• Job Description

  Req#: C9180-25-0451?language=en&page=72&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist Practitioner to join our Occupational Health and Wellbeing (OHWB) Team, supporting the health and wellbeing of all staff at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is open to those with a mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work background.

  You will work with staff at CUH on a 1:1 and group basis to provide specialist advice, expertise and support regarding mental health and wellbeing in relation to work environments and the healthcare setting. You will have an in depth knowledge of mental health conditions and a specialist understanding the impact of health on work and work on health.

  This is a great opportunity to join a caring and motivated team, dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff. If you have any questions about this post or wish to arrange an informal conversation please get in touch.

  Main duties of the job

  The Mental Health and Wellbeing specialist practitioner will have a key role in providing specialist advice, expertise and support regarding mental health and wellbeing in relation to work environments and the healthcare setting, understanding the impact of health on work and work on health.

  Working alongside Occupational Health and Wellbeing (OHWB) colleagues you will also provide support and training to staff within OH and managers across the Trust in relation to mental health, emotional health and psychological wellbeing.

  You will contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making regarding patient care and promote and contribute to collaborative working with other departments, services and agencies, including other mental health services internal and external to the hospital.

  You will also be responsible for providing direct line management, support and clinical oversight of the Wellbeing Practitioners and responsible for undertaking mental health assessment and formulation clinics for Trust and external clients.

  About us

  Our Trust

  Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

  CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

  Details

  Date posted

  21 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  180-F-253074-RE

  Job locations

  Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

  Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd

  Cambridge

  CB2 0QQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person

  Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

  This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd August 2025.

  Interviews are due to be held on 4th September 2025.

  Benefits to you

  At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

  On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

  CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

  Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

  We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person

  Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

  This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd August 2025.

  Interviews are due to be held on 4th September 2025.

  Benefits to you

  At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

  On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

  CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

  Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

  We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered RMN, Occupational Therapist, Social Work qualification and registration (NMC, HCPC)
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Management training
  • Relevant mental health experience

  Desirable

  • Relevant post graduate qualification
  • Training in a psychological therapeutic model(s) such as CBT, ACT, CFT, EMDR
  • Coaching qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable experience and knowledge in mental health assessment and formulation
  • Experience of leadership and management
  • Success in working collaboratively across professions and services
  • Demonstrable success in managing change
  • Introduced evidence based practice
  • Experience of interdisciplinary working in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience of developing and facilitation groups or training sessions
  • Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans such as organising own time, coordinating with other agencies and plans for unforeseen circumstances

  Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Audit experience
  • Experience of teaching and assessing students and other staff
  • Experience of providing support to health or social care staff members
  • Experience of clinical supervision
  • Experience of using electronic patient records

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of mental health assessment and formulation
  • Knowledge of group dynamics and facilitation
  • Clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in mental health policy and practice
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Equality Act (2010), Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
  • Clinical Governance
  • Knowledge of NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Employers Health and Wellbeing Framework
  • An understanding of the importance of user involvement in health services
  • Principles of lifelong learning
  • Professional education and training
  • Workforce planning, recruitment and retention

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of psychological therapeutic model(s) such as CBT, ACT, CFT, EMDR

  Skills

  Essential

  • Specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make an informed professional formulation
  • Report writing skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate and empower others
  • Highly developed communication skills
  • Advising and influencing senior managers in relation to risk management and quality improvement
  • Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects form initiation to completion
  • Computer literacy including Microsoft 365, electronic patient record systems
  • Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently
  • Effective team worker
  • Training and facilitation skills

  Additional requirement

  Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
  • A commitment to excellence in relation to standards of clinical care
  • Willingness to work anywhere in the Trust and to travel, on occasions within the region and nationally
  • Ability to work flexible hours

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered RMN, Occupational Therapist, Social Work qualification and registration (NMC, HCPC)
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Management training
  • Relevant mental health experience

  Desirable

  • Relevant post graduate qualification
  • Training in a psychological therapeutic model(s) such as CBT, ACT, CFT, EMDR
  • Coaching qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable experience and knowledge in mental health assessment and formulation
  • Experience of leadership and management
  • Success in working collaboratively across professions and services
  • Demonstrable success in managing change
  • Introduced evidence based practice
  • Experience of interdisciplinary working in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience of developing and facilitation groups or training sessions
  • Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans such as organising own time, coordinating with other agencies and plans for unforeseen circumstances

  Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Audit experience
  • Experience of teaching and assessing students and other staff
  • Experience of providing support to health or social care staff members
  • Experience of clinical supervision
  • Experience of using electronic patient records

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of mental health assessment and formulation
  • Knowledge of group dynamics and facilitation
  • Clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in mental health policy and practice
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Equality Act (2010), Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
  • Clinical Governance
  • Knowledge of NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Employers Health and Wellbeing Framework
  • An understanding of the importance of user involvement in health services
  • Principles of lifelong learning
  • Professional education and training
  • Workforce planning, recruitment and retention

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of psychological therapeutic model(s) such as CBT, ACT, CFT, EMDR

  Skills

  Essential

  • Specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make an informed professional formulation
  • Report writing skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate and empower others
  • Highly developed communication skills
  • Advising and influencing senior managers in relation to risk management and quality improvement
  • Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects form initiation to completion
  • Computer literacy including Microsoft 365, electronic patient record systems
  • Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently
  • Effective team worker
  • Training and facilitation skills

  Additional requirement

  Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
  • A commitment to excellence in relation to standards of clinical care
  • Willingness to work anywhere in the Trust and to travel, on occasions within the region and nationally
  • Ability to work flexible hours

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

  Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd

  Cambridge

  CB2 0QQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

  Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd

  Cambridge

  CB2 0QQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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