Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary In line with policy to increase the access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support, we are seeking to recruit two graduate level (or equivalent) practitioners to provide CBT based guided self-help and parenting interventions to children and young people. They will be taught to deliver evidence based 1:1 and group interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The post holder will use their newly developing skills to support children and young people who are referred into the service and trainees will receive supervision to support their professional development. Applicants will need to be ready to start work by 06/01/2027 , with training commencing on the 18/01/2027 . Posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date. Candidates will also need to submit an application form to KCL for a place on the Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice. The KCL application guidance and programme brochure are attached to this advert. Please make sure to submit an application to KCL at the same time as your application for a post. If you have any questions regarding the KCL application, please contact KCL directly. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for the role, and address how you meet these criteria in your application. Main duties of the job Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in: Delivering evidence-based interventions (such as guided self-help) for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems as part of West London Minds MHST. Helping children and young people within these education settings who present with more severe problems to access / be signposted to more specialist services. Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify, and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing. Developing an awareness of and engagement with issues of power, discrimination and diversity throughout the systems where the work is carried out. Fulfilling the requirements of, and completing, a PG diploma at Kings College London to enable progression to a fully qualified EMHP; evidence development of clinical skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards this academic award and demonstrable practical ability. About us West London Mind is a local mental health charity supporting people across West London to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Through our services, community work and partnerships, we work to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and collaborative workplace where colleagues feel valued, can develop their skills and are encouraged to make a meaningful contribution. Joining West London Mind means being part of a passionate and dedicated team, where the work you do can have a real impact on peoples lives and the communities we serve. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4