Job summary
As part of our upcoming expansion within Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHST), also known as the Wellbeing and Emotional Support Teams (WEST) in this Trust, we are seeking a Senior Practitioner (EMHP/CWP/RMN/OT/Social Worker) to join our fantastic team in Herefordshire.

WEST is a forward-thinking, supportive and hardworking service that is continually developing, both individually and collectively. We deliver high-quality, evidence-based CBT interventions to children and young people within educational settings and work closely with schools to embed a Whole School Approach, helping to create mentally healthy environments for all children and young people.

A key component of this senior role is providing clinical supervision to our wellbeing practitioner workforce, supporting safe, effective and reflective practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service, contribute to its ongoing development and play a pivotal role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across Herefordshire.

You must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical supervision and case management to Band 4 and 5 practitioners, supporting safe, effective and reflective practice.
• Design and deliver clinical skills training to develop the practitioner workforce.
• Manage a defined caseload of children and young people, including assessment, risk assessment, care planning and intervention delivery.
• Deliver evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions, consultation, group work and Whole School Approach activity within educational settings.
• Provide consultation and advice to education partners, including signposting and referrals to appropriate services.
• Participate in MDT working, safeguarding processes and service development initiatives.
• Advocate for children and young people and promote positive mental health across schools and communities.
• Undertake audit and quality improvement activities to support service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and actively participate in clinical and safeguarding supervision.

About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

Details
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 17 November 2026

Person Specification

• Essential: Professional clinical qualification - RMN/OT/Social Worker or EMHP or CWP with 2 years post qualification experience
• Essential: Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or equivalent to a minimum of post graduate diploma level
• Desirable: Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse
• Essential: Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
• Essential: Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
• Essential: Delivering teaching/training
• Essential: Providing consultation
• Desirable: Working with children and young people
• Desirable: Supervising less experienced members of staff
• Essential: Working knowledge of health services
• Essential: Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMHS Services
• Essential: Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health

Contact: Sarah Smith, Operational Lead, sarah.smith154@nhs.net

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.