Job summary
We are seeking to recruit four (4) trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs). The EMHP role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors. This training programme is part of a national transformation programme, a shared initiative between the Department for Education and NHS England that supports the government's priority to increase access of mental health and well-being support for children and young people.
The EMHP training programme offers a unique blend of academic learning and supervised practice while working within THEWS. You will be working directly in primary and secondary schools, as well as further education colleges, gaining invaluable experience and expertise.
The programme is delivered through a combination of taught days with Anna Freud and UCL, independent self-guided study days, and practical experience gained in education well-being and mainstream mental health services.
Main duties of the job
A Trainee EMHP will be expected to work under supervisioN in a dynamic team where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people (CYP) are actively encouraged. This approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with CYP in educational settings.
During the training year, the post-holder will develop their knowledge and practical skills under supervision. They will employ evidence-based interventions for common mental health problems, providing direct individual and group support for children, young people, and their parents/carers, in line with university expectations.
Successful candidates will enrol in a full-time professional training programme to become qualified EMHPs. The course fees are fully funded.
Successful candidates will be expected to travel to the Anna Freud office in North London (N1 9JH) in the first year to complete their training, but the position will be based out of the TH CAMHS offices (E1 5NF) and partnering education settings across the borough.
- Receive an EMHP Postgraduate Diploma upon successful completion of the course.
- Employment with THEWS during course
- Permanent Band 5 THEWS post after successful completion of the course
- 37.5 hours per week inclusive of training days (studying outside of work hours may be required)
- EMHP is recognised as a Wellbeing Practitioner for registration at either BABCP and BPS
About us
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) provides awide range of community and inpatient services to children, young people, adults of working age, older adults and forensic services to the City of London, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets (TH), Bedfordshire and Luton. In TH, ELFT provides high standard mental health services for children and young people based on strong partnerships with the Borough's education and social care services, community health services and voluntary/third sector agencies.
TH is a rapidly growing, vibrant inner-city borough with a young ethnically diverse population who experience some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country. There is a high prevalence of mental health difficulties amongst young people and a high proportion of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). In December 2018 Tower Hamlets was named a trailblazer site to pilot the Green Paper Transforming Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Provision initiatives to improve mental health support in school settings, including the establishment of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). Within Tower Hamlets, our MHST is called the Tower Hamlets Education Wellbeing Service (THEWS). The Green Paper ambitions fit with Tower Hamlets existing strategic direction for Children and Young Peoples Mental Health, to build capacity for early intervention and prevention across local partnerships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details.
Application Process
This is a dual-application process. In addition to applying for this position, candidates must secure a place on the Educational Mental Health Practitioner PG Dip course at UCL. Please complete a separate application for the university course via this link as soon as possible:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/educational-mental-health-practitioner-pg-dip
As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.
We recommend to apply as soon as possible as this job advert will close within 2 weeks, or after we receive 50 applications.
For more information about the role, dual application process, or further enquiries, please reach out to: hope.bull@nhs.net
These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details.
Application Process
This is a dual-application process. In addition to applying for this position, candidates must secure a place on the Educational Mental Health Practitioner PG Dip course at UCL. Please complete a separate application for the university course via this link as soon as possible:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/educational-mental-health-practitioner-pg-dip
As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.
We recommend to apply as soon as possible as this job advert will close within 2 weeks, or after we receive 50 applications.
For more information about the role, dual application process, or further enquiries, please reach out to: hope.bull@nhs.net
These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent
- Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner Qualification from accredited training provider OR Education Mental Health Practitioner Qualification from accredited training provider. Please note, due to the nature of this project, all candidates without the CWP or EMHP qualification will be rejected.
Desirable
- Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree
- Other relevant postgraduate degree
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with children and/or young people and families
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young people's emotional wellbeing
- Understanding of systems and contexts in which children and young people are likely to live
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people
- Understands why it is essential to use evidence-based interventions when possible
- Experience in providing manualised CWP/EMHP interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
- Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ASC, ADHD, Mild-moderate LD)
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
- Able to identify common mental health problems in children and young people
- Understands why collecting feedback from children, young people and parents is important
Abilities and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Able to develop good professional relationships with colleagues inside and beyond the service
- Responsive to and willing to ask for feedback and supervision
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Other
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Excellent organisational and selfmanagement skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively Able to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Able to travel between sites where children and young people may present (e.g. schools, NHS premises, home etc)
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- Willingness to take an active part in developing the role of CYWP within the organisation
- Willingness to contribute to service development
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent
- Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner Qualification from accredited training provider OR Education Mental Health Practitioner Qualification from accredited training provider. Please note, due to the nature of this project, all candidates without the CWP or EMHP qualification will be rejected.
Desirable
- Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree
- Other relevant postgraduate degree
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with children and/or young people and families
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young people's emotional wellbeing
- Understanding of systems and contexts in which children and young people are likely to live
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people
- Understands why it is essential to use evidence-based interventions when possible
- Experience in providing manualised CWP/EMHP interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
- Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ASC, ADHD, Mild-moderate LD)
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
- Able to identify common mental health problems in children and young people
- Understands why collecting feedback from children, young people and parents is important
Abilities and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Able to develop good professional relationships with colleagues inside and beyond the service
- Responsive to and willing to ask for feedback and supervision
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Other
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Excellent organisational and selfmanagement skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively Able to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Able to travel between sites where children and young people may present (e.g. schools, NHS premises, home etc)
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- Willingness to take an active part in developing the role of CYWP within the organisation
- Willingness to contribute to service development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
