Job overview

This development post is an opportunity to become involved with MHST to deliver timely and evidence-based help to children, young people and their families within the school setting. Postholders begin the training on Band 5 and once qualified progress to the Band 6 role.  

For the first year of the post will undertake the LIST course with University of Northampton alongside all aspects of the EMHP/CWP role. You will be overseeing and supervising clinical staff to support their professional development in individual and group supervision/reflective practice and clinical skills. You will provide formal and informal education, training and supervision to other members of the team and other disciplines. You will work therapeutically with children and their families, providing support and treatment. 

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.

You will maintain responsibility for the team caseload; overseeing referrals and the allocation of clients. You will also manage a clinical role and/or a caseload.

You 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.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.