Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant EMHP on a fixed term post. It may provide applicants thinking about applying for trainee posts insights and experience into the MHST teams and roles.



The Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) are part of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service in Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and are within the 'Getting Advice' and 'Getting Help' (quadrants of) the developing iThrive model currently being implemented across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The iThrive model provides an integrated approach to the delivery of person-centered and needs-led services for children, young people and families.



The post holder will be supporting the MHST's provision of a high-quality service to students (and their families) experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

The three core elements that the MHST's provide are:

Evidence based interventions for mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing issues



Support designated senior mental health leads in educational setting



Provide timely advice to school and college staff



Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 20th July 2025.



The post holder will work alongside Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP's), Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWP's) and Senior Clinicians through direct delivery of evidence-based interventions that support the recovery of young people referred to the service.



The post holder will also utilise their skills and knowledge of Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and child and adolescent mental health practice, alongside their knowledge of whole school approaches to mental health.



This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.



Before applying for this vacancy please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care may not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.



Before applying for this vacancy please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care may not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.



Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.



There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.



If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.



Main Duties and Responsibilities



The postholder will not be responsible for a caseload but will support delivery of evidence based emotional wellbeing activities to children, young people and their families, as well as education staff under supervision. This might also include creating resources to support the offer of the team.



The post holder will support the team to promote the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community



The postholder will support the team to work toward inclusion and ensure co-production with service users, families and carers and the education staff



The post holder will contribute to the overall assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people in terms of their mental health needs by, for example, carrying out class observations



The postholder will focus largely on the 'Whole School Approach' to mental health. This might include preparing and supporting delivery of psychoeducation groups, assemblies and training of education staff.



There may also be opportunities for the postholder to represent the work them and the team/service are doing at external events with stakeholders. (Integrated care board, safeguarding, parents evenings etc)



The postholder will participate and contribute to team business meetings and will keep up to date with the team, service and organisational information



The postholder will adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational setting whilst in their premises



The postholder will keep up to date with safeguarding training and processes and will actively contribute to the safeguarding of all children and young people in line with their role and responsibilities, seeking advice when concerned

Communication



The postholder will be a proactive member of the team



The postholder will communicate effectively and sensitively to a range of audiences, including other colleagues, and children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication



The postholder will reflect the values of Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS); Honesty, Empathy, Respect and Ambition



The postholder will develop and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders in education settings and partner agencies (including mental health leads)



The postholder will manage their own diary and prioritise workloads in line with agreed objectives



The postholder will adhere to trust's governance expectations, including timely recording on the clinical systems



The post holder will attend relevant development opportunities in line with identified professional objectives (including annual appraisal)

People Management



Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and management/clinical and safeguarding supervisions

Clinical and Practice Governance



Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.



Maintain accurate records in accordance with CCS policy and procedure consistent with principles of client confidentiality and data protection Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies



The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes



The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.



Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.



The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.



Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.



Participate in clinical and management supervision as per Trust policy.



The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. Develop existing and new clinical skills for the benefit of children and young people and in co-operation with other colleagues.

Information Technology



To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training.



Inputting data, clinical notes, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service.

Quality and Patient Safety



Maintain awareness of and execute responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding children and adults' agenda, confidentiality, Trust and professional training requirements, data protection and sharing, information governance, risk management and reporting and all relevant legislation and Trust and local policy.



To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience.



To ensure monitoring of quality and compliance with standards is demonstrable within the service on an ongoing basis.



To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/ clients, visitors and staff.



Ensure Trust statutory health and safety regulations are adhered to.