Job Description

Main area

Early Intervention Practitioner

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon- Fri 09:00 - 17:00)

Job ref

373-SMH2433

Site

Wirral Early Intervention Team

Town

Birkenhead

Salary

38,682 - 46,580 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

21/08/2025 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to join our specialist team in working with patients aged between 14 -65 experiencing first episode psychosis.



We are dynamic & highly specialist team, working with an interesting client group, where there's an opportunity to significantly impact on an individual's well-being and functioning and long-term clinical outcomes.



The role involves specialist assessment & treatment of patients presenting with symptoms of psychosis. You would join a multi disciplinary team of nurses, social workers, OTs, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical support workers. There is a wide range of experience and skills within the team and we are passionate about nurturing our staff to develop their skills.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to collaboratively plan an individuals care needs and assess risk factors and implement interventions in line with the access and wait time standards; that improve outcomes for the individual and their families. You will be offered a thorough induction period, including shadowing established team members and regular supervision. The appointed applicant should be willing to engage in continuing professional development opportunities.



Excellent communication, report writing and assessment skills are essential for this post. We are looking for highly skilled and competent practitioners, who are motivated and committed to delivering quality and evidence based care and willing to develop and initiate recovery focused groups. As part of the role there will be opportunities to participate in groups aimed at reducing cardiometabolic risk factors, such as gym, climbing and walking groups. Applicants should have sound working knowledge of the current spectrum of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.



Applicants should have post registration clinical experience and be able to demonstrate the appropriate skills needed to provide an outstanding service. We are looking for individuals who are flexible and conscientious team members.



Awareness and understanding of the EIPS model is essential.



Access to transport for work purposes is essential.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.



We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool.



Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.



As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.



All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.



Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.



At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.



CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.



An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.



If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'



Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.



The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16 per year applies.



New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.



Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.



Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Recognised qualification in mental health care - RMN or OT

Desirable criteria

Evidence of further professional development involving serious mental illness Training in PSI at an introductory level Experience of working in a community MDT #

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential criteria

Commitment to own continuous professional development Knowledge of need for early intervention services from a national and clinical perspective Demonstrate an understanding of an assertive outreach approach to care

Desirable criteria

Information management and technology skills ECDL qualification #

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in a MDT
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.



Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Dominic Edwards

Job title

Manager

Email address

dominic.edwards@nhs.net

Telephone number

0300 303 3157

Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact

cwp.recruitment@nhs.net

or telephone 01244 393100