Senior Early Intervention Practitioner
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Shropshire, SY1 4RQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
Our Early Intervention Service is excited to offer the rare opportunity of recruiting two new practitioners to add to its lively and caring team. We o...
- To work as a senior member of the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service and support the organisation in effectively delivering Nice Concordant Early Intervention in Psychosis Service to all appropriate referrals
- Providing specialist Early Intervention consultation/liaison and advice to colleagues
- Contributing and undertaking specialist Early Intervention assessments for those referred to the service with suspected psychosis and/or At Risk Mental State.
- To be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence based interventions required, including health promotion for a named service user/group under the guidance of the team leader/senior practitioners
- Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of Early Intervention service users, contacting the "Out of Hours" services where required, providing effective advice, guidance and decision making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care under the supervision of the team leader/senior practitioners
- Responsible for the organising admissions, case conference/reviews and discharge planning in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of the pathway lead/ senior practitioners
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential: - Appropriate qualification (RNMH, Occupational Therapy or Social work equivalent); - Additional qualifications or training appropriate to profession
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Sufficient experience at working at Band 6 or equivalent.
- Experience of having worked with young people who are experiencing or have been suspected of experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
- Experience of having worked within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable: - Experience of having worked within a young person focused service.; - Experience of providing family interventions/supporting carers
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of the philosophy around Early Intervention in psychosis
- Working knowledge of the Community Mental Health Framework.
- A willingness to work assertively to engage our service users.
- Knowledge of NICE clinical guidance relating to Early Intervention Service
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential: - Demonstrate enthusiasm/commitment to service user group.; - Effective interpersonal skills.; - Ability to work as a team member within team boundaries.
Desirable: - Ability to work under pressure and proactively manage stress
How to apply
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First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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