Band 7 Clinical Lead/CBT Supervisor - North Somerset

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider seeks a Senior Clinical Practitioner to deliver high intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in educational settings. This role supports children's mental health and involves supervision of practitioners. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in mental health and significant experience in CBT, committing to enhancing mental health service accessibility for young people.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualified experience in delivering high intensity CBT.
• Recognised qualification in High Intensity CBT.
• Experience working with children in Educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high intensity CBT interventions in educational settings.
• Supervise High Intensity CBT clinicians.
• Collaborate within the MHST Leadership Team.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Counselling

Education

Professional mental health qualification

High Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy qualification

CYP-IAPT supervision training/qualification

Job description

Job summary

Do you want to make a real difference to the young people in your community? If so, then join us in this rewarding new role in prevention and early intervention mental health care.

The Mental Health in Schools Support Teams (MHST) is an initiative funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the community. MHST's have been set up to offer cognitive behaviour (CBT) interventions to children, young people and their families with low-moderate mental health difficulties. The interventions are (mostly) delivered in a range of education settings for children aged 5 - 18 years old, with the aim of improving access to mental health care for all young people who may need it.

AWP are working in partnership with Off the Record (OTR) to co-deliver this model in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) area with the workforce being employed equally across both organisations. We are now in the position to recruit new senior clinical roles. This will broaden our scope to offer some high intensity CBT in our region and provide high quality CYPIAPT supervision of supervision.

Main duties of the job

This role will have three key functions:

You will offer high intensity CBT evidence based interventions to children, young people and their families in their educational setting.

You will offer a CYPIAPT model of supervision to High Intensity CBT clinicians

You will work within the MHST Leadership Team, working closely with MHST Team Managers, Team Coordinators and Clinical Service Manager's to ensure effective service delivery.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

342-CAMHS079-0725

Job locations

40a Rodney Road

Bristol

BS48 3HW

Job description Job responsibilities

We will be looking for the following experience, skills and qualities:

You will have a recognised qualification in High Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and hold a professional registration.

You have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience in delivering high intensity CBT

You have previous experience of offering supervision and would be prepared to complete the CYP-IAPT supervision course, if not already done so.

You are committed to anti-oppressive practice and working towards addressing health inequalities to improve access to mental health input for young people and families.

You will have experience in working with children in Educational settings.

You will have experience of offering professional consultations to parents/carers and professionals involved in the life of the child/young person.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to network with other key agencies.

You are passionate about participation and including young people and families in all aspects of our design and delivery.

Job description Job responsibilities

We will be looking for the following experience, skills and qualities:

You will have a recognised qualification in High Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and hold a professional registration.

You have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience in delivering high intensity CBT

You have previous experience of offering supervision and would be prepared to complete the CYP-IAPT supervision course, if not already done so.

You are committed to anti-oppressive practice and working towards addressing health inequalities to improve access to mental health input for young people and families.

You will have experience in working with children in Educational settings.

You will have experience of offering professional consultations to parents/carers and professionals involved in the life of the child/young person.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to network with other key agencies.

You are passionate about participation and including young people and families in all aspects of our design and delivery.

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential

• A professional mental health qualification and registration
• 2 years post qualified CBT experience

Desirable

• A further relevant degree qualification
• Education qualification
• Trauma Informed Practice/Training
• Post Graduate clinical supervision CYP IAPT training/qualification

Experience and Knowledge Essential

• Substantial experience of managing an extensive caseload and working with children/young people
• Minimum of 2 years post qualified experience of delivering CBT
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• To have knowledge of the 2014 Children and Families Act
• To maintain an effective working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), the Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Care Act (2014)

Desirable

• Providing CYPIAPT Supervision
• Working within an educational setting supporting mental health provision.
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements.
• Experience delivery training to a diverse audience.

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with children/young people of all ages experiencing a wide range of mental health presentations
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Able to participate and present information in a group setting
• Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk
• Ability to work flexibly and remotely
• Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential

• A professional mental health qualification and registration
• 2 years post qualified CBT experience

Desirable

• A further relevant degree qualification
• Education qualification
• Trauma Informed Practice/Training
• Post Graduate clinical supervision CYP IAPT training/qualification

Experience and Knowledge Essential

• Substantial experience of managing an extensive caseload and working with children/young people
• Minimum of 2 years post qualified experience of delivering CBT
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• To have knowledge of the 2014 Children and Families Act
• To maintain an effective working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), the Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Care Act (2014)

Desirable

• Providing CYPIAPT Supervision
• Working within an educational setting supporting mental health provision.
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements.
• Experience delivery training to a diverse audience.

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with children/young people of all ages experiencing a wide range of mental health presentations
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Able to participate and present information in a group setting
• Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk
• Ability to work flexibly and remotely
• Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

40a Rodney Road

Bristol

BS48 3HW

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

40a Rodney Road

Bristol

BS48 3HW

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)