Qualified CWP/EMHP

The MHST is looking for qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) or Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) to work as an autonomous practitioner (with appropriate supervision) within an MHST, delivering evidence-based mental health support to children and young people in educational settings. The post holder will assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting.

The role focuses on early intervention, promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting school staff, and improving access to specialist services where needed.

• Deliver brief, evidence-based CBT informed interventions (e.g. guided self-help) for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs.
• Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions within educational settings in collaboration with education staff.
• Support early identification of mental health difficulties and facilitate referrals for more complex cases.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, education staff, and wider professionals to develop and implement care plans.
• Promote mental health awareness and wellbeing strategies within school settings.
• Provide advice, consultation, and training support to education staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome data in line with Trust and national standards and timescales.
• Manage a defined caseload, working within scope of practice and escalating risk or complexity appropriately.
• Undertake and record accurate assessments, including formulation of risk, and operate clear risk management processes in line with local procedures and safeguarding guidance.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to integrated care planning.
• Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
• With a workforce of around 4,000 people and an annual income of some £330million this year, the Trust provides integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk. As a university NHS foundation trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire, providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability
• Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding awarded to us in April 2019. We are on our “Good to Great” journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.

Our values and behaviours have been developed by over 800 service users, carers and members of staff. They describe how we aim to be with service users, carers and each other. By living our values we will deliver our ambition to be a leading provider for everyone we work with.

Welcoming

Kind

Positive

Respectful

Professional

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Allison McNaught Job title: MHST West Area Clinical Lead Email address: Sign in to view email Telephone number: 07816 090 893

Lyndsey Hooper - [email protected]

Karen Jeffreys - [email protected]