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 offers 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 a funded Diploma at the University of East Anglia while 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. For secondary school-aged young people, clinical work will mainly involve working directly with the young person. You will work closely with education settings to support their ‘Whole School Approach’ to Mental Health.
This is a full-time, one-year training contract at Band 4. Upon successful completion of the training year (passing UEA & service requirements), a permanent Band 5 EMHP contract will be offered.
This process involves a two-part interview:
1. Part 1: 8th, 10th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 18th September
2. Part 2: 24th September (all day)
Successful candidates will be employed by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, delivering MHST services across Norfolk & Waveney.
During the training year, post holders will participate in 64 University days, delivered through a blend of face-to-face and online learning, with some travel to the University of East Anglia in Norwich.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work at degree level or have relevant experience, with a proven record of learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing, psychology, mental health, or education. Experience working with children and young people, and an understanding of the educational system in England, are highly desirable. Applicants must be able to balance academic study with clinical work.
Note: If we receive a high volume of applications, the advert will close from 8th August 2025.
Our services are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, innovative services across the east of England, enabling people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
Our success is driven by our dedicated staff, who have rated us highly in the national staff survey for seven consecutive years.
If you are passionate about delivering innovative, high-quality care, please submit your application and join us on our journey as a leading community provider. We welcome all applicants and are committed to a culture of staff engagement and development.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Jo Dennison
Clinical & Team Lead North Norfolk & Broadland
Email: joannedennison@nhs.net
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