Mental Health Practitioner | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Professional development

Multidisciplinary team

EIP framework

Job summary

West London Mental Health Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for the Ealing Early Intervention Service on a fixed-term basis. The post supports young people with first-episode psychosis, delivering evidence-based interventions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary framework.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, risk management, and person-centered care planning, with opportunities for professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in first-episode psychosis care
• Ability to work within Early Intervention in Psychosis standards
• Competence in risk assessment and crisis management

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments and care planning.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with Early Intervention in Psychosis standards.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies to support recovery.
• Contribute to physical health monitoring and holistic care planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service development initiatives.
• Provide crisis management and risk management as required.
• Support service users with education, employment and social recovery goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and contribute to performance targets.

Skills

Caseload management

Risk assessment

Care planning

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Practitioner to join the Ealing Early Intervention Service on a fixed-term basis.

Ealing EIS is a dynamic, multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessment and treatment for young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based, recovery-focused care that promotes hope, social inclusion and positive outcomes for service users and their families.

We are seeking a skilled practitioner who is committed to person-centred care and who thrives within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

This post is offered as a12-month fixed-term contract to provide cover during a period of secondment. Internal applicants may be considered on a secondment basis subject to agreement from their substantive manager.

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will:

• Manage a caseload of service users experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments and care planning.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with Early Intervention in Psychosis standards.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies to support recovery.
• Contribute to physical health monitoring and holistic care planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service development initiatives.
• Provide crisis management and risk management as required.
• Support service users with education, employment and social recovery goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and contribute to performance targets.

Ealing Early Intervention Service is a committed and innovative team that values compassion, inclusion and continuous improvement. We take pride in supporting staff development and fostering a positive team culture where learning and professional growth are encouraged.

As part of our service, you will receive:

• Regular clinical and managerial supervision.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working.
• Experience within a nationally recognised Early Intervention in Psychosis model.
• Access to quality improvement and service development projects.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Nov 2026

£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of 15% HCAS

£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inclusive of 20% HCAS