Early Interventions Service (EIS) Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 20 October 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join an expanding and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 to 65 at risk of, or currently experiencing, first episode psychosis. Our team provides a range of specialist interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Family Interventions.
The Early Intervention Service covers the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint with 4 dedicated MDTs. We enjoy close working links with a range of community and inpatient services for children and adults.
We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals as part of our commitment to maintain our focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of this team, there is one permanent post for a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to join the team. The post will provide an opportunity for development for those who are interested in working within the Early Intervention Service and to gain valuable experience working in a community setting.
The successful applicant will work as part of the Fylde Coast Early intervention Service and play a key role in our MDT managing a caseload and supporting the key areas of physical heath monitoring and carer support.
Main duties of the job
You will actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and your professional bodies Code of Conduct.
You will provide leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care for service users.
You will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, across clinical boundaries and in unfamiliar situations as outlined within your Code of Professional Conduct.
You will be required to offer clinical and managerial leadership to students as part of your role within the team. You will maintain a positive and open attitude towards organisational change and service development.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY841-JD
Job locations
The Gateway
Blackpool
FY1 6JX
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Gateway
Blackpool
FY1 6JX
Employer's website
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