Job Description

Do you want to be part of an exciting, dynamic & expanding children's & young people's Mental Health service, in an 'Outstanding' rated NHS Trust? We are looking for people who are as passionate about high quality, early intervention mental health care as we are.



The role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children, young people & their families, working across both Educational & Healthcare settings.



You will receive training in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) informed guided self-help for mild to moderate mental health problems. You will gain their (funded) Diploma at the University of East Anglia, whilst working clinically within either a new or established Mental Health Support Team (MHST).



If the child is primary school aged, clinical work will mostly be with parents/carers. If the young person is secondary school aged, the clinical work will mostly be with the young person. You will work closely with education settings, supporting with their 'Whole School Approach' to Mental Health.



You will be employed on a full time one year training contract, Band 4. Upon successful completion of the training year (passing UEA & service requirement), a permanent Band 5 EMHP contract will be offered.



This is a two-part interview process, and both parts must be attended for consideration for successful appointment of this post.

Part 1:

8th,10th ,12th, 16th, 17th, 18th Sept

Part 2:

24th Sept all day



Successful candidates will be employed by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust who deliver MHST services across Norfolk & Waveney.



During the training year, post holders will participate in 64 University days. The method of delivery is likely to be a blend of face-to-face learning (requiring travel to the University of East Anglia in Norwich) and online delivery.



Successful candidates will be employed on a full time one year training contract at Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4. Upon successful completion of the training year (passing both UEA requirements and service requirement), a permanent AfC Band 5 EMHP contract will be offered.



All applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience, with a proven record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing, psychology, mental health or education. Furthermore, experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is highly desirable. All applicants must be able to demonstrate they can balance the conflicting demands of academic study and clinical work.



Should we receive a high number of applications, we will close the advert from the 8th August 2025



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.



Job Overview



To allow the postholder, under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in;



Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education setting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties



Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe prob-lems to rapidly access more specialist services



Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing



Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services



To evidence development of those skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic award and demonstrable practical ability



Main Duties



Therapeutic assessment and intervention



Be educationally supervised, supported and assessed to assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.



Developing skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.



Developing and practicing evidence-based skills under supervisory support of working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.



Developing and learning the skills required in order to enable children and young people in education, and where appropriate parents/carers to collaborate and coproduce their own agreed plan of care.



Show evidence in a variety of forms that at all times assessment and intervention is provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.



Discuss with supervisors and agree to accept appropriate referrals for children and young people in educational settings, according to agreed local and national referral routes, processes and procedures.



Under supervision, undertake accurate assessments of risk to self and others.



Learn, understand, rationalise and adhere to the protocols within the educational service to which the postholder is attached.



Engage along with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals for children and young people with more complex needs to the relevant service.



Engage in robust managerial and clinical supervision, identifying the scope of practice of the in-dividual postholder within the role, and working safely within that scope.



Gain and practice a range of interventions related to provision of information and support for ev-idence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.



Practice, evidence, reflect on and demonstrate an ability to manage one's own caseload in con-junction with the requirements of the team.



Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals of children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors, or to provide direct assistance.



Keep coherent records of all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.



Complete all requirements relating to data collection.



Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other educational staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services.



Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence.



Training and Supervision



Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.



As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination, for at least one day a week.



Apply learning from the training program directly to practice through the course.



Receive practice tutoring from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.



Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.



Respond to and evidence the implementation of improved practice because of supervisor feedback.



Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.



Be involved in the evaluation of the course



Disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and supervisory discussions.



Professional



Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholder's employer and the Higher Education Institution in which they are enrolled.



Ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments.



Ensure that confidentiality is always protected.



Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder comes into contact within the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest.



Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.



Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.



Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.



Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives



Communication



Effective communication on complex issues to a wide range of audiences, including senior management level and children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication

Research & Development Activity



To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.



Participate in clinical and other audits as required.



Clinical and Practice Governance



Work collaboratively with other agencies in the health and social care system to ensure regular case reviews to ensure effective progress through the care pathway.



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/Data Regulations.



To be accountable to the Clinical Team Lead for the direct delivery of an effective MHST service across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.



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.



The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.



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.



Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest.



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



Keep up to date with your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), participate in your annual appraisal and respond to clearly identified and agreed objectives, reviewed on a regular basis with line manager.



Participate in clinical and management supervision as per Trust policy.



Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records.



Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.



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



Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.