Early Intervention Team Care Coordinator

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Bury is hiring a full-time Early Intervention Team Care Coordinator (Band 5). Based at 3 Knowsley Place, you will manage a caseload of young people and adults with first-episode psychosis, work on a duty rota and support recovery through psychosocial interventions.

The role requires travel across the Bury footprint, active involvement with carers and families, and collaboration with the MDT under supervision of the Team Manager and Clinical Lead.

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients with serious mental illness within an Early Intervention Psychosis Team.
• Ability to work effectively in a community setting and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and care planning within NHS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a caseload of service users aged 14-65 with first-episode psychosis.
• Participate in a duty rota and contribute to service delivery across the borough.
• Support recovery through psychosocial interventions and care planning.
• Collaborate with carers, families and MDT to promote recovery goals.
• Signpost, refer and liaise with partner services as required.
• Travel across the Pennine Care footprint to fulfil duties.

Skills

Caseload management

Teamwork

Communication

Independent working

Travel across Trust footprint

Education

R.M.N. / DipSW / SROT

Job description

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Early Intervention Team Care Coordinator

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Early Intervention Team Care Coordinator Band 5 Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Secondment: 12 months (Fixed term to be considered also) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 311-B543-26

Site 3 Knowsley Place Town Bury Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

The Bury Early Intervention Team for Psychosis is delighted to be able to offer a Secondment post of a full time band 5 Care Co-ordinator. Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social workers and Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply.

The Bury Early Intervention Team supports those patients experiencing First Episode Psychosis and those whom are at risk of developing Psychosis.

We are based within 3 Knowsley Place, which sits alongside hubs for social care and Community Mental Health Services. You will be expected to travel the Bury Footprint as part of the role and contribute to the duty rota.

We would support applicants wishing to apply who are completing a preceptorship.

You will work alongside passionate and experienced colleagues and be supported by the Team Manager and Clinical Lead. The post is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) and the services core hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Main duties of the job

Overseeing a caseload of service users with first episode Psychosis aged 14-65 years.

Participation in a duty rota.

Support clients in their recovery, offering Psychosocial interventions.

Care planning to support recovery focused goals and interventions.

Participate in offer carer support and education and family intervention.

Support health promotion and work with other agencies/MDT.

Signpost and refer.

Support culture of learning, supporting students nurses.

Adhere to safeguarding policies and legislation.

Undertake Mental Health Assessments and reviews and comprehensive risk assessments and management plans.

Medication management and administration (registered nurses).

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see person specification and Job Description for full details or role and responsibilities.

Overseeing a caseload of service users with first episode Psychosis aged 14-65 years.

Participation in a duty rota.

Support clients in their recovery, offering Psychosocial interventions.

Care planning to support recovery focused goals and interventions.

Participate in offer carer support and education and family intervention.

Support health promotion and work with other agencies/MDT.

Signpost and refer.

Support a culture of learning.

Adhere to safeguarding policies and legislation.

Undertake Mental Health Assessments and reviews and comprehensive risk assessments and management plans.

Medication management and administration (registered nurses).

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• R.M.N. / DipSW / SROT

Experience

• Experience working with clients with serious mental illness within an Early Intervention Psychosis Team
• Experience of teamwork and effective communication at all levels.
• Ability to work independently in a community setting.
• Experience in the use of psychosis-specific semi-structured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS; PSYRATS).

Knowledge

• Knowledge and skill in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of clients with serious mental illness within an early Intervention in psychosis team under the supervision of a senior clinical practitioner.
• Knowledge of legislation that underpins the care of those with serious mental illness.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance applicable to those with psychosis and schizophrenia.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to work within workload deadlines and prioritise workload
• To organise, plan and implement own work, under the supervision or a senior clinical practitioner.

Work related circumstances

• Flexibility in working hours required to meet client need
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Pledge to Flex’ initiative as flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace ”

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.