Care Coordinator

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cambridgeshire is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to provide specialist advice and implement care for a designated caseload. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of psychosis and a passion for the Early Intervention ethos. The role involves assessing individuals, developing care plans, and providing supervision to junior staff. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and committed with strong knowledge of EI principles.
• Experience in assessing individuals with complex health presentations.
• Supervision experience of junior staff and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and develop care plans based on recovery principles.
• Provide specialist assessments and advice as needed.
• Manage and review ongoing risks collaboratively.

Skills

Knowledge of psychosis

Team-oriented

Ability to work autonomously

Strong work ethic

Education

Relevant professional qualification (Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)

Job description

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist with good knowledge of psychosis and a passion for the Early Intervention (EI) ethos? Then we are looking for YOU!

About CAMEO

CAMEO, the award-winning service, operates across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Foundation Trust via two established bases in their busy cities.

Location and Role

This post will be located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Cambridge. We are seeking highly trained and dedicated Band 6 Care Coordinators: Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists. The practitioner will provide specialist advice, assess, plan, and implement care for a designated caseload while promoting the EI ethos. Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users and their families/carers through family intervention models is essential.

Candidate Requirements

• Compassionate, committed, with a good working knowledge of psychosis.
• Passionate about the values underpinning EI work and supporting service users throughout their recovery journey.
• Strong background in mental health, team-oriented, with a good work ethic.
• Ability to work under pressure, with a sense of accountability and a desire for innovation.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing a defined caseload.
• Experience in assessing individuals and their families with complex health presentations, including higher risk cases.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and Trust policies.
• Supervision experience of junior staff and trainees (mentorship/preceptorship qualifications preferred).
• Ability to work flexibly, supporting agile working and using appropriate IT equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Undertake assessments and develop care plans based on recovery principles.
2. Offer specialist assessments and advice as needed.
3. Manage and review ongoing risks collaboratively with service users and carers.
4. Ensure clinical practice is evidence-based and aligns with NICE guidelines and Trust policies.
5. Provide supervision to junior staff and trainees where appropriate.
6. Act within the relevant Code of Conduct based on your registration body.

About Us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to improve health and well-being, supporting individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Our services span inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, physical health, forensic, learning disabilities, primary care, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research.

Application Details

We encourage applications from all community sectors, especially under-represented groups, including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities. Please note we reserve the right to close applications early if sufficient responses are received. We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications from those requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Vicki Curzi
• Job Title: Team Leader
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Additional contact:

• Lorraine Bald, Operational Team Lead - Tel: [phone]

Please note that the job posting may close earlier than the stated deadline if sufficient applications are received.