About the role
West Berkshire NHS Trust is expanding its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. The Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) will deliver evidence‑based early interventions in schools and collaborate with schools, community settings and healthcare sectors.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate and manage a defined caseload of children and young people with emotional health and wellbeing difficulties in schools.
* Co‑ordinate and deliver individualised care packages, evaluate programmes and maintain high standards of practice in line with national guidelines and trust policy.
* Provide day‑to‑day clinical and supervisory support for EMHPs and Children Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs).
* Offer specialist mental health advice, consultation and signpost using an outcome‑based triage model to schools.
* Train school staff, parents and carers in partnership with colleagues.
* Actively promote the whole‑school approach to developing and maintaining emotional health and well‑being.
* Mentor students and less experienced members of the team.
* Operate autonomously with an understanding of own limitations and recognise when to seek support.
* Provide clinical supervision to the team.
Qualifications
* Qualified EMHP or equivalent professional qualification.
* Experience in IAPT principles, evidence‑based interventions and routine outcome measures; training in low‑intensity supervision preferred (postgraduate certificate).
* Self‑motivated, friendly, organised, with excellent communication skills.
* Experience working in a multi‑agency setting and with school partners.
* Willingness to undertake further training from February 2026 if not already completed.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
* Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver, Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2 and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025.
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