Role Overview
The post holder will be the Integrated Lead for the schools pathway teams across the Luton locality as we move towards an integrated schools offer in the coming year. They will work with team operational leads and with the overall strategic Clinical Lead for CAMH Access Services to offer a comprehensive first step in mental health support, accessible and acceptable for all communities living in Luton, following the Thrive model.
The post holder will lead the development of a wide range of targeted interventions, projects and system change with the aim of delivering whole school and community approaches to supporting young people's mental health. We aim to develop an integrated neighbourhood‑based core offer to all schools across the locality, and an enhanced offer where there is greater need (such as in communities with greater health inequalities) over the next two years.
Responsibilities
* Lead the integration of schools pathway teams across the Luton locality.
* Co‑operate with team operational leads and the Clinical Lead for CAMH Access Services to deliver a comprehensive first‑step mental health service.
* Develop and implement targeted interventions, projects and system change to support whole‑school and community approaches to young people’s mental health.
* Drive an integrated neighbourhood‑based core offer to all schools and to provide an enhanced offer where greater need exists.
* Collaborate with partner organisations and service users to ensure the services meet community needs and uphold the organisation’s values of caring, respect and inclusiveness.
About the Trust
ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust) is recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. It offers a comprehensive and seamless stepped model of support for all communities in Central Beds, with a strong focus on quality improvement and staff experience. The Trust values diversity, inclusion and flexible working arrangements and aims to provide high quality care to children, young people, adults and older adults throughout the London Boroughs and Bedfordshire.
Diversity and Inclusion
ELFT is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome people with lived experience of health difficulties, different background, culture and life‑style. We are also flexible in working patterns, including part‑time, job share or other arrangements that support both staff and patients.
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