Mental Health Nurse - Early Interventions Team

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a passionate Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to join its Early Interventions Team. The successful candidate will support individuals experiencing first episodes of psychosis, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. This role comes with competitive salary, ongoing training, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ideal for professionals looking to make a significant impact in mental health care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Registration in a relevant professional field.
• Experience working with young people who are experiencing or have been suspected of experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
• Experience as a care coordinator under CPA.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments and be an autonomous practitioner.
• Act as care coordinator for a clinical caseload.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions following a compassionate and person-centered approach.

Skills

Mental health care

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Appropriate qualification (RMN, Occupational Therapy or Social work)

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

Additional qualifications or training

Job description

Mental Health Nurse - Early Interventions Team

Closing date: 30 December 2025

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 Midlands Partnership NHS 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 them to deliver the quality of care they aspire to. Professionals in our team 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 can have on a person's life, with full recovery a realistic possibility in many cases.

This post will predominantly cover the East of the patch, which includes Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton on Trent, and surrounding areas. The team provides input to people across South Staffordshire, working out of team bases across the Trust, as well as people's homes, GP surgeries, other public settings, and inpatient settings. Therefore, the successful applicant must be willing to travel across the geographical area where required.

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 encourages access and provides treatment to a predominantly young service user group, spanning ages up to 65. It adopts a culturally sensitive, bio‑psycho‑social approach and an assertive outreach style; the team composition is suited to this target group.

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

You will act as care co‑ordinator for a clinical caseload that has been assessed and accepted onto the caseload by the service, and will also be expected to contribute to a team approach in meeting service users' and families' needs.

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

About us

Join our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for new and better ways of working to improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental health care, 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, regardless of 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.

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.

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

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. You will deliver evidence‑based interventions, following a compassionate and person‑centred approach that 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, you will need to have the relevant professional registration and 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. If you are passionate about early intervention in psychosis and would like to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. Flexible working patterns may be accommodated – please get in touch to discuss.

We encourage candidates to bring their authentic selves to work, and value applicants from diverse backgrounds and 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 apply. Celeste Callaghan (Operational Lead) 0300 303 3428, [e-mail]

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification (RMN, Occupational Therapy or Social work equivalent)
• Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC)
• Additional qualifications or training appropriate to profession/field

Experience

• Sufficient experience at Band 5 or equivalent
• Experience as a care co‑ordinator under CPA
• Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience working 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; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro rata)