EIP Care Co-Ordinator FEP Pathway | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Care Coordinator to join their Early Intervention in Psychosis team. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, and demonstrate a commitment to supporting individuals on their recovery journey. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, assessing service users, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Comprehensive training and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible Working

Enhanced rates of pay for unsocial hours

Generous NHS pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of assessments and interventions in early interventions for first episode psychosis.
• Willingness to undertake additional training.
• Ability to use digital technologies for service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users experiencing first episode psychosis.
• Conduct assessments for referrals to the EIP Team.
• Participate in clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Social Work

Clinical Decision Making

Assessment Skills

Holistic Approach

Education

Degree in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust for a passionate and highly motivated Care Coordinator (Band 6) from either a Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work background to join our team.

The EIP service in Nottinghamshire is delivered through a multidisciplinary team of practitioners who provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based treatments for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing a First Episode Psychosis (FEP). The EIP team is a community-based service which operates Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in working with the client group served by EIP and a desire to effectively support their families, to join a dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive team to support individuals on their recovery journey, holding a caseload and practising an holistic and person centred approach to the individuals needs and goals.

Responsibilities

• Hold and manage a caseload of service users who have been identified as experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
• Assessment of service users referred to the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team.
• Work as part of our integrated multidisciplinary team (MDT) and participate in clinical decision making to determine the most appropriate management plans for all service users under the care of the team.
• Use standard outcome measures to monitor recovery using HoNOS, QPR and DIALOG.
• Travel across Nottinghamshire to support the needs of service users, their family members and carers.
• Use of digital technologies to support service need and delivery.

Qualifications and Training

We welcome applications from individuals with a background in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work. A good understanding of the principles, ethos, assessments and interventions associated with working within an Early Intervention in Psychosis team is key. We provide additional training and support to contribute to the successful delivery of a high quality NICE concordant service, including Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT). Additional training will be offered to equip the person to undertake evidence-based interventions for example BFT, psychosocial and CBTp informed interventions.

Benefits and Environment

TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority, supported by in-house occupational health and staff counselling services and a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions with an Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and achieve our net-zero commitment.

This is a rewarding and vital role in the delivery of treatment to our patients within a supportive environment. In return, we offer a vast range of benefits and opportunities.

Benefits of working at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust include:

• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible Working
• Enhanced rates of pay for unsocial hours
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Sick pay
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Commitment to career development
• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Working in a supportive environment
• Retail Discounts
• Option to purchase additional Annual Leave
• Clinical Supervision
• Preceptorship Programme
• Health and Wellbeing Services

Day to Day Duties

• Hold and manage a caseload of service users who have been identified as experiencing their first episode of psychosis
• Assessment of service users referred to the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team
• To work as part of our integrated MDT, and to participate in a clinical decision making process to determine the most appropriate management plans for all service users who are under the care of the team.
• Use of standard outcome measures to monitor recovery using the HoNOS, QPR and DIALOG
• Travel across Nottinghamshire to support the needs of service users, their family members and carers
• Use of digital technologies to support service need and delivery

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025