Job summaryBand 6 EIP Practitioner - 1We are seeking an experienced Band 6 clinician (RMN, OT or Social Worker) with Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) experience or, at minimum, strong community mental health practice. The practitioner will work full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, based at the Heart of Hounslow.
If you have been working on the wards and are looking for an opportunity to switch to community working - do consider applying, whether at band 5 or band 6.The role requires confidence in holding a community caseload, completing mental health and risk assessments, and delivering evidence-based, recovery-oriented interventions for individuals experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis or At Risk Mental State.
The practitioner must be able to act as a Care Coordinator, develop collaborative care plans, and maintain regular contact with service users, carers and partner agencies.
Main duties of the jobStrong skills in engagement, risk management, psychosocial work and partnership liaison are essential. The practitioner should be able to work autonomously while contributing effectively to the wider MDT, demonstrating excellent communication, good organisational skills and alignment with the EIP ethos of early detection, timely intervention and hope-focused recovery.
Experience in supervising junior staff, working under CPA, and supporting medication monitoring or psychoeducation is desirable. Candidates must hold current professional registration and be able to work flexibly and confidently in a busy community setting.
About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over 500m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborativeDetailsDate posted02 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary
45,953 to 54,254 a year
per annum inclusive of 15% HCAS
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number222-LS-Man-213Job locationsHeart of Hounslow Health Centre2nd Floor 92 Bath RoadLondonTW3 3ELUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe 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 attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessedPerson Specification
Qualifications & Training
EssentialRegistered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current professional registrationEvidence of recent and ongoing continuous professional developmentTraining in CBT-informed or psychosocial interventionsEvidence of recent or ongoing continuous professional development. DesirableTraining or experience in family or carer workRelevant specialist training (e.g. CAARMS or equivalent)
Experience
EssentialPost-qualification experience working in mental health servicesExperience of working within an Early Intervention in Psychosis service, or with people experiencing first episode psychosisExperience of holding and managing a community caseloadExperience of care coordination under CPA or key worker arrangements within community mental health servicesExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience of risk assessment and risk management in the communityExperience of working collaboratively with other agencies and servicesExperience of working with younger adults or within a young-person focused serviceExperience of working with At Risk Mental State (ARMS) presentationsExperience of providing family interventions or supporting carersExperience of contributing to audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activityExperience of supporting students or junior colleagues
Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge of the Early Intervention in Psychosis model, including access and waiting time standards, ethos and evidence baseKnowledge of NICE clinical guidance relevant to first episode psychosisSound knowledge of mental health disorders, particularly psychosis, and their interaction with physical health and wellbeingKnowledge of assessment, formulation and care planning within EIP servicesKnowledge of risk assessment, risk management and positive risk takingUnderstanding of Care Programme Approach (CPA), the Mental Health Act and Care Act as they apply to EIPUnderstanding of recovery-oriented and strengths-based approaches to careDesirableKnowledge of psychosocial and psychological interventions used within EIPKnowledge of outcome measures and tools used to support evidence-based EIP practice
Skills & Abilities
EssentialAbility to undertake comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessmentsAbility to coordinate care and maintain oversight of care and risk plansAbility to work autonomously within scope of practiceAbility to prioritise workload and manage competing demandsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to engage service users and carers in a holistic, recovery-focused mannerAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamAbility to contribute to service development, audit or quality improvement work
Personal Attributes
EssentialEffective interpersonal skillsCommitment to working with people experiencing early psychosis and their families/carersDemonstrates problem-solving and organisational skillsGood time management and record keeping skillsCommitment to continuing professional developmentAbility to work under pressure and manage stress appropriatelyAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of service usersAbility to communicate in languages other than EnglishCultural competence and sensitivity when working with diverse communities Values and behavioursDemonstrates behaviours aligned with Trust values, including: orespectful and compassionate practice ohonesty and professionalism owillingness to listen, engage and work collaboratively oleading by example in day-to-day practice
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
EssentialRegistered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current professional registrationEvidence of recent and ongoing continuous professional developmentTraining in CBT-informed or psychosocial interventionsEvidence of recent or ongoing continuous professional development. DesirableTraining or experience in family or carer workRelevant specialist training (e.g. CAARMS or equivalent)
Experience
EssentialPost-qualification experience working in mental health servicesExperience of working within an Early Intervention in Psychosis service, or with people experiencing first episode psychosisExperience of holding and managing a community caseloadExperience of care coordination under CPA or key worker arrangements within community mental health servicesExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience of risk assessment and risk management in the communityExperience of working collaboratively with other agencies and servicesExperience of working with younger adults or within a young-person focused serviceExperience of working with At Risk Mental State (ARMS) presentationsExperience of providing family interventions or supporting carersExperience of contributing to audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activityExperience of supporting students or junior colleagues
Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge of the Early Intervention in Psychosis model, including access and waiting time standards, ethos and evidence baseKnowledge of NICE clinical guidance relevant to first episode psychosisSound knowledge of mental health disorders, particularly psychosis, and their interaction with physical health and wellbeingKnowledge of assessment, formulation and care planning within EIP servicesKnowledge of risk assessment, risk management and positive risk takingUnderstanding of Care Programme Approach (CPA), the Mental Health Act and Care Act as they apply to EIPUnderstanding of recovery-oriented and strengths-based approaches to careDesirableKnowledge of psychosocial and psychological interventions used within EIPKnowledge of outcome measures and tools used to support evidence-based EIP practice
Skills & Abilities
EssentialAbility to undertake comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessmentsAbility to coordinate care and maintain oversight of care and risk plansAbility to work autonomously within scope of practiceAbility to prioritise workload and manage competing demandsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to engage service users and carers in a holistic, recovery-focused mannerAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamAbility to contribute to service development, audit or quality improvement work
Personal Attributes
EssentialEffective interpersonal skillsCommitment to working with people experiencing early psychosis and their families/carersDemonstrates problem-solving and organisational skillsGood time management and record keeping skillsCommitment to continuing professional developmentAbility to work under pressure and manage stress appropriatelyAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of service usersAbility to communicate in languages other than EnglishCultural competence and sensitivity when working with diverse communities Values and behavioursDemonstrates behaviours aligned with Trust values, including: orespectful and compassionate practice ohonesty and professionalism owillingness to listen, engage and work collaboratively oleading by example in day-to-day practiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressHeart of Hounslow Health Centre2nd Floor 92 Bath RoadLondonTW3 3ELUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressHeart of Hounslow Health Centre2nd Floor 92 Bath RoadLondonTW3 3ELUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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