MHST Senior Wellbeing Practitioner | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to manage a caseload, deliver school activities, and provide clinical supervision. Candidates should have the EMHP Postgraduate Diploma and related professional registration. The position promotes diversity and aims to create an inclusive environment. This role provides an excellent opportunity to support children's mental health in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Two years post-qualification by January 2026.
• Completed one-year EMHP Postgraduate Diploma.
• Hold professional registration with BABCP or BPS.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload for children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Plan and deliver activities as part of a whole school approach to mental health.
• Provide consultation and signposting to education settings.
• Supervise qualified and trainee EMHPs.
• Promote diversity and inclusion within the role.

Skills

Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Evidence-based intervention

Strong communication skills

Case management skills

Education

EMHP Postgraduate Diploma

Professional registration with BABCP or BPS

Job description

Overview

• This is an opportunity for qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) who will be two years post-qualification by January 2026.

• You will have completed the one-year EMHP Postgraduate Diploma

• You will hold professional registration with either the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or the British Psychological Society (BPS).

The post holder will be expected to complete the requirements of the 2-year Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Post Graduate Diploma at Kings College London to enable progression to a fully qualified Senior Wellbeing Practitioner.

The KCL CYP MH Low Intensity Advanced Practice PGDip Course (for Senior Wellbeing Practitioners) start date is Monday 26th January 2026.

Applicants will need to apply simultaneously with KCL for this training course. The university portals are open until the 25 of November 2025. If a candidate has not applied to the university before the portal closing date, then they will be ineligible for the course.

KCL application portal - https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/

KCL site with useful information on applying, deadline dates for applying (but please do try and submit as soon as possible so that we confirm your eligibility): https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/swp

We aim to be an inclusive service, so please contact us about any access needs related to the recruitment process. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and our organisation is committed to becoming an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Lewisham MHST team to manage a defined caseload with a focus on providing focused assessment and evidence-based intervention for children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers.
• Plan and deliver whole school activities, as part of a school’s whole school/college approach to mental health and wellbeing.
• Provide consultation and guided signposting to education settings.
• Be expected to provide Case Management and Clinical Skills Supervision to qualified and/or trainee EMHPs within the service.
• Be able to work flexibly across a range of education providers. Promote the participation of CYP families, carers and the wider school community.
• Promote equity, diversity and inclusion within their own role, the MHST and school communities, contributing to enabling other staff, children, young people, families, carers and the wider school community from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

About Lewisham MHST

Lewisham MHST is a growing service designed to help meet the mental health needs of CYP in education settings. As an early intervention service, the MHST delivers interventions in schools for those with mild to moderate mental health issues and supports schools with developing their whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. The team will also help CYP with more severe needs access the right support, working with schools to provide a link to specialist NHS services.

Additional information

Working with schools to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people, including planning and delivering activities as part of a whole school/college approach, providing assessment and intervention using evidence-based approaches and providing guided signposting and liaison with other services. Providing supervision to qualified and or trainee EMHPs

A detailed job description including a detailed description of the training is attached.

Application guidance document - KCL CYP MH Senior Wellbeing Practitioner PGDip (SWP) Jan 2026 - Application Guidance.pdf

Programme brochure link - KCL CYP MH Senior Wellbeing Practitioner PGDip (SWP) Jan 2026 - KCL Programme Brochure.pdf

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025