CEN Practitioner

West London NHS Trust

5d ago

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Healthcare

AI generated summary

You should have significant community mental health experience, preferably with complex emotional needs, and training in SCM, DBT, or MBT.
You will focus on clinical work, assess referrals, support service development, collaborate with MINT teams, and manage a caseload of clients while ensuring quality and efficient service delivery.

Requirements

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a band 6 practitioner in the Complex Emotional Needs Service covering three London Boroughs – Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham.
This post will be open to people from a range of disciplines within the mental health care professions including social workers, nurses and OT’s.
You will be expected to have significant experience of working with adults with mental health needs in the community and it would be desirable if you have experience of working with complex emotional needs and had undertaken SCM, DBT or MBT training.
Fixed term or Secondment available
The role will be focusing on clinical work and you will be expected to work closely developing the service and work with the band 7 Senior Practitioner and the Team Manager to ensure the efficient running of the clinical team.
You will support developing interfaces with multiple services and stakeholders.
You will work closely with the MINT teams in providing a consultative role in working with clients with CEN and also support with interventions and sign posting.
You will contribute to effective and compassionate service development for mental health, shaping this service according to population based needs.
As well as contributing to the planning and delivery of service objectives, managing specific change projects as required, ensuring client focus, consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
As the band 6 practitioner you will be involved in screening and assessing referrals for the CEN, liaising with referrers and providing comprehensive assessments and formulations.
The role also provides a consultative function to other services.
This role involves working alongside the Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) and you will be expected to hold a caseload of clients within CEN.
West 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’ overall by 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gurpal Marway Job title: Team Manager Email address: gurpal.marway2@nhs.net

Responsibilities

The role will be focusing on clinical work and you will be expected to work closely developing the service and work with the band 7 Senior Practitioner and the Team Manager to ensure the efficient running of the clinical team.
You will support developing interfaces with multiple services and stakeholders.
You will work closely with the MINT teams in providing a consultative role in working with clients with CEN and also support with interventions and sign posting.
You will contribute to effective and compassionate service development for mental health, shaping this service according to population based needs.
As well as contributing to the planning and delivery of service objectives, managing specific change projects as required, ensuring client focus, consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
As the band 6 practitioner you will be involved in screening and assessing referrals for the CEN, liaising with referrers and providing comprehensive assessments and formulations.
The role also provides a consultative function to other services.
This role involves working alongside the Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) and you will be expected to hold a caseload of clients within CEN.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is CEN Practitioner.

Which London Boroughs does the Complex Emotional Needs Service cover?

The service covers Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham.

What types of professionals can apply for this role?

The role is open to individuals from various disciplines within the mental health care professions, including social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists (OTs).

What experience is required for this position?

Significant experience working with adults with mental health needs in the community is required, along with desirable experience in complex emotional needs and training in SCM, DBT, or MBT.

Is this position a permanent job or temporary?

This position is available on a fixed-term basis or as a secondment.

What will the role primarily focus on?

The role will primarily focus on clinical work and developing the service, collaborating with the band 7 Senior Practitioner and Team Manager.

Will I need to hold a caseload of clients?

Yes, you will be expected to hold a caseload of clients within the Complex Emotional Needs service.

What is the organizational structure for this role?

You will be working closely with the band 7 Senior Practitioner, Team Manager, and Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) as part of the clinical team.

How does this role contribute to service development?

As a band 6 practitioner, you will contribute to effective and compassionate service development, helping to shape the service according to population-based needs and managing specific change projects.

Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Gurpal Marway, the Team Manager, via email at gurpal.marway2@nhs.net for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical health care in the UK.

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Mission & Purpose

West London NHS Trust provides mental health, community, and social care services across West London. The trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that supports mental well-being and physical health. Their purpose is to improve the lives of individuals and communities by offering comprehensive healthcare services, focusing on recovery and promoting mental health awareness. They aim to provide personalised care that respects the dignity and needs of each patient.