MHST Senior Supervisor/Senior Therapist
Harmonia Careers
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Gillingham
Contract type: Part time
Job Summary
We are recruiting a Band 7 Senior Clinical Supervisor to lead our newest Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Havering, launching in January 2026. Locally known as the Havering Emotional Support Team (HEST), our service began in 2022 with two teams, expanded to a third in 2023, and is now growing again. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a new team, working at the forefront of children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.
Our MHSTs work in partnership with schools, colleges, and community services to provide early access to evidence-based support. We are a motivated, multicultural team passionate about innovation, quality improvement, and research, with recent collaborations including projects with Edge Hill University.
As Senior Clinical Supervisor, you will provide leadership, supervision, and clinical expertise to ensure high-quality care for children, young people, and their families. You will also build strong relationships with schools and local partners to embed a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing across Havering and Waltham Forest.
The MHST Senior Supervisor/ Senior Therapist will be responsible for the caseload management & supervision of the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) . The post holder will also work with other senior colleagues in developing MHSTs and facilitate wider service transformation.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities Include:
Working under the direction of the Clinical Lead, the postholder will also be responsible for liaising directly with schools, developing and co-producing materials for delivery/presentation in schools, and supporting the development and embedding of the MHSTs in schools. In additionto this, the post-holder will have a small caseload and be actively involved in delivering universal and targeted group interventions in schools.
About Us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They Are:
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time)
Details
Date posted
30 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year p.a (plus HCAS) pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
395-PP119-25
Job locations
CEME Centre - Various sites across Havering and Waltham Forest
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8EU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Teaching, Training and Supervision
The successful candidate will be expected to attend relevant courses (CYP-MH Supervision) to fulfil the requirements of the training element of the post, if this training has not already been completed.
Supervision: Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services PG Cert | Prospective Students Graduate - UCL University College London
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Teaching, Training and Supervision
The successful candidate will be expected to attend relevant courses (CYP-MH Supervision) to fulfil the requirements of the training element of the post, if this training has not already been completed.
Supervision: Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services PG Cert | Prospective Students Graduate - UCL University College London
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
CEME Centre - Various sites across Havering and Waltham Forest
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8EU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
CEME Centre - Various sites across Havering and Waltham Forest
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8EU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
We are recruiting a Band 7 Senior Clinical Supervisor to lead our newest Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Havering, launching in January 2026. Locally known as the Havering Emotional Support Team (HEST), our service began in 2022 with two teams, expanded to a third in 2023, and is now growing again. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a new team, working at the forefront of children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.
Our MHSTs work in partnership with schools, colleges, and community services to provide early access to evidence-based support. We are a motivated, multicultural team passionate about innovation, quality improvement, and research, with recent collaborations including projects with Edge Hill University.
As Senior Clinical Supervisor, you will provide leadership, supervision, and clinical expertise to ensure high-quality care for children, young people, and their families. You will also build strong relationships with schools and local partners to embed a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing across Havering and Waltham Forest.
The MHST Senior Supervisor/ Senior Therapist will be responsible for the caseload management & supervision of the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) . The post holder will also work with other senior colleagues in developing MHSTs and facilitate wider service transformation.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities Include:
- Building strong working relationships with schools, families, and multi-agency partners.
- Supervising CBT-informed interventions delivered in group and individual formats.
- Delivering and supervising whole-school mental health initiatives.
- Providing education staff with consultation and training to build capacity in supporting children and young people.
- Using outcome measures to inform supervision and evidence impact.
- Supporting service development through quality improvement and innovation.
- Collaborating with senior colleagues to shape the growth of MHSTs in Havering and Waltham Forest.
Working under the direction of the Clinical Lead, the postholder will also be responsible for liaising directly with schools, developing and co-producing materials for delivery/presentation in schools, and supporting the development and embedding of the MHSTs in schools. In additionto this, the post-holder will have a small caseload and be actively involved in delivering universal and targeted group interventions in schools.
About Us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They Are:
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time)
Details
Date posted
30 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year p.a (plus HCAS) pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
395-PP119-25
Job locations
CEME Centre - Various sites across Havering and Waltham Forest
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8EU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Teaching, Training and Supervision
The successful candidate will be expected to attend relevant courses (CYP-MH Supervision) to fulfil the requirements of the training element of the post, if this training has not already been completed.
Supervision: Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services PG Cert | Prospective Students Graduate - UCL University College London
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Teaching, Training and Supervision
The successful candidate will be expected to attend relevant courses (CYP-MH Supervision) to fulfil the requirements of the training element of the post, if this training has not already been completed.
Supervision: Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services PG Cert | Prospective Students Graduate - UCL University College London
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- professional registration
- 2 years post qualification experience
- post graduate CYP-IAPT supervisors course
Essential
- experience of working with Children and Young people
- Experience of working closely with education settings.
Essential
- Experience of working closely with education settings.
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
CEME Centre - Various sites across Havering and Waltham Forest
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8EU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
CEME Centre - Various sites across Havering and Waltham Forest
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8EU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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