Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful candidates will be offered a post-graduate educational programme specifically for the EMHP role and delivered by Sussex University. The roles are funded at NHS Agenda for Change (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 scale with NELFT. The posts are situated in Medway, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. (please see both Band 4 and Band 5 Job Descriptions attached).

Some of the trainee EMHPs are funded by Health Education England and others by NELFT. More details around the funding of these course can be explained at interview. Candidates are not expected to pay their university fees, these posts are recruit to train posts.

For more information about the service please see our website.

Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

For more information about the course please see the Sussex University website

University of Sussex - a leading, research-intensive university

Delivery of the university programme will be provided through a combination of taught days, experience gained in education wellbeing and mainstream mental health services, and independent self-guided study days. The university programme will be delivered on campus by Sussex University

On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP as autonomous and responsible practitioners within their scope of practice, alongside education colleagues.

As a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner in NELFT you will work under clinical supervision as part of a dynamic NHS mental health team in a creative environment. Evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged. This modern approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people specifically in educational settings.

The NHS team uses a blend of face-to-face interventions along with online/digital support as part of what is offered (e.g. support via video and telephone calls). 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. As an NHS employee you will record your outcomes and contribute to the growing national dataset of what works and helps to support children and young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Closing date for applications

See Advert (applications will close early if there are a high number of applicants).

The training programme for these posts starts in September 2023 and is 12 months in duration it will consist of academic and supervised practice learning across different educational settings, such as primary and secondary schools in Kent and Medway, and further education colleges. This training will occur in various locations across Medway, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge areas with Trainee EMHPs based in teams in these geographical locations. At interview you will be asked for your geographical location preference.

Key Responsibilities under supervision while Training:

• Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education 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 staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing
• Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services

For Qualified EMHP post holders please see the Job Description included with this advert.

You will be joining an existing and growing team of EMHPs in NELFT who already work across other parts Kent and Medway these staff will also offer support in your training year as buddies this additional support has been well received by previous trainees. We look forward to your application and to working with you as a Trainee EMHP with NELFT inthe named geographical areas.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

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.

Skills

Essential

• Holds Driving license and has access to vehicle

Desirable

• Has worked within an Education Setting or Mental Health Setting.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Medway, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks and Tonbridge boarders

Maidstone

ME14 5NZ

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)