CEN Practitioner

NHS

  • Southall, West London
  • £44,485-52,521 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 22 hours ago
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 service will be for those experiencing difficulties with emotional instability and relationships who need to be supported by a specialist Tier 3 service.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 availableMain duties of the jobThe 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.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.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£44,485 to £52,521 a year Per AnnumContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number222-EAL-027Job locationsThe LimesSouthallUB2 4AUJob descriptionJob 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 attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job descriptionJob 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 attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Core Mental Health Profession registered with an appropriate professional body (e.g., NMC, UKCP, HCPC or Social Work England)
  • Clinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
Desirable
  • Qualification or equivalent experience in SCM, MBT practitioner level or DBT accreditation or a willingness to train.
ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrable experience of working with adults with mental health problems in a variety of community settings
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
  • Experience of working with clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder
  • Experience and skills in risk assessment and management
Desirable
  • Experience of inter-agency working
  • Experience of the use of a variety of therapeutic tools
  • Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
Knowledge/skillsEssential
  • Good knowledge of Risk Assessment procedures and skills to make significant clinical decisions based on this knowledge.
  • Ability to undertake complex assessments and develop comprehensive clinical formulations.
  • Ability to reflect on personal experience. Demonstrates capacity and willingness to use clinical supervision.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical governance and related knowledge for research and audit.
  • Good knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to relevant fields.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Core Mental Health Profession registered with an appropriate professional body (e.g., NMC, UKCP, HCPC or Social Work England)
  • Clinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
Desirable
  • Qualification or equivalent experience in SCM, MBT practitioner level or DBT accreditation or a willingness to train.
ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrable experience of working with adults with mental health problems in a variety of community settings
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
  • Experience of working with clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder
  • Experience and skills in risk assessment and management
Desirable
  • Experience of inter-agency working
  • Experience of the use of a variety of therapeutic tools
  • Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
Knowledge/skillsEssential
  • Good knowledge of Risk Assessment procedures and skills to make significant clinical decisions based on this knowledge.
  • Ability to undertake complex assessments and develop comprehensive clinical formulations.
  • Ability to reflect on personal experience. Demonstrates capacity and willingness to use clinical supervision.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical governance and related knowledge for research and audit.
  • Good knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to relevant fields.

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