Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service. You will work with service users aged 16–35 experiencing first-episode psychosis, delivering specialist assessments, care plans, and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers regular supervision, training, appraisal, and opportunities for professional development and progression within the Trust.

Responsibilities

Job description

Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner

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Company: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Early Intervention in Psychosis Service’s overall aim is to support and minimise the debilitating effects of having a psychotic illness. We work with service users aged 16‑35 experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) for up to three years. We work on an assertive outreach model so have a flexible, creative and proactive approach to engaging service users and promoting their recovery.

The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016).

EIP has a strong culture of multidisciplinary team working within a supportive working environment. You will have ongoing regularly supervision, in house development and training as well as annual appraisal, further development of skills and further progression opportunities. The role of care coordinator includes the delivery of EI specific interventions such as behaviour family therapy (full training will be provided) and carers support.

The post holder will be working in Early Intervention in Psychosis Team.They will be required to liaise with other local agencies including inpatient and specialist services, social care as well as Core community and Urgent care teams.

Early Intervention in Psychosis Service’s overall aim is to support and minimise the debilitating effects of having a psychotic illness. We work with service users aged 16‑35 experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) for up to three years. We work on an assertive outreach model so have a flexible, creative and proactive approach to engaging service users and promoting their recovery.

The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016).

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

The post holder will be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team and will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment and management of a defined caseload. Where appropriate, they will be required to liaise with other local agencies. Referrals are accepted from a wide range of professionals and agencies.

CLINICAL:

• 1. Ensure that each referred patient and where necessary their family receives an individual specialist assessment, risk assessment and care plan and is the subject of regular evaluation which, wherever practicable is formulated in conjunction with the patient and/or their family.
• 1. Provide specialist interventions for referred people within a therapeutic framework, both individually, with families and in groups.Also providing advice and support for other professionals as required.
• 1. Act as the key worker for an identified caseload.
• 1. Prepare assessments, treatment reports and discharge summaries, in accordance with local policies.
• 1. Working in setting including hospital, primary care facilities, residential homes, schools and units/ colleges and people homes.
• 1. Provide a range of services and approaches as part of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner role ie consultation, specialist advice, clinical supervision and support to those working with their case load i.e. those in primary care, support staff, residential staff, social workers, youth service, etc.
• 1. Promote knowledge of mental health and the prevention of mental ill health with those service users and members of the general public, both formally and informally.
• 1. Foster close working relationships with all appropriate agencies and networks in the field of Mental Health, locally, regionally and nationally.
• 1. Participate in regular clinical and safeguarding supervision sessions with an appropriate supervisor and give clinical supervision.
• 1. Develop and/or take a lead in a specialist area, as agreed within the local team.
• 1. Participate with the Referral Management Centre to assess referrals as they come into the service and liaise with referring agents.

OTHER

• 1. Ensure that all case records are maintained accurately, legibly and contemporaneously and that all information acquired in the course of carrying out their duties is treated in the strictest confidence but is shared with all professional colleagues in line with information sharing policy/protocol
• 1. Maintain and record accurate data and statistics and provide these as required to any appropriate officer of the Trust.
• 1. Where appropriate, lead, participate or co-ordinate clinical audits with the department and assist with the evaluation of departmental activity.
• 1. Maintain an up to date knowledge of all departmental, Service and Trust policies and procedures, applying them as required

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• 1. Encourage and maintain effective communication and working relationships across the EIP teams, other mental health teams/services and with external agencies.
• 1. To work within a framework commensurate with their level of knowledge and competence and to act accordingly within their sphere of responsibility.
• 1. To manage own activity and workload delegated, ensuring work carried out is handed over to the team.
• 1. Responsible for seeking assistance as and when required.

SAFEGUARDING

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

This advert closes on Thursday 12 Nov 2026

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust