# Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-education-mental-health-practitioner/4997294c-6c0c-4816-a65c-8d9722d8c564 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-education-mental-health-practitioner/4997294c-6c0c-4816-a65c-8d9722d8c564.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Stafford - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Training) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Travel for trainee days at Northampton University in addition to practice days with South Shropshire MHST) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-23T14:43:09.255Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Shrewsbury/Midlands_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Trainee_Education_Mental_Health_Practitioners/Trainee_Education_Mental_Health_Practitioners-v8092588 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8092588?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview In partnership with Northampton University, successful candidates will be offered a full-time training programme, funded at NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4 level, to complete the Post-Graduate Diploma to qualify as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). On successful completion of the training and professional registration, we anticipate being in a position to offer a full-time position as a fully qualified EMHP. EMHPs cover the Shropshire & Telford Wrekin region and this role is based primarily within the South Shropshire locality. All applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level, with a proven record of learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing or mental health. Further to that, experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is highly desirable. The course starts in September 2026, is 12 months in duration and consists of academic and supervised practice learning across mental health services and educational settings, such as primary and secondary schools, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and further education colleges. Delivery of the programme will be provided through a combination of in-person learning, independent self-guided study days and practical placement experience. You'll be trained to help children and young people manage common mental health problems, particularly mild to moderate symptoms. ### Main duties of the job ### Main duties of the job - The trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) roles are funded through the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people. - You will be trained to assess and support children and young people (C&YP) with common mental health difficulties, particularly mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties. - You will offer a range of low intensity interventions, 1-1 or in groups, primarily in a school or college setting that are based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and guided self-help. - You will also have opportunity to develop whole school approaches in collaboration with educational staff and through co-production with children, young people and carers. This focuses on promotion of mental health and wellbeing through delivery of group interventions, assemblies etc. - The training programme starts in September 2026, is 12 months in duration and will consist of academic and supervised practice. As a trainee you will spend part of your week studying at Northampton University and part of your week in service consolidating your learning into practice and developing relationships with schools. - Delivery of the taught programme will be provided through a combination of taught days at Northampton University, independent self-guided study days and clinical experience gained in school settings and within the Mental Health Support Team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached the job description and person/role specification. Please find further information on the role here: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/psychological-therapies/roles-psychological-therapies/education-mental-health-practitioner You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle with business insurance cover due to the travel requirements of the training and the service we offer. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn ## Job Details In partnership with Northampton University, successful candidates will be offered a full-time training programme, funded at NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4 level, to complete the Post-Graduate Diploma to qualify as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). On successful completion of the training and professional registration, we anticipate being in a position to offer a full-time position as a fully qualified EMHP. EMHPs cover the Shropshire & Telford Wrekin region and this role is based primarily within the South Shropshire locality. All applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level, with a proven record of learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing or mental health. Further to that, experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is highly desirable. The course starts in September 2026, is 12 months in duration and consists of academic and supervised practice learning across mental health services and educational settings, such as primary and secondary schools, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and further education colleges. Delivery of the programme will be provided through a combination of in-person learning, independent self-guided study days and practical placement experience. You'll be trained to help children and young people manage common mental health problems, particularly mild to moderate symptoms. ## Job Description The trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) roles are funded through the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people. You will be trained to assess and support children and young people (C&YP) with common mental health difficulties, particularly mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties. You will offer a range of low intensity interventions, 1-1 or in groups, primarily in a school or college setting that are based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and guided self-help. You will also have opportunity to develop whole school approaches in collaboration with educational staff and through co-production with children, young people and carers. This focuses on promotion of mental health and wellbeing through delivery of group interventions, assemblies etc. The training programme starts in September 2026, is 12 months in duration and will consist of academic and supervised practice. As a trainee you will spend part of your week studying at Northampton University and part of your week in service consolidating your learning into practice and developing relationships with schools. Delivery of the taught programme will be provided through a combination of taught days at Northampton University, independent self-guided study days and clinical experience gained in school settings and within the Mental Health Support Team. ## Responsibilities Please find attached the job description and person/role specification. Please find further information on the role here: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/psychological-therapies/roles-psychological-therapies/education-mental-health-practitioner You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle with business insurance cover due to the travel requirements of the training and the service we offer. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to study at degree level - Previous experience, understanding or knowledge of children and young people gained in child development, child wellbeing or mental health - Demonstrates knowledge of Safeguarding process **Desirable** - It is desirable that the applicant will, have previous experience of working with children and young people - Knowledge of the educational system in England ### Qualifications **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate study at degree level ## Documents - [benefits booklet (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2957) - [job description (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10386015) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.