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We are recruiting four new training roles with the NHS Talking Therapies (this used to be called CYP IAPT). This is part of a national initiative to place Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP’s) in schools. Avon and Wiltshire Partnership Trust (AWP) work in partnership with Off the Record (OTR) to develop and implement these roles in teams across the local area. You will have a permanent contract on completion of the course.

The post-holders will be part of the Mental Health Schools Team (MHST) delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome-informed, evidence-based low intensity cognitive behaviour (CBT) interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties. The training and service experience will equip the post holders with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to ensure that children and young people will have access to high quality, evidence based mental health support.

You will automatically enrolled and be expected to complete the PG/PCERT Education Mental Health Practitioner training at Exeter University.

Interviews: Face to Face on18th Octoberat 2 Horfield Road, St Michael’s Hill, Bristol, BS2 8EA.

We will be looking for the following attributes in you:

• You will have a knowledge and understanding of why you want to become a CBT practitioner and be prepared to commit to a busy year of combining study with practice.
• You have more than 2 years’ experience of working with children, preferably in educational, social care or health provider settings.
• You have the ability to travel between your allocated schools, the office and various other locations in the BNSSG area.
• You are also a key advocate for addressing cultural differences and inequalities, and want to work with us on breaking down any internal and external systemic barriers to improve access and support for children and their families.
• You will have excellent communication skills and be prepared to network with many agencies. You will have high standards of writing clear, precise and defensible documentation.
• You are passionate about participation and including YP and their parents in all aspects of our design and delivery.

We would also like you to express your preference in your application for which team you are interested in working in. i.e. North Somerset and North Bristol team, or the South Gloucestershire team (or no preference).

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

The EMHP trainee undertakes a 12-month Post Graduate/Graduate training designed to develop the clinical competencies and knowledge in order to proficiently practice as an EMHP, as determined by the relevant national curriculum for the EMHP Programme. Specifically, to develop skills in assessment, low intensity evidence-based interventions alongside the core competencies required to work with CYP presenting with anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties. The EMHP will also learn the key skills in auditing and consultation within an educational setting to help promote whole school change and participation.

The programme will also focus upon an understanding of ways to adapt clinical practice with children, young people and parents/carers to accommodate diversity and increase access to evidence-based psychological therapies. A strong emphasis throughout the programme is placed upon personal and professional development.