Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) - Oldham | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care NHS FT; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater Manchester is seeking a qualified EMHP to join the Oldham Mental Health Support Team. The role involves delivering evidence-based CBT interventions for children and young people with mental health problems, supporting families, and developing treatment plans. Candidates must have completed the Post Graduate Certificate and possess relevant registration. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the mental health of young people in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the 1-year Post Graduate Certificate required for shortlisting.
• Registration as an EMHP or in-progress application with BABCP or BPS.
• Experience in mental health and ability to provide low-intensity interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions in educational settings.
• Support children, young people, and families in self-management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop agreed treatment plans.

Skills

CBT interventions

Supporting children and young people

Developing treatment plans

Self-management skills

Education

Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner'

Job description

Overview

Qualified EMHP Post in Oldham MHST. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Oldham Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

Delivering evidence-based CBT interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems in education settings.

We welcome applications from qualified EMHPs, and Trainee EMHPs who are due to finish their training in January 2025.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Develop skills in supporting children and young people, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
• Develop and practice evidence-based skills and work in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of treatment plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.
• Work in collaboration with children and young people and where appropriate parents/carers to formulate and develop agreed treatment plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Successful completion of the 1-year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)' course is required for shortlisting.
• We welcome qualified EMHPs and Trainee EMHPs who are due to finish their training in January 2025.
• You must have registration as an EMHP or have an in-progress application for registration as an EMHP with BABCP or BPS. This will be verified at interview and during pre-employment checks.
• Experience in mental health and the ability to provide low-intensity, evidenced-based CBT interventions with a passion for young person-centred practice.

About Us and Values

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester — Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. We’re proud of our #PennineCarePeople and strive to be a great place to work. Our ambition is to maximise people’s potential and promote an inclusive environment with a workforce that represents the communities served. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, and from individuals with lived experience of mental illness, either personally or as a carer.

If you are kind, fair, ingenious and determined, we want you to join our #PennineCarePeople.

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values

Next Steps

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification and relate your supporting information to the criteria, as this will be used for shortlisting. The advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.