Care Coordinator Early Intervention In Psychosis Team

Greater Manchester Mental Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Care Coordinator in the Wigan Early Intervention Team. The role supports individuals aged 14-65 experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis, delivering coordinated care within NICE guidelines and an integrated MDT.

The post emphasises relapse prevention, quality of life and recovery through evidence-based approaches. The post requires professional registration in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy,

Qualifications

• Registered on the appropriate professional register and maintained registration.
• Experience in coordinating care for people with psychosis or mental health conditions.
• Ability to work within an integrated multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely and appropriate interventions for a caseload in the community.
• Provide relapse prevention and support towards recovery.
• Engage with service users, carers and families respectfully.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Care coordination

Communication with service users

Time management

Education

NMC registration or Social Work/OT qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join the Wigan Early Intervention Team as a Care Coordinator.

The Early Intervention Team is a specialist service which aims to offer treatment for individuals, aged from 14 - 65 years, who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis in line with NICE guidelines.

Under the line management and clinical supervision from within the Early Intervention Team, the post holder will work as part of the integrated multidisciplinary team, maintaining and co‑ordinating timely and appropriate interventions and assessment for a caseload of service users living in the community in line with the relevant clinical pathways as outlined within the EIT operational procedure. Interventions will focus on relapse prevention, improving quality of life and collaboratively working towards recovery.

This includes respecting individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will hold a professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social work.

The main aim of the Early Intervention Team is to offer treatment for individuals, aged from 14 - 65 years, who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis in line with NICE guidelines. We achieve this through offering:

• Care Coordination.
• Evidence‑based group and individual psychological interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis and Behavioural Family Therapy.
• Treatment, support and education regarding medications.
• Regular physical health monitoring.
• Support with accessing employment, education and vocational activities.
• Opportunities to engage in social activity and physical health promotion.
• Support for families and carers.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community‑based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 437-8326840

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the integrated multidisciplinary team, maintaining and co‑ordinating timely and appropriate interventions and assessment for a caseload of service users living in the community in line with the relevant clinical pathways as outlined within the EIT operational procedure. Interventions will focus on relapse prevention, improving quality of life and collaboratively working towards recovery.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration or holds a relevant professional qualification such as Social Work or Occupational Therapy (to be maintained)

Desirable

• Post registration training in relevant field.
• Assessor/Mentorship Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team to support service users and their families.
• Experience/knowledge in the application of risk assessment/management and care planning.
• Experience in effectively managing own caseload.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with a range of providers including GP's.
• Experience of implementing confidentiality and keeping timely/accurate case records.
• Evidence of participating in multi‑agency clinical meetings.

Desirable

• Community Mental Health experience.
• Experience of working with individuals with psychosis.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge around relevant local and national guidelines/procedures/policies relating to mental health nursing care.
• Knowledge in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

Desirable

• An overview of the Trust's Values

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
• Ability to delegate and coordinate.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage own time effectively.
• Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively.
• Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
• Effective record keeping.

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake visits on a daily basis to service users homes within Wigan area and travel to clinical meetings at Trust and Non-Trust venues and other community venues, relating to your service user activity.
• Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leigh Sports Village, Leigh Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY, United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager Hannah Prady, [e-mail], 01942764480