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Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner - Buckinghamshire

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 3

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Southampton, +1

Requirements

  • All applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience
  • Experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is highly desirable
  • The training programme for this post starts in January 2025
  • The training programme is 12 months in duration
  • The training programme will consist of academic and supervised practice learning across mental health services and educational settings
  • During training, the post-holder will work under supervision to enable them to gain the level of competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems

Responsibilities

  • Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education setting with mild to moderate mental health problems.
  • Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
  • Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
  • Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.
  • To evidence development of those skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic award and demonstrable practical ability.

FAQs

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

The role involves delivering evidence-based early interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems, supporting staff in educational settings to manage mental health issues, and helping those with more severe problems access specialist services.

Where will the training take place?

The training will take place at the University of Southampton.

What are the qualifications required for this position?

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work at degree level or possess an equivalent level of relevant experience. Experience working with children and young people and knowledge of the educational system in England is highly desirable.

What is the duration of the training program?

The training program lasts for 12 months and will consist of both academic learning and supervised practice.

What will be the employment status during the training?

Successful candidates will be employed full-time by Oxford Health while undertaking their training.

What will the salary be during the training period?

The position will be funded at the NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4 level during training.

What happens after successful completion of the training?

Upon successful completion of the training, candidates will be offered a permanent EMHP position with a starting salary projected on the NHS AfC Band 5 scale.

What are the working locations for this position?

The post holders will be based within schools in Buckinghamshire, but may also be required to travel to the University of Southampton for teaching purposes.

Are there opportunities for career progression?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities for career progression within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive benefits including 27 days annual leave (rising to 33 days with continuous service), access to NHS discounts, a competitive pension scheme, and various employee support programs.

Will there be support for mental health in the workplace?

Yes, the organization has Mental Health First Aiders, an Employee Assistance Programme, and staff networking and support groups hosted by the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.

When does the training program start?

The training program starts in January 2025.

Can I gain credits towards a qualification during this program?

Yes, participants will gain credits towards either a graduate or postgraduate level qualification, depending on their previous academic study.

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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.

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