About this role
Job summary
We have Trainee EMHP posts available in Bradford and Craven District- a chance to work and study to be an EMHP with a fast growing team across Bradford. The Green paper set out the ambitions to increase the mental health support for young people within school settings. Bradford currently has a developed team and is expanding.
These are 12-month fixed-term trainee posts at Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4. Successful candidates will undertake the EMHP training programme, delivered at Prestwich, attending university two days per week, while working in service for the remaining three days.
Trainees will be paid at Band 4 during the training period. Upon successful completion of the EMHP Postgraduate Diploma and registration with a recognised professional body, the role will become permanent at AfC Band 5 as a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner.
Closing- 23rd September 2026
Shortlisting- 24th September 2026
Interviews - 1st October 2026
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in:
Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people,with mild to moderate mental health problems, in education settings. 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 educational 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.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g. foundation degree: or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level - Demonstratable ability to study at Level 7
Experience Essential
The postholder will be studying for a postgraduate diploma, evidence of ability to study at level 7 is required. Evidence of working with children and young people who experience common mental health difficulties including anxiety and/or depression. Demonstrates high standards in written communication. Working knowledge of Health, Social and caring services, education and voluntary sector, together with the relevant legislation regarding both children and mental health Demonstrate knowledge and skills to safeguard and protect children and young people's welfare in line with the children's act 2004 requirements Able to write clear reports and letter. Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
Working within a school setting Working within a mental health setting Working with children Working within an organisation with agreed standards and targets in place to demonstrate outcomes. Evidence of working within the local community
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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Agile
Home address or school
Bradford and Craven
BD18 3LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)