Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 September 2024

Job summary

Hampshire CAMHS are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner, or an Education Mental Health Practitioner who is looking to move into a senior role and undertake the required 2 year training at Southampton University to complete the senior qualification, to join our Basingstoke MHST.

We are looking for an individual with a strong passion and motivation for working with children and young people. The successful applicant will work with the existing team to offer targeted support to children and young people whilst also supporting the Whole School Approach work and networks around the young person.

An existing EMHP qualification is essential and you must be 2 years post qualified if you wish to undertake the additional training. The ability to drive and a willingness to travel is essential as we cover a wide geographical area.

Applicants without the specified qualification need not apply.

Our service has an excellent track record, and a commitment to robust evidence based supervision and ongoing training. This is a service that is also focussed on staff support and wellbeing, with team champions leading this work, reporting directly into the leadership team. Training and development opportunities are available , including a New To CAMHS induction programme, in house training and a commitment to ongoing CPD.

Main duties of the job

To work as a part of the Mental Health Support Team in schools, providing a high quality, evidence based low intensity service to young people, their families or carers.

To support trainee EMHPs and qualified band 5 EMHPs through supervision, mentorship and clinical support.

To support and work closely with colleagues when screening and triaging referrals.

To undertake patient-centred assessments which identify problem areas and goals where the child or young person wishes to see change, and to accurately assessment of risk of harm.

To contribute to the development of the Whole School Approach offer within the MHSTs. To assist in the development and facilitation of skills workshops based on CBT principles. To contribute to the delivery of workshops and Mental Health Promotion projects within Primary and Secondary Schools.

To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

12 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SS-5785

Job locations

Bramblys Grange Health Centre

Bramblys Drive

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 8UN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification from CYP Low Intensity Training Course (CWP or EMHP Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) supplemented by demonstrable experience working as a CWP with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience (or equivalent relevant existing qualifications, skills, and experience prior to EMHP/CWP training).
Low Intensity Supervisor training qualification, or willingness to attend this during the first year in Post.
Eligible for registration with the BABCP or BPS (expectation to apply for registration when this is open)

Desirable

Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification from CYP Low Intensity Training Course (CWP or EMHP Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) supplemented by demonstrable experience working as a CWP with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience (or equivalent relevant existing qualifications, skills, and experience prior to EMHP/CWP training).
Low Intensity Supervisor training qualification, or willingness to attend this during the first year in Post.
Eligible for registration with the BABCP or BPS (expectation to apply for registration when this is open)

Desirable

Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree

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.