Job description
When completing your application, please read and refer to the job description and person specification which can be found in the documents to download section below. We will be looking for examples of how you demonstrate each of the criteria listed on the person specification.
It is a requirement for applicants to have the following, and be able to provide certificates in order to be considered for shortlisting.
• GCSE English Language & Maths at Grade C or above/4-9 or functional skills level 2 or equivalent if completed outside of the UK
• A level 4 qualification
If you are unable to evidence the above, then we will not be able to progress with your application at this time.
Interviews: Dates TBC
Start date: September 2026.
Please note: applicants who attended an interview for the PCFT Trainee EMHP post between 8 and 10 July are not eligible to reapply for this cohort. Following review of interview feedback, we would welcome future applications for subsequent cohorts/years
We are looking to recruit further Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale. The team base is Croft Shifa Health Centre, Rochdale, OL16 2UP.
Successful candidates are expected to start on Monday 4 January 2027 and will study at Edge Hill University for two days per week throughout the training year.
Typical working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
During the training year, this will be a Band 4 post. Upon successful completion of the course and receipt of BABCP/BPS registration, candidates will be eligible to progress to a Band 5 post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
When completing your application, please read and refer to the job description and person specification which can be found in the documents to download section below. We will be looking for examples of how you demonstrate each of the criteria listed on the person specification.
It is a requirement for applicants to have the following, and be able to provide certificates in order to be considered for shortlisting.
• GCSE English Language & Maths at Grade C or above/4-9 or functional skills level 2 or equivalent if completed outside of the UK
• A level 4 qualification
If you are unable to evidence the above, then we will not be able to progress with your application at this time.
Interviews: Dates TBC
Start date: September 2026.
Please note: applicants who attended an interview for the PCFT Trainee EMHP post between 8 and 10 July are not eligible to reapply for this cohort. Following review of interview feedback, we would welcome future applications for subsequent cohorts/years
We are looking to recruit further Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale. The team base is Croft Shifa Health Centre, Rochdale, OL16 2UP.
Successful candidates are expected to start on Monday 4 January 2027 and will study at Edge Hill University for two days per week throughout the training year.
Typical working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
During the training year, this will be a Band 4 post. Upon successful completion of the course and receipt of BABCP/BPS registration, candidates will be eligible to progress to a Band 5 post.