Clinical Co-ordinator Mhst

An exciting opportunity for a 1 WTE 1 year fixed term/secondment opportunity Clinical Coordinator position has arisen, working in the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Wirral. This post is fixed term for 1 year owing to the current postholder being on secondment into another senior post within the team to cover maternity leave.
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of an exciting project funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in Wirral Schools. Wirral MHST sits within the wider Wirral My Mind; Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (previously known as CAMHS).
We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Coordinator who is compassionate and dedicated to improving the mental health of children and young people in Wirral. The post-holder will be an integral part of Wirral MHST, providing clinical leadership and coordination in the delivery of our services, alongside other Clinical and Operational Leads.
There will be an expectation to supervise staff and offer regular debrief to support clinicians in making decisions relating to clinical care. The post-holder will have responsibility for day to day clinical management of the team alongside the Team Manager who will lead on operational aspects.
The post-holder will have substantial experience of working in services for children, young people, parents / carers, and families. They will have a track record in effective multi-agency working, a comprehensive understanding of relevant policy and legislation, and strong communication skills.
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
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