Early Intervention Practitioner | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Congleton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a registered mental health nurse for a 12-month fixed term contract in Congleton. You'll work with patients experiencing first episode psychosis and be part of a dynamic team to significantly impact their well-being. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of mental health disorders.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent report writing skills.
• Experienced in delivering evidence-based care.
• Familiar with the current Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessment and treatment for patients.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Plan individual care needs and implement interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivated and committed to quality care

Sound knowledge of mental health disorders

Education

Post-registration clinical experience

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered mental health nurse to join our specialist team based at Congleton Library, working with patients aged between 14 - 65 experiencing first episode psychosis, for a 12 months fixed term contract.

We are a dynamic & highly specialist team, working with an interesting client group where there’s an opportunity to significantly impact on an individual's well-being and long-term clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• The role involves specialist assessment & treatment of patients presenting with symptoms of first episode psychosis.
• You would join a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, clinical support workers and peer support workers.
• Collaboratively plan an individual’s care needs, assess risk factors, and implement interventions in line with access and wait time standards to improve outcomes for the individual and their families.
• Maintain thorough induction and ongoing professional development, including shadowing team members and regular supervision.
• Engage in continuing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication, report writing and assessment skills are essential.
• Motivated and committed to delivering quality and evidence‑based care.
• Sound working knowledge of the current spectrum of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.
• Post-registration clinical experience and ability to demonstrate the skills needed to provide an outstanding service.
• Awareness and understanding of the EIPS model.
• Access to transport for work purposes.

About the Trust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites with services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and armed forces covenant holder. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and valuing differences.

Induction & Equal Opportunities

New starters will commence on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme, which offers up to 3 weeks of training. The Trust uses a values-based approach in interviews and requires applicants to reflect on the Trust’s Values. Please review the Values and provide examples in your application.

Applicants who meet the essential criteria may apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme; guidance is available in the application materials. If you have a disability, please indicate any special support needs for the interview/selection process.

The Trust offers DBS checks with costs deducted from salary and the DBS Update Service is encouraged. New entrants commence at the minimum of the scale. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as vacancies may close before the advertised date.

How to Apply

Please download the full job description in the documents section for details of responsibilities. For assistance, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or 01244 393100.

Note: This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.