Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Do you want to be part of an exciting and dynamic children's & young people's Mental Health service, in an 'Outstanding' rated NHS Trust? We're looking for people who are passionate about high quality, early intervention mental health care.

The role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children, young people and their families, working across Educational and Healthcare settings.

You'll receive training in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) informed guided self-help for mild to moderate mental health problems.You'll gain a (funded) Diploma at the University of East Anglia, whilst working clinically within a new or established Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

Clinical work will be with parents/carers and secondary school aged young persons. You'll work closely with education settings, supporting their 'Whole School and College Approach' to Mental Health.

You'll be employed on a full-time one-year training contract, Band 4. On completion of the training year (passing UEA & service requirements), a permanent Band 5 EMHP contract will be offered. You'll be required to successfully complete a probation period of 6 months.

This is a two-part interview process. Both parts must be attended in person for consideration for appointment.

Part 1: (Co-production Day, face to face) 29 September 2026 - am or pm

Part 2: - (Interview, face to face) Interviews will take place over a three-week period starting from 5 October 2026, If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience, with a record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing, psychology, mental health or education.

Experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is highly desirable. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they can balance the conflicting demands of academic study and clinical work.

You must hold a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle as regular travel is required to multiple schools.

Successful candidates will be employed by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust who deliver MHST services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough., Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Successful candidates will be employed on a full time one year training contract at Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4. Once passing UEA requirements, service requirements and probationary period, a permanent AfC Band 5 EMHP contract will be offered.