Job summary
Are you an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) who has experience in delivering low intensity therapy to children and young people? Do you want to be part of a supportive and friendly team?
We are seeking qualified EMHP's to be part of the Mental Health Schools Team (MHST).Candidates must be able to demonstrate completion of the necessary post qualification consolidation period.
The role is aimed at providing early intervention to children and young people experiencing mild not moderate mental health difficulties.
You will work alongside other professionals and be part of a team that supports a cluster of around 20 schools and colleges each. We work across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and currently have vacancies in the below localities; Oadby & Wigston Blaby District.
You will need to have a full UK driving license and access to a car during working hours, as you will be expected to work across and travel within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
For more information on what schools we cover in each locality please click or copy the following link onto your browser: https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/leicestershire/introducing-the-mental-health-support-team-in-schools/
For more information about the MHST please click or copy the following link onto your browser: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/mental-health-support-teams-in-schools-mhst/
For more information please contact Lewis Richardson at lewis.richardson2@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are a nationally driven initiative which offers mental health early intervention to children and young people.
This is via low-intensity CBT both on a 1:1 basis and via groups within education settings.
What we can offer:
- On-going support from a friendly and dedicated team.
- Professional development opportunities Working alongside Public Health, Healthy Together and CAMHS colleagues.
- Regular supervision and guidance
Applicants who have applied in the last six months need not apply.
Candidates must evidence they have registration or application of registration with accredited professional bodies- BABCP or the BPS.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. For this role you will require a full UK Driving License and access to a car- there are two car lease schemes available to LPT employees.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
06 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
003395
Job locations
Leicestershire County Hall
Leicester Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 8RA
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Leicestershire County Hall
Leicester Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 8RA
Employer's website
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