Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Early Intervention in Psychosis Service’s overall aim is to support and minimise the debilitating effects of having a psychotic illness. We work with service users aged 16-35 experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) for up to three years. We work on an assertive outreach model so have a flexible, creative and proactive approach to engaging service users and promoting their recovery.

The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016).

EIP has a strong culture of multidisciplinary team working within a supportive working environment. You will have ongoing regularly supervision, in house development and training as well as annual appraisal, further development of skills and further progression opportunities. The role of care coordinator includes the delivery of EI specific interventions such as behaviour family therapy (full training will be provided) and carers support.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working in Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. They will be required to liaise with other local agencies including inpatient and specialist services, social care as well as Core community and Urgent care teams.

Early Intervention in Psychosis Service’s overall aim is to support and minimise the debilitating effects of having a psychotic illness. We work with service users aged 16-35 experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) for up to three years. We work on an assertive outreach model so have a flexible, creative and proactive approach to engaging service users and promoting their recovery.

The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016).

Person Specification

Professional qualification – RMN/ RNLD/OT/Social work qualifications

Essential

  • Post 12 month Registration,
  • Extensive post registration experience in mental health care setting Extensive post registration experience in mental health care Assessing and managing risk Devising robust and effective care plans using SMART goals De-escalation techniques Providing care in community settings Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication Able to undertake risk assessments within the service Able to demonstrate leadership skills Working knowledge of Health Service Fundamental knowledge of medications used in mental health Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children, young people, young adults and families in distress Working knowledge of mental health A good knowledge of own professional guidelines A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to work autonomously Ability to manage own time effectively

Desirable

  • Delivering teaching / training Providing consultation Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Hold an interest in a specialist area

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 (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).

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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