South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner

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Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Mental Health Support Teams to train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner. The post holder will be expected to commit to training at Northumbria University on the Low Intensity CBT qualification whilst working within our Mental Health Support Teams to gain the knowledge and clinical experience in order to qualify as an Education Mental Health Practitioner.

Our EMHPs work in schools to support the implementation of the Mental Health Support Team model, supporting children and young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. The post holder will work in our established teams to deliver 1:1 support as well as delivering evidence based preventative interventions to develop resilience and coping strategies to whole classes and schools.

The post will involve delivering training modules to school staff to develop skills and awareness of mental health, as well as being embedded the consultation model within the school working alongside the Senior Mental Health Lead.

Main duties of the job

As part of their training, successful applicants will deliver psychological interventions in either Sunderland or South Tyneside and will play a full part in the effective development of the service. Regular supervision is an important aspect of the work of the service. Trainees will be expected to have the ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods. 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. Knowledge of the educational system in England.

It is desirable that the applicant will have previous experience of working with children and young people and have the ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload. Excellent oral and written communication skills and IT skills are required.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CMAHP-0723-50-1

Job locations

Hetton Centre

Welfare Road, Hetton-Le-Hole,

Houghton-Le-Spring,

DH5 9NE

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre,

Prince Edward Road,

South Shields

NE34 8PS

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The post holder(s) will be part of the lifecycle mental health support team, which incorporates the child and adolescent mental health service. They will work with children and young people who have a range of common mental health problems predominately in the school environment with high volume low intensity interventions in a training capacity. They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
To meet targets that are set within the service
To undertake training on the child and young persons educational mental health practitioner graduate diploma.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The post holder(s) will be part of the lifecycle mental health support team, which incorporates the child and adolescent mental health service. They will work with children and young people who have a range of common mental health problems predominately in the school environment with high volume low intensity interventions in a training capacity. They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
To meet targets that are set within the service
To undertake training on the child and young persons educational mental health practitioner graduate diploma.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Honours level first degree, ideally in a relevant subject area.
Willingness to undertake training on the Educational Mental Health Practitioner course (Post graduate diploma in low intensity therapy).

Desirable

Professional qualification / training in teaching, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
Psychology or other health related honours degree.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of significant relevant experience of working with children and young people who have experienced a mental health problem
Demonstrates high standards in written and oral communication.
Able to write clear reports and letters.
Evidence of working in the local community and with schools.

Desirable

Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Skills & Competencies

Essential

Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
Able to make good use of the supervisory process.
Computer literate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
Able to develop and disengage from productive therapeutic relationships with clients

Desirable

Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Desirable

Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and links with childhood mental health
Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Other Requirements

Essential

High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
Advanced communication skills.
Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
Ability to work under pressure.
Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service.
Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation

Desirable

Fluent in languages other than English

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Honours level first degree, ideally in a relevant subject area.
Willingness to undertake training on the Educational Mental Health Practitioner course (Post graduate diploma in low intensity therapy).

Desirable

Professional qualification / training in teaching, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
Psychology or other health related honours degree.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of significant relevant experience of working with children and young people who have experienced a mental health problem
Demonstrates high standards in written and oral communication.
Able to write clear reports and letters.
Evidence of working in the local community and with schools.

Desirable

Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Skills & Competencies

Essential

Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
Able to make good use of the supervisory process.
Computer literate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
Able to develop and disengage from productive therapeutic relationships with clients

Desirable

Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Desirable

Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and links with childhood mental health
Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Other Requirements

Essential

High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
Advanced communication skills.
Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
Ability to work under pressure.
Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service.
Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation

Desirable

Fluent in languages other than English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.