Main area: CAMHS
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Pending completion of the training then become a permanent post at Band 5)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Happy to discuss flexible working.)
Job ref: 437-6528150
Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Bolton CAMHS
Town: Bolton
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/09/2024 23:59
Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner
Band 4
Job overview
Bolton CAMHS have an exciting opportunity to join their Mental Health Support Teams in schools and colleges as a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) who on completion of the training will progress to a band 5 qualified EMHP.
The training programme for EMHPs is 12 months in duration and consists of academic and supervised practice learning across mental health services and educational settings, such as primary and secondary schools, and further education settings.
Delivery of the training will be provided through a combination of taught days provided by Edgehill University, independent self-guided study days and experience gained in education wellbeing and mainstream mental health services.
This training is NHS funded starting in January 2025. For part of this role, there will be a requirement to travel to Edgehill University approximately 2 days a week to successfully complete the EMHP IAPT course.
EMHP training is offered as a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma; you will need to be able to demonstrate you can study at degree level or above and are committed to completing the training. From April 24, 2024, once qualified, EMHPs will be required to be registered with either British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Main duties of the job
In line with the government’s priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver brief evidence-based early interventions for children and young people. EMHPs work in educational settings as part of NHS led Mental Health Support Teams. This training programme is part of the national Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) initiative.
During training, the post-holder will work under the supervision of their employing NHS Trust to gain experience in providing one-to-one brief evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems in educational settings (principally anxiety and depression). Trainee EMHPs are also trained in providing support to educational settings with Whole School Approaches, designed to improve emotional well-being and mental health more broadly in the school.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.
Wherever you go, you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
* Proven record of previous academic attainment. Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2.
Knowledge
* Working Knowledge of the educational system in England.
* Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
* Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
* Low intensity interventions for low mood, worry/anxiety.
* Working knowledge of the whole school approach to mental health.
Skills and abilities
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
* Proven commitment to continuous professional development.
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks; for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website.
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Lauren Wilson
Job title: Operations Manager
Email address: lauren.wilson@gmmh.nhs.uk
Additional information: Start date of course January 2025. Please note due to anticipated volume of applicants we will not be able to send you a personal response but only communication with you if your application is successful.
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