Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Qualified CBT Therapist or Clinical Psychologist to join the Mental Health Support Teams in schools (MHST), based in Havant and Gosport.
These are established teams that form part of wider MHST coverage across South East Hampshire and the wider county, with Gosport being one of the first MHSTs developed in Hampshire, and Havant 2 being a newer team, fully operating in schools from January 2024. The teams continue in their development and have established positive working relationships with schools and young people in the area, as well as with professionals across other agencies.
The successful post holder will have Fareham as their base, but will be expected to travel across sites and between schools, as well as, occasionally, across the county, e.g. to attend training, some meetings.
The teams form part of the wider Early Help provision, and will be working closely with our Primary Mental Health Workforce and other MHSTs in the region as well as the locality based community CAMHS teams.
You will work alongside the other Clinical Lead for MHSTs, supporting the Early Help Team Manager. This will be an opportunity to both develop your leadership skills, as well as using your clinical skills to support young people. You will be required to provide line management and clinical supervision to both qualified and trainee clinicians.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will either possess, or be willing to work towards, CBT Supervisor Accreditation and will be the lead position for the low intensity and high intensity clinicians working within both MHSTs.
You will work alongside the other Clinical Lead for MHSTs, supporting the Early Help Team Manager. It will be an opportunity to both develop your leadership skills, as well as using your clinical skills to support our young people. You will be required to provide line management and clinical supervision to our qualified and trainee clinicians.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas. We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration. Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in the appendix.
* Professionally registered as specified in the Appendix.
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
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Osborn Centre
Osborn Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO16 7ES
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