Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 27 April 2026
We are excited to bring several opportunities to join our established Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in MFT. You will join us as a trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) in one of our four MHST teams.
You will be based in either Salford or North Manchester MHST, as part of the Prestwich Training Centre cohort (start date Aug/Sept 2026) OR Trafford or South Manchester MHST as part of the Edge Hill University Cohort (start date Dec/Jan 2026). Successful candidates will be employed full-time and find themselves working in a split post of three days clinical and two teaching days at their training site for 12 months.
Successful completion of the course will lead to a permanent position.
Responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
* Diploma level criteria or equivalent experience
* Academic attainment with literacy and numeracy qualifications
* Experience of working with children and young people
* Experience of working with CYP with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, anxiety, mood disorders
* Experience of delivery of therapeutic support
* Knowledge of the education system, child development and mental health
* Excellent communication, time management skills with ability to manage a potentially distressing caseload
* Relevant degree, teaching or Youth Mental Health training
* Experience of working with CYP and families in an education or healthcare setting
* Knowledge of policy and procedures in relation to mental health, safeguarding and mental health in education
* Proven commitment to continuing professional development
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
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 name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various sites across Manchester city, Salford and Trafford
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-MCH-7891915*
Job locations
Various sites across Manchester city, Salford and Trafford
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