Description
We 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.
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 job:
- Strong 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.
Qualifications & Training:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current professional registration
- Evidence of recent and ongoing continuous professional development
- Training in CBT-informed or psychosocial interventions
Experience:
- Post-qualification experience working in mental health services
- Experience of working within an Early Intervention in Psychosis service, or with people experiencing first episode psychosis
- Experience of holding and managing a community caseload
- Experience of care coordination under CPA or key worker arrangements within community mental health services
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Early Intervention in Psychosis model, including access and waiting time standards, ethos and evidence base
- Knowledge of NICE clinical guidance relevant to first episode psychosis
- Sound knowledge of mental health disorders, particularly psychosis, and their interaction with physical health and wellbeing
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to undertake comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessments
- Ability to coordinate care and maintain oversight of care and risk plans
- Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
Personal Attributes:
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Commitment to working with people experiencing early psychosis and their families/carers
- Demonstrates problem-solving and organisational skills
- Good time management and record keeping skills
- Commitment to continuing professional development