West London NHS Trust
CEN Practitioner
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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
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.
Key Responsibilities
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Contribute to compassionate, person-centred and clinically effective service development, supporting service objectives, quality improvement and new ways of working.
About West London NHS Trust
West 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.
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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’ overall by 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.
Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits
- Name: Gurpal Marway
- Job title: Team Manager
- Email address: gurpal.marway2@nhs.net
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