About this role
Job summary
Be an EMHP in Leeds - Cape Optional, Compassion Essential
Join us in Leeds as an Education Mental Health Practitioner!
Are you a qualified EMHP, a Trainee about to complete your EMHP training, or a CWP who's completed the CAS course?
If so, Leeds is the place for you!
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the MindMate Support Team (MHST) based in the city of Leeds. We currently have various EMHP posts available due to internal promotions as our service grows.
As a Band 5 EMHP, you'll work with colleagues across Leeds, education settings and health professionals to offer mental health and wellbeing support to young people up to 18 and their families. You will be part of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, providing assessments and interventions under close clinical supervision from experienced staff.
What's in it for you?
Good annual leave allowance (rises after 5 years) NHS pension benefits
Excellent wellbeing support
AfC pay progression: uplift after 2 years and again after 3 years
Already NHS? Continuity of service honoured
We require applicants to be registered, or in the process of registering, with BPS or BABCP.
You'll receive regular case management, individual and peer supervision to support high clinical standards.
The MMST values wellbeing, worklife balance and offers hybrid working. If you believe you have the right attributes and want to play a key role in our development, we look forward to receiving your application. Come and join our amazing team!
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have completed or be nearing the end of the HEE postgraduate diploma in Education mental health practice. They will be able to competently deliver a range of 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for children, young people, and parents/carers.
Main duties of the job involve using your skills and knowledge to deliver a range of whole school work such as assemblies, workshops and education staff training. Alongside 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for young people, and parents/carers.
Delivering a 'whole setting approach' within educational settings developing excellent professional working relationships along the way. You will work within a strongly supportive mini team including a fellow EMHP and a practitioner.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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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.
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Employer details Employer name Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS6 1SG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)