Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of working with adults with mental health problems in a variety of community settings
- Experience
Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience
Experience of working with clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder
- Experience
Experience and skills in risk assessment and management
- Qualifications
Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications
Core Mental Health Profession registered with an appropriate professional body (e.g., NMC, UKCP, HCPC or Social Work England)
- Qualifications
Clinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
- Knowledge/skills
Good knowledge of Risk Assessment procedures and skills to make significant clinical decisions based on this knowledge.
- Knowledge/skills
Ability to undertake complex assessments and develop comprehensive clinical formulations.
- Knowledge/skills
Ability to reflect on personal experience. Demonstrates capacity and willingness to use clinical supervision.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience
Experience of the use of a variety of therapeutic tools
- Experience
Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
- Qualifications
Qualification or equivalent experience in SCM, MBT practitioner level or DBT accreditation or a willingness to train.
- Knowledge/skills
Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical governance and related knowledge for research and audit.
- Knowledge/skills
Good knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to relevant fields.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Practitioner to join the Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Service, covering Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham.
The CEN Service is a specialist Tier 3 community service supporting adults experiencing complex emotional needs, including emotional instability, relationship difficulties and difficulties managing distress.
The role is open to professionals from Social Work, Nursing and Occupational Therapy backgrounds. Applicants should have significant experience working with adults with complex emotional needs in community settings, including experience of managing a caseload and working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience or training in Structured Clinical Management (SCM), DBT, MBT or other relevant therapeutic approaches would be desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of specialist, relational and evidence-informed care.
Main duties of the job
The role will focus on clinical practice, working closely with the Band 7 Senior Practitioner and Team Manager to support the effective running and development of the CEN Service. You will screen and assess referrals, liaise with referrers, undertake comprehensive assessments and formulations, develop care plans and provide therapeutic interventions, while holding a caseload of clients.
You will work with and build effective partnerships with other teams and services, contributing to joined-up care and effective pathways for people with Complex Emotional Needs.
You will also contribute to compassionate, person-centred and clinically effective service development, supporting service objectives, quality improvement and new ways of working
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for CEN Practitioner with West London NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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