Job summary
Band 6 Care Coordinator - Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team

Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day

Are you ready to be part of something truly special?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker--whether you're an established Band 6 practitioner or ready to take the next step in your career--to join our highly regarded Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team.

At Bradford EIP, we are passionate about transforming lives. We work alongside people experiencing a first episode of psychosis at one of the most pivotal moments in their recovery journey, helping them regain hope, confidence and control over their future. Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred care across Bradford, Airedale and Craven.

Why Join Us?

As a Care Coordinator, you'll become part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals who work collaboratively with service users and their families using a bio-psycho-social, spiritual and recovery-focused approach. You'll be encouraged to bring your ideas, expertise and passion while being supported every step of the way.

Main duties of the job
Working in partnership with service users, carers and other partner agencies, assess, plan and provide packages of care for individuals and their families/carers experiencing first episode psychosis. To fulfil all requirements of CPA Care Co-ordination. Provide supervision and support to junior team members and colleagues.

Travel Requirements

The role involves regular travel throughout Bradford, Airedale and Craven to meet the needs of the service and our communities. Therefore, applicants must be able to travel across the district to deliver high-quality care and support where it is needed most.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for more than just a job--if you're seeking a career where you can grow, feel valued, work alongside exceptional colleagues and genuinely change lives--we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a team that believes recovery is possible and helps make it happen every day.

Closing Date close 23rd August 2026 at Midnight

Shortlisting Date: 24th August 2026

Interview Date: 2nd September 2026

About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :

Increase mileage rates for >4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plusmany more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Details
Date posted
10 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Per Annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
453-26-8181626

Job locations
City EIP

Horton Park surgery

Bradford

BD7 1LG

United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• Professional qualification in mental health nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.

Desirable

• Degree level education

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Candidates with professional qualifications (such as RGN) withsubstantial experience of care coordination in a mental health service. Experience of working with adults and/or young people and children with serious mental health problems
• Experience of care coordination under the care programme approach.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a community mental health setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an Early Intervention Service/specialist psychosis service
• Experience of working with people who use/ misuse substances.
• Experience of working with families.
• Experience of providing teaching/ training.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis

Desirable

• Understanding of the population within the Bradford and Airedale area and its specific needs.
• Understanding of the specific service user group of people with suspected first episode of psychosis

ATTITUDE/APPROACH
Essential

• Demonstrates values and attitudes necessary for modern mental health practice in an EIP service.
• Able to work on own initiative, without direct supervision and recognise own limits.
• Able to integrate and work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and respect for diversity.

TRAINING
Desirable

• Training in Early Intervention in Psychosis
• CAARMS assessment training
• Training in assessment of mental health needs
• Training in Psychosocial Interventions
• SLIP course (for Mental Health Nurses)

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
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address
City EIP

Horton Park surgery

Bradford

BD7 1LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Noor Fatima

noor.fatima@bdct.nhs.uk

07712506206

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