EIP Community Mental Health Practitioner

The Community Mental Health Practitioner in an Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP) Team is a key clinical role responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals aged 14-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), the practitioner will play an essential role in the assessment, treatment, and support of patients during the critical early stages of psychosis, with a focus on recovery-oriented care.

We are seeking either a mental health nurse or social worker with previous experience of working in community mental health settings and who is confident and competent in effectively managing a caseload of patients.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.