Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

NHS Jobs; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). The role requires an honours degree 2.2+ or evidence of Level 6 readiness, with a pre-entry essay possibly required.

Applicants must not have recent HEE-funded role experience and should have at least one year working with children/young people, plus exposure to mental health or education settings. The post offers development within Berkshire’s NHS education pathway, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Honours degree 2.2+ required; 2.3 with evidence of Level 6 or master-level equivalence may be accepted.
• Must not have started or completed a HEE funded role in the previous 2 years.
• Experience with children/young people for at least one year in relevant settings.
• Some experience in mental health or education settings.
• Strong communication, IT and organisational skills.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Mental health experience

Education setting exposure

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Honours degree 2.2+

Evidence of Level 6 study

Job description

Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

The must have's for this role: The ability to work at degree level with an honours degree graded at 2.2 or above. If a candidate has a degree graded 2.3, they will be asked to provide evidence of successful study at Level 6 or equivalent and be required to pass a pre-entry essay, marked at masters level prior to acceptance on the training programme. If they do not have a degree, candidates must provide evidence of ability to study at Level 6 (i.e. previous successful study at level 5; or successful part completion of an Honours degree level 6). Candidates may be required to pass a pre-entry essay. Candidates must not have started or completed a HEE funded role in the previous 2 years, in line with the 2-year psychological professions funding rule. Experience of working with children/ young people for at least one year and an understanding of how to talk with them. Some experience of working within a mental health setting or in an education setting. Strong communication, IT & organisational skills. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Christine Thomas 07977940054 [e-mail] who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date. The role is only eligible if the applicant was granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the rules in place before 22 July 2025, and they have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then.

£29,812 - £32,715 per annum ( Incl of HCAS)

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust