Education Mental Health Practitioner Trainee

3 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

You will work under supervision as part of a new mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, ideas and ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged. This approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings. Over the course of the first year, the post-holder will develop knowledge and practice skills to employ a range of evidence-based interventions for common mental health problems via direct individual and group support for children, young people and their parents, while in training and in line with the university expectations.

Continued employment in this post is conditional on the successful completion of the course and an extended 12 month probationary period. The successful candidate will require to be available to commence training and be in employment from September 2024 and will be expected to travel from their work base in Milton Keynes to the University of Reading site to attend training as required in the first year of employment. The position will be based in Milton Keynes and candidates must be within a manageable commuting distance to Milton Keynes to be able to sustain continuity of employment during training and following successful completion of the training.

Interviews will be held on 10th,11th, 12th and 13th June. Interview times will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Main duties of the job

You will study alongside other trainee EMHPS; and be based and work with EMHPs, Mental Health Practitioners and a Senior Clinical Practitioner to support the wellbeing and mental health needs identified schools and colleges in Milton Keynes.

MK MHST works with young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school in north and south and central parts of Milton Keynes.

The purpose of the team is to

Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues. Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach. Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

This post is designed to open up a new and exciting opportunity for a career in children's and young people's mental health in schools and in Milton Keynes.

About us

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and we will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner role will:

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. Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Graduate route (level 6) Applicants that may not hold an honours degree must have proven successful study at level 5; or successful part completion of an Honours degree or Postgraduate route (level 7) Honours Degree graded at or above

Previous Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others. Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties

Desirable

Experience or working in both mental health and in education

Knowledge

Essential

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

Other

Essential

oAble to travel to meet the requirements of the post

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