Overview
You would be joining a comprehensive and dynamic CAMH service, delivering a substantial, stepped model of care following the needs-led i-Thrive framework. These posts are within an established Mental Health Support Team in Luton and Central Bedfordshire. Your role will help to develop and deliver a wide range of interventions, projects and system changes, with the aim of the whole school and whole community approaches supporting young people's mental health. In addition to providing comprehensive consultation, assessment, risk management and interventions for young people experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties in schools, the post-holder will also clinically supervise colleagues. There may be a possibility of supervisor training at Reading University, which we would strongly encourage the post-holder to take up.
We offer an exciting and a dynamic environment, where your ideas and career development will be valued. You will be supported directly by a senior colleague, and we will develop the service together. You will be supported by regular, separate clinical and management supervision sessions, access to a variety of CPD sessions, and an annual performance appraisal. You will also participate in weekly clinical discussions with the team. East London NHS Trust prioritizes staff wellbeing, and there are a range of staff wellbeing initiatives to support this.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, risk management and interventions for young people with emotional and mental health difficulties in schools.
* Develop and deliver a wide range of interventions, projects and system changes to support whole school and whole community approaches to mental health.
* Clinically supervise colleagues; there may be a possibility of supervisor training for the post-holder.
* Engage in weekly clinical discussions with the team and participate in regular supervision and CPD activities.
Qualifications and experience
* A confident CAMHS professional with a demonstrable track record of providing good quality, evidence-based interventions and improving service quality within CAMHS.
* Eligible and registered professional: Mental Health Nurse, Systemic Family Psychotherapist, Psychologist, Art Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Child Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist, Counsellor or Occupational Therapist.
* Requisite professional registration and experience; applicants with experience of working or living in Central Bedfordshire or Luton are welcomed.
Context and objectives
There is a national focus on increasing the reach of Mental Health Support Teams, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the community. The NHS 10 Year Plan aims to increase MHST coverage to all schools by 2030, with emphasis on access to help and fostering a supportive emotional health culture in primary and secondary schools, including special educational provisions and PRUs. The Mental Health Support Team will be fully integrated with community CAMHS and educational settings, working alongside community partners.
Benefits and support
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We support staff wellbeing with a range of initiatives, regular supervision, and opportunities for professional development and performance appraisal.
How to apply / further information
For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert. For informal visits contact:
Amanda Wallace - Integrated Schools Lead - Amanda.wallace2@nhs.net
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026
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