Job summary The post holder will: 1. Provide case management and clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP's) and Trainee EMHPs under the direction of the Senior Clinicians and Clinical & Team Lead. 2. Manage a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems in education settings 3. Provide assessment and formulation of mental health difficulties in children and young people 4.Offer evidence-based practice in guided self-help, CBT, child and adolescent mental health practice and Whole School Approaches to mental health 5. Clinically develop the provision of group work for children/young people and training for teaching staff, to include training and mentoring EMHP colleagues in order to improve the quality of the group work and training that we deliver. 6. Ensure the 'voice of the child/young person' is pivotal in all aspects of clinical practice and development. Co-production will underpin the MHST's. As well as being part of our own Norfolk and Waveney Children and Young People's Health Services the successful candidate will also work with system partners across the localities. Main duties of the job Under the direction of the MHST Senior Clinician, be accountable and responsible for a defined clinical caseload. Provide screening, assessment, psychosocial formulations and interventions (e.g. psycho-educational interventions, CBT informed Guided Self Help, solution focused work, systemic work and group support), and to measure outcomes for all interventions, for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in educational settings. Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to the whole school community, targeting mild to moderate mental health problems in children and young people aged 4 to 19 years old. About us 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. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 448-NCYP-6974054 Job locations Northfield House North Walsham NR28 0AS Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification (CWP or EMHP Certificate or Diploma) Core professional qualification relevant to mental health e.g. nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work. Registration with relevant professional body Evidence of continued professional development A qualification in provision of supervision Desirable CBT Training/Qualification Experience Essential Two years experience as a Band 5 or equivalent clinician Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience. Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience Experience of providing supervision Experience in the delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents Experience in delivering group-based interventions Desirable Experience in developing others Experience of leadership Experience of providing mentorship. Experience of working in an educational environment Skills Essential Competent assessment skills Risk assessment knowledge and skills Basic computer skills including use of email/internet and Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Effective analytical and decision-making skills, including care planning skills Desirable Sound knowledge of national legislation and drivers and other legislation related to the care of children and young people, educational provision, and mental health safeguarding Essential Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification (CWP or EMHP Certificate or Diploma) Core professional qualification relevant to mental health e.g. nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work. Registration with relevant professional body Evidence of continued professional development A qualification in provision of supervision Desirable CBT Training/Qualification Experience Essential Two years experience as a Band 5 or equivalent clinician Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience. Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience Experience of providing supervision Experience in the delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents Experience in delivering group-based interventions Desirable Experience in developing others Experience of leadership Experience of providing mentorship. Experience of working in an educational environment Skills Essential Competent assessment skills Risk assessment knowledge and skills Basic computer skills including use of email/internet and Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Effective analytical and decision-making skills, including care planning skills Desirable Sound knowledge of national legislation and drivers and other legislation related to the care of children and young people, educational provision, and mental health safeguarding Essential Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Address Northfield House North Walsham NR28 0AS Employer's website https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)