Job summary
"It is an exciting time to be part of the MHST. It is rare to help shape a new service, but within MHST I have had the opportunity to support its growth and development." -MHST Clinician

Join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) as a Band 6 Clinician and help deliver early intervention mental health support to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

MHSTs work in education settings, providing evidence-based interventions, primarily through Low Intensity CBT delivered individually and in groups. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

We are passionate about empowering children, young people and families to make informed choices about their mental health. We also invest in our staff, supporting continuous professional development and opportunities to enhance clinical skills.

Current vacancies are available in Harborough, Blaby and City North West localities.
MHSTs operate across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, working closely with schools and communities to provide accessible mental health support where it is needed most.

For more information, visit:

• www.healthforkids.co.uk/leicestershire/introducing-the-mental-health-support-team-in-schools/
  
• www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/mental-health-support-teams-in-schools-mhst

Main duties of the job
As a registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist OR a registered Low Intensity CBT practitioner (EMHP or CWP) you will work in Educational Settings supporting children young people, their families and carers to promote best practice. In addition, you will provide clinical supervision and line management to EMHPs and CWPs in the service.

Candidates must evidence in their application that they have completed Low Intensity Supervisor Training (LIST) or be currently undertaking the course.

Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience in delivering supervision and line management of individuals and teams, within the last 12 months.

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification at the bottom of this page.

Please complete the supporting information as fully as possible, the job description and person specification can be used for guidance alongside this. If you have any questions, please contact Danica Izycki by email danica.izycki@nhs.net

About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

Experience Essential
Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Leicestershire County Hall, Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8RA
Employer's website: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/

For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager: Danica Izycki
Email: danica.izycki@nhs.net