As part of Hertfordshire CAMHS transformation, our priority is simple: to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people through the implementation of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). Driven by this goal and in line with NHS long term plan, we have exciting new opportunities for Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP). Training will be with the University of East Anglia (UEA) and therefore travel to Norwich will be required, and when not in University you will be in placements working predominantly in schools or from your work base. Please note that this is an HEE funded position and to access this funding you must have not benefited from another funded position within the last two years. This role will start at Band 4 with progress to Band 5 upon completion of the course and placement. Over the course of the training year, the post-holder will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ a range of evidence-based interventions for common mental health problems via direct individual and group support for children, young people and their parents, in line with the university expectations., The Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner will:
* 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. You will study alongside other trainee EMHPS at the University of East Anglia; and be based and work with EMHPs, Mental Health Practitioners and a Senior Clinical Practitioner to support the wellbeing and mental health needs identified schools and colleges.
* HPFT MHST trainee roles will work with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school in the East Herts area.
Please note that this role requires a commitment to travel in the first year and beyond. As a Trainee EMHP 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, dynamism and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings.,
* Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
* Support the mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
* Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education. HPFT are committed to progressing and supporting their staff with career development and training, and ensuring staff health and wellbeing and job satisfaction. This post is designed to open up a new and exciting opportunity for a career in children's and young people's mental health in schools.
* Please note: Continued employment in this post is conditional on the successful completion of the course. The successful candidates are required to be available to commence training from January 2024. The successful candidates will be expected to attend university in Norwich with the potential for blended remote learning and travel to the University site will be required in the first year to complete their training.
Please note: If you do not hold an Honours degree or hold a degree of Third Class Honours standard or below you will be required to evidence your ability to study at Level 6 (e.g. previous successful study at level 5, or successful part completion of an Honours degree - level 6, or a pre-entry essay for the University that achieves a passing standard). If completing a pre-entry essay a 4 week period for this to be completed and marked will be required before an offer of employment can be made. Be the catalyst to inspire future generations and make a difference - join the HPFT MHSTs today!
* Ability and commitment to study at degree level. ENtry levels: Graduate route (level 6) Applicant may not hold an honours degree but must have proven successful study at level 5; or successful part completion of an Honours degree Post graduate route (level 7) Honours Degree graded at 2.2 or above
* Proven record of previous academic attainment
* Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2, Previous experience of working with people in a care setting (for example, private / third sector services, NHS, local authority provision)
Desirable criteria
* Experience with working with children and young people
* Experience of working in an education setting, Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
* Computer literate
* 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
* Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
* Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
Desirable criteria
* ECDL or equivalent IT qualification, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Able to write clear reports and letters
* Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. In 2021, we won the prestigious Health Service Journal award for Mental Health Trust of the Year, with the judges saying they were "blown away" by our people's achievements and that everything they saw "sings and hums". This year, our staff rated us the 4^th best mental health and learning disability trust to work for out of all 52 trusts in the country. Our staff tell us that they are proud to be part of the HPFT team, proud of the standard of care we provide and proud that service users are our top priority. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional