Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor- MHST and CWP

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Torquay, Exeter, Tiverton, Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Devon seeks two Band 6 Specialist Practitioners and Supervisors to enhance mental health support for children and young people. This role involves providing clinical supervision, delivering evidence-based interventions, and contributing to service development within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mental health settings and a passion for early intervention.

Benefits

Regular supervision and training

Collaborative team environment

Dynamic role in service development

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in a relevant field required.
• Active registration with a professional body is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and support to EMHPs and CWPs.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions aligned with NICE guidance.
• Conduct clinical assessments and manage caseloads.

Skills

Clinical Supervision

CBT-informed Approaches

Mental Health Support

Education

Degree in Psychological Profession

Post-graduate EMHP or CWP Training

IAPT Supervisor Training

Job description

Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor- MHST and CWP

Location: Torquay, TQ2 7BA, Dartington, TQ9 6JE, Exeter, EX2 7FW, Tiverton, EX16 6TG & Barnstaple, EX31 3UD
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962
Date posted: 16th May 2025
Closing date: 29th May 2025

We are recruiting two Band 6 Specialist Practitioners and Supervisors to join Children and Family Health Devon within our Mental Health Support Teams and Child Wellbeing Practitioner services. This fixed-term, one-year post offers an excellent opportunity for experienced mental health professionals to provide clinical supervision and leadership within a growing early intervention service.

The successful candidates will join a developing early intervention pathway, working with children and young people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and low mood, and supporting whole-school approach initiatives. The MHST pathway is expanding across Devon and Torbay, comprising Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and CWPs providing evidence-based interventions in educational settings.

To learn more about the national MHST model, visit the CFHD website and refer to the Green Paper on Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision, which outlines the vision for early intervention in schools.

As a Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor, you will support clinical staff and ensure high standards of care.

We offer:

• Regular supervision and training to support career development.
• A collaborative, supportive team committed to high-quality early intervention.
• A dynamic role shaping the development of MHST and CWP services in Devon.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical supervision and support to EMHPs, CWPs, and trainees, ensuring high standards of care.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including CBT-informed approaches, aligned with NICE guidance and best practices.
• Conduct clinical assessments and manage caseloads to ensure timely and effective interventions.
• Support and mentor trainees, contributing to their professional development and training compliance.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with schools, mental health pathways, and other agencies for coordinated care.
• Contribute to service development, implementing new initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Follow safeguarding and risk management procedures, prioritising the safety of children and young people.
• Support whole-school approaches, promoting mental health awareness and resilience within educational settings.

This role is ideal for a skilled, compassionate mental health professional who thrives in supervision, is committed to early intervention, and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

About us

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where young people can thrive, reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support to empower them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

We value understanding, patience, and respect. Our staff should be trustworthy, making us feel safe and comfortable. Using their skills and experience, they should listen carefully in a non-patronising, non-judgemental manner. Positive and friendly staff help create an informal, pressure-free environment.

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. Our team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, and many other professionals.

With access to moors, sea, and cities, Devon offers plenty of opportunities—from exploring Exeter's cultural scene to enjoying the Jurassic coastline or discovering North Devon's surfing reserves.

Careers - Children and Family Health Devon

Job responsibilities

Full details are available in the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability based on the role requirements and person specification when submitting your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in a psychological profession, nursing, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work, or successful completion of the post-graduate EMHP (or CWP) CYP-IAPT training.
• Active registration or appropriate accreditation with a professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP, BABCP), or registration with the relevant body when applicable for Li-CBT postgraduate qualifications.
• Recognised qualification in evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children/young people and their families/carers.
• Completion of parallel IAPT supervisor training within the first year of employment if not already completed.
• Training to level 2 in Safeguarding Adults and level 3 in Children and Young People: roles and competencies for healthcare staff.

Experience

• Extensive experience managing complex caseloads and working with children/young people with moderate to complex mental health issues.
• Experience in community mental health settings.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments.
• Proven experience delivering CBT-informed interventions and supervision.
• Experience providing clinical supervision.
• Participation in user involvement initiatives.
• Mentoring students according to professional standards.
• Experience in Early Intervention and Prevention Services.
• Delivering training to diverse audiences and presenting to large groups.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to review any criminal convictions.