Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) - Oldham

Job summary
Qualified EMHP Post in Oldham MHST #joinUsBeYou

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Oldham Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

Delivering Evidence-Based CBT Interventions for children and young people, with mild to moderate mental health problems, in Education Settings.

Applicants must have successfully completed the 1 year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)' course in order to be considered for shortlisting.

We welcome applications from qualified EMHPs and Trainee EMHPs who are due to finish their training in September 2026.

You must have registration as an EMHP with BABCP or BPS. This will be verified at interview and during pre-employment checks.

We are looking for qualified EMHPs, with mental health experience, who can provide low intensity evidenced based CBT interventions and are passionate about young person-centred practice.

Successful candidates will play an important part in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people in education settings.

You will be empowered to shape and build the service with further education settings in Oldham. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering outcome focused, Evidence-Based Interventions in Educational Settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Developing skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
• Developing and practicing Evidence-Based skills and working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of treatment plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.
• Work in collaboration with children and young people and where appropriate parents/carers to formulate and develop agreed treatment plan.

About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

Person Specification
Essential

• Expertise within specialism, underpinned by theory. Knowledge of mental health services and procedures gained through training in Educational Health Practice for Children and Young People (EMHP Qualification).
• Must be Accredited with the BABCP/BPS
• Experience of managing a caseload of children and young people with a range of mild and moderate mental health needs.
• Experience of delivering evidence based psychological interventions.
• Experience of delivering group based interventions.
• Experience of providing psychological interventions in Educational Settings.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding responsibilities.
• An understanding of mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Understanding of CYP-IAPT Principles including the use of Routine Outcome Measures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Training in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling or within a Psychological Therapy.
• Psychology or other health related undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable people.
• Working knowledge of the Whole School Approach to mental health.
• Proven commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Pennine Care NHS FT
Reference number: 311-HYM832-26-B
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Contract: Permanent
Band: Band 5 (Agenda for change)

Please apply through our website. Pennine Care NHS FT is committed to equality of opportunity.