Please Note: The application deadline for this vacancy has now passed.
Vacancy Introduction
The Mind Mate Support Team (MMST) is part of the government’s trailblazer project aiming to put new Mental Health Support Teams in education settings. We aspire to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in response to the governments Green Paper (2017) to transform Young Peoples Mental Health by focussing on early intervention. We have gained further funding to expand the team and now look to recruit a number of Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs). EMHPs play a vital role in the team, contributing to increasing and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health provision for Children, Young People, and their families within education settings across Leeds. This exciting role will include the completion of Health Education England (HEE) funded training course at the University of Sheffield. We welcome dynamic and forward-thinking individuals who can help develop & sustain this flagship service. Please see attached additional information.
Work within standard operating procedures(SOP) / pathways to manage their own workload independently but with supervisor support within the clinical area. They will support the assessment of children & young people ( CYP) and implementation of programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence & knowledge. Post holders will work within SOP’s and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent. Postholders, under supervision and with support, will develop knowledge & practice skills in delivering evidence-based intervention for CYP in education setting with mild to moderate mental health problems. Helping CYP within the settings who present with more severe problems to access more specialist services. Supporting/facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health & wellbeing Working with education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.
Please contact Alison Waide: alison.waide1@nhs.net or Kate Baker : Kate.baker6@nhs.net for any questions regarding the role.
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
