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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and innovative Band 6 mental Health Practitioner to join our CMHT. Winchester CMHT is a dynamic, nurturing, and supportive team with excellent peer support and regular supervision. You will manage a reasonable-sized caseload of service users, covering shared care and carrying out assessments. You will be involved in training, mentoring and supervising new and unregistered staff as well as providing excellent front-line clinical care.</p><p>Winchester CMHT provides compassionate, kind and recovery-focused care to our patients, carers and their families. You will need to be able to work autonomously in the community and use your own initiative. The successful candidates will have sound clinical skills, administration and IT skills including be able to type. You will also need excellent assessment and communication skills. There will be a range of shadowing/training opportunities to introduce you to the care coordination role and you will need to work alongside other agencies to promote holistic recovery-focused care.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To act as care coordinator to an agreed caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental illness.</p><p>To supervise the work of a small team of practitioners within the wider Community Treatment Team.</p><p>To undertake ongoing assessment, treatment and evaluation for service users known to the Service.</p><p>To deputize for the Team Leader as required.</p><p>To work in a flexible hour's service (this includes being on a staff rota providing services outside of office hours and at weekends and bank holidays).</p><p>To coordinate the care of an agreed caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental illness.</p><p>To provide clinical supervision and caseload management to junior colleagues</p><p>To formulate care plans in line with identified need.</p><p>To provide therapeutic interventions in line with the agreed care plan and risk assessment</p><p>To assess risk, develop risk management plans, review, and adjust in line with the service user's needs.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.</p><p>With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.</p><p>Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.</p><p>Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</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
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>348-MNH-9272</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Cromwell House</p>
      <p>15 Andover Road</p>
      <p>Winchester</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SO23 7BT</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>See job description</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Other relevant post-qualification training (e.g. CBT).</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Maintain an individual caseload and complete team responsibilities.</li>
        
        <li>Develop, co-ordinate and delivers personalised health and social needs assessments and care planning; working in collaboration with the individuals, their families/carers and support networks</li>
        
        <li>Assess and analyse risk/ ongoing risks to ensure personalised risk and safety plans, balancing risk management and safeguarding with choice, self-determination and positive risk-taking underpinned by relevant legislation</li>
        
        <li>Interpret and use current legislation and guidance to protect and/or advance people's rights and entitlements.</li>
        
        <li>Focus on strength/ asset-based working, to support people to make positive self-directed change within their lives and engage with their communities.</li>
        
        <li>Working in partnership with agencies external to the Trust supporting adults and carers to access services/support in the statutory, independent, and non-statutory sector.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Provide expertise to the multidisciplinary team with regards to adult and children's safeguarding responsibilities.</li>
          
          <li>Promote family and carers work.</li>
          
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          Additional Criteria
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understand the complex needs and mental health inequalities relevant to this group.</li>
        
        <li>Maintain and provide expertise with regards to application of legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, Human Rights Act, Mental Health Act and other legislation relevant to the remit of the team.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate a specialised understanding of models and approaches relevant to adult mental health.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Trained in psychological and therapeutic approaches and able to integrate these approaches into the social work role</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>See job description</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Other relevant post-qualification training (e.g. CBT).</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Maintain an individual caseload and complete team responsibilities.</li>
          
          <li>Develop, co-ordinate and delivers personalised health and social needs assessments and care planning; working in collaboration with the individuals, their families/carers and support networks</li>
          
          <li>Assess and analyse risk/ ongoing risks to ensure personalised risk and safety plans, balancing risk management and safeguarding with choice, self-determination and positive risk-taking underpinned by relevant legislation</li>
          
          <li>Interpret and use current legislation and guidance to protect and/or advance people's rights and entitlements.</li>
          
          <li>Focus on strength/ asset-based working, to support people to make positive self-directed change within their lives and engage with their communities.</li>
          
          <li>Working in partnership with agencies external to the Trust supporting adults and carers to access services/support in the statutory, independent, and non-statutory sector.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Provide expertise to the multidisciplinary team with regards to adult and children's safeguarding responsibilities.</li>
            
            <li>Promote family and carers work.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Additional Criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understand the complex needs and mental health inequalities relevant to this group.</li>
          
          <li>Maintain and provide expertise with regards to application of legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, Human Rights Act, Mental Health Act and other legislation relevant to the remit of the team.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate a specialised understanding of models and approaches relevant to adult mental health.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Trained in psychological and therapeutic approaches and able to integrate these approaches into the social work role</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="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>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Cromwell House</p>
      <p>15 Andover Road</p>
      <p>Winchester</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SO23 7BT</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Cromwell House</p>
          <p>15 Andover Road</p>
          <p>Winchester</p>
          <p>Hampshire</p>
          <p>SO23 7BT</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Mental Health Practitioner

Community Assistant Practitioner

Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a positive impact in your community in a role that fits around your life? Look no further! We are seeking a vibrant and compassionate Senior Nurse to join our dynamic out of hours team. 
At Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, we believe in providing exceptional care that goes beyond the ordinary, and we need someone like you to help us achieve that vision.
When you join us, we will work with you to develop your own personal development plan that supports your learning style. We provide training, clinical supervision and access to a peer support network. 
We won't just stop there though, we are proud of our career progression offer that will allow you to develop your clinical, leadership and preceptorship skills.
</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>ou will be a registered staff nurse and have excellent assessment, planning and evaluation skills to deliver clinical care to patients and support our Nursing Assistants.
You will coordinate and manage care ensuring that all calls are effectively assessed, triaged, allocated and recorded. You will have an overview of the service as a whole to ensure that patients and staff remain safe and care is appropriate and effective overnight. E.g. re-allocating work to cover unexpected staff absence.  At times you will be expected to work clinically and deliver direct patient care, though the majority of your role will be clinical triage via telephone. 
You must have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills as you will be coordinating care for a large number of complex patients.
You will provide clinical leadership, including line management of Band 5 Staff Nurses, and oversee line management of our Band 3 Nursing Assistants.
You must be able to think on your feet, problem solve and juggle conflicting priorities as well as motivate others in challenging times and utilise the resources available to you effectively.
The hours of work are 17:00pm-22:00pm over 7 days a week (including bank holidays).  The role is based from Hunslet Health Centre, though it is expected that you could travel across the city of Leeds during your shift to deliver patient care. 
It would be expected that you are available to work on a rota over 7 evenings per week, 365 days per year.  
For more Information about this Job, please contact- Janine Ledger <a href="mailto:-janine.ledger@nhs.net" target="_blank">-janine.ledger@nhs.net</a>

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT IN ANY POSTION TO SUPPORT SPONSORSHIP ON THIS JOB ROLE.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants is reached. 
</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at <a href="http://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk" target="_blank">www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk</a> click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 December 2025</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>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>VP12B8462A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Leeds Community Healthcare Trust</p>
            <p>Leeds</p>
            <p>LS10 2PT</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see job description text above, and you are required to download a copy of the full job description attached.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see job description text above, and you are required to download a copy of the full job description attached.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          General Requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.</li>
          
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            General Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.</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="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>Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Leeds Community Healthcare Trust</p>
            <p>Leeds</p>
            <p>LS10 2PT</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/" target="_blank">https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Leeds Community Healthcare Trust</p>
                    <p>Leeds</p>
                    <p>LS10 2PT</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/" target="_blank">https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Senior Nurse 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner? Have you (or are you about to) complete your EMHP training? Then Leeds is the place for you!</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to work within the MindMate Support Team (MHST) based in the City of Leeds. We currently have various EMHP posts available across the city due to lots of internal promotions as our service grows.</p><p>You will be employed as a Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner, working with colleagues across the city of Leeds, with education settings and health professionals to offer Mental Health and wellbeing support to young people up to the age of 18 and their families.</p><p>We will require successful applicants to be registered (or going through the process) with either the BPS or BABCP as you will be working within a NHS commissioned service.</p><p>You will work within LCH NHS Trust and provide a range of assessment and other interventions with individuals and wider systems under close clinical supervision from our experienced staff.</p><p>Regular case management and clinical supervision on an individual basis and peer group supervision will be offered to ensure excellent clinical standards and registration is maintained.</p><p>The MindMate Support Team holds a strong culture around wellbeing and work life balance and supports a hybrid model of working. If you believe you have the right attributes and want to play a key role in service development, then we look forward to receiving your application.
</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post-holder will have completed or be nearing the end of the HEE postgraduate diploma in Education mental health practice. They will be able to competently deliver a range of 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for children, young people, and parents/carers.</p><p>Main duties of the job involve using your skills and knowledge to deliver a range of whole school work such as assemblies, workshops and education staff training. Alongside 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for young people, and parents/carers.</p><p>Delivering a 'whole setting approach' within educational settings developing excellent professional working relationships along the way. You will work within a strongly supportive mini team including a fellow EMHP and a practitioner.
 
</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><em>Adverts will close early
where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.</em></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust</strong></p><p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p><p>Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.</p><p><strong>Perks of the job</strong></p><p>Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at <a href="http://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk" target="_blank">www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk</a> click on the Join Our Team Tab.</p><p><strong>Right to Work</strong></p><p>This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 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>VP07AAF907</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Leeds Community Healthcare Trust</p>
            <p>Leeds</p>
            <p>LS11 0DL</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p>Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p>Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          General Requirements
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.</li>
          
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            General Requirements
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.</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="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>Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Leeds Community Healthcare Trust</p>
            <p>Leeds</p>
            <p>LS11 0DL</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/" target="_blank">https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Leeds Community Healthcare Trust</p>
                    <p>Leeds</p>
                    <p>LS11 0DL</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/" target="_blank">https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Education Mental Health Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CAMHS Clinician to join the NCL Home Treatment Team in CYPMHS as CAMHS Practitioner. NCEL CAMHS Home Treatment Team (HTT) provides a community based intensive provision as an alternative to in-patient care for children and young people. HTT service operates within the NHS Long Term Plan and NCEL objectives, focusing on improving access, reducing hospital admissions, and ensuring timely, community-based support for mental health needs. This specification is aligned with the recommendations outlined in the NHS England Guidance (2024) "Urgent and Emergency Mental Health Care for Children and Young People: National Implementation Guidance."</p> <p>HTT offers intensive, short-term interventions designed to stabilise the individual and their family environment, promoting recovery and preventing the need for inpatient care. The service ensures that care is delivered close to home, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, and promoting recovery through tailored evidence-based interventions. The service operates under the governance of the NCEL Provider Collaborative.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> To participate in the NCL HTT rapid response to urgent cases including assessment, outreach work, monitoring of risk, mental state and medication side effects, and liaising closely with clinicians involved with the case. To be able to utilise skills flexibly so that interventions can be planned and implemented for clients at home and in other settings. </p> <p> To offer clinical support to staff to enable specialist assessment and treatment to children and young people and their families including those with complex and severe mental health problems in line with the iThrive model.</p> <p> To take part in case conferences, review meetings and planning meetings as appropriate.</p> <p> To offer advice to other professionals within CAMHS and externally, as well as share their expertise in the management of complex cases in a variety of settings.</p> <p> To provide specialist consultation to the families and others involved in the care of the young person.</p> <p> To communicate in a clear and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans for service users and to monitor progress.</p> <p>To work in partnership with key agencies to ensure easy access for children and families into CAMHS.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.</p>
<p><strong>Our Five-Year Strategy: </strong></p>
<ol>
<li>We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.</li>
<li>With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all</li>
<li>We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Why NLFT?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.</li>
<li>We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.</li>
<li>NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme</li>
<li>Excellent internal staff network</li>
</ul>
<p>In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.</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 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £53,751 to £60,651 a year
      
        Per annum Inclu HCAS
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>18 months</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>455-NLFT-0506</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>St. Ann's Hospital</p>
      <p>St Ann's Hospital</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>N15 3TH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p> To provide comprehensive specialist assessments including risk assessments of adolescents and their families/carers with complex mental health needs based on having an in-depth knowledge of child development, and adolescent mental health disorders.</p> <p> To manage a caseload and to care coordinate within a multidisciplinary team approach and to be responsible for contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.</p> <p> To assess and offer direct therapeutic intervention to young people and their parents/care system in the short/medium term.</p> <p> To participate in the NCL HTT duty system on a rotational basis; including independently being able to assess risk, develop discharge safety plans and provide follow up in the community, acting as a Key Worker/Care Co-ordinator to ensure continuity of care.</p> <p> To write confidential reports for case conferences and education that may have wide ranging implications for adolescents and their families.</p> <p> To be aware of and adhere to the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) Guidelines and to be aware of the implications of current legislation relating to the care and protection of children and young people, with particular emphasis on safeguarding.</p> <p> To be committed to ensure equality of opportunity/access to the service so that the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds are met.</p> <p> To offer consultation and advice to colleagues in Tier 2 and 3 as to the mental health needs of adolescents in the community.</p> <p> To undertake all the administrative tasks related to the clinical work and maintain accurate and up to date clinical records regarding own caseload in accordance with the Trusts policies.</p> <p> To provide intensive in-reach for those young people admitted to in-patient care, both within the Trust and to specialist out of area facilities, to ensure continuity and coordination of care.</p> <p> To be involved in audit and research projects undertaken by the service</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p> To provide comprehensive specialist assessments including risk assessments of adolescents and their families/carers with complex mental health needs based on having an in-depth knowledge of child development, and adolescent mental health disorders.</p> <p> To manage a caseload and to care coordinate within a multidisciplinary team approach and to be responsible for contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.</p> <p> To assess and offer direct therapeutic intervention to young people and their parents/care system in the short/medium term.</p> <p> To participate in the NCL HTT duty system on a rotational basis; including independently being able to assess risk, develop discharge safety plans and provide follow up in the community, acting as a Key Worker/Care Co-ordinator to ensure continuity of care.</p> <p> To write confidential reports for case conferences and education that may have wide ranging implications for adolescents and their families.</p> <p> To be aware of and adhere to the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) Guidelines and to be aware of the implications of current legislation relating to the care and protection of children and young people, with particular emphasis on safeguarding.</p> <p> To be committed to ensure equality of opportunity/access to the service so that the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds are met.</p> <p> To offer consultation and advice to colleagues in Tier 2 and 3 as to the mental health needs of adolescents in the community.</p> <p> To undertake all the administrative tasks related to the clinical work and maintain accurate and up to date clinical records regarding own caseload in accordance with the Trusts policies.</p> <p> To provide intensive in-reach for those young people admitted to in-patient care, both within the Trust and to specialist out of area facilities, to ensure continuity and coordination of care.</p> <p> To be involved in audit and research projects undertaken by the service</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with a relevant professional body with a core profession (Clinical/Counselling psychology, Psychotherapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Nursing, Occupational therapy, Social Work - NMC/ HCPC/UKCP/ACP)</li>
        
        <li>Relevant training or qualification in  child and adolescent mental health.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Training in one of the main therapeutic  modalities.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of well-developed clinical  skills and knowledge in CAMHS.</li>
        
        <li>Working knowledge in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic).</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage the multiple demands within complex clinical environment.</li>
        
        <li>Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in CAMHS and of Mental Health Legislation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of Family Therapy processes, experience with CBT Techniques</li>
          
          <li>Experience in setting up and facilitating groups</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of interagency working</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of clinical and risk assessment and formulation of treatment of children and young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.</li>
        
        <li>Previous experience of working in CAMHS, working with Young People and families and offering risk assessment and stabilisation during periods of high risk.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of managing own caseload and MDT working</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of working with CAMHS crisis acute services in the community</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a culturally diverse area.</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Qualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with a relevant professional body with a core profession (Clinical/Counselling psychology, Psychotherapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Nursing, Occupational therapy, Social Work - NMC/ HCPC/UKCP/ACP)</li>
          
          <li>Relevant training or qualification in  child and adolescent mental health.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Training in one of the main therapeutic  modalities.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of well-developed clinical  skills and knowledge in CAMHS.</li>
          
          <li>Working knowledge in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic).</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage the multiple demands within complex clinical environment.</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in CAMHS and of Mental Health Legislation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of Family Therapy processes, experience with CBT Techniques</li>
            
            <li>Experience in setting up and facilitating groups</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of interagency working</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Experience of clinical and risk assessment and formulation of treatment of children and young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.</li>
          
          <li>Previous experience of working in CAMHS, working with Young People and families and offering risk assessment and stabilisation during periods of high risk.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of managing own caseload and MDT working</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working with CAMHS crisis acute services in the community</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in a culturally diverse area.</li>
            
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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>
  

  
    <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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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>North London NHS Foundation Trust </p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>St. Ann's Hospital</p>
      <p>St Ann's Hospital</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>N15 3TH</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>North London NHS Foundation Trust </p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>St. Ann's Hospital</p>
          <p>St Ann's Hospital</p>
          <p>London</p>
                    <p>N15 3TH</p>
        
      

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

CAMHS Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>At NELFT, we are proud to be the largest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England. Our teams deliver evidence-based interventions in schools and colleges for children and young people aged 4-18, while also supporting Whole School Approaches to improve wellbeing across education settings. Working closely with school-based services and linking with CAMHS where needed, MHSTs play a vital role in strengthening mental health support for young people.</p>   <p>We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP) to join our Mid Essex MHSTs. You will deliver CBT interventions, lead Whole School Approach activities, and support Education Mental Health Practitioners through supervision and guidance. The role also includes developing school networks, delivering staff training, supporting group programmes, and co-producing mental health resources.</p>   <p>Applicants should be CYPMHS clinicians undertaking or having completed CYP-PT CBT or SFP training, or registered professionals with a postgraduate diploma in evidence-based psychological therapies. Strong CBT experience is essential.</p>   <p>You will work closely with schools to embed MHST support, develop materials for interventions, and promote positive mental health across education communities. Regular travel between schools is required, so access to a car is desirable.</p>   <p>If you would like to find out further information, please contact the appointing manager.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will deliver brief, high-quality CBT interventions to children and young people in schools and colleges, conducting assessments, offering early interventions, and measuring outcomes to ensure effective, evidence-based practice. They will also support Whole School Approach activities, including workshops, groups, staff training, and consultation, while promoting early identification of mental health needs.</p>   <p>Working autonomously and in line with professional and Trust standards, the practitioner will plan and deliver care according to NICE guidelines, initiate referrals when needed, and provide clear information and psychoeducation to CYP and families.</p>   <p>The role includes contributing to MHST leadership, supporting team culture, multidisciplinary working, audits, governance, and sharing clinical knowledge. Administrative duties involve maintaining clinical records, managing caseloads, supporting agile working, and collecting MHST data. Strong communication skills are required to build relationships with schools, internal teams, agencies, and families.</p>   <p>The practitioner will engage in ongoing professional development, complete mandatory training, participate in appraisal, maintain clinical competencies, support new staff, contribute to training, and assist in implementing new policies and initiatives.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Starting with NELFT</strong>All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and complete a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory and systems training, equipment allocation, and opportunities to meet the executive team and senior managers. Induction takes place at our head office in Rainham, Essex.</p> <p><strong>Probationary Period</strong>This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless they are already within a probationary period or work as bank staff.</p> <p><strong>Base</strong>The Mid Essex MHST is nominally based at Stapleford House, Chelmsford. As agile workers, the successful applicant will travel to various NELFT sites and educational settings across the MHST area.</p> <p><strong>Certificates of Sponsorship</strong>Although NELFT is a registered sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all roles. Applicants should check their eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.</p> <p><strong>Use of AI</strong>Applications must be written by the applicant. Submissions generated by AI may be rejected, except where appropriate support is required for a declared disability.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 December 2025</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
      
        per annum (pro rata) plus HCA's
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Job share,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>395-EC372-25-A</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Mid Essex MHST (Covering Braintree, Chelmsford &amp; Maldon areas)</p>
      <p>Stapleford House, 103 Stapleford Close</p>
      <p>Chelmsford</p>
            <p>CM2 0QX</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>In this role, there are valuable opportunities for continued professional development, including access to supervisor training. Applicants who do not already hold this qualification will be supported to complete it as part of their role.</p> <p>For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. </p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>In this role, there are valuable opportunities for continued professional development, including access to supervisor training. Applicants who do not already hold this qualification will be supported to complete it as part of their role.</p> <p>For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. </p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Appropriate qualification to be an senior CYPMHS clinician Currently undertaking or completed the CYP PT CBT or SFP course.</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>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of the delivery of CBT- or systemically-informed therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families, including as a trainee.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with moderate presentations and neurodivergence</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering CBT- informed supervision. supervising CYPMHS clinicians and trainees</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>2 years post qualification experience in children's mental health services</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
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    <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>
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    <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Mid Essex MHST (Covering Braintree, Chelmsford &amp; Maldon areas)</p>
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          <p>Mid Essex MHST (Covering Braintree, Chelmsford &amp; Maldon areas)</p>
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP)- Mid Essex

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you an experienced Nurse deciding where to go next in your nursing career? If you are passionate about providing the best possible care and would like the opportunity to empower patients and prepare them for going home, then a career in Wharfedale Recovery Hub could be the one for you. Home first is the ideal outcome for many patients leaving the hospital and providing more care in a persons own home is preferred, but a temporary stay in a setting that that can provide 24-hour care is sometimes required. The Recovery Hub does this, enabling early discharge from the hospital and reducing hospital admissions. The hub delivers complex rehabilitative care for the older adults in Leeds and the nursing care is delivered alongside a wider multi-disciplinary team. The focus always is on the individual, helping them progress to going home. 
We provide training, clinical supervision, and access to a peer support network. We won't just stop there though, we are proud of our career progression pathways that will allow you to develop your clinical, leadership, and preceptorship skills. Wharfedale Recovery Hub service works on a shift pattern and covers 24 hours, 7 days a week. 
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  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Community nursing in the recovery hub suits people who can work independently and within the wider multi-disciplinary team. Youll be resilient, motivated, and adaptable to working in an ever-changing environment and of course, have a passion for providing the best possible care to all.  You will have great communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical skills when carrying out nursing procedures. You will ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
For More Information about this Job, please contact - Paula Simpson - <a href="mailto:paula.simpson3@nhs.net" target="_blank">paula.simpson3@nhs.net</a>
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants is reached. 


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  <h3>About us</h3>
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Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at <a href="http://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk" target="_blank">www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk</a> click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.</p>


      
        
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  <p>26 November 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
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      <p>Leeds Community Healthcare Trust</p>
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            <p>LS21 2LY</p>
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
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            <p>Leeds</p>
            <p>LS21 2LY</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/" target="_blank">https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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            <p><a href="https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/" target="_blank">https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Senior Nurse

<p><strong>Mental Health Practitioner - Canterbury </strong></p><p>Are you passionate about improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people? A specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join their dynamic, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilites: Mental Health Practitoner</strong></p><p>As a Mental Health Practitioner, you'll work closely with students, staff, and families to provide targeted therapeutic support and early interventions. Your work will help reduce barriers to learning, build resilience, and empower young people to thrive both in and out of the classroom. </p><ul><li>Deliver 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.</li><li>Support pupils presenting with anxiety, trauma, attachment needs, and emotional dysregulation.</li><li>Work collaboratively with SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external agencies.</li><li>Create tailored wellbeing plans and monitor progress.</li><li>Provide staff with strategies to support emotional needs in the classroom.</li><li>Contribute to whole-school mental health and wellbeing initiatives.</li></ul><p> Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students</p><p> £85 - £95 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only</p><p> You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - <strong>no Visa sponsorship</strong></p><p> On site parking included</p><p><strong>To be an Mental Health Practitioner - Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: </strong>Become a Mental Health Practitioner today!</p><p><em>Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate</em></p>

<p><strong>Mental Health Practitioner - Canterbury </strong></p><p>Are you passionate about improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people?<br> A specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is seeking a <strong>Mental Health Practitioner</strong> to join their dynamic, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilites: Mental Health Practitoner</strong></p><p>As a Mental Health Practitioner, you'll work closely with students, staff, and families to provide targeted therapeutic support and early interventions. Your work will help reduce barriers to learning, build resilience, and empower young people to thrive both in and out of the classroom. </p><ul><li>Deliver 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.</li><li>Support pupils presenting with anxiety, trauma, attachment needs, and emotional dysregulation.</li><li>Work collaboratively with SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external agencies.</li><li>Create tailored wellbeing plans and monitor progress.</li><li>Provide staff with strategies to support emotional needs in the classroom.</li><li>Contribute to whole-school mental health and wellbeing initiatives.</li></ul><p> Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students</p><p> 85 - 95 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only</p><p> You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - <strong>no Visa sponsorship</strong></p><p> On site parking included</p><p><strong>To be an Mental Health Practitioner - Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: </strong>Become a Mental Health Practitioner today!</p><p>(phone number removed)</p><p>(url removed)</p><p><em>Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate</em></p>

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