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We have an exciting opening for a Band 8a Clinical Lead (maternity cover) to join us in Wirral Mental Health Support Team, Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS).

MyMind CYPMHS in Wirral are working together with families and community services to improve mental health through accessible, inclusive, specialist care and support, to increase children and young people’s potential and life chances. We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is passionate about improving the mental health of children and young people, and their families.

The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of an exciting project funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in Wirral Schools. The main focus of Mental Health Support Teams are:

·         To provide support and advice to school staff through consultation and training

·         To provide evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild-moderate mental health difficulties on a 1-1 or group basis

·         To support schools in their development of a Whole School Approach to Mental Health

This is 12 month part-time maternity cover

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will work closely with the two Clinical Leads and the Consultant Clinical Psychologist to offer clinical leadership and strategic oversight to Wirral MHST. They will be responsible for a range of clinical governance activities, to ensure safe, effective and quality service delivery. The post holder will develop the workforce through clinical supervision, consultation, and the provision of continuing professional development. They will engage in a range of audit and service evaluation activities to encourage best practice and ensure positive outcomes for those who access our service.

We envisage that the postholder will lead on relevant projects within MHST, such as the Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing within both primary and secondary schools. Understanding the speciality of low intensity CBT informed practice within the context of MHST is essential.

The post-holder will be based at Maple House, Birkenhead, though may also be required to work from our other bases across Wirral. The post is offered on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting time for Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services so please come and be part of the development. We welcome committed and conscientious individuals to join an ever-expanding team.

We anticipate that there will be a high level of applications for this post, and so potential applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. 

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.  We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. 

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.