Job Description

Band 7

Main area

Psychology Division

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

201-26-019

Site

Shaw House

Town

St Austell

Salary

47,810 - 54,710 Per Annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

20/01/2026 23:59

Job overview

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:


Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

We have a permanent role available within the Mental Health Support Team to support an expanding workforce. The position will be focused to support across the service and expand our current management capacity.

The role includes line management and clinical oversight of staff ). The post holder will work in close collaboration with the other Team Managers (Restormel, Carrick & East) and our two Service Leads (Cornwall) and Head of Psychological Professionals to ensure that the MHST is delivered in line with its established objectives but also embraces the opportunities available to innovate and develop practice in early intervention. This role will focus on leading and managing the west teams and also supporting planned expansions in west Cornwall over the coming years.

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England.



Successful candidates will be appointed on a permanent basis . You must either have a 'core' profession' for instance a Registered Nurse, Dip SW or equivalent (CSS, CQSW, degree in SW), or Allied Health Professional OR a qualified Psychological Professional - You will have extensive experience of delivery and supervision of LICBT in school settings. This post is to manage and lead our West MHST teams.



You will have experience of managing or supervising staff. You will have extensive knowledge of child development, understanding of early trauma, identification and assessment of mental health disorders in children and working in multi-disciplinary mental health settings. Whilst a significant portion of your time will comprise of managerial support, over time, there could be the option to hold a small active caseload of children with mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties and will deliver 1:1 or group interventions.

Working for our organisation

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.



Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.



We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.



Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

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Qualification

Essential criteria

Relevant degree level qualification, e.g RMN OR LICBT Qualification or equivalent experience Sound working knowledge and experience with the values and principles of Children and Young Peoples Improving Access in Psychological Therapies (CYPIAPT) Mentorship qualification or equivalent Leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Accredited training in evidence based psychological treatment Eligible for registration with appropriate governing body ie NMC, HCPC #

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team Significant experience of working in community with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in an educational setting Experience of working with looked after children #

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria

Must demonstrate a working knowledge of health, education, social services and the voluntary sector and have the ability to work in partnership with other professionals from a range of multi-disciplinary backgrounds Must demonstrate knowledge of current legislation including the Children Act 1989, 2004, the Human Rights Act 1998' safeguarding of children and adults, Mental Health law and policy and the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Desirable criteria

* Able to demonstrate knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology and contribute in the audit process.