Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Main area Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 448-CCYP-7248092 Employer Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess of Wales Hospital Town Ely Salary £29,970 – £36,483 per annum, pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 24/06/2025 Band 5 Driven by our Trust values: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect; the Trust\’s vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our cultural diversity, long term conditions and disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ staff networks are a key part of this commitment, creating positive change and helping build an inclusive culture across the Trust. Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed – our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. Options for flexible working are considered for all roles within CCS, including job share opportunities, compressed hours, annualised hours, tailored working patterns and more. If you are interested in flexible working, please talk to the recruiting manager for this vacancy. Please note, the selection processes at Cambridgeshire Community Services are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills. Please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored, we remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. Job overview Do you have proven experience working with children and young people? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills and would enjoy working within education settings with school staff, families, children and young people to promote mental health and wellbeing support the embedding of this across the school environment? If the answer is yes, then this could be a brilliant opportunity for you! We are seeking to recruit a qualified educational mental health practitioner. The post is permanent, full time and will be based in Ely and surrounding areas within the existing mental health support team. We are a friendly and supportive team committed to providing effective services as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency service. There is a high level of clinical supervision and reflective spaces. The team sees strength in difference and diversity, promotes creative initiative and encourages each other to develop professionally. Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role. We look forward to receiving your application! Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after the 6th June 2025. Main duties of the job The postholder, with appropriate supervision, will work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner as their training affords in educational and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their local job description, to engage in: Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions under supervision to children, young people, parents and carers in an educational/community setting who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The post holder will work alongside a team of mental health professionals delivering a wide range of evidence informed interventions, under supervision. Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments. Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and well-being. Use the EMHP skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes Work with and support schools with their Whole School Approach to mental health initiatives Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national and local protocols Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage one’s own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all 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 Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team 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 and 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 Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholder’s employer 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 Information Technology To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training Inputting data, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service Contribute data for accessible management information for service improvement and reporting via System One data sets, suitable technology/ systems development and in compliance with Trust Information Governance (and all relevant legislation) standards 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 General Safeguarding people responsibility Safeguarding 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 relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care. Safeguarding means protecting a citizen’s health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them 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: • Children and young people • Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy. To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Person specification Qualifications & Training Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr ‘Education Mental Health Practitioner’ (EMHP) course Experience Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy) Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Experience of working with anxiety disorders and affective (mood) disorders Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting or a healthcare setting Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children’s emotional wellbeing Knowledge & Skills Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health assessments and interventions with children and families Ability to conduct group parenting programmes Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately Ability to teach others about mental health issues Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families On April 1 st 2025, the Boards of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust will come together to deliver services as a group, with a singular board operating across both organisations. Both trusts are high performing specialist community health and care providers working in the East of England. Both have a strong track record, with the highest ratings from the Care Quality Commission, best in class NHS staff survey outcomes, and a decade of experience in innovation and clinical development. The group model provides health and care services to a population of 3.2 million in their homes and neighbourhoods. We provide care that supports people from the very beginning to the very end of their lives. We will remain 2 separate employers until further notice and the specific role being advertised will be in employed by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Certificate of Sponsorship For roles that are eligible for sponsorship, applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker Visa to work in the UK are welcome, and will be considered alongside all other applications. 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Where the role requires you to drive, we\’ll ask you to validate your driving licence online via the DVLA. In submitting an application, you authorise Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed. ALL CORRESPONDENCE will be via the e-mail address on your application form. If you have not been invited to interview within 2 weeks of the closing date, you unfortunately haven’t been successful on this occasion, but keep an eye on our vacancies as a job that’s just right for you may appear! Employer certification / accreditation badges This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Nina Bradley Job title MHST Clinical Lead – Cambridge North and Ely Email address Nina.bradley1@nhs.net #J-18808-Ljbffr