Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners

3 weeks ago

Barking, United Kingdom NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP): These posts, recruit to train within Barking and Dagenham MHST.

Barking & Dagenham Mental Health Support Team (MHST) | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

EMHPs within these teams provide low intensity interventions based on CBT and guided self-help.

Where are these job roles? EMHP training roles will be within MHST based in Barking and Dagenham. Applicants will need to be ready to start work on 16/09/24 and posts cannot be offered unless candidates can guarantee this start date.

All candidates will need to undertake an initial application process with NELFT. Then candidates will need to apply to University College of London (UCL) EMHP training programme before the job offer is made.

Successful candidates will be offered a post-graduate educational programme for the EMHP role and delivered by UCL. The roles are funded at NHS AfC bottom of Band 4, gaining credits towards a post-graduate diploma level qualification, plus guaranteed employment on successful completion of training, with a starting salary of the NHS AfC Band 5 (see both Band 4 and Band 5 JD attached).

The trainee EMHPs are funded by NHS England. Candidates are not expected to pay their university fees, these posts are recruited to train posts.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job Applicants will need to be ready to start work on 16th September 2024. This post is a recruit to train post therefore candidates will undertake their post graduate EMHP course alongside employment with NELFT as an EMHP trainee, during the training year the role will have both academic and practical elements these will include face to face work in different settings across Barking and Dagenham this can include schools and other settings accessed by young people.

EMPHs only work into schools therefore this work takes place predominantly in term time, therefore we ask that for staff working in the MHSTs to use 80% of their annual leave in school holiday periods to prevent disruption to service delivery and University Training Programme completion.

The training year will be a blend of taught at UCL and placement days in nominated schools in Barking and Dagenham.

What a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner will do:

Work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals delivering a wide range of evidence informed interventions, under supervision. Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to work directly with children, young people, and families. Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detail job description and main responsibilities

The training programme for these posts starts in September 2024 and is 12 months in duration it will consist of academic and supervised practice learning across different educational settings/clinics, you will work with a variety of different age groups as well as families across the diverse population of Barking and Dagenham.

Key Responsibilities under supervision while Training:

Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education/clinic setting with mild to moderate mental health problems Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services Supporting and facilitating professionals in different settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.

You will be joining an existing and growing team of EMHPs in NELFT who already work across other Barking and Dagenham these staff will also offer support in your training year. We look forward to your application and to working with you as a Trainee EMHP with NELFT.

we highly recommend that applicants fill out the UCL applications to avoid delays.

On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP alongside their clinical team (MHSTs). As a trainee EMHP in NELFT you will work under clinical supervision.

The NHS team uses a blend of face-to-face interventions along with online/digital support as part of what is offered. Over the course of the training year under clinical supervision you will develop knowledge and practice skills to employ a range of evidence-based interventions for mental health difficulties via direct individual and group support for children, young people and their families, in line with NHS and University expectations. A pplications will close early if there are a high number of applicants.

Interviews will commence week beginning 2nd of July 2024.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Degree Qualification Worked with children

Desirable

Child development qualification Relevant mental health experience 18 months plus experience of paid employment working with children

Knowledge

Essential

oKnowledge of the educational system in England oKnowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.

Desirable

Personal Statement supports interest in MHST

Skills

Essential

Holds Driving license and has access to vehicle

Desirable

Has worked within an Education Setting or Mental Health Setting. Demonstrate local knowledge

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