Mhst Senior Clinician And Supervisor

Overview

Join NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's friendly and supportive team at NELFT, where NELFT North East London Foundation Trust is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people. NELFT serves a population of 4.9 million across North-East London, Essex, and Kent, employing over 7,500 staff with an annual budget of approximately £490 million.

Benefits of Working at NELFT

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training, workshops, and mentoring programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements promote a healthy balance.
• Employee Assistance Programs: Access to counseling services and mental health support.
• Diverse Workforce: A commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a supportive environment.
• Research and Innovation: Opportunities to contribute to advancements in health.

NELFT is the largest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England, currently covering 48% of secondary and primary schools within NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's footprint. The MHST provides evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, focusing on whole-school approaches.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Senior Clinician and Supervisor, you will be a graduate-qualified health care professional with a current UK Professional Registration. You will supervise junior staff, hold a caseload, and work closely with partner agencies to co-produce training materials and deliver whole school interventions.

• Collaborate with schools, children, young people, and families to develop intervention plans and agreed outcomes.
• Assist the Locality Clinical Lead with treatment and management plans using psychological interventions.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people, conducting assessments, risk evaluations, care plans, and reviews.
• Provide supervision to Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners and other staff.
• Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team locally and across Essex.
• Operate autonomously and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of a graduate training program (nursing, social work, occupational therapy) and eligibility for professional registration.
• Accredited courses and training programs in related fields.

Desirable

• Completion of EMHP or IAPT Supervisory Course.

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years of experience with evidence-based approaches to mental health issues in children and young people.
• Experience in managing and supervising staff and caseloads.
• Collaboration with partner agencies to develop materials for presentations.

Desirable

• Experience in educational settings.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage a clinical caseload effectively.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Competent in ICT skills for data collection and interpretation.
• Ability to deliver workshops and training.
• Excellent working relationships and flexibility in multi-disciplinary settings.

About NELFT

NELFT values the induction process for new starters, ensuring a comprehensive welcome, including mandatory training and opportunities to meet key personnel. The role will include a probationary period for new staff, ensuring all members are supported during their transition.