Oxford Health NHS Trust

Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner BANES

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Job summary

Do you have experience working with children and young people in a school setting?

Are you interested in developing a career in mental health services?

The Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) team is seeks an individual to join us as a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)!

We are looking for candidates who have experience of working directly with children and young people (CYP) through a school setting or service provided to CYP. The ideal candidate will be committed to enhancing the lives of CYP. A degree is not a prerequisite for this position. Please refer to the attached information document for further details.

The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions to children, young people, and their parents/carers. This MHST also delivers groups, workshops and assemblies to schools, staff, and parents/carers.

Currently, B&NES offers our support to 43 schools across the region. As a Trainee EMHP, you will receive support to meet the requirements of the University course and develop into a proficient and confident practitioner. You will be assigned several schools, but travel across the B&NES area will be necessary to fulfil the role's responsibilities.

Prospective candidates are strongly recommended to read the attached MHST information document, which contains detailed information about the role, the MHST, and frequently asked questions.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will train to deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems. This will be through 1:1 interventions, parent led interventions, groups, workshops, and assemblies. You will work in collaboration with other EMHP's / CWP's to deliver groups, workshops assemblies and staff training.

You will work closely with the school/college mental health leads to develop a Whole School and College Approach to mental health and wellbeing within your allocated schools.

Your training year will be focused on attending University and developing your intervention skills in the MHST, working in schools when you are not at University. You will need to meet the entry requirements for the University course, detailed in the attached FAQs.

Through the course, you will be supported to build your skills to deliver 1:1 and group interventions to children, young people and caregivers within education establishments, under expert supervision. You will also learn about and support with the Whole School and college Approach to mental health and wellbeing.

You will be required to successfully complete the Mental Health Practice in Education Settings training with the University of Exeter as either a post graduate or undergraduate. On successful completion of the EMHP training course, you will be able to apply for a permanent band 5 position in the team.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OC7213450

Job locations

BANES MHST CAMHS

Temple House

Keynsham

BS31 1HA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The University course is delivered by the University of Exeter, with 40% in person and 60% online. A remote option maybe considered by the University, you therefore must be able to travel to Exeter when required by the University.

In previous years, Face to Face teaching has been 1-3 times a week during the six months of University teaching. There is also an expectation that private study will be conducted during study days and potentially outside of working hours.

Please see attached job description and further information document for full details or contact Ceri Webb, Clinical Team Manager for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and further information document for full details or contact Ceri Webb, Clinical Team Manager for more information.

Person Specification

Knowledge/

Essential

Knowledge of CYP development and the role of family in supporting children and young peoples emotional wellbeing gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
Knowledge of the educational system in England
understanding of MHSTs role in supporting Children and young people

Desirable

Demonstrate an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people.
Understanding why it is essential to use evidence based interventions where possible.

Qualifications

Essential

Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
Education to Honours degree level to 2:2 or above / proven successful study at Level 5 or successful part completion of an Honours degree - Level 6

Skills

Essential

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
Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

Experience of working with Children and young people with mental health difficulties
Experience of working towards agreed targets and demonstrating outcomes

Travel

Essential

Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post

Personal qualities

Essential

Ability to manage conflicting demands under pressure
Excellent time management and organisational skills

Person Specification

Knowledge/

Essential

Knowledge of CYP development and the role of family in supporting children and young peoples emotional wellbeing gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
Knowledge of the educational system in England
understanding of MHSTs role in supporting Children and young people

Desirable

Demonstrate an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people.
Understanding why it is essential to use evidence based interventions where possible.

Qualifications

Essential

Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
Education to Honours degree level to 2:2 or above / proven successful study at Level 5 or successful part completion of an Honours degree - Level 6

Skills

Essential

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
Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

Experience of working with Children and young people with mental health difficulties
Experience of working towards agreed targets and demonstrating outcomes

Travel

Essential

Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post

Personal qualities

Essential

Ability to manage conflicting demands under pressure
Excellent time management and organisational skills

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

BANES MHST CAMHS

Temple House

Keynsham

BS31 1HA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

BANES MHST CAMHS

Temple House

Keynsham

BS31 1HA

Employer's website

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