EIP Care Coordinator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker to join the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team. The role involves coordinating care and support for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis, working collaboratively with them, their families, and partner agencies. You will provide holistic, recovery-orientated interventions to promote independence, resilience, and hope. The team prides itself on a supportive culture, manageable caseloads, and excellent development opportunities.
Essential criteria
- Professional qualification in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy.
Desirable criteria
- Degree level education
- Candidates with professional qualifications (such as RGN) withsubstantial experience of care coordination in a mental health service. Experience of working with adults and/or young people and children with serious mental health problems
- Experience of care coordination under the care programme approach.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting.
- Experience of working in an Early Intervention Service/specialist psychosis service
- Experience of working with people who use/ misuse substances.
- Experience of working with families.
- Experience of providing teaching/ training.
- Knowledge of the principles of and the evidence base underpinning EIP
- Understanding of the population within the Bradford and Airedale area and its specific needs.
- Understanding of the specific service user group of people with suspected first episode of psychosis
- ATTITUDE/APPROACH
- Demonstrates values and attitudes necessary for modern mental health practice in an EIP service.
- Able to work on own initiative, without direct supervision and recognise own limits.
- Able to integrate and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate commitment to equality and respect for diversity.
- TRAINING
- Training in Early Intervention in Psychosis
- CAARMS assessment training
- Training in assessment of mental health needs
- Training in Psychosocial Interventions
- SLIP course (for Mental Health Nurses)
- Professional qualification in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy.
- Degree level education
- Candidates with professional qualifications (such as RGN) withsubstantial experience of care coordination in a mental health service. Experience of working with adults and/or young people and children with serious mental health problems
- Experience of care coordination under the care programme approach.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting.
- Experience of working in an Early Intervention Service/specialist psychosis service
- Experience of working with people who use/ misuse substances.
- Experience of working with families.
- Experience of providing teaching/ training.
- Knowledge of the principles of and the evidence base underpinning EIP
- Understanding of the population within the Bradford and Airedale area and its specific needs.
- Understanding of the specific service user group of people with suspected first episode of psychosis
- ATTITUDE/APPROACH
- Demonstrates values and attitudes necessary for modern mental health practice in an EIP service.
- Able to work on own initiative, without direct supervision and recognise own limits.
- Able to integrate and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate commitment to equality and respect for diversity.
- TRAINING
- Training in Early Intervention in Psychosis
- CAARMS assessment training
- Training in assessment of mental health needs
- Training in Psychosocial Interventions
- SLIP course (for Mental Health Nurses)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
EIP Care Coordinator
The closing date is 03 September 2026
Job summary
Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day
Are you ready to be part of something truly special?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker--whether you're an established Band 6 practitioner or ready to take the next step in your career--to join our highly regarded Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team.
At Bradford EIP, we are passionate about transforming lives. We work alongside people experiencing a first episode of psychosis at one of the most pivotal moments in their recovery journey, helping them regain hope, confidence and control over their future. Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred care across Bradford, Airedale and Craven.
Why Join Us?
Our service has a strong reputation for innovation, quality and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, supportive and forward-thinking team where staff wellbeing, development and professional growth are genuinely valued.
As a Care Coordinator, you'll become part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals who work collaboratively with service users and their fa
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