Senior Clinical Practitioner - MindMate Support Team

Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to be involved in developing the Leeds Mental Health Support Teams.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Clinical Practitioner to work in one of our 7 teams across Leeds.You will be expected to support the provision of high quality care to children, young people (CYP) and their families, and to offer clinical leadership across the service.You will also be a part of the wider services leadership team, contributing to service development and partnership working. The MMST offers early intervention mental health support to children, young people, and their families within schools, colleges, and education provisions across Leeds.We are continually growing and supporting a newly developing workforce of EMHP's.Main duties of the jobTypical duties would includeRegular liaison with TEMHPs, supervisors, line managers, and education settings.Delivering Clinical Skills Supervision and Caseload Management supervision.Attendance at leadership meetings.Close monitoring of caseload allocation and clinical hours.Holding a small caseload of children/young people & their families.We strongly recommend candidates contact the service for a discussion prior to interview.A Senior Clinical Practitioner (SCP) holds a small caseload of CYP offering evidence-based Low intensity CBT interventions to address their needs.You will be expected to work with education settings, offering consultation, advice & training to education staff. The SCP offers clinical supervision, caseload management supervision & day-to-day clinical leadership to the team & supports clinical decision making.The SCP supports the Clinical Team Manager providing clinical leadership to the team, attending team leadership meetings & contributes to wider service innovation. The SCP participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, group supervision & links in with the CYPMHS teams.The SCP leads key meetings, partnerships with external agencies & other teams within LCH. The SCP supports development & research projects within the service.We welcome individuals with excellent communication & engagement skills ,commitment to improving service delivery, knowledge of the education system and experience of working in a mental health setting.About usWorking for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. DetailsDate posted02 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberVP9568EEF7Job locationsLeeds Community Healthcare TrustLeedsLS7 4BBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section for full requirements of the role Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section for full requirements of the rolePerson Specification General Requirements EssentialPlease review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section for full requirements of the roleDesirablePlease review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section for full requirements of the role Person Specification General Requirements EssentialPlease review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section for full requirements of the roleDesirablePlease review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section for full requirements of the roleDisclosure 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustAddressLeeds Community Healthcare TrustLeedsLS7 4BBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustAddressLeeds Community Healthcare TrustLeedsLS7 4BBUnited KingdomEmployer's website