Job summary
We are seeking to recruit 1 dynamic Band 5/6 EIP Mental Health Practitioner who is a qualified Nurse, Social Worker (SW) or Occupational Therapist (OT) to be based at Hammersmith and Fulham.The individual must be enthusiastic, committed, compassionate and experienced with a good knowledge of the issues and guidance around working with psychosis. In addition, have some experience of working with young people and adults aged 14 to 65 years with a range of complex mental health issues.
There will be an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop into a Band 6 role within the next 12 months. However, the successful candidate must complete the required elements from the programme before they will be able to be promoted into the Band 6 role.
This role would be to cover additional demands within the service.This will be ideal for staff who are looking to start within a Community Mental Health Team. The Team operates a 9am to 5pm service from Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, including those service users presenting with higher levels of risk.
- They will work alongside the service user to develop their care plan along the recovery principles.
- To offer specialist assessment and advice where required.
- To assess, manage and regular review on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the service user and carers.
- To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
- To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate (mentorship and preceptorship qualifications)
- To act within the relevant Code of Conduct dependent on your Registration Body.
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 and Training
Essential
- Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current professional registration
Desirable
- CBT training
- Family Therapy Qualification
- Evidence of recent or ongoing continuous professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Ideally suited for a newly qualified Band 5 Nurse/ OT/ Social Worker who wants to develop a career as a Clinician in Community Mental Health.
- Previous experience working in a community mental health setting.
- Working in partnership with other agencies.
- Experience of supervising junior staff/ students within own and/or other disciplines.
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working in a community mental health setting.
- Working with people with psychosis.
- Working with At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service
- Carry out Care coordination and planning within CPA in the community
- Working with Children and Adolescents - CAMHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Care Programme Approach principles
- The Early Intervention in Psychosis model, ethos and practice
- Specialist knowledge of mental health disorders as well as their relationship to physical disorders Assessment skills. Risk assessment and management.
- Mental health issues within community services
- Clinical and professional aspects of complex cases
- Psychological treatments
- Symptom control management
- Risk management, positive risk taking and strengths orientated approaches to care delivery.
- Use of psychosocial assessment and interventions.
Autonomy
Essential
- Team/self-management and organisation skills that enable a number of complex activities and clinical work to be undertaken, revising and adjusting these according to the needs of individual patients and the service. Be aware of the limitations in own competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively through robust prioritising of own and others workloads
- Ability to frequently work under pressure and maintain intense concentration, particularly in unpredictable situations where there will be exposure to highly distressed and/or disturbed patients, often exhibiting challenging behaviours and the risk of physical violence
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required
- Exercise initiative, flexibility, tact and self- awareness
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Other
Essential
- Sickness (or attendance) record that is acceptable to the Trust
- Higher level communication skills, both written and oral
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Wiling to use peer and group supervision creatively
- Ability to be reflective and accept constructive criticism to further develop oneself
- Be able to work flexibly if required
Desirable
- Able to travel to see your allocated service users as we are a face to face service.
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current professional registration
Desirable
- CBT training
- Family Therapy Qualification
- Evidence of recent or ongoing continuous professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Ideally suited for a newly qualified Band 5 Nurse/ OT/ Social Worker who wants to develop a career as a Clinician in Community Mental Health.
- Previous experience working in a community mental health setting.
- Working in partnership with other agencies.
- Experience of supervising junior staff/ students within own and/or other disciplines.
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working in a community mental health setting.
- Working with people with psychosis.
- Working with At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service
- Carry out Care coordination and planning within CPA in the community
- Working with Children and Adolescents - CAMHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Care Programme Approach principles
- The Early Intervention in Psychosis model, ethos and practice
- Specialist knowledge of mental health disorders as well as their relationship to physical disorders Assessment skills. Risk assessment and management.
- Mental health issues within community services
- Clinical and professional aspects of complex cases
- Psychological treatments
- Symptom control management
- Risk management, positive risk taking and strengths orientated approaches to care delivery.
- Use of psychosocial assessment and interventions.
Autonomy
Essential
- Team/self-management and organisation skills that enable a number of complex activities and clinical work to be undertaken, revising and adjusting these according to the needs of individual patients and the service. Be aware of the limitations in own competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively through robust prioritising of own and others workloads
- Ability to frequently work under pressure and maintain intense concentration, particularly in unpredictable situations where there will be exposure to highly distressed and/or disturbed patients, often exhibiting challenging behaviours and the risk of physical violence
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required
- Exercise initiative, flexibility, tact and self- awareness
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Other
Essential
- Sickness (or attendance) record that is acceptable to the Trust
- Higher level communication skills, both written and oral
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Wiling to use peer and group supervision creatively
- Ability to be reflective and accept constructive criticism to further develop oneself
- Be able to work flexibly if required
Desirable
- Able to travel to see your allocated service users as we are a face to face service.
- Lived experience of mental health issues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
