Mhst Team Lead

3 weeks ago

Colchester, United Kingdom Nelft North East London Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary This is an exciting new role within the NHS that offers an opportunity to progress within an operational capacity.
We are seeking enthusiastic registered professionals who can undertake the role of Team Lead within the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST).
This particular role is based within North East Essex.The MHST's work in partnership with schools and colleges to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people.
We achieve this through offering 1:1 CBT interventions and whole school approaches (WSA).As a Team Lead you will work closely with the Operational Manager and Clinical Lead.
The Team Lead's role will be separated into two, with 50% of your time being focused on clinical interventions and oversight and 50% of your time spent with operational responsibilities.
A key part of this role be ensuring that we are meeting both operational and clinical targets.
You will be responsible for line managing clinical staff whilst also holding a small caseload and having oversight of the delivery of service with in your area.
Main duties of the job Operational 1) Support with recruitment; including review of job application, interviewing, planning induction package.
2) Sickness and absence management; including return to work meetings, staff wellbeing meetings and referrals to occupational health.
3) Roster management, support with annual leave requests; flexible working requests and study leave.
4) Organising and chairing meetings.
5) Undertaking audits as required by the service.
Clinical 1) To provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive and specialist MHST service for children and adolescents.
2) To complete assessments and treatment of children and adolescents with emotional and mental health problems, their carers/parents and families.
3) To undertake a range of generic clinical work, guided self help, targeted group work and workshops under Whole School Approach (WSA).
4) Ensure delivery of interventions are carried out in line with NICE guidance within the team.
Ensure the appropriate use of Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) to monitor efficacy of intervention.
5) To monitor and guide the team in ensuring we meet safety benchmarks set by NELFT and the CQC.
About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.
All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.
As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities 1) The Team Lead will provide operational and clinical leadership within the MHST.
They will be responsible for ensuring their locality team is meeting operational and clinical targets; and following escalation processes as required.
2) The Team Lead will line manage clinical staff within the MHST.
3) The Team Lead will actively promote the three core functions of MHST alongside the eight principles of the whole school approach.
4) The Team Lead will facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture 5) The Team Lead will take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
6) The Team Lead will participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda.
7) The Team Lead will advise and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews in line with their registered governing body.
8) The Team Lead will ensure that a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based service is provided equitably across all school who work in partnership with the MHST programme.
For a full description please see the attached job description and person specification.
The North East Essex Mental Health Support Team (MHST) covers a large geographical area incorporating the districts of Colchester, Clacton, and Harwich.
We are an early intervention and prevention evidence-based service and as a team we are supportive and passionate in what we deliver.
We are a friendly team of professionals who come from multidisciplinary backgrounds.
We recognise the needs for a healthy work life balance, and we will consider flexible working applications in line with the trust policies and process.
We encourage Continual Professional Development (CPD) and are keen to support our staff to grow and progress.
Finally, we are a welcoming, compassionate and considerate team, that work incredibly hard to support one another to improve the mental health of our community.
Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles.
Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant.
If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process.
This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Successful completion of a graduate training ( nursing, social work, occupational therapy, clinical psychology) with appropriate registration of a professional body ( HCPC, NMC).
Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in house training programmes ( CYP-IAPT training) Experience Essential oExperience of working with children/young people within mental health provisions.
oExperience in delivering evidence-based interventions ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to children and young people aged 4 - 18 years.
oExperience of providing supervision Desirable Experience working with and in educational settings Knowledge Essential Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety.
Desirable Applicant is proficient in using Systmone.
Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively highly complex and sensitive matters to service users, families, and other professionals.
Capacity to write clear records and observe policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Desirable oExperience of organising and chairing meetings.

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