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CAMHS Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 27

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

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  • You must attend a 12-month training at the University of Derby and complete a Post Graduate Diploma in CYP IAPT approved training for Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for children.
  • You will provide in-school mental health support, collaborate with staff for a whole school approach, and attend university for a postgraduate diploma training.

Requirements

  • Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) successful candidates will be required to attend 12 month training programme with the University of Derby.
  • The trainee posts will be located within schools in the Mansfield and Ashfield locality.
  • The Trainee EMHP role requires successful candidates to attend University and complete a Post Graduate Diploma qualification of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT).

Responsibilities

  • There will be a mix of hybrid working in this role with some working at the base, in schools and from home.
  • We link in directly with Nottinghamshire CAMHS teams and provide ‘in school’ sessions to promote a positive mental health.
  • We work closely alongside Mental health leads and staff to support them in creating a whole school approach to mental health.
  • This Trainee EMHP role requires successful candidates to attend University and complete a Post Graduate Diploma qualification of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT).
  • Our core purpose is to work with children and young people and their families/carers, who may be experiencing emotional and mental health disorders that have a significant impact on the child’s development and cause distress to the child and/or their carers.
  • We aim to improve the mental health of all children and young people with the provision of a timely, integrated, high quality, effective, multi-disciplinary county wide service.

FAQs

What is the duration of the training program for the Trainee EMHP role?

The training program for the Trainee EMHP role lasts for 12 months at the University of Derby.

Where will the Trainee EMHPs be located?

Trainee EMHPs will be located within schools in the Mansfield and Ashfield locality.

Are the positions full-time or part-time?

The Trainee EMHP positions are full-time.

What type of mental health issues will I be supporting?

You will be supporting children and young people with low-level emotional well-being needs, such as anxiety, low mood, managing emotions, and sleep issues.

Will I be required to attend university during the training?

Yes, successful candidates will need to attend the University of Derby to complete a Post Graduate Diploma qualification in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People.

What is the interview date for this position?

The interview date for this position is scheduled for 3rd December 2025.

How does the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) work with schools?

The MHST works closely with mental health leads and staff in schools to create a whole school approach to mental health and provide ‘in school’ sessions to promote positive mental health.

Who will I be working closely with in this role?

You will work closely alongside Mental Health leads, staff in schools, and the Nottinghamshire CAMHS teams.

What is the role of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in this context?

CAMHS offers treatment for children and young people up to the age of 18 for mild to severe emotional and mental health needs, aiming to improve their mental health through a multi-disciplinary service.

What kind of support does the Trust offer to employees?

The Trust offers various employee-led staff networks, occupational health and counselling services, and a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team to support employees' health and wellbeing.

Is there a possibility of early closure for the job vacancy?

Yes, the vacancy may close early due to a high number of applications.

What commitment does the Trust have regarding environmental initiatives?

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and has a specialized Energy and Environmental team to enhance environmental performance and achieve a net-zero commitment.

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Services are delivered from over 257 locations within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire, we provide care to more than two million people a year. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. Our annual budget is £628m.