EIS Mental Health Practitioner -RMN/OT/SW
The closing date is 03 November 2025
Job summary
Lancashire and South Cumbria Early Intervention Service
Band 6 Mental Health PractitionerThe Bay LocalityThe Central & West Early Intervention Service
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join a well-established 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 within a hub and spoke model of care. There are four multi-disciplinary early intervention service teams covering the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint.
Main duties of the job
The Lancashire Early and South Cumbria Intervention Service is based within the Children and Families Network of Lancashire and South Cumbria Care NHS Foundation Trust. 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 Central & West EIS, we have one 6 month seconded full time post for a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to join the team. The posts 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 post is being offered as a 37.5 hours permanent post
Key WorkerMinimum professional qualifications: RMN / OT / Dip SWSalary Scale: Band 6
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the development of a new service with opportunities to participate in ongoing skills 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
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY855-CLK
Job locations
EIS Central & West Lancs (MH)
Chorley
PR7 1PS
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
EIS Central & West Lancs (MH)
Chorley
PR7 1PS
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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