Clinician

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join their team. The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with schools to deliver mental health support. Ideal applicants will have substantial experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and a strong understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This role includes flexibility for work arrangements and is part of a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Proactive health and well-being support

Access to a comprehensive benefits package

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Fully registered/accredited with the appropriate professional body.
• Experience working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Develop intervention plans with schools and families.
• Manage caseloads of children with mental health difficulties.
• Support the delivery of evidence-based CBT.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) clinical experience

Understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Supervision of junior staff and trainees

Formulation and treatment management plans

Education

Graduate qualified health-care professional

Formal CBT training

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner with a UK Professional Registration to join our MHST. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with schools, CYP (children and young people), and families to develop intervention plans and agreed outcomes.
• Support the Locality Clinical Lead with formulation and treatment management plans for schools, parents and CYP using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service, including individual and group work.
• Effectively manage a caseload of CYP with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, completing thorough assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews.
• Provide caseload management and supervision to Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners, Education Mental Health Practitioner's and Senior Mental Health Practitioner's.
• Support the delivery of evidence‑based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
• Work as part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team within your locality and with other MHSTs within Essex.
• Collaborate closely with the MHST Locality Clinical Leads, the MHST Operational Manager and other clinical colleagues/partner agencies.
• Maintain professional registrations and continue professional development, staying current with evidence‑based interventions.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualified health‑care professional, ideally with formal CBT training (e.g., Qualified CBT Therapist, IAPT, CYP‑IAPT).
• Substantial Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) clinical experience, including CPD in delivering evidence‑based psychological interventions.
• Fully registered/accredited with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (HCPC, NMC, BABCP, etc.).
• Understanding of CBT and experience practising using this model.
• Experience supervising junior staff and trainees within a mental health setting.

Benefits

• Inclusion in a long‑standing, award‑winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long‑term/chronic conditions, and LGBT staff.
• Flexible working opportunities, supporting work‑life balance, and support for working parents and carers. Recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer'.
• Proactive health and well‑being support, including access to an employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual well‑being conversations and a network of health and well‑being ambassadors.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package – details can be found in the provided link.
• Flexibility to accommodate part‑time, job‑share or other flexible arrangements.

Certifications & Sponsorship

• We are a registered sponsor organisation but are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system.

Additional Information

• We are committed to supporting our Armed Forces community – including a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans, reservists and military spouses, and additional leave for Reservists.
• Join #TeamNELFT to become part of a supportive working environment. We are CQC rated Good, aiming for Outstanding. Our services cover North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway.
• We invest heavily in staff development and offer CPD opportunities.
• Additional higher cost of living allowance: 5% on top of wage.