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Early Intervention Practitioner
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Band 6
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
222-EAL-076
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West London NHS Trust
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NHS
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Cherington House
Tref
London
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£44,485 - £52,521 per annumpro rata inclusive of 15% HCAS
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05/03/2026 23:59

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Early Intervention Practitioner

Band 6

West London NHS Trust  provides a full range of mental health, community  and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Practitioner to join our dynamic multidisciplinary EIP team in Ealing.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people (aged 14 plus) and adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis, providing timely, evidence‑based, and recovery‑focused interventions.

You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality assessment, care coordination, and therapeutic support, working collaboratively with service users, families, and partner agencies to promote hope, resilience, and long‑term recovery.

 

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about early intervention, youth mental health, and recovery‑focused practice. You will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality care.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for individuals experiencing first‑episode psychosis
  • Act as a care coordinator for a defined caseload, delivering person‑centred, trauma‑informed care
  • Develop and implement collaborative care plans, crisis plans, and risk management plans
  • Deliver evidence‑based interventions, including CBT‑informed approaches, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention
  • Work closely with families and carers, offering support and family‑focused interventions
  • Participate in MDT meetings, contributing to clinical decision‑making and service development
  • Liaise with internal and external partners including primary care, crisis services, acute wards, education providers, and voluntary sector organisations
  • Support physical health monitoring and promote healthy lifestyle interventions
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with Trust policies
  • Participate in audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation activities

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham).  We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

 

 

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

 

Manyleb y person

Qualifications & Training

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current professional registration
  • Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Meini prawf dymunol
  • CBT qualification
  • Family Interventions Qualification

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Post-qualification experience in mental health; working with individuals with acute and complex needs
  • Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines.
  • Working in partnership with other agencies
  • Experience of working in a community mh setting
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Working with people with psychosis
  • CAMHS and/or CYP experience
  • Care co-ordination and care planning within CPA in the community.
  • At Risk Mental State (ARMS) services

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Specialist knowledge of mental health disorders as well as their relationship to physical disorders
  • Mental health issues within diverse communities
  • The Early Intervention in Psychosis model, ethos and practice
  • Safeguarding policies and procedure
  • Evidence –based interventions for First Episode Psychosis including psychological treatments
  • Care Programme Approach principles
  • Understand the principles of recovery and their application to risk management, positive risk taking and strength-based approaches to care delivery.
  • Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options.

Skills & Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively; revising and adjusting priorities as required according to the needs of individual patients and the service.
  • Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required
  • Work using own initiative, flexibility, and practising self-awareness
  • Ability to frequently work under pressure, to meet deadlines and manage risk in the dynamic clinical working environment.
  • Be aware of the limitations in own competencies and seek appropriate guidance from senior colleagues.
  • Higher level communication skills, both written and oral

Other Requirements

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion
  • Able to use peer and group supervision creatively
  • Ability to be reflective and apply constructive criticism to professional development
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Lived experience of mental health issues
  • Car owner / driver

Values & Behaviours

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Demonstrates behaviours aligned with Trust values, including: o respectful and compassionate practice o honesty and professionalism o willingness to listen, engage and work collaboratively o leading by example in day-to-day practice

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Fair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleJob share policyInvestors in PeopleDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeArmed Forces Covenant

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Enw
Georgiana Smith
Teitl y swydd
Team Manager, (EIP)
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