Early Intervention Specialist Worker-INTERNAL

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Newport

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) in Risca is offering an exciting 9-month secondment for a Band 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIS) Specialist Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN). The post covers Caerphilly and may involve cross-Gwent travel, with majority borough-based duties to limit travel.

The role focuses on high-quality care coordination and case management for young people (14-35) with first-episode psychosis, including psychosocial and vocational support and family work.

Qualifications

Experience in mental health care coordination and case management.
Ability to work with young people (14-35) experiencing first-episode psychosis.

Responsibilities

Provide extensive care coordination and case management for young people with first-episode psychosis.
Deliver CBTp-informed interventions and family work.

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk. If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

An exciting opportunity has arisen in ABUHB’s Early Intervention in Psychosis Service.

We are able to offer a secondment for 9 months working 22.5 hours Band 6 EIS Specialist CPN.

The Early Intervention Service is a pan Gwent MDT that is in partnership with Adferiad Recovery. We are based in Risca. This post will hold a caseload covering the areas of Caerphilly, however may involve working across Gwent, however to limit travel we try to ensure the specialist workers are borough based for the majority of their role.

The Early Intervention Service provides an extensive care coordination and case management service to young people (14-35) experiencing a first episode of psychosis, focusing on psychosocial, vocational and family interventions.

The Early Intervention Service is a specialised Mental Health Service providing individual tailored evidence based intervention to young people in the early stages of their first episode of psychosis.

Early identification and treatment of symptoms is seen as crucial to longer term outcome. By adopting the principle of assertive outreach, the team aims to engage young people early using low stigma community based approach. Assistance will be offered with psychological adjustment and recovery, prevention of relapse, vocational/employment opportunities and interpersonal and social development.

This post is a fixed term/ secondment for 9 months starting 01/11/2026 due to maternity cover. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

This role would involve providing an extensive care coordination and case management service to young people (14-35) experiencing a first episode of psychosis, focusing on psychosocial, vocational and family interventions.

The Early Intervention Service is a specialised Mental Health Service providing individual tailored evidence based intervention to young people in the early stages of psychosis. In the form of CBTp informed interventions and family work.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

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