Senior education mental health practitioner (MHST)

Pennine Care; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Continued Professional Development

Staff wellbeing service

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join the Mental Health Support Team in Oldham. You will deliver CBT-informed interventions and conduct high-quality mental health assessments for children and young people with mild to moderate difficulties, working within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will provide consultation to schools and professionals, manage a defined caseload, and contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification EMHP Must be accredited with the BABCP/BPS or Post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) accredited with the BABCP/BPS
• Completion of the post graduate certificate in supervisory skills or eligible to be able to complete the course at time of applying for the role

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality mental health assessments for children and young people referred to the service.
• Deliver CBT-informed interventions, individually and in groups, tailored to assessed needs.
• Provide consultation and advice to education staff and other professionals to support whole-school approaches to mental health.
• Manage a defined caseload effectively, ensuring timely care planning and delivery.
• Offer clinical supervision and mentorship to colleagues and trainees.
• Monitor outcomes using Routine Outcome Measures (ROM) and engage in clinical review where necessary.
• Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Caseload management

CYP IAPT knowledge

Education

EMHP qualification (postgraduate)

Postgraduate supervisory skills course

Tools

BABCP/BPS accreditation

Job description

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Mental health support team Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 311-HYM840-26

Site Mental health support teams Town Oldham Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 08:00

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

Are you an education mental health practitioner who is passionate about making a real difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people? Join us as aSenior Educational Mental Health Practitioner within our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of schools and communities, delivering evidence-based interventions and supporting children and families with mild to moderate mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, and behavioural challenges. You’ll be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team committed to early intervention and improving outcomes for young people.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine clinical expertise with creativity and collaboration, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Main duties of the job

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to improving young people’s mental health.

You will:

Carry out high-quality mental health assessments for children and young people referred to the service.

Deliver CBT-informed interventions, individually and in groups, tailored to assessed needs.

Provide consultation and advice to education staff and other professionals to support whole-school approaches to mental health.

Manage a defined caseload effectively, ensuring timely care planning and delivery.

Offer clinical supervision and mentorship to colleagues and trainees.

Monitor outcomes using Routine Outcome Measures (ROM) and engage in clinical review where necessary.

Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies to ensure coordinated care.

Working for our organisation

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 and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

As part of our commitment to fairness, and integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification EMHP Must be accredited with the BABCP/BPS or Post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) accredited with the BABCP/BPS
• Completion of the post graduate certificate in supervisory skills or eligible to be able to complete the course at time of applying for the role

Experience

• Professional involvement with the users of mental health services
• Experience of case management of young people
• Experience of multiagency working
• Experience of working with neuro developmental disorders
• Significant post qualification experience in mental health services to post graduate diploma level
• Experience of working with children and young people with mild to moderate mental health conditions particularly related to anxiety, low mood and behaviour
• Have a good working knowledge of evidence based interventions for Children and Young people
• Good understanding of CYP IAPT principles

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people.
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people

Skills

• Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
• Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions with this client group
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a clinical context

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Pledge to Flex’ initiative as flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace” This policy brings this part of the People Promise to life. It will provide you with the information you need, support you to have conversations and take steps towards working in a way that suits you best.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
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