CEN Specialist Practitioner - Band 6, Community

Transformation Unit; Southall; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Practitioner for the Complex Emotional Needs Service covering Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham. You will assess referrals, develop care plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions within a strong MDT framework.

The role emphasises clinical practice, service development, and collaborative work with other teams to ensure joined-up care for adults with complex emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Core Mental Health Profession registered with an appropriate professional body (e.g., NMC, UKCP, HCPC or Social Work England)
• Clinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
• Qualification or equivalent experience in SCM, MBT practitioner level or DBT accreditation or a willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• The role will focus on clinical practice, screening and assessing referrals, and caseload management.
• You will develop care plans and provide therapeutic interventions with a caseload of clients.
• You will work with and build effective partnerships with other teams and services.
• You will contribute to compassionate, person-centred and clinically effective service development.

Skills

Clinical risk assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Complex emotional needs

Supervision & reflective practice

Education

Degree/diploma in relevant field

Professional registration (NMC/HCPC/UKCP/SWE)

Postgraduate management qualification

SCM/MBT/DBT training or willingness to train

Tools

SCM

MBT

DBT

Job description

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Practitioner for the Complex Emotional Needs Service covering Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham. You will assess referrals, develop care plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions within a strong MDT framework.

The role emphasises clinical practice, service development, and collaborative work with other teams to ensure joined-up care for adults with complex emotional needs.