Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Practitioner to join our dynamic multidisciplinary EIP team in Ealing.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people (aged 14 plus) and adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis, providing timely, evidence-based, and recovery-focused interventions.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality assessment, care coordination, and therapeutic support, working collaboratively with service users, families, and partner agencies to promote hope, resilience, and long-term recovery.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about early intervention, youth mental health, and recovery-focused practice. You will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis
- Act as a care coordinator for a defined caseload, delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care
- Develop and implement collaborative care plans, crisis plans, and risk management plans
- Deliver evidence-based interventions, including CBT-informed approaches, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention
- Work closely with families and carers, offering support and family-focused interventions
- Participate in MDT meetings, contributing to clinical decision-making and service development
- Liaise with internal and external partners including primary care, crisis services, acute wards, education providers, and voluntary sector organisations
- Support physical health monitoring and promote healthy lifestyle interventions
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with Trust policies
- Participate in audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation activities
About us
West 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 collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current professional registration
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- CBT qualification
- Family Interventions Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience in mental health; working with individuals with acute and complex needs
- Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines.
- Working in partnership with other agencies
- Experience of working in a community mh setting
Desirable
- Working with people with psychosis
- CAMHS and/or CYP experience
- Care co-ordination and care planning within CPA in the community.
- At Risk Mental State (ARMS) services
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of mental health disorders as well as their relationship to physical disorders
- Mental health issues within diverse communities
- The Early Intervention in Psychosis model, ethos and practice
- Safeguarding policies and procedure
- Evidence -based interventions for First Episode Psychosis including psychological treatments
- Care Programme Approach principles
- Understand the principles of recovery and their application to risk management, positive risk taking and strength-based approaches to care delivery.
- Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively; revising and adjusting priorities as required according to the needs of individual patients and the service.
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required
- Work using own initiative, flexibility, and practising self-awareness
- Ability to frequently work under pressure, to meet deadlines and manage risk in the dynamic clinical working environment.
- Be aware of the limitations in own competencies and seek appropriate guidance from senior colleagues.
- Higher level communication skills, both written and oral
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Able to use peer and group supervision creatively
- Ability to be reflective and apply constructive criticism to professional development
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues
- Car owner / driver
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates 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
Essential
- Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current professional registration
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- CBT qualification
- Family Interventions Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience in mental health; working with individuals with acute and complex needs
- Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines.
- Working in partnership with other agencies
- Experience of working in a community mh setting
Desirable
- Working with people with psychosis
- CAMHS and/or CYP experience
- Care co-ordination and care planning within CPA in the community.
- At Risk Mental State (ARMS) services
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of mental health disorders as well as their relationship to physical disorders
- Mental health issues within diverse communities
- The Early Intervention in Psychosis model, ethos and practice
- Safeguarding policies and procedure
- Evidence -based interventions for First Episode Psychosis including psychological treatments
- Care Programme Approach principles
- Understand the principles of recovery and their application to risk management, positive risk taking and strength-based approaches to care delivery.
- Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively; revising and adjusting priorities as required according to the needs of individual patients and the service.
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required
- Work using own initiative, flexibility, and practising self-awareness
- Ability to frequently work under pressure, to meet deadlines and manage risk in the dynamic clinical working environment.
- Be aware of the limitations in own competencies and seek appropriate guidance from senior colleagues.
- Higher level communication skills, both written and oral
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Able to use peer and group supervision creatively
- Ability to be reflective and apply constructive criticism to professional development
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues
- Car owner / driver
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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).
