Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner
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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
CYP MH East (Children and Young People Mental Health Service) Mental Health Support in schools and colleges team have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Trainee EMHP. On completion of the training, you will progress to a band 5 qualified EMHP.
EMHP training is offered as either a Graduate or Postgraduate Diploma.Both Diplomas entitle successful trainees to join the BPS or BABCP register and then work as a qualified EMHP after training. Candidates without an undergraduate degree are eligible to join the Level 6 Graduate Diploma, while those who already hold an undergraduate degree will be eligible for enrolment in the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma.
There is a recently launched accreditation system for providers of EMHP training, operated by the British Psychological Society.
The training programme for EMHPs 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 and further education colleges.
Delivery of the training will be provided through a combination of taught days provided by the Psychological Therapies Training Centre, independent self-guided study days and experience gained in education wellbeing and mainstream mental health services.
Main duties of the job
o Assess and deliver, under supervision, outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people in education settings experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.o Working in partnership, support children, young people and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties, principally anxiety and depression.o Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing whilst improving access to mental health services.o To support schools in developing strategies and activities to promote emotional well-being and positive mental health.o Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.o Signpost referrals to the relevant service.o Undertake assessments of risk to self and others.o Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.o To use the acquired skills, knowledge and abilities to deliver a service, based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY1084-JD
Job locations
Various
East Lancashire
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to study at degree level
- Proven record of academic attainment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others
- Experience of working with children and young people in education or health settings
- Confident at dealing with people over the telephone, online and face to face.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
- Ability to keep clinical records to a high standard in line with policies
- Ability to undertake Routine Outcome Measures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to study at degree level
- Proven record of academic attainment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others
- Experience of working with children and young people in education or health settings
- Confident at dealing with people over the telephone, online and face to face.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
- Ability to keep clinical records to a high standard in line with policies
- Ability to undertake Routine Outcome Measures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various
East Lancashire
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various
East Lancashire
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Clinical Services
Angela Taylor
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY1084-JD
Job locations
Various
East Lancashire
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
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