Mental Health Nurse - Early Interventions Team

NHS; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in East Staffordshire seeks a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner to deliver care in an Early Intervention Team. The role entails supporting individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis through assessments and treatments. Candidates should possess appropriate qualifications and relevant experience, particularly in multi-disciplinary settings. The position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive working environment. Flexible hours can be discussed, making this a rewarding job for motivated professionals.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive training and support

Qualifications

• You should have excellent communication skills and be committed to providing high quality care to our patients.
• Experience of having worked as a care co-ordinator under CPA is essential.
• Experience of having worked with young people who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
• Contribute to assessments of referred individuals working alongside other team members.
• Act as care co-ordinator for a clinical caseload and agree care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Experience with mental health needs

Education

Appropriate qualification (RMN, Occupational Therapy or Social work equivalent)

Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC)

Job description

Job summary

Are you a Band 5 Mental Health professional with a passion for Early Intervention in Psychosis? Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to develop your skills and expertise? Look no further than Midland Partnership University Foundation trust (MPFT).

Our Early Intervention Team is one of the top-performing teams in the country. Clinicians in our team hold smaller caseloads that enable people to deliver the quality of care that they aspire to. Professionals in our team say that they find the work inherently rewarding because of the clear sense of what "good" looks like in this field, and because of the huge impact you are able to have on a person's life, with full recovery a realistic possibility in many cases.

Main duties of the job

The Early Intervention Service supports individuals for up to 3 years who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis, are typically presenting for the first time to mental health services and have either not yet received any treatment or have been treated for less than a year. The service is designed to encourage access and provide treatment to predominantly a young service user group, but also spans an age ranging up to 65. It embraces a culturally sensitive approach, adopting a bio/psycho/social approach and assertive outreach style therefore the team composition is suited to this target group.

You will be required to contribute to assessments of people who are referred to the service, working alongside other members of the team and in partnership with the person, their families/carers and other services and professionals involved.

You will act as care co-ordinator to a clinical caseload who have been assessed and accepted onto caseload by the service, and will also be expected to contribute to a team approach in relation to meeting service users and their family's needs.

You will act as an autonomous practitioner in aspects of their role, agreeing care plans with service users and the multi-disciplinary team involved. Referring to the team leader and senior practitioners where necessary, but in particular in relation to high profile and very complex cases.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 301-JC-25-7658062
• Job locations: Lichfield/Tamworth/Burton on Trent, South East Staffordshire, WS13 6EE

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner (a nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker) to join our team in working as a key member of our early intervention in psychosis team. You will play a vital role in the delivery of high-quality care and support to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis. In this role you will be responsible for delivering evidence-based interventions, following a compassionate and person-centred approach that also draws on principles of assertive outreach. You will also work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients receive the best possible care and treatment.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the relevant professional registration and have a passion for working with people with mental health needs. You should also have excellent communication skills and be committed to providing high quality care to our patients.

The team and Trust offer a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive working environment, so if you are passionate about early intervention in psychosis and would like to make a difference to those in our care then we would like to hear from you. Equally, if you have questions and would like to know more before applying we would welcome a conversation. Flexible working patterns may be able to be accommodated, please get in touch to discuss if this is the case.

We encourage candidates to bring their authentic selves to work, and as such value applicants from diverse backgrounds and with varied experiences. We would love to talk to you about this role and our service; please feel free to get in touch either before or after you make an application. Celeste Callaghan (Operational Lead) 0300 303 3428, [e-mail]

Person Specification

• Qualifications – Essential:
  • Appropriate qualification (RMN, Occupational Therapy or Social work equivalent.)
  • Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC)
• Qualifications – Desirable:
  • Additional qualifications or training appropriate to profession/field.
• Experience – Essential:
  • Sufficient experience at working at Band 5 or equivalent.
  • Experience of having worked as a care co-ordinator under CPA.
  • Experience of having worked within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience – Desirable:
  • Experience of having worked with young people who are experiencing or have been suspected of experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Lichfield/Tamworth/Burton on Trent, South East Staffordshire, WS13 6EE

Website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk