CYP Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering a permanent position for a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner starting September 2025. This role involves training while working in local schools, providing essential mental health support to students. Successful candidates will complete a Post Graduate Diploma and transition to a qualified Band 5 Educational Mental Health Practitioner role. The position emphasizes inclusivity and welcomes diverse applicants.

Benefits

Induction programme

Support for neurodivergent applicants

Qualifications

• 12-month Post Graduate Diploma with university attendance two days a week.
• In-service training three days a week, some remote.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner in local schools.
• Complete training at Prestwich University.

Skills

Mental Health

Communication

Education

Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

We are excited to be part of a national programme aimed at increasing mental health provision in Wirral schools. We are offering a vacancy for one Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) in Wave 13, starting September 2025.

Position Details

1. The Wave 13 EMHP will be based in Wirral, covering local schools.
2. Training will be at Prestwich University, part of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
3. Access to transport is essential.
4. The vacancy may close early due to high application volume.

Training and Employment

Trainees will undertake a 12-month Post Graduate Diploma based on a national curriculum, with university attendance two days a week and in-service training three days a week, some of which may be remote.

This is a permanent contract contingent on successful course completion. Qualified practitioners will become Band 5 Educational Mental Health Practitioners.

About CWP

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, and physical health services across Wirral, Cheshire, and surrounding areas. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and are rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC.

Our Commitment

We are committed to inclusivity, being Disability Confident, Rainbow Badge Scheme members, Veteran Aware, and holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and those with experience of accessing our services.

Additional Support and Contact

We offer up to three weeks of induction through our Prepare to Care programme. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

• Steve Spence, Clinical Lead, email: [e-mail], phone: [phone]
• Isabell Sutherland, email: [e-mail]
• Neurodivergent applicants needing assistance can contact [e-mail] or call 01244 393100.