Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust seeks passionate individuals for a children and young people’s Mental Health Service role. The post delivers CBT-informed guided self-help interventions for mild to moderate problems while studying for a funded Diploma at the University of East Anglia.

You will work across Educational and Healthcare settings with parents/carers and young people, balancing study with clinical duties and travelling to multiple schools as required.

Qualifications

• Work at degree level or equivalent with study in child development, wellbeing, psychology, mental health or education.
• Experience with children and young people and understanding England's educational system is desirable.
• Ability to balance the demands of academic study and clinical work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based early interventions for children, young people and families across Educational and Healthcare settings.
• Receive training in CBT-informed guided self-help for mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Work within MHST and gain a funded Diploma at the University of East Anglia while practicing clinically.
• Engage with parents/carers and school–based teams to support Whole School and College approaches.

Skills

Experience with children & young

Full driving licence

Balance academic study & clinical work

Understanding of education system in E

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

Do you want to be part of an exciting and dynamic children's & young people's Mental Health service, in an 'Outstanding' rated NHS Trust? We're looking for people who are passionate about high quality, early intervention mental health care. The role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children, young people and their families, working across Educational and Healthcare settings. You'll receive training in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) informed guided self-help for mild to moderate mental health problems.You'll gain a (funded) Diploma at the University of East Anglia, whilst working clinically within a new or established Mental Health Support Team (MHST). Clinical work will be with parents/carers and secondary school aged young persons. You'll work closely with education settings, supporting their 'Whole School and College Approach' to Mental Health., The interview process will involve completing a short practical task followed by an interview. Further details of the task and copies of the interview questions will be issued 24hrs prior to the interviews. Please note some questions will be withheld until your interview. This must be attended in person for consideration for appointment.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience, with a record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing, psychology, mental health or education. Experience of working with children & young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is highly desirable. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they can balance the conflicting demands of academic study & clinical work.

• You must hold a FULL valid driving licence (not a provisional) and have access to a motorised vehicle as regular travel is required to multiple schools
• Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

You’ll be employed on a full-time one-year training contract, Band 4. On completion of the training year (passing UEA & service requirements), a permanent Band 5 EMHP contract will be offered. You’ll be required to successfully complete a probation period of 6 months.

Successful candidates will be employed on a full time 1-year training contract at Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4. Once passing UEA requirements, service requirements & probationary period, a permanent AfC Band 5 EMHP contract will be offered.