Provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity anddisability or any other protected characteristic.Support professionals in making appropriate referrals and in carrying out the mental health aspectsof their own roles.Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust: delivering excellence in children and young peoples health servicesTo liaise closely with other professionals including GPs, Paediatricians, Specialist CAMHS, schoolcounsellors, Childrens Services, other voluntary agencies and the University of East Anglia.Make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors andredirect clients to other sources of appropriate support within the local community as requiredTo provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and Family Workers)around mental health issues in children and young people in educational settingsTo work creatively with other members of the team to create training packages for teachers andsupport/awareness sessions for young people and parents/carersDevelop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation tomental health issuesTo deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and teachers, conveying formulationswith sensitivity in easily understood languageTo enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young peoplethrough educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessonsConduct risk assessments, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action whereindicated (including referrals to relevant secondary care services)To actively contribute to team multi-disciplinary workingDemonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental healthcare to children and/or adolescentsDemonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act.The post holder will also have an understanding of Safeguarding Children and Adults and ChildProtection proceduresThe post holder will be required to work with young people whose behaviour is personallychallenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstancesTo support the rollout of further MHSTs across Norfolk and WaveneyClinical Supervision and TrainingUndertake appropriate clinical supervision on a regular basis in accordance with the relevantprofessional guidelines and policiesProvide clinical and case supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) andTrainee EMHPs. This will involve supervising two elements of their practice:Low intensity cognitive behavioural informed interventions andWhole School Approach to mental health in education settingsAttend the EMHP Supervisors Course at the University of East AngliaOffer training to Education staff and other agencies in CBT based interventionsAttend locally organised and national training appropriate to the work roleProfessionalTake personal (unprompted) responsibility for achieving agreed clinical activityTo develop an area of interest, in discussion with the Clinical & Team Lead to the level wherebythe post holder could become a resource of information for the whole serviceAdhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust and the Service Maintain appropriate clinical records in keeping with service operational policyParticipate in setting and reviewing of objectives for the post on an annual basisParticipate in activities of continuing professional development (CPD) on an annual basisAttend, organise and chair meetings as appropriateCommunicationEstablish and maintain positive working relationships with professionals, agencies, charities andteams who also provide services to children and/or adolescents in the community. Theserelationships are a key part of the role in which you will be representing Cambridgeshire CommunityServices NHS Trust and will benefit the child/adolescent and/or familyBe able to clearly and effectively communicate both clinical and non-clinical information with thosereceiving care, their families/carers and with other professional colleagues as appropriateThe post holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness andempathy in all communicationsRepresent the team at meetings as delegated by the Senior Clinician and/or Clinical & Team Leadand contribute effectively to the meeting agendaCambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust: delivering excellence in children and young peoples health servicesPeople ManagementEnsure that clinically supervised staff maintain appropriate clinical records, including outcome data,in keeping with service operational policyParticipate in regular audits of clinical activity, quarterly reporting, research projects and utilise datafrom the services Key Performance Indicators to enhance individual practitioners and the teamsclinical practiceTake a lead or assist in the management and organisation of work as required, utilising the teamsresources to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient careBalance conflicting demands, including delegating work and understanding Service KeyPerformance IndicatorsParticipate in service development and make an active contribution to pursuing the aims, objectivesand overall strategy of the EHWS and the TrustResearch & Development ActivityTo lead and participate in regular audits, quarterly reporting, and research projects for theimprovement of the teams clinical practiceTo collaborate with other team members in the design and implementation of audit and researchprojectsClinical and Practice GovernanceParticipate fully in providing quality care in line with local and national guidelines e.g. NICEGuidance & Quality Standards relating to children and/or young people with mental healthdifficulties and social care difficultiesObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff records andinformation in line with the requirements of the Data ProtectionAny data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferredelectronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and InformationSecurity policiesThe post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processesThe post holder must adhere to infection control policies and proceduresIt is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the relevant professionalbody, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registrationUndertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required byCambridgeshire Community Services NHS TrustProvide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect fromthe teamThe post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness processes andBusiness Continuity for their team and the EHWS.GeneralSafeguarding people responsibilitySafeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevantsafeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnershipspractice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professionalduty of care.Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enablingthem to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high quality health care.Those most in need of protection include:Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust: delivering excellence in children and young peoples health servicesChildren and young peopleAdults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical,sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.