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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join 14 Arches, Staff Psychology &amp; Counselling; a psychology-led service offering psychological support to NHS staff working in Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. The service is based in Northampton but provides support across sites where NHFT staff are based.</p>
<p>You would be joining an innovative and enthusiastic team of two principal psychologists and two experienced counsellors, supported by a clinical administrator. Psychologists within the service offer one-to-one consultations to colleagues, in which we explore an area of concern and help make sense of what is going on; we also offer support to teams and team leaders, consulting when there are difficulties and providing input to teams through structured activities and reflective practice.</p>
<p>We are looking for an innovative and dedicated clinician with a strong commitment to improving psychological wellbeing for NHS staff and an interest in using their skills in a range of individual and group interventions with staff. Strengths will be psychological formulation which draws on a range of models, and the ability to communicate and share psychological thinking with colleagues. Also important will be the ability in the postholder to work at a systemic level, develop practice and take forward a project within the service.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>You would be expected to work alongside the established psychologists and counsellors within the service, delivering support to colleagues who refer in, supporting service evaluation and development and contributing to supervision, governance and service development. This would include:</p> <ul>  <li>Providing psychological consultations to individual staff who refer into the service around a concern which is impacting them at work</li>  <li>Offering consultancy to managers around team issues</li>  <li>Designing and delivering interventions with staff teams</li>  <li>Developing and delivering psychologically informed groups</li>  <li>Helping to deliver our pathway for staff experiencing distressing and potentially traumatic incidents at work, including preventative work, post-event support to teams and trauma therapy to individuals</li>  <li>Utilising research skills for audit, service evaluation/development and research within the service.</li>  <li>Providing supervision to other psychological professionals within the service e.g. trainee psychologists, counsellors</li>  <li>Working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies &amp; procedures</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>Joining this service can offer:</p> <ul>  <li>Regular supervision from one of the principal psychologists in the service</li>  <li>Monthly reflective practice within the team</li>  <li>Opportunity to work within a well established and integrated Psychological Professions Network, which provides access to monthly CPD meetings, organisational support and opportunities to connect with psychological professionals working across the Trust.</li>  <li>Support to develop supervision and teaching skills, with clinical psychology trainees through both the University of Leicester and University of Oxford Clinical Psychology Doctoral training programmes.</li> </ul>  <p>NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.</p> <p>NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 January 2026</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £62,682 a year
      
        Recently qualified psychologists will be considered at Band 7
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>270-TG626-MH</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Lotus House</p>
      <p>Victoria Street</p>
      <p>Northampton</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>NN1 3NR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p><em>If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Dr Marianne Welford, Principal Clinical Psychologist/Joint Service Lead (<a href="mailto:marianne.welford@nhft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">marianne.welford@nhft.nhs.uk</a>) or Dr Anna Richards, Principal Counselling Psychologist/Joint Service Lead (<a href="mailto:anna.richards@nhft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">anna.richards@nhft.nhs.uk</a>) to arrange a time.</em></p> <p><em>For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document</em></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p><em>If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Dr Marianne Welford, Principal Clinical Psychologist/Joint Service Lead (<a href="mailto:marianne.welford@nhft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">marianne.welford@nhft.nhs.uk</a>) or Dr Anna Richards, Principal Counselling Psychologist/Joint Service Lead (<a href="mailto:anna.richards@nhft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">anna.richards@nhft.nhs.uk</a>) to arrange a time.</em></p> <p><em>For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document</em></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Eligible/Registered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post Qualification training in relevant clinical approaches</li>
          
          <li>Training in providing supervision</li>
          
          <li>Training in a specific trauma focused therapy (e.g. EMDR, trauma focused CBT)</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience working within adult mental health</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrated interest in staff psychological wellbeing</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience providing supervision</li>
          
          <li>Experience providing consultation/reflective practice</li>
          
          <li>Experience providing psychological support to staff</li>
          
          <li>Experience working with staff teams</li>
          
          <li>Experience in research, audit and/or service evaluation</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Eligible/Registered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post Qualification training in relevant clinical approaches</li>
            
            <li>Training in providing supervision</li>
            
            <li>Training in a specific trauma focused therapy (e.g. EMDR, trauma focused CBT)</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working within adult mental health</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrated interest in staff psychological wellbeing</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience providing supervision</li>
            
            <li>Experience providing consultation/reflective practice</li>
            
            <li>Experience providing psychological support to staff</li>
            
            <li>Experience working with staff teams</li>
            
            <li>Experience in research, audit and/or service evaluation</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Lotus House</p>
      <p>Victoria Street</p>
      <p>Northampton</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>NN1 3NR</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Lotus House</p>
          <p>Victoria Street</p>
          <p>Northampton</p>
          <p></p>
          <p>NN1 3NR</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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Educational Mental Health Practitioner/Child Wellbeing Practitioner 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p>We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Mental Health Practitioner / Supervisor (SMHP) to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.</p><p>This is a varied and rewarding role, where you will hold a small clinical caseload of children and young people (CYP) with low to moderate mental health concerns, deliver early interventions in line with the CAMHS model, and provide up to 10 sessions per young person. You will also provide high-quality clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and trainees, in line with university guidance, and be supported to complete the CYP-IAPT Supervisory Course as part of your role.</p><p>You will act as a key link between education settings and MHST, offering consultation, advice, signposting, and resources to support a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with schools, GPs, social care, public health, and other partners, you will contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people across your locality.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><ul><li><p>Hold a small clinical caseload of CYP with low to moderate mental health needs, delivering short-term, evidence-based interventions.</p></li><li><p>Provide regular case management supervision, clinical oversight, and skills training to EMHPs and trainees.</p></li><li><p>Successfully complete theCYP-IAPT supervisory course and apply supervision skills in practice.</p></li><li><p>Act as a main point of contact between education settings and MHST, offering advice, consultation, and signposting to other services.</p></li><li><p>Build and maintain strong working relationships with schools, GPs, social care, public health, and voluntary sector partners.</p></li><li><p>Support the development and delivery of whole-school approaches to mental health and wellbeing.</p></li><li><p>Participate in service evaluation, audit, and clinical governance to ensure high-quality provision.</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate records, reports, and statistical data in line with Trust and professional standards.</p></li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>"Working for the MHST for 3 years has been both interesting and challenging. As a Health Visitor in background, I am not the typical SMHP but with listening skills and training in some CBT previously, the University's Low Intensity Supervisors course developed my expertise alongside a supportive environment. Liaising with Mental Health Leads in schools, to identify Whole School Approaches, early interventions to children and their families, within the broader context of CAMHS has been enlightening." - JC</p><p>Would you like to work in one of the most desirable places within the UK?</p><p>Working here in Somerset you can soak up all that the idyllic countryside has to offer with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.</p><p>There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You get to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 January 2026</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>184-OL-GR-3052</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>The Horizon Centre</p>
      <p>Bathpool</p>
      <p>Taunton</p>
      <p>Somerset</p>
      <p>TA2 8BY</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p>As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner / Supervisor within MHST, you will:</p><ul><li><p>Clinical Work - Deliver assessment, treatment, and evaluation for a small number of CYP referred to MHST, using a range of low-intensity, evidence-based interventions. Work in partnership with families, carers, and schools to develop and review care plans, ensuring that support is tailored to the needs of each young person.</p></li><li><p>Supervision - Provide structured clinical supervision to EMHPs and trainees, ensuring adherence to supervision models taught through the CYP-IAPT course. Support practitioners in their professional development and uphold high clinical standards.</p></li><li><p>Consultation and Advice - Offer expert advice to education staff, helping them to identify mental health concerns early, respond effectively, and access appropriate support pathways. Share up-to-date resources, guidance, and signposting options.</p></li><li><p>Partnership Working - Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, GPs, social care, and voluntary sector partners, to ensure joined-up care for CYP.</p></li><li><p>Whole-School Approach - Contribute to the development and delivery of initiatives that promote mental health and wellbeing across school communities.</p></li><li><p>Service Development and Governance - Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, training packages, and evaluation tools. Participate in audits, service reviews, and governance activities to drive continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>Training and CPD - Maintain professional development through training, supervision, and reflective practice. Deliver training packages to schools and partner agencies on topics related to CYP mental health.</p></li><li><p>Safeguarding - Act in line with safeguarding legislation and local procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is always prioritised.</p></li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity to combine clinical practice, supervision, and partnership work to make a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Somerset.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p>As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner / Supervisor within MHST, you will:</p><ul><li><p>Clinical Work - Deliver assessment, treatment, and evaluation for a small number of CYP referred to MHST, using a range of low-intensity, evidence-based interventions. Work in partnership with families, carers, and schools to develop and review care plans, ensuring that support is tailored to the needs of each young person.</p></li><li><p>Supervision - Provide structured clinical supervision to EMHPs and trainees, ensuring adherence to supervision models taught through the CYP-IAPT course. Support practitioners in their professional development and uphold high clinical standards.</p></li><li><p>Consultation and Advice - Offer expert advice to education staff, helping them to identify mental health concerns early, respond effectively, and access appropriate support pathways. Share up-to-date resources, guidance, and signposting options.</p></li><li><p>Partnership Working - Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, GPs, social care, and voluntary sector partners, to ensure joined-up care for CYP.</p></li><li><p>Whole-School Approach - Contribute to the development and delivery of initiatives that promote mental health and wellbeing across school communities.</p></li><li><p>Service Development and Governance - Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, training packages, and evaluation tools. Participate in audits, service reviews, and governance activities to drive continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>Training and CPD - Maintain professional development through training, supervision, and reflective practice. Deliver training packages to schools and partner agencies on topics related to CYP mental health.</p></li><li><p>Safeguarding - Act in line with safeguarding legislation and local procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is always prioritised.</p></li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity to combine clinical practice, supervision, and partnership work to make a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Somerset.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualification in nursing, social work, occupational or family therapy, child psychology, or equivalent field.</li>
        
        <li>Current core registration with a relevant professional body.</li>
        
        <li>To have training in and/or substantial experience in the use of behaviour and or brief/solution focused techniques with children and families.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of previous and ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualification in CBT/ Counselling / psychotherapy / behaviour modification / social skills or group therapy</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Significant post-qualifying experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Previous experience in a children's service which preferably includes liaising and advice giving to referrers and clients at the point of entry to a service.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience in facilitation or delivery of training</li>
          
          <li>Experience and/or qualifications in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: Cognitive Therapy/Counselling/Psychotherapy; Behaviour Modification; Social Skills or Group Therapy; Family Therapy.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Additional Criteria
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of the ability to assist in supervising, and guiding the administrative support dedicated to this post, and to work harmoniously with colleague's, clients and referrers under pressure in a multi-disciplinary team setting.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work both assertively and with awareness of one's limitations; excellent telephone, face to face and written communication skills with children and young people, carers and referrers.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to travel around the county and outside base frequently given the community based nature of this post.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to frequently work from home to complete administration and video meetings.</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualification in nursing, social work, occupational or family therapy, child psychology, or equivalent field.</li>
          
          <li>Current core registration with a relevant professional body.</li>
          
          <li>To have training in and/or substantial experience in the use of behaviour and or brief/solution focused techniques with children and families.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of previous and ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Qualification in CBT/ Counselling / psychotherapy / behaviour modification / social skills or group therapy</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Significant post-qualifying experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Previous experience in a children's service which preferably includes liaising and advice giving to referrers and clients at the point of entry to a service.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience in facilitation or delivery of training</li>
            
            <li>Experience and/or qualifications in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: Cognitive Therapy/Counselling/Psychotherapy; Behaviour Modification; Social Skills or Group Therapy; Family Therapy.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Additional Criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of the ability to assist in supervising, and guiding the administrative support dedicated to this post, and to work harmoniously with colleague's, clients and referrers under pressure in a multi-disciplinary team setting.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work both assertively and with awareness of one's limitations; excellent telephone, face to face and written communication skills with children and young people, carers and referrers.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to travel around the county and outside base frequently given the community based nature of this post.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to frequently work from home to complete administration and video meetings.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Horizon Centre</p>
      <p>Bathpool</p>
      <p>Taunton</p>
      <p>Somerset</p>
      <p>TA2 8BY</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Horizon Centre</p>
          <p>Bathpool</p>
          <p>Taunton</p>
          <p>Somerset</p>
          <p>TA2 8BY</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

 Senior Mental Health Practitioner - CAMHS MHST

 Education Mental Health Practitioner 

Senior Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Practitioner

Psychologist / Psychological Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p><strong>Empowering young minds and changing futures.</strong></p> <p><strong>You`re someone who cares deeply about making a differencenot just for today, but for a young person`s entire future.</strong></p> <p>You bring a blend of&nbsp;<strong>clinical expertise, compassion, and creativity</strong>, ready to meet children and young people where they are&nbsp;<strong>and help them move forward with confidence</strong>.</p> <p>You`ll need to be a&nbsp;<strong>qualified Mental Health Practitioner</strong>, confident in using therapeutic interventions&nbsp;<strong>like CBT or solution-focused techniques</strong>, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges.</p> <p><strong>But it`s not just about what you know, it`s how you connect.</strong>&nbsp;You`re a&nbsp;<strong>natural collaborator</strong>, able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi-agency partners, and you&nbsp;<strong>understand the power of early support in educational settings</strong>. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes, but as vital tools for building trust and safety.</p> <p>You`re&nbsp;<strong>reflective, adaptable and committed to learning</strong>, with the drive to&nbsp;<strong>grow professionally</strong>&nbsp;and the values to guide others through difficult moments with&nbsp;<strong>hope and respect.</strong></p> <p><strong>If you`re excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive, forward-thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive - we`d love to hear from you.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> </p><p>We are looking for a <strong>compassionate, motivated, and skilled professional</strong> to join us as a <strong>Mental Health Practitioner</strong>. You`ll be passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and young people, <strong>thrive in collaborative environments</strong>, and be ready to make a real difference in educational settings. This role is remote with occasional travel. All interventions with children, young people &amp; families will be delivered remotely.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Hold a relevant qualification such as EMHP, CYP IAPT, Registered Social Worker, or Registered Mental Health Nurse.</li>  <li>&nbsp;Proven ability to deliver 1:1 therapeutic interventions with children, families, and groups, including parenting programs.</li>  <li>Experience conducting mental health assessments, evaluating risks, and taking appropriate action.</li>  <li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding, educational environments, and capacity and consent issues, including Gillick competence.</li>  <li>Experience supporting children with social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties, anxiety, and mood disorders.</li>  <li>Exceptional communication and organisational skills, with a self motivated, team focused approach.</li> </ul> <p>Additional qualifications such as a teaching degree, Youth Mental Health First Aid training, or an advanced degree are welcomed but not essential. Experience in healthcare or education settings, working with vulnerable groups, and monitoring outcomes would further enhance your application.</p> <p><strong>If this sounds like you, we`d love to see your application.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.</p> <p>All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.</p> <p>We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.</p> <p>We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <p>We offer a range of benefits including:</p> <ul>  <li>27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)</li>  <li>Life assurance at 2 x basic salary</li>  <li>Competitive contributory pension scheme</li>  <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service</li>  <li>Enhanced sick pay</li>  <li>Excellent learning &amp; development opportunities and career progression</li>  <li>Annual performance/salary review</li> </ul> <p><strong>Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!</strong></p>  <p><strong>Closing date</strong>: 01/02/2026</p> <p><strong>Interview date</strong>: 17/02/2026</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 January 2026</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,962 to £39,172 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>685</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>2nd Floor</p>
      <p>Marlborough House</p>
      <p>York Business Park</p>
      <p>North Yorkshire</p>
      <p>YO26 6RW</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p><strong>Empowering young minds and changing futures.</strong></p> <p><strong>You`re someone who cares deeply about making a differencenot just for today, but for a young person`s entire future.</strong></p> <p>You bring a blend of&nbsp;<strong>clinical expertise, compassion, and creativity</strong>, ready to meet children and young people where they are&nbsp;<strong>and help them move forward with confidence</strong>.</p> <p>You`ll need to be a&nbsp;<strong>qualified Mental Health Practitioner</strong>, confident in using therapeutic interventions&nbsp;<strong>like CBT or solution-focused techniques</strong>, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges.</p> <p><strong>But it`s not just about what you know, it`s how you connect.</strong>&nbsp;You`re a&nbsp;<strong>natural collaborator</strong>, able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi-agency partners, and you&nbsp;<strong>understand the power of early support in educational settings</strong>. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes, but as vital tools for building trust and safety.</p> <p>You`re&nbsp;<strong>reflective, adaptable and committed to learning</strong>, with the drive to&nbsp;<strong>grow professionally</strong>&nbsp;and the values to guide others through difficult moments with&nbsp;<strong>hope and respect.</strong></p> <p><strong>If you`re excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive, forward-thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive - we`d love to hear from you.</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p><strong>Empowering young minds and changing futures.</strong></p> <p><strong>You`re someone who cares deeply about making a differencenot just for today, but for a young person`s entire future.</strong></p> <p>You bring a blend of&nbsp;<strong>clinical expertise, compassion, and creativity</strong>, ready to meet children and young people where they are&nbsp;<strong>and help them move forward with confidence</strong>.</p> <p>You`ll need to be a&nbsp;<strong>qualified Mental Health Practitioner</strong>, confident in using therapeutic interventions&nbsp;<strong>like CBT or solution-focused techniques</strong>, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges.</p> <p><strong>But it`s not just about what you know, it`s how you connect.</strong>&nbsp;You`re a&nbsp;<strong>natural collaborator</strong>, able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi-agency partners, and you&nbsp;<strong>understand the power of early support in educational settings</strong>. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes, but as vital tools for building trust and safety.</p> <p>You`re&nbsp;<strong>reflective, adaptable and committed to learning</strong>, with the drive to&nbsp;<strong>grow professionally</strong>&nbsp;and the values to guide others through difficult moments with&nbsp;<strong>hope and respect.</strong></p> <p><strong>If you`re excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive, forward-thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive - we`d love to hear from you.</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Core professional &amp;/or clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW) with associated professional registration as appropriate.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with CYPF facing mental &amp; emotional health challenges</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with mild to moderate mental health needs.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivery of evidenced based psychological intervention for anxiety and low mood in children and young people.</li>
        
        <li>Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge &amp; confidence in the self-management of mild mental health &amp; emotional wellbeing issues.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of safeguarding issues</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others </li>
        
        <li>Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders</li>
        
        <li>
        
      </li></ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with looked after children</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with other vulnerable groups</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Additional Criteria
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing interventions with children</li>
        
        <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing advice and support with families</li>
        
        <li>Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk</li>
        
        <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li>
        
        <li>Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.</li>
        
        <li>Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Core professional &amp;/or clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW) with associated professional registration as appropriate.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with CYPF facing mental &amp; emotional health challenges</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with mild to moderate mental health needs.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivery of evidenced based psychological intervention for anxiety and low mood in children and young people.</li>
          
          <li>Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge &amp; confidence in the self-management of mild mental health &amp; emotional wellbeing issues.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of safeguarding issues</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others </li>
          
          <li>Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders</li>
          
          <li>
          
        </li></ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with looked after children</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with other vulnerable groups</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Additional Criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing interventions with children</li>
          
          <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing advice and support with families</li>
          
          <li>Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk</li>
          
          <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li>
          
          <li>Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.</li>
          
          <li>Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Compass</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>2nd Floor</p>
      <p>Marlborough House</p>
      <p>York Business Park</p>
      <p>North Yorkshire</p>
      <p>YO26 6RW</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.compass-uk.org/" target="_blank">https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Compass</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>2nd Floor</p>
          <p>Marlborough House</p>
          <p>York Business Park</p>
          <p>North Yorkshire</p>
          <p>YO26 6RW</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.compass-uk.org/" target="_blank">https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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