Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Education Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 04 May 2026

Job summary

Be an EMHP in Leeds Cape Optional, Compassion Essential Join us in Leeds as an Education Mental Health Practitioner! Are you a qualified EMHP, a Trainee about to complete your EMHP training, or a CWP whos completed the CAS course? If so, Leeds is the place for you! This is an exciting opportunity to work within the MindMate Support Team (MHST) based in the city of Leeds. We currently have various EMHP posts available due to internal promotions as our service grows. As a Band 5 EMHP, youll work with colleagues across Leeds, education settings and health professionals to offer mental health and wellbeing support to young people up to 18 and their families. You will be part of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, providing assessments and interventions under close clinical supervision from experienced staff. Whats in it for you? Good annual leave allowance (rises after 5 years) NHS pension benefits Excellent wellbeing support AfC pay progression: uplift after 2 years and again after 3 years Already NHS? Continuity of service honoured We require applicants to be registered, or in the process of registering, with BPS or BABCP. Youll receive regular case management, individual and peer supervision to support high clinical standards. The MMST values wellbeing, worklife balance and offers hybrid working. If you believe you have the right attributes and want to play a key role in our development, we look forward to receiving your application. Come and join our amazing team!

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will have completed or be nearing the end of the HEE postgraduate diploma in Education mental health practice. They will be able to competently deliver a range of 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for children, young people, and parents/carers. Main duties of the job involve using your skills and knowledge to deliver a range of whole school work such as assemblies, workshops and education staff training. Alongside 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for young people, and parents/carers. Delivering a 'whole setting approach' within educational settings developing excellent professional working relationships along the way. You will work within a strongly supportive mini team including a fellow EMHP and a practitioner. Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached. For more Information about this Job, please contact - Kellyrose Gale Clinical Team Manager Kellyrose.gale2@nhs.net

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP0E6F56B4

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Manager

Kellyrose Gale

Kellyrose.gale2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP0E6F56B4

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL


Supporting documents

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