Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Job summary
Have you got experience supporting children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing?
Do you have an understanding of MHSTs and are committed to training and delivering Low Intensity CBT?
We are recruiting for the role of Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to join our Wiltshire Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in September 2024.
As a Trainee EMHP, you will be allocated to a particular area within Wiltshire, however travel across the whole of Wiltshire is required to fulfil the requirements of the role. We are particularly looking for trainees to work primarily within the Salisbury area of Wiltshire.
We will be holding information events to provide further information regarding the role and the Wiltshire MHST, which we strongly recommend prospective candidates to attend. Please register using the links below:
Tuesday 28th May 17:30-18:30:
Thursday 30th May 17:30-18:30:
If this role is something you are able to commit to, please ensure you include in your supporting statement details of:
Your experience of working with Children and young people with mental health difficulties; Your understanding of MHSTs role in supporting Children and young people; How you've been able to manage conflicting demands under pressure
Main duties of the job
Your training year will be focused on attending University and developing your intervention skills in the MHST, working in schools when you are not at University. You will need to meet the entry requirements for the University course, detailed in the attached FAQs (Please note these are from January 2024 as the September FAQs are yet to be released).
The University course is delivered by the University of Exeter, with teaching for the course delivered online or via a hybrid model of online and face to face classes in Exeter. You therefore must be able to travel to Exeter when required by the University. In previous years, Face to Face teaching has been 1-3 times a week during the six months of University teaching. There is also an expectation that private study will be conducted during study days and outside of working hours.
Through the course, you will be supported to build your skills to deliver 1:1 and group interventions to children, young people and caregivers within education establishments, under expert supervision. You will also learn about and support with the Whole School and college Approach to mental health and wellbeing.
You will be required to successfully complete the Mental Health Practice in Education Settings training with the University of Exeter as either a post graduate or undergraduate. On successful completion of the EMHP training course, you will be able to apply for a permanent band 5 position in the team.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, you will train to deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems. This will be through 1:1 interventions, parent led interventions, groups, workshops, and assemblies. You will work in collaboration with other EMHP's / CWP's to deliver groups, workshops assemblies and staff training.
You will work closely with the school/college mental health leads to develop a Whole School and College Approach to mental health and wellbeing within your allocated schools.
Please see attached job description for further information and we look forward to you attending one of our information events.
Person Specification
Knowledge/
Essential
Knowledge of CYP development and the role of family in supporting children and young peoples emotional wellbeing gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health Knowledge of the educational system in England understanding of MHSTs role in supporting Children and young people
Desirable
Demonstrate an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people. Understanding why it is essential to use evidence based interventions where possible.
Qualifications
Essential
Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2 Education to Honours degree level to 2:2 or above / proven successful study at Level 5 or successful part completion of an Honours degree - Level 6
Skills
Essential
Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
Experience
Essential
Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
Experience of working with Children and young people with mental health difficulties Experience of working towards agreed targets and demonstrating outcomes
Travel
Essential
Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Personal qualities
Essential
Ability to manage conflicting demands under pressure Excellent time management and organisational skills-
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