About this role
Job summary
An exciting position has arisen within our Seisdon Mental Health Support Team. We are looking for an experienced & enthusiastic Education Mental Health Practitioner Supervisor.
You will provide formal and informal education, training and supervision to other members of the team and other disciplines if identified as a need.
The MHSTs will deliver evidence-based interventions, supporting emotional wellbeing, primarily in an educational setting. Under your supervision and support staff will be delivering full assessments of care needs, risk assessment and evidence-based interventions.
The service will be available Monday to Friday 9-5pm, though there may be times when workshops or community work are required after school and it is essential that the post holder is flexible. The post holder will maintain managerial responsibility for caseloads and clinical skills. The post holder will also manage a clinical role and/or a caseload dependent upon locality need.
The post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining team systems and processes for the effective operation of the team including outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review.
The post holder will act in support with fellow Team Leaders in providing clinical leadership and advice across the MHST.
All staff are required to comply with the Trust's Values.
Main duties of the job
For further information relating to this position then please see the attached job description and person specification.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide evidence based CBT-informed supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs).
Provide formal and informal education, training and supervision to other members of the team to include other services such as schools.
To work with a defined caseload of service users as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providing assessment, care planning and care delivery for service users with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This will include the provision of highly skilled professional care, psychological interventions, group work, clinical assessment, risk assessments / risk management, and promoting recovery and inclusion.
Ensure co-production with service users, families and carers and the education staff.
To provide specialist advice / consultation and guidance to school mental health leads, team members and trainees.
To liaise with all members of the MDT, schools and outside agencies in the implementation of early intervention.
To ensure that interventions are evidence based.
To provide an all age inclusive service, focussing on early identification and rapid response that supports effective clinical decision making and education of education staff.
Participate in risk assessment and risk management activities.
To contribute to the development of ideas and innovative practice and propose changes to protocols and procedures within the MHST and CAMHS where required.
To shape and influence developing referral pathways and access.
Provide a flexible service, with occasional evening and weekend working to facilitate parent pyscho-education and community activities.
To perform other duties as may be necessary for the development of other services and the requirements of the changing service.
Ability to demonstrate a range of assessment skills.
To provide clinical leadership to staff working within multi-disciplinary teams in order to assess, develop, deliver and evaluate effective programs of care
To assist the Team Manager in the effective management of the function and to act up in their absence To provide effective clinical supervision to staff within the team, mentoring individuals and groups around the chosen area of clinical practice To maintain continuing professional development by engaging in the appraisal system, clinical supervision and through specific mentorship provided by a member of the senior clinical team Participate in and lead junior staff in the continuous improvement of services through the Trusts approach to service redesign and quality improvement To support others in their continuing professional development by delivering appraisal and supporting the development of PDPs with individuals. Provide supervision to trainees and maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Trust policy.
Use clinical leadership skills to maintain an environment of high quality care and treatment Organise the work of others to promote a responsive timely service that ensure children, families and carers receive high quality care and treatment as determined by their care plan Maintain an up to date understanding of staffing capacity ensuring that the deployment of staff and resources is planned and as far as possible maintained within budgeted levels
Authorised signatory for budgets.
Contribute to the recruitment of staff supporting both pre and post recruitment processes
Systems and equipment
Demonstrate personal qualities and skills which involves taking the lead in teaching and/or having presentation skills against various individuals and groups across the sectors. Maintain timely data collection and regular inputting of information through the use of data collection systems e.g. daily diaries/RIO, Safeguard.
Use laptop/mobile communication device/online software as appropriate. Knowledge and implementation of Microsoft programmes/applications.
Decisions and judgements
Work in partnership with schools, social care colleagues and others adopting a multi-agency approach to support children/young people and their families/carers. To work integrally with CAMHS in developing the core offer for children, young people and families. Work co-productively with service users and their carers and families. Maintain awareness of current development in children and young peoples practice, best practice, trends, issues and research in mental health and education. To be familiar with the government Green Paper, Future in Mind document and Five Year Forward View. Undertake a comprehensive and specialist assessment resulting in an individualised care plan Will regularly be expected to make judgements and decisions effecting the care of a challenging client group Assess and manage ongoing risks as identified during assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with children, families and carers. Regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.
Will be expected to make judgements and decisions concerning day-to-day management of the team and its resources Ensure that practice is evidence-based paying particular attention to the Trusts guidelines, policies, protocols and pathways. Be available for individual supervision with agreed clinical supervisor in line with Trust policies. Implement, review and maintain Trust Policies and Procedures and propose changes to working practices within the team.
Communication and relationships
Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal. Work in line with the vision for the future of children and young peoples services. Plan and organise work according to identified need and in line with Team Manager and Service Transformation Leads. To demonstrate effective time management, planning and prioritising the assessment and treatment of individuals, activities and programmes. To develop joint working arrangements and referral pathways with colleagues from schools to promote the development and effective functioning of MHST. Develop and implement systems of audit for Client records, Team activity, Outcome Measures, CYP experience measures Promote and maintain effective relationships with all involved in patient care in order to deliver a high quality service to children, families and carers. Communicate sensitive diagnosis and treatment related information with children, families and carers, utilising highly developed communication skills to overcome barriers to understanding. Liaise with and advise children, families and carers, local authority, Primary Care teams and other statutory bodies and third sector agencies. Communicate sensitive information to children, families, carers and relatives often requiring tact, diplomacy, empathy and negotiation skills and manage emotive situations through utilising well developed interpersonal skills. Communicate clinical and non-clinical information within team environment, using effective verbal, written and IT skills Communicate clinical and non-clinical information throughout the function, Trust and other relevant agencies using effective verbal written and IT skills
Physical demands of the job
There is a frequent requirement for light physical effort for several short periods during a shift, involving carrying of equipment Requirement to travel to various geographical locations Undertake the management of severely challenging and disturbed children, families and carers with difficult backgrounds and history There will be a frequent requirement to concentrate whilst assessing patients and formulating plans of care and risk management plans whilst responding to requests from staff. The post holder may be occasionally exposed to potential incidents of physical and non-physical assault Standard keyboard skills required for inputting data onto RiO, Health Roster, etc.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential
Post Graduate Supervisor Qualification - CWP or EMHP with significant post qualifying experience Current Professional Registration (BPS or BABCP)- We understand registration for CWP/EMHP is a new process, so at the time of advertising, it may not be possible for the candidate to be registered, but there is the expectation that you will register as soon as is possible.
Desirable
Post Graduate or other approved qualification in supervision for EMHPs/CWPs
EXPERIENCE Essential
Extensive post qualifying / registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing CYP with mental health problems in a community setting Experience in supervising EMHP's/CWP's
Desirable
Experience of working in or closely with education settings
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Essential
Skilled in the assessment of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plan Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for CYP with mental health needs
Desirable
Responsibility for supporting and/or supervising trainee EMHPs/CWPs or other clinical staff
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wombourne Clinic
Mill Lane
Wolverhampton
WV5 0LG
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)