following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT) Registration with relevant professional body Desirable Educated to Degree level Contractual Requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Training Essential Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and commitment to ongoing learning. Desirable Qualification in therapeutic approaches with children and families eg CBT systemic, solution focused, play therapy Experience Essential Proven post qualification experience of working in and with schools Experience of Multi agency work 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 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 evidence based emotional/mental health assessment Knowledge and experience of the provision of different models of therapy and interventions Ability to manage a defined caseload as required and participate in case management supervision. 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 Be committed to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity Desirable Ability to use electronic data recording systems Knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for parents of children with emotional health problems Skills Essential Ability to identify training needs and prepare and deliver training packages for parents and teaching staff. Ability to offer individual and group therapeutic interventions. Physical requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. 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. 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. 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Balderton Primary Care Centre Lowfield Lane Newark NG24 3HJ Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)