Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner: School CBT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

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 to join the Mental Health Support Team in Oldham. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with NHS AfC Band 6 pay, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on early intervention for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs.

You will conduct assessments, deliver CBT-informed therapies, provide school-based consultation, manage a defined caseload, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Postgraduate EMHP qualification accredited with BABCP/BPS.
• Postgraduate certificate in supervisory skills or eligible to complete the course.
• Experience with children and young people in mental health services is desirable.

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.
• 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 ROM and engage in clinical review when 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

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

EMHP postgraduate qualification

BABCP/BPS accreditation or CBT postgraduate diploma

Postgraduate supervisory skills certificate

Job description

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join the Mental Health Support Team in Oldham. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with NHS AfC Band 6 pay, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on early intervention for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs.

You will conduct assessments, deliver CBT-informed therapies, provide school-based consultation, manage a defined caseload, and contribute to