Trainee Education Mental Heath Practitioner (EMHP)

at  Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you interested in mental health, early intervention and working with children and young people?
Here is a great opportunity to complete a 1 year under or post graduate CBT approach evidence-based intervention course.
If interested, please apply now, there is often a lot of interest in these posts and the advert may be closed early.
You will be employed by NHFT and complete the course with Northampton University.
As a Trainee , you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a dynamic mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged.
This approach requires flexibility and working in educational settings.
There will be an expectation and opportunities to work collaboratively with children, young people and their families to support the co-production and development of the service, creating meaningful participation work.
Please note: The EMHP posts are training positions subject to a 1 year fixed term contract, successful candidates will be expected to travel to Northampton University to complete their training and the positions will be based in Kettering.
On successful completion of the EMHP course, Trainee EMHPs will be change to Band 5 on Agenda for Change Pay scale.
Working hours are Monday-Friday 9-5 with expectation to start earlier and finish late on some occasions.
You will need a valid UK driving license and a car to use for work.

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.
Manage a caseload
Conduct audits and offer workshop and training as a Whole School Approach.
The Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner is required to :
Demonstrate the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience, or be able to study at Level 6, with a proven record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing or mental health (completed courses in relevant areas at Level 3, equivalent to A-levels)
Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties
As a health and wellbeing organisation here at team NHFT we are dedicated to continually innovate and strive to make a difference to our community and those working for our Trust, we aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care . We deliver this from an understanding of our local healthcare needs, economy and the changing demands of our community.
Our mission , making a difference for you, with you was chosen by our staff and stakeholders. It means in everything we do and through every service we provide, we want to make a positive difference in people’s lives – for those we care for , those we work with and those who work with us . Everyone is part of our team.
Our core strategy is to be an employer of choice , a great place to work and be known for a diverse and inclusive culture whose staff feel valued . We provide a range of NHS services including physical, mental health and specialty services provided in hospital settings and out in the community within schools, GP clinics and patients own homes.Here at NHFT we pride ourselves on our 54321 roadmap, which encompasses our PRIDE values , leadership behaviours , teams , enablers and our mission all of which are driven by our vision of ‘being a leading provider of outstanding, compassionate care’. We are extremely proud to say this has also been recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and our CQC rating of Outstanding for team NHFT
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document