Early Intervention Practitioner (CPN)

West London NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking two dynamic Early Intervention Practitioners to support individuals aged 14 to 65 with complex mental health issues. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment that promotes career development and offers a variety of benefits. Candidates must possess qualifications in mental health fields and demonstrate experience in community settings. The role provides a chance to make a significant difference in the lives of service users.

Benefits

Support towards career development

Annual leave buying and selling scheme

Car lease scheme

Discounted Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatry at Band 6 level in a community mental health setting.
• Experience with CAMHS and At Risk Mental State services.
• Strong understanding of recovery principles and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of individuals with complex health presentations.
• Develop care plans based on recovery principles in collaboration with service users.
• Provide supervision of junior staff and trainees as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Psychosocial assessment

Risk assessment and management

Education

Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current registration

CBT training

Family Therapy Qualification

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job description

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Early Intervention Practitioner (CPN), London

Client: West London NHS Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4e0e268a767b

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.07.2025

Expiry Date: 16.08.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit 2 dynamic Band 6 Early Intervention Practitioners, either a Nurse, Social Worker (SW), or Occupational Therapist (OT), based at Hounslow on a 6-month contract. The individual must be enthusiastic, committed, compassionate, and experienced with a good knowledge of issues and guidance around working with psychosis. In addition, have experience working with young people and adults aged 14 to 65 years with complex mental health issues.

Alongside an exciting and fulfilling nursing role in a valued environment, we also offer:

• A supportive environment to develop clinical skills
• Support towards career development and promotion opportunities within the Trust
• Annual leave buying and selling scheme
• Car lease scheme
• Discounted Gym membership

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for a defined caseload of service users by undertaking these duties:

• Undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, including those presenting with higher levels of risk
• Work alongside the service user to develop care plans based on recovery principles
• Offer specialist assessment and advice where required
• Assess, manage, and review ongoing risks collaboratively with service users and carers
• Ensure clinical practice is evidence-based and aligns with NICE guidelines and Trust policies
• Provide supervision of junior staff and trainees as appropriate
• Act within the relevant Code of Conduct depending on registration body

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider in the UK, delivering mental health and physical healthcare services. The Trust operates Broadmoor Hospital and provides services across London boroughs, employing over 5,000 staff. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust actively participates in developing the North West London Integrated Care System and leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current registration
• CBT training
• Family Therapy Qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

• Experience in psychiatry at Band 6 level in a community mental health setting
• Supervising junior staff
• Working with other agencies
• Working with people with psychosis
• Carrying out Care co-ordination within CPA
• Experience with Children and Adolescents – CAMHS
• Experience with At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health disorders and their physical health relationships
• Risk assessment and management
• Community mental health issues
• Complex case management
• Psychological treatments
• Care Programme Approach principles
• Early Intervention in Psychosis model
• Recovery principles and application in risk management
• Psychosocial assessment and interventions
• Autonomous decision-making skills

Autonomy

• Manage own caseload and prioritize effectively
• Work under pressure with concentration
• Work autonomously and independently
• Exercise initiative and flexibility
• Meet deadlines
• Organizational skills for complex activities
• Recognize own limitations and seek advice

Other

• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Use peer and group supervision
• Reflective practice and accepting feedback
• Acceptable attendance record