Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join a unique split post working across both the Ealing Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS) and the Ealing Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Team.
This post is currently being advertised as a pilot role, providing an opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to the development and refinement of the role over time, in response to emerging priorities, service needs and local developments.
The role is open to applicants from a range of professional disciplines within mental health, including Social Work, Nursing and Occupational Therapy. The successful candidate will be expected to have significant experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs in community settings. Experience of working with people with Complex Psychosis and Complex Emotional Needs would be expected.
Main duties of the jobThe postholder will be expected to work flexibly across both services and contribute positively to the development of thisinnovative pilot role, supporting the teams to identify and develop effective ways of working across the CEN and CRS pathways.
Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) TeamAs a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner within the CEN Team, you will hold a caseload of adults experiencing difficulties associated with emotional instability, interpersonal relationships and Complex Emotional Needs within the borough of Ealing. The role has a strong clinical focus. You will undertake comprehensive screening, assessment, formulation, care planning and therapeutic interventions, working collaboratively with patients and their wider support networks. You will work closely with referrers and partner services to ensure that patients referred to CEN receive timely and appropriate assessment, intervention and treatment. You will work closely with the Band 7 Senior Practitioner and Team Manager to support the effective day-to-day running and continued development of the clinical service. This will include contributing to clinical discussions, service development, quality improvement and the implementation of new ways of working in response to local population needs. An important aspect of the role will be developing effective interfaces with a range of internal and external services and stakeholders.
About usWest 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 responsibilitiesThe 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.
QualificationsEssential- Current training and/or qualification in either a housing or health/social care related field (eg. Level 3 Cert in Housing, Social Work/Social Policy degree, occupational therapy degree, other professional qualification)
- Where appropriate, registration must be live with a professional body such as SWE or other relevant body
- Evidence of ongoing training and CPD.
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental health problems
- Knowledge of the care planning process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive housing support plan for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources
- Can demonstrate understanding of psychosis and complex emotional needs and its impact on service users and carers.
- Skills in risk assessment and management.
- Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their families in relation to their accommodation needs
Desirable- Previous experience of working within either a local authority social services or housing department.
- Working with people at risk of homelessness.
- Skills in leadership: ability to motivate others, use initiative and manage change.
- Audit and research; Teaching.
Personal QualitiesEssential- Able to create/sustain excellent relationships with clients, carers, other professionals and other stakeholders
- Work with service users who are difficult to engage with.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
