Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Practitioner to join the Ealing Early Intervention Service on a fixed-term basis.

Ealing EIS is a dynamic, multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessment and treatment for young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based, recovery-focused care that promotes hope, social inclusion and positive outcomes for service users and their families.

We are seeking a skilled practitioner who is committed to person-centred care and who thrives within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

This post is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide cover during a period of secondment. Internal applicants may be considered on a secondment basis subject to agreement from their substantive manager.

Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will:

• Manage a caseload of service users experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments and care planning.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with Early Intervention in Psychosis standards.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies to support recovery.
• Contribute to physical health monitoring and holistic care planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service development initiatives.
• Provide crisis management and risk management as required.
• Support service users with education, employment and social recovery goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and contribute to performance targets.

About us
Ealing Early Intervention Service is a committed and innovative team that values compassion, inclusion and continuous improvement. We take pride in supporting staff development and fostering a positive team culture where learning and professional growth are encouraged.

As part of our service, you will receive:

• Regular clinical and managerial supervision.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working.
• Experience within a nationally recognised Early Intervention in Psychosis model.
• Access to quality improvement and service development projects.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year Per annum inc HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 222-EAL-133-A
Job locations: Cherington House, Cherington Road, London, W7 3HL, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health disorders and 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
• Trauma Informed approaches to care
• The principles of recovery, positive risk taking and strength-based approaches to care.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Qualified RMN/OT/SW with current professional registration
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development

Qualifications (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 staff within own and/or other disciplines.
• Working in partnership with other agencies
• Experience of working in a community mh setting
• MDT working

Experience (Desirable)

• Working with people with psychosis
• CAMHS and/or CYP experience
• Care co-ordination and care planning within CPA in the community.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Team Lead: Georgiana Smith
Email: Georgiana.smith2@nhs.net

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