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Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Manchester, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must deliver early mental health interventions in educational settings, travel to training, and be available full-time in Manchester, Salford, or Trafford.
  • You will deliver early mental health interventions for children and young people, collaborate across sectors, support research, enhance clinical quality, and promote sustainability and inclusion.

Requirements

  • In line with the government’s priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England.
  • Successful candidates will be employed full-time and based in Manchester, Salford or Trafford Mental Health Support Team (Manchester Foundation trust), which will be responsible for the delivery of mental health support across a range of educational settings in the region.
  • For part of this role there will be a requirement to travel to Prestwich Training Centre approximately 2 days a week for 12 months to complete the EMHP IAPT course.
  • A permanent position is available on successful completion of the course.

Responsibilities

  • - Deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people.
  • - Work across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England.
  • - Provide mental health support across a range of educational settings in the region.
  • - Complete the EMHP IAPT course.
  • - Engage in collaborative working and transformation within the Trust.
  • - Contribute to high-quality research programmes as part of an academic Research Centre.
  • - Participate in initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and clinical quality.
  • - Support the goals of the new Green Plan for sustainable healthcare practices.
  • - Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging within the organization.
  • - Ensure equal opportunities for career development.
  • - Protect health and wellbeing of colleagues and patients.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner?

The primary role of a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner is to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people across educational settings and healthcare sectors.

Where will the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner be based?

The position is based in Manchester, Salford, or Trafford, specifically within the Mental Health Support Team of Manchester Foundation Trust.

Is there a requirement to travel for this position?

Yes, there is a requirement to travel to the Prestwich Training Centre approximately 2 days a week for 12 months to complete the EMHP IAPT course.

What happens upon successful completion of the EMHP IAPT course?

Upon successful completion of the course, a permanent position will be available.

How does this role contribute to mental health support for children and young people?

This role contributes to the government's priority of increasing access to mental health and wellbeing support by delivering early interventions to children and young people.

What are the qualifications of the organization providing this role?

Manchester Foundation Trust is England’s largest NHS Trust, with a turnover of £2.8 billion, and it comprises 10 hospitals and community services, offering a large scope for professional development.

What kind of work culture can I expect at MFT?

At MFT, you can expect a culture of inclusion and belonging, with equal opportunities for career development in a fair, open, and transparent environment.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Vicki Dunham, the Head of Early Intervention and Prevention, via email at vicki.dunham@mft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 0161 549 6451.

Is research supported at Manchester Foundation Trust?

Yes, MFT is a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, encouraging and facilitating high-quality research programs.

What is the Green Plan mentioned in the job description?

The Green Plan outlines how MFT aims to make healthcare more sustainable as part of its commitment to environmental responsibility.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.