Oral Medicine Lead Psychologist

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

Do you want to be part of an innovative organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are.

In line with the government’s priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the new Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are an exciting and new opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across schools in Barking and Dagenham.

We are looking for a practitioner with experience of working in a setting where children and young people's mental health has been the primary focus. These posts are open to professionals with a variety of relevant backgrounds, but post holders must evidence relevant registration (UKCP, HCPC, BACP etc) meeting the essential criteria listed in the person specification within the job description.

This role would be suitable for a qualified EMHP or CWP with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience or any other mental health professional who has 2 years’ post qualification experience and/or experience in clinical supervision.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities/expectations of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner are:

To effectively manage a caseload of CYP with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Provide caseload management and clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioner's (EMHPs). To undertake further educational development as part of the role. To support in the delivery of evidence-based CBT. Working in partnership with schools/colleges and other educational settings. Provide support and training opportunities to a variety of team members and other professionals/trainees. To support and develop the interventions that can be delivered as part of the MHST within the education setting. Being able to work as part of a team and autonomously. Ensuring appropriate access to MHST support for CYP. Completion of thorough assessments, risk assessments, care planning and reviews. To ensure that there is accurate documentation, and that Routine Outcome Measures are completed. Appropriately raise safeguarding concerns where identified and to support colleagues with this process.

 NELFT Barking and Dagenham MHST offers opportunities for growth and progression for individuals with a rich array of experience and transferable skills. 

Working for our organisation

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). 

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum).

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. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this vacancy.

If you have already applied for this position and were unsuccessful, please do not apply.

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

Qualification

Essential criteria

Successful completion of a graduate training ( nursing, social work, occupational therapy) or equivalent substantial CAMHS/EWMHS clinical experience

Desirable criteria

To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body ( HCPC, NMC) where appropriate To have completed formal CBT training ( CYP-IAPT)

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience delivering CBT interventions to CYP and their families

Desirable criteria

Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional well-being needs Experience running therapy groups and/or training events

Desireable

Essential criteria

2 years post qualification experience

Desirable criteria

EMHP/CWP qualification

assessed

Essential criteria

Awareness of MHST remit

Desirable criteria

awareness of trust policy

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

JD & Job Specification (PDF, KB) NELFT Application - Hints and Tips (PDF, KB) Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

NameNasif NijabatJob titleMHST Service and Clinical LeadEmail address

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