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Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner - Wiltshire

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 10, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Bath

Requirements

  • - Experience supporting children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing
  • - Understanding of MHSTs and commitment to training and delivering Low Intensity CBT
  • - Ability to travel across the whole of Wiltshire
  • - Meet the entry requirements for the University course
  • - Must be able to travel to Bristol when required by the University
  • - Successfully complete the Mental Health Practice in Education Settings training with the University of Exeter as either a post graduate or undergraduate

Responsibilities

  • - 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.

FAQs

What is the role of a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)?

The role involves supporting children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems through evidence-based interventions, including 1:1 sessions, parent-led interventions, group work, and workshops within educational settings.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You will need to meet the entry requirements for the University course, which is detailed in the attached FAQs. The course is delivered by the University of Exeter.

Where will the training take place?

The training will take place at the University of Exeter, with a mix of online and face-to-face sessions held in Bristol.

How long is the training period?

The training year includes attending the University and developing intervention skills while working in schools when not at University.

Will I be required to travel for this role?

Yes, travel across the whole of Wiltshire is required to fulfill the requirements of the role.

What will the interview process look like?

The interview process consists of two stages: a telephone screening call during the advertisement and shortlisting period, followed by face-to-face interviews planned for the week commencing August 26, 2024.

What support will I receive during my training?

You will be supported to build your skills under expert supervision while delivering interventions within education settings.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours will include attending the University at scheduled times, working in schools, and conducting private study outside of those hours.

Is there a possibility of permanent employment after training?

Yes, upon successful completion of the EMHP training course, you can apply for a permanent band 5 position within the team.

What benefits does Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offer?

Benefits include excellent career progression opportunities, 27 days annual leave (rising to 33 days), NHS discounts, a competitive pension scheme, and access to various employee support programs.

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) 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. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.