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., An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Mental Health Advice, Support and Access team her in Just One Number. We are looking for a Band 5 nurse or allied health professional, to join our dynamic and innovative team - 0.8 WTE (30hrs)
We triage all non-emergency mental health requests for support for 0> 25yrs, in Norfolk and Waveney. Identifying the best pathways and sources of support.
We are looking for an individual who is flexible and adaptable, friendly and able to engage with families and young people to understand their needs and how best to meet them. This is an office-based role, where you will work directly with peers and other mental health professionals. We will be looking to extend our offers to provide single session interventions and continue to build on our knowledge and network of Mental Health system providers. For the right candidate, we will provide preceptorship and support. It is a rewarding role in a developing service that is making a difference to the mental health of children and young people., To have clinical expertise in the mental and emotional health needs of children, young people, and their families, (covering 0-25 years of age) and be able to elicit information from professionals, carers and young people to support full triage via telephone and other forms of digital technology which enable timely clinical decisions to be made.
To have a robust understanding of local emotional health providers and be able to give children, young people and their families and referrers appropriate advice and guidance and as needed make appropriate referrals and support colleagues to make referrals to the appropriate service.
To have knowledge of child and young people's mental health needs. This will involve information gathering, analysing information including providing risk management and safety planning, with children, young people, parents, teachers and being an active link for other stakeholders such as schools, GPs, mental health, and voluntary sector organisations.
To develop skills and confidence to support colleagues within the wider Just One Number service, especially in understanding of current mental health needs of children and young people, and to provide information on managing risk and care planning.

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., 1. To develop skills to contribute to production and maintenance of digital resources on the Just One Norfolk websites and promote of these within JON and with other stakeholders - allowing the identification of appropriate use of self-help material and understanding when further clinical assessment is indicated.
2. Use Data to support measures to monitor effectiveness and establish outcomes and share these within JON, CCS and NSFT.
3. Uphold the professional code of conduct for the Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor, including maintaining confidentiality and maintaining registration in line with the NMC or appropriate governing body. Or other relevant professional councils dependent on core qualifications such a allied health care professionals - OT. SW

4. Under the Supervision of a specialist practitioner supporting clinical decisions and demonstrate a high level of clinical understanding. Follow the robust clinical risk management processes that are in place and contribute to ensuring they are adhered to within JON., 9. Act as a mentor to students in line with NMC requirements for Registered Nurses including attending annual mentor updates and evidence for Triennial Review, or in line with other allied health care professionals as required, 1. Reports and is accountable directly to Team Lead and Clinical Lead for mental health.
2. To establish positive and effective internal and external working relationships.
3. The post holder is required to utilise a wide range of communication skills and will be required to sensitively communicate on complex issues to a wide range of audiences, including children, young people, parents and schools and other organisations, in order to inform and influence clinical decisions.
4. Use sophisticated communication skills to impart difficult or unwelcome news to patients and staff for example complaints, patients experience,
5. To maintain necessary communications and liaison with all members of the Just One Number Team.
6. To maintain regular contact with the Line Manager and participate in clinical supervision, line management and other relevant meetings
People Management
1. Development of junior staff
2. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process
Clinical and Practice Governance
1. 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.
2. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
3. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
4. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
5. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
6. The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required
7. Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
8. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis
9. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
General
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.
If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 the following must be included in the job description.
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.

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. You are strongly advised to visit Check if you need a UK Visa website (Opens in a new tab), and familiarise yourself with what is required which should assist you in your understanding of the process
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. (Opens in a new tab)
UK Registration
For roles that require professional registration, applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new tab)
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Our safe recruitment pre-employment checks are undertaken before an appointment is confirmed and may include a DBS check. 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!