Education Mental Health Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization located in Salford is seeking an Education Mental Health Practitioner to support emotional health in educational settings. This position involves providing low intensity interventions, consultations, and collaboration with other professionals. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in mental health and experience in educational environments. The organization promotes professional development and teamwork in a supportive environment, ensuring quality care is provided to children and families.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Access to innovative health programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties.
• Experience of delivering low intensity interventions in educational settings.
• Understanding of child mental health and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting educational settings with the delivery of emotional health approaches.
• Providing timely consultations and advice.
• Offering low intensity evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Low intensity interventions

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Time management

Therapeutic skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Mental Health

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Education Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 11 February 2026

i-Reach is the Mental Health Support Team in Salford working as part of a multi agency, blended community outreach offer with our stakeholder partners to deliver the Thrive In Education programme to education settings.

Band 5 Practitioners are supported to consolidate their learning, complete their professional accreditation with the BABCP/BPS engaging in individual supervision, clinical skills supervision as well as supervision of supervision once able to undertake further post graduate supervision training.

Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to team developments including taking part in NIHR research trials, co-production with young people alongside our MFT Engagement Practitioners, use digital offers such as Silvercloud and OsiGrows, undertake further training to maintain high standards of clinical practice and personal development.

Our extended offer includes pathways with Accident and Emergency, Salford Youth Service, Salford Schools Sports Partnership, Elective Home Education , Primary Inclusion Team and the Gaddum Centre. There are opportuntiies to be part of pilot projects such as Neurodevelopment in Education, Forrest School and The Body Project

The team is welcoming, supportive and committed to staff wellbeing, encouraging staff to be able to contribute to team goals, develop innovative practice and spend time together to ensure we have a shared ethos that we are all part of.

Main duties of the job

• Supporitng education settings with the delviery of whole school and college approaches to emotional health and wellbeing
• Providing timely consultation, adivce and signposting
• Offering low intensity CBT informed evidence based interventions for children, young people and parents

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in any of the below: An Education Mental Health Practitioner, A Children and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner
• Degree educated in relevant area such as Psychology, Health and Social Care, Child Development

Experience

• Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties
• Experience of delivering low intensity interventions in school and education environments as part of IAPT training
• Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding
• Experience of gathering clinical evidence, reports and information as part of signposting to other internal or external pathways
• Experience of providing evidenced based assessments, formulations and treatment packages
• Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies within a community model
• Experience of caseload management, working within a multi-disciplinary mental health setting
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and impact on clinical practice
• Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families in CAMHS or a community setting

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
• The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely and planned
• The ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person and family
• To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary community team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships
• The ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self
• Ability to manage and organise own time and diary
• The ability to follow trust policies and procedures
• The ability to work independently in school settings with the support of case management supervision
• The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic
• Experience of delivering training and /or group work
• Demonstrable therapeutic skills
• IT competent
• Knowledge and understanding of the research process

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)