MHST Specialist Practitioner & Team Lead - Education MH

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in Croydon invites applications for a Senior Practitioner/Team Lead within the Mental Health Support Teams. The role focuses on clinical oversight and support for Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), alongside senior leadership to deliver high-quality services to children, young people and families.

The post involves supervising EMHPs and CAMHS colleagues, guiding three core MHST functions, and coordinating with education settings to

Responsibilities

• Delivering evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues
• Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing
• Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services to help children and young people get the right support and stay in education.

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in Croydon invites applications for a Senior Practitioner/Team Lead within the Mental Health Support Teams. The role focuses on clinical oversight and support for Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), alongside senior leadership to deliver high-quality services to children, young people and families.

The post involves supervising EMHPs and CAMHS colleagues, guiding three core MHST functions, and coordinating with education settings to