Early Intervention in Psychosis Service Mental Health Practitioner (RMN, SW, OT)
We are hiring for 2 full-time positions (2 FTE).
We are seeking two passionate and creative clinicians to join our friendly and experienced team. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively in the assessment and planning of care and interventions for individuals experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our diverse community, to work holistically with service users and their loved ones and to make a positive difference to individuals' lives.
We are seeking to recruit two dynamic clinical practitioners either a Nurse, Social Worker (SW) or Occupational Therapist (OT) to work with a caseload of service users and their networks, supporting them on their recovery journey.
You will be joining a forward thinking team and service that continues to strive to provide outstanding holistic and safe care in collaboration with the Community and Recovery Mental Health Services (CARMHS). You will have supervision and ongoing professional development with opportunities for training in specialist First Episode Psychosis interventions and skills.
This is a fulltime post (WTE 2.0) working Monday to Friday, 9-5 hours. Based at
Ealing Early Intervention Service, Cherington House, Cherington Road, Hanwell. Main duties of the job
The role of the Early Intervention Service MH Practitioner is to work in partnership with First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) service users wrapping care and treatment around hope and aspirations informing their care and recovery plans. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively in the assessment and planning of care and support to individuals experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis and manage a caseload. The postholder will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist
with a sound background of working in a community mental health setting, of working flexibly and promoting the safety and the wellbeing of service users and their families/carers. They will have an understanding of the evidence based clinical interventions for this particular care group - including psycho-education, physical health and wellbeing support and risk minimisation planning. They will demonstrate an understanding of evidenced based interventions for this particular care group - including education and support, carer and family psycho-education and risk minimisation planning. The post holder will work at all times flexibly and to promote the safety and the wellbeing of service users and their families/carers. They will provide clinical supervision to junior staff and students. About us
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. Job responsibilities
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. Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current professional registration Evidence of relevant continuous professional development Family Interventions Qualification Experience
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 Working with people with psychosis CAMHS and/or CYP experience Care co-ordination and care planning within CPA in the community. Knowledge
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
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
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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of 15% HCAS
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Ealing Early Intervention Service, Cherington House, Cherington Road, Hanwell. Main duties of the job
The role of the Early Intervention Service MH Practitioner is to work in partnership with First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) service users wrapping care and treatment around hope and aspirations informing their care and recovery plans. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively in the assessment and planning of care and support to individuals experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis and manage a caseload. The postholder will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist
with a sound background of working in a community mental health setting, of working flexibly and promoting the safety and the wellbeing of service users and their families/carers. They will have an understanding of the evidence based clinical interventions for this particular care group - including psycho-education, physical health and wellbeing support and risk minimisation planning. They will demonstrate an understanding of evidenced based interventions for this particular care group - including education and support, carer and family psycho-education and risk minimisation planning. The post holder will work at all times flexibly and to promote the safety and the wellbeing of service users and their families/carers. They will provide clinical supervision to junior staff and students. About us
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. Job responsibilities
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. Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current professional registration Evidence of relevant continuous professional development Family Interventions Qualification Experience
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 Working with people with psychosis CAMHS and/or CYP experience Care co-ordination and care planning within CPA in the community. Knowledge
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
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
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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of 15% HCAS
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