About this role
Cambridge University Mental Health Advice Service is seeking to recruit a Mental Health Adviser to support students with complex or enduring mental health problems and help them access the specialist services they need. This position is a 0.83 FTE, with the working pattern being five days per week for ten weeks during term time. Working days outside of term can be negotiated. You can find information on term dates here: https://www.cam.ac.uk/about-the-university/term-dates-and-calendars
You will work closely with staff in the Colleges, wider University and Student Support Department, as well as with Cambridge & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and enhance mental health support to students of the university. You will also be responsible for assessing students' fitness to study when emotional or mental health problems are affecting their academic progress.
This is a significant position in busy and well-respected multi-disciplinary service.
You will be professionally qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist, and have significant relevant work experience.
We are currently working in a hybrid model. You will need to take this into consideration as you do need to be able to work in a secure environment whereby all information will be managed in a confidential manner at all times.) Further information about the Service, is available from: Mental health advice service -Student Support: https://www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk/mental-health-advice-service
Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:
Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases Generous annual leave allowance Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries) An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation
The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.
Additional information regarding the role may be found within the further particulars. Your application should include an up-to-date CV and a covering letter in which you set out clearly how your experience and expertise addresses the issues set out in this advertisement and the criteria listed in the Person Specification (the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role), providing relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted on this basis.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Eva Seinsche, Head of Mental Health Advice Service - Email:[email protected]
The closing date for applications is: 25th January 2026
The interview date for the role is: 12th February 2026
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [email protected]
Please quote reference AW48451 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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