MHST Team Leader

Job summaryThe MHST Team Lead will have several key roles within the team. They will offer supervision to trainee and qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners or Children's Wellbeing Practitioners, who are part of workforce within CAMHS to deliver early intervention work, and some aspects of clinical service delivery, including direct psychological interventions and consultation to schools. Alongside supervision, the post holder's caseload will include children and adolescents with mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties and will deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions. The post holder will develop relationships with designated mental health Leads in schools to help them develop approaches for mental health and wellbeing, while also being responsible for the operational oversight of a smaller sub-team within the MHST. The post holder will be joining three other MHST Team Leaders with lots of opportunities for peer support and career development, and working within a large multi-disciplinary team.Applicants must have a core profession in relevant field such as Psychology, Mental Health Nurse, Social worker, Therapist and must be registered with UK relevant professional body. Training will be provided for applicants without formal supervision training. BABCP registered Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWP) with relevant clinical and supervisory experience will also be considered.Main duties of the job1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, including adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining several provisional hypotheses.4. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients' formulation, understanding around their presentation, and support plan.5. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and where appropriate to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management6. To provide consistent and effective clinical supervision for the team.7. To have operational oversight of a smaller sub-team within the MHST.The duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the postholder. About usNorth London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.DetailsDate posted06 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
55,524 to 62,652 a year
Per annum, inclusive of Outer London HCAS
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number455-NLFT- Job locationsSt Ann's HospitalSt. Ann's RoadHaringeyN15 3THUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care, when and where appropriate.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, including adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining several provisional hypotheses.4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models.6. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, understanding around their presentation, and support plan.7. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and where appropriate to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management8. To provide consistent and effective clinical supervision for the team.9. To have operational oversight of a smaller sub-team within the MHST.10. To report to Team Manager about effectiveness of the team and problem solve any routine challenges.The duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the postholder.
Job description
Job responsibilities1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care, when and where appropriate.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, including adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining several provisional hypotheses.4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models.6. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, understanding around their presentation, and support plan.7. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and where appropriate to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management8. To provide consistent and effective clinical supervision for the team.9. To have operational oversight of a smaller sub-team within the MHST.10. To report to Team Manager about effectiveness of the team and problem solve any routine challenges.The duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the postholder. Person Specification
Education & Qualification
EssentialThe post holder must have a core profession and as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, Systemic Therapist or Child and Adolescent PsychotherapistDesirableSWP qualification with suitable clinical and supervisory experienceCompletion of CYP IAPT supervisors course
Experience & Knowledge
EssentialCandidates will need evidence working therapeutically/ clinically or consultatively within a CYP Education or Mental Health Setting with children and young people with mental health difficulties.Previous experience of supervising cliniciansDesirableExperience working with CBT informed interventions
Skills And Abilities
EssentialSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groupsAbility to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress, both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff.Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children, young people and familiesAbility to undertake clinical risk assessment and to work within safeguarding proceduresDesirableSkills in undertaking Quality Improvement projects and service evaluationAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Personal Qualities
EssentialHigh level of enthusiasm and motivationAbility to work within a team and foster good working relationshipsAbility to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectivelyAbility to be self-reflective whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development, and in supervision
Other Requirements
EssentialAbility to travel around the borough
Person Specification

Education & Qualification
EssentialThe post holder must have a core profession and as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, Systemic Therapist or Child and Adolescent PsychotherapistDesirableSWP qualification with suitable clinical and supervisory experienceCompletion of CYP IAPT supervisors course
Experience & Knowledge
EssentialCandidates will need evidence working therapeutically/ clinically or consultatively within a CYP Education or Mental Health Setting with children and young people with mental health difficulties.Previous experience of supervising cliniciansDesirableExperience working with CBT informed interventions
Skills And Abilities
EssentialSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groupsAbility to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress, both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff.Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children, young people and familiesAbility to undertake clinical risk assessment and to work within safeguarding proceduresDesirableSkills in undertaking Quality Improvement projects and service evaluationAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Personal Qualities
EssentialHigh level of enthusiasm and motivationAbility to work within a team and foster good working relationshipsAbility to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectivelyAbility to be self-reflective whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development, and in supervision
Other Requirements
EssentialAbility to travel around the boroughDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust AddressSt Ann's HospitalSt. Ann's RoadHaringeyN15 3THUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust AddressSt Ann's HospitalSt. Ann's RoadHaringeyN15 3THUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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