Closing date: 19 July 2026

Job summary

Have you got experience supporting children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing?

Do you have an understanding of MHSTs and are committed to training and delivering Low Intensity CBT?

Wiltshire MHST are expanding our provision across the South Wiltshire region and are therefore recruiting for the role of Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to join our new teams starting in January 2027.

These teams will be working across education establishments in the South Wiltshire area, including Salisbury, Amesbury and surrounding areas with exact schools to be confirmed.

These roles will require travel across the South Wiltshire area for the Wiltshire MHST, working across multiple schools in the area. Alongside this, you will also attend the University course, delivered in Bristol.

As a Trainee EMHP, whilst you will be allocated to the South Wiltshire area within Wiltshire, travel across the whole of Wiltshire may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Please read the attached Wiltshire MHST further information document which provides further details regarding the role, the Wiltshire MHST and frequently asked questions, which we strongly recommend prospective candidates to read prior to application.

There will be a two stage interview process for this role: First stage: Video assessment (to be recorded in your own time) Second stage: Face to Face interviews

Main duties of the job

Your training year will be focused on attending University and developing your intervention skills in the MHST, working in schools when you are not at University. You will need to meet the entry requirements for the University course, detailed at https://www.exeter.ac.uk/subjects/psychology/mental-health-practice-in-education-settings/

The University course is delivered by the University of Exeter, with teaching for the course delivered online or via a hybrid model of online and face to face classes in Bristol. You therefore must be able to travel to Bristol when required by the University.In previous years, Face to Face teaching has been 1-3 times a week during the six months of University teaching. There is also an expectation that private study will be conducted during study days and outside of working hours.

Through the course, you will be supported to build your skills to deliver 1:1 and group interventions to children, young people and caregivers within education establishments, under expert supervision. You will also learn about and support with the Whole School and college Approach to mental health and wellbeing.

You will be required to successfully complete the Mental Health Practice in Education Settings training with the University of Exeter as either a post graduate or undergraduate. On successful completion of the EMHP training course, you will be able to apply for a permanent band 5 position in the team.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details
Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 267-OC8099294
Job locations: Schools in South Wiltshire, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

In this role, you will train to deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems. This will be through 1:1 interventions, parent led interventions, groups, workshops, and assemblies. You will work in collaboration with other EMHP's / CWP's to deliver groups, workshops assemblies and staff training.

You will work closely with the school/college mental health leads to develop a Whole School and College Approach to mental health and wellbeing within your allocated schools.

Please see attached job description and further information document for full details or contact Alex Driver, Clinical Team Manager for more information.

Opportunity to apply for a Band 5 qualified post will be available upon successful completion of the training course.

Person Specification

Knowledge/
Essential

• Knowledge of CYP development and the role of family in supporting children and young peoples emotional wellbeing gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Knowledge of the educational system in England
• understanding of MHSTs role in supporting Children and young people

Desirable

• Demonstrate an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people.
• Understanding why it is essential to use evidence based interventions where possible.

Qualifications
Essential

• Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
• Education to Honours degree level to 2:2 or above / proven successful study at Level 5 or successful part completion of an Honours degree - Level 6

Skills
Essential

• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of working with Children and young people with mental health difficulties
• Experience of working towards agreed targets and demonstrating outcomes

Travel
Essential

• Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post

Personal qualities
Essential

• Ability to manage conflicting demands under pressure
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address: Schools in South Wiltshire, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Team Manager, Alex Driver
Email: alexander.driver@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Phone: 07827588616

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.