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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>NELFT is the largest providers of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST's) in England.</p> <p>The MHST's deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties aged 5 to 18 years old. The teams also have a strong focus on whole school approaches to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people.</p>  <p>The South-WestEssex MHST covers a large geographical area including, Basildon,Brentwood and Billericay and Thurrock. We are an early intervention and prevention evidence-based service and as a team we are supportive and passionate in what we deliver. We are a friendly team of professionals who come from multidisciplinary backgrounds. We recognise the needs for a healthy work life balance, and we will consider flexible working applications in line with the trust policies and process. We encourage Continual Professional Development (CPD) and are keen to support our staff to grow and progress.</p>   <p>We are a welcoming, compassionate and considerate team, that work incredibly hard to support one another to improve the mental health of our community.</p> <p>The successful candidate will receive an additional 5% Higher Cost of Living allowance on top of their wage. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner with a UK Professional Registration to join our MHST.</p> <p>In this post, you will be a senior clinical team member, holding a clinical caseload and supervising junior staff and trainee EMHPs. You will work alongside partner agencies to develop and co-produce training materials and support the delivery of whole school approach models for mental health. </p>  <ul>  <li> <p>Work in partnership with schools CYP, and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.</p> </li>  <li> <p>Support the Locality Clinical Lead with the formulation and treatment and management plans for schools, parents, CYP using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service, individual and group.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Effectively manage a caseload of CYP with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, complete thorough assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Provide caseload management and supervision to Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners, Education Mental Health Practitioner's and Senior Mental Health Practitioner's.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Support in the delivery of evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>To work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team within your locality but also with other MHSTs within Essex.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>To be able to work as part of a team and autonomously.</p> </li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Our Values 2025 - 2030</strong></p> <p>Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They are:We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.</p> <p><strong>Base</strong></p> <p>The South-West Essex MHST have a nominal base of Phoenix House in Basildon. As agile workers the successful applicant will be required to travel to various NELFT offices and educational settings across the MHST's.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
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      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        Per Annum, Pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>395-EC389-25</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Pheonix House</p>
      <p>Christopher Martin Road</p>
      <p>Basildon</p>
            <p>SS143EZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We are seeking to recruit senior clinicians to specifically support the supervision of the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) within the MHSTs. These post holders must have a good understanding of CBT and have clinically practiced using this model. We want our post holder to be able to lead by example in clinical practice and be able to support junior staff to develop their skills and knowledge of the evidence bases for our low intensity interventions.</p> <p>The Senior Clinician will be a graduate qualified health care professional, and ideally have formal CBT training for example:</p> <p> Qualified CBT Therapist</p> <p> Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)</p> <p> Children and Young People-IAPT (CYP-IAPT)</p> <p><strong>Or</strong> will have substantial Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) clinical experience which includes CPD in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.</p> <p>Applicants need to be fully registered/accredited with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, BABCP).</p> <p>This Senior Clinician and Supervisor role will work closely with the MHST Locality Clinical Leads, the MHST Operational Manager, and other clinical colleagues/partner agencies.</p> <p>The role will include supervisory responsibility, the post holder will also deliver clinical interventions, both targeted and under the Whole School Approach, to maintain professional registrations and continue to develop. The post holder will need to remain current in evidence-based interventions and have a good working knowledge of CBT. Supervisors are also key to service development in progressing and adapting interventions to ensure we are an inclusive service and contributing to research and development of the MHST's nationally.</p> <p>Please see person specification and job description for full details and responsibilities required for this role.</p> <p>Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</p> <p>Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We are seeking to recruit senior clinicians to specifically support the supervision of the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) within the MHSTs. These post holders must have a good understanding of CBT and have clinically practiced using this model. We want our post holder to be able to lead by example in clinical practice and be able to support junior staff to develop their skills and knowledge of the evidence bases for our low intensity interventions.</p> <p>The Senior Clinician will be a graduate qualified health care professional, and ideally have formal CBT training for example:</p> <p> Qualified CBT Therapist</p> <p> Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)</p> <p> Children and Young People-IAPT (CYP-IAPT)</p> <p><strong>Or</strong> will have substantial Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) clinical experience which includes CPD in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.</p> <p>Applicants need to be fully registered/accredited with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, BABCP).</p> <p>This Senior Clinician and Supervisor role will work closely with the MHST Locality Clinical Leads, the MHST Operational Manager, and other clinical colleagues/partner agencies.</p> <p>The role will include supervisory responsibility, the post holder will also deliver clinical interventions, both targeted and under the Whole School Approach, to maintain professional registrations and continue to develop. The post holder will need to remain current in evidence-based interventions and have a good working knowledge of CBT. Supervisors are also key to service development in progressing and adapting interventions to ensure we are an inclusive service and contributing to research and development of the MHST's nationally.</p> <p>Please see person specification and job description for full details and responsibilities required for this role.</p> <p>Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</p> <p>Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Registered/Accredited Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Family Therapist, Drama Therapist, Art Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist, Child &amp; Adolescent Psychotherapist, IPT-a therapist</li>
        
        <li>Qualified and registered RMN/RGN, Health Visitor and completed further training/experience at minimum PgDip level in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.</li>
        
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          <li>Completed or currently undertaking CYP PT PgCert in supervision of EMHPs/CWPs</li>
          
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        <li>At least 2 years' experience (including training period) of delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for low mood, anxiety and behaviour problems with children and young people.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with moderate presentations and neurodivergence</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providingcaseload management and clinical supervision</li>
        
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          <li>Experience working with or in educational settings</li>
          
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          <li>Qualified and registered RMN/RGN, Health Visitor and completed further training/experience at minimum PgDip level in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.</li>
          
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          <li>At least 2 years' experience (including training period) of delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for low mood, anxiety and behaviour problems with children and young people.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with moderate presentations and neurodivergence</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providingcaseload management and clinical supervision</li>
          
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            <li>Experience working with or in educational settings</li>
            
            <li>Previous experience of providing supervision to trainees (EMHP/CWP or APs or ClinPsy trainees)</li>
            
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          <li>Experience of and ability to deliver workshops to professionals, young people, and/or parents/carers</li>
          
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            Other
          
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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>
  

  
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      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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        <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>
      

      
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          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>Employer name</h3>
    <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Pheonix House</p>
      <p>Christopher Martin Road</p>
      <p>Basildon</p>
            <p>SS143EZ</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>Christopher Martin Road</p>
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MHST Senior Clinician and Supervisor - South-West Essex

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>At NELFT, we're proud to be thelargest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs)in England. Our services acrossSouthend, Essex, and Thurrockcurrently supportover 150 schools, delivering vital mental health care to children and young people aged4 to 18.</p> <p>Our MHSTs offerevidence-based individual and group interventionswithin educational settings, helping children managemild to moderate mental health challenges. We're deeply committed to whole-school approachesthat foster lasting, positive mental health outcomes across entire communities.</p> We're Growing -- And We Want You on Our Team <p>OurSouth-West Essex Team is looking for two passionate, qualified practitioners to join our service. If you hold a qualification in one of the following, we'd love to hear from you:</p> <ul>  <li><strong>Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)</strong></li>  <li><strong>Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)</strong></li> </ul> Why Join Us? <p>We're more than just a service -- we're acollaborative, multidisciplinary teamthat values compassion, innovation, and support. Here's what makes us stand out:</p> <ul>  <li>Early intervention &amp; preventionat the heart of everything we do</li>  <li>Friendly, inclusive culturewhere your voice matters</li>  <li>Flexible working optionsto support your work-life balance</li>  <li>Ongoing CPD opportunitiesto help you grow and thrive</li>  <li>A supportive environmentwhere we lift each other up and work together to improve mental health in our community</li> </ul> <p>If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that truly cares, we'd love to welcome you.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a practitioner, you'll work in close partnership with schools, helping children and young people (CYP) aged 4-18 managemild to moderate mental health difficulties. You'll also support their families in building confidence and resilience through:</p> <ul>  <li>1:1 therapeutic sessions</li>  <li>Group interventions</li>  <li>Whole-school mental health initiatives</li> </ul> <strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong> <ul>  <li>Deliveringevidence-based interventionsin primary, secondary, and higher education settings</li>  <li>Conductingcomprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, care plans, and reviews</li>  <li>UsingRoutine Outcome Measures (ROMs)and clinical tools to guide and improve practice</li>  <li>Collaborating with schools tomap and plan service deliverytailored to their needs</li>  <li>Working alongside fellowEMHPs/CWPs and Senior Mental Health Practitionersto support your development</li> </ul> <strong>What We're Looking For</strong> <p>You'll be a<strong>qualified EMHP or CWP</strong>, confident in working independently within your scope of practice, and experienced in supporting CYP in educational environments. You'll bring compassion, clinical skill, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do.</p> <p>You must be able to travel across Basildon, Thurrock and Brentwood and Billericay (vehicle access required).</p> <strong>What We Offer</strong> <ul>  <li>A supportive, multidisciplinary team</li>  <li>Opportunities forContinual Professional Development (CPD)</li>  <li>Support to register with BABCP or BPSduring your probationary period</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Our Values 2025 - 2030Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They are:We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. </strong><strong>Starting with NELFT - NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.</strong></p> <p><strong>Base</strong></p> <p>This post requires the successful applicant to work agilely between NELFT sites and educational settings therefore a divers licence is required. Some travel around the county is also expected. The nominated base for South West Essex is Phoenix House Basildon.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nX8CImoDX8" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nX8CImoDX8</a></p> <p>Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.</p> <p>High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe</p> <p>This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum, pro rata for part time</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>26 November 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
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      <p>Phoenix House</p>
      <p>Christopher Martin Road</p>
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    <p><strong>Ready to Apply? Heres What You Need to Know</strong> </p><p>For full details about this role and what its like to work atNorth East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), please refer to theattached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to use these documents to guide your application.</p>  <strong>Important Information Before You Apply</strong> <p>Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</p> <p>Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p>  <strong>Application Checklist</strong> <p>Before submitting your application, please ensure youve addressed the following:</p> <ol>  <li>Have you completed the<strong>EMHP or CWP training course</strong>?</li>  <li>Please confirm the <strong>university</strong>where you completed your training.</li>  <li>Let us know which organisation you are seeking<strong>professional accreditation</strong>through.</li> </ol>  <p>If you have not completed the EMHP/CWP course or cannot provide evidence of this, unfortunately, you will not be shortlisted.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><strong>Ready to Apply? Heres What You Need to Know</strong> </p><p>For full details about this role and what its like to work atNorth East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), please refer to theattached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to use these documents to guide your application.</p>  <strong>Important Information Before You Apply</strong> <p>Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</p> <p>Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p>  <strong>Application Checklist</strong> <p>Before submitting your application, please ensure youve addressed the following:</p> <ol>  <li>Have you completed the<strong>EMHP or CWP training course</strong>?</li>  <li>Please confirm the <strong>university</strong>where you completed your training.</li>  <li>Let us know which organisation you are seeking<strong>professional accreditation</strong>through.</li> </ol>  <p>If you have not completed the EMHP/CWP course or cannot provide evidence of this, unfortunately, you will not be shortlisted.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Successful completion of either Education Mental Health Practitioner or CWP PgDip course.</li>
        
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          <li>Successful completion of either Education Mental Health Practitioner or CWP PgDip course.</li>
          
          <li>Applicant can demonstrate they have applied for Wellbeing Practitioner registration with BABCP or BPS.</li>
          
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            <li>Appropriate registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a Wellbeing Practitioner.</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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          <li>Experience of the delivery of CBT-informed therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families, including as a trainee.</li>
          
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            Skills
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li>
          
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            Travel
          
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          <li>To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area</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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        <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>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Phoenix House</p>
      <p>Christopher Martin Road</p>
      <p>Basildon</p>
            <p>SS143EZ</p>
    
  

  
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Phoenix House</p>
          <p>Christopher Martin Road</p>
          <p>Basildon</p>
                    <p>SS143EZ</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Senior MRI Radiographer

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The post-holder will be a qualified fully registered HCPC Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with a passion for working in this area. As part of the QNIC recommended structure for inpatient CYP units, we are recruiting for these psychology posts into our Kent &amp; Medway Adolescent Hospital MDT. The post holder will work very closely with Children and Young People's Mental Health Services across inpatient and community in Kent NELFT, the Kent and Sussex provider collaborative and other stakeholders. The Kent NELFT DBT Service offers specialist DBT assessments and interventions to YP and their families who are referred. The postholder will take a lead in liaison with all CYPMHS services to ensure clear transitions for young people entering and leaving inpatient services; linking with the DBT Service and where appropriate supporting the transition to Adult Services. The post holder will be part of the delivery of a highly specialist therapeutic service to CYP in the unit. They will be part of the inpatient clinical team and take on a leadership role whilst being accountable to the Head of Service and Assistant Director for inpatient/home treatment and crisis services.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.</p> <p>The postholder will join a thriving psychological professions team across comprehensive CAMHS (inpatient and community). We have strong links with our local psychology training institute and on-going NHSE training for workforce expansion and upskilling.</p> <p>We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.</p> <p><strong>Certificates of Sponsorship</strong></p> <p>Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</p> <p><strong>Use of AI</strong></p> <p>Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Our Values 2025 - 2030</strong></p> <p>Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.</p> <p>They are:</p> <p>We are kind. </p> <p>We are respectful. </p> <p>We work together with our communities.</p> <p>These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.</p> <p><strong>Probationary Period</strong> </p> <p>This post will be subject to a probationary period.</p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        p.a. pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>395-PP149-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital</p>
      <p>Iden Manor, Cranbrook Road</p>
      <p>Tonbridge</p>
            <p>TN12 0ER</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
     <p>To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of children and young people with complex emotional, mental health and social needs, including children with diagnoses of learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental difficulties. The post holder will utilise highly specialist clinical knowledge of particular relevance to this client group.</p>  <p>Assessments to be based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests (WISC &amp; WAIS), behavioural assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews. This may include assessment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</p>  <p>Case formulation will lead to intervention plans involving evidence-based interventions (FBA, PBS, CBT etc.), taking account of the need to engage clients who may have additional communication and learning needs.</p>  <p>To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for clients, their families and care systems. To monitor and evaluate client progress during both uni- and multi-disciplinary care and to be responsible for adjustments and refinements to psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.</p>  <p>To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, considering current theoretical and therapeutic models and also highly complex factors concerning developmental difficulties, chronic illness, and historical processes that have affected the young person, family or care system.</p>  <p>To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.</p>  <p>To provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. This would include the dissemination of psychology research and theory.</p>  <p>To act, where appropriate, as multi-agency coordinator for the planning and review of care plans for children involved with complex, multi-agency systems.</p>  <p>To undertake risk and management assessment of clients and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk.</p>  <p>To offer clinical supervision as required within the multi-disciplinary team.</p>   <p>To have an understanding of the 2014 Children and Families Act in regards to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).</p>  <p>To be flexible and responsive to the changing needs and priorities of the multi- disciplinary team.</p>  <p>To work in line within the context of CYP IAPT and iThrive principles, using evidence based psychological models of treatment and routine outcome measures.</p>  <p>Responsible for holding own caseload and for providing assessment and therapeutic interventions to address the mental health needs of children, young people and their families. This is delivered through regular contact within therapeutic sessions.</p>  <p>Responsible for maintaining service standards within own practice, including clinical governance and clinical risk assessment, and within the neurodevelopmental Pathway.</p>  <p>Responsible for creating and maintaining client records and notes.</p>  <p>Provision of specialist advice, within boundaries of own role, skills and knowledge.</p>  <p>Contribute professional opinion to relevant legal decision-making processes (e.g. child protection arrangements, domestic violence and abuse cases)</p>  <p>The post holder will receive supervision according to individual need</p>   

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
       <p>To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of children and young people with complex emotional, mental health and social needs, including children with diagnoses of learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental difficulties. The post holder will utilise highly specialist clinical knowledge of particular relevance to this client group.</p>  <p>Assessments to be based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests (WISC &amp; WAIS), behavioural assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews. This may include assessment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</p>  <p>Case formulation will lead to intervention plans involving evidence-based interventions (FBA, PBS, CBT etc.), taking account of the need to engage clients who may have additional communication and learning needs.</p>  <p>To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for clients, their families and care systems. To monitor and evaluate client progress during both uni- and multi-disciplinary care and to be responsible for adjustments and refinements to psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.</p>  <p>To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, considering current theoretical and therapeutic models and also highly complex factors concerning developmental difficulties, chronic illness, and historical processes that have affected the young person, family or care system.</p>  <p>To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.</p>  <p>To provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. This would include the dissemination of psychology research and theory.</p>  <p>To act, where appropriate, as multi-agency coordinator for the planning and review of care plans for children involved with complex, multi-agency systems.</p>  <p>To undertake risk and management assessment of clients and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk.</p>  <p>To offer clinical supervision as required within the multi-disciplinary team.</p>   <p>To have an understanding of the 2014 Children and Families Act in regards to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).</p>  <p>To be flexible and responsive to the changing needs and priorities of the multi- disciplinary team.</p>  <p>To work in line within the context of CYP IAPT and iThrive principles, using evidence based psychological models of treatment and routine outcome measures.</p>  <p>Responsible for holding own caseload and for providing assessment and therapeutic interventions to address the mental health needs of children, young people and their families. This is delivered through regular contact within therapeutic sessions.</p>  <p>Responsible for maintaining service standards within own practice, including clinical governance and clinical risk assessment, and within the neurodevelopmental Pathway.</p>  <p>Responsible for creating and maintaining client records and notes.</p>  <p>Provision of specialist advice, within boundaries of own role, skills and knowledge.</p>  <p>Contribute professional opinion to relevant legal decision-making processes (e.g. child protection arrangements, domestic violence and abuse cases)</p>  <p>The post holder will receive supervision according to individual need</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Doctorate in clinical/counselling Psychology or equivalent
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience working with families in CAMHS undertaking assessments</li>
        
        <li>Experience working with complexities in CAMHS</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience working with families in a tier 4 inpateint setting</li>
          
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          Essential
        
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        <li>Must have an HCPC registeration</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Must have sound knowledge about safeguarding</li>
          
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            Doctorate in clinical/counselling Psychology or equivalent
          
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          <li>Experience working with families in CAMHS undertaking assessments</li>
          
          <li>Experience working with complexities in CAMHS</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience working with families in a tier 4 inpateint setting</li>
            
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            Essential
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Must have an HCPC registeration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Must have sound knowledge about safeguarding</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>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital</p>
      <p>Iden Manor, Cranbrook Road</p>
      <p>Tonbridge</p>
            <p>TN12 0ER</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital</p>
          <p>Iden Manor, Cranbrook Road</p>
          <p>Tonbridge</p>
                    <p>TN12 0ER</p>
        
      

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

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