Job summary

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?

Our service has a strong reputation for innovation, quality and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, supportive and forward-thinking team where staff wellbeing, development and professional growth are genuinely valued.

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

The Role

You'll coordinate care and support for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis, working collaboratively with them, their families and partner agencies to provide holistic, recovery-orientated interventions that promote independence, resilience and hope.

This is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who thrives on building relationships, embraces multidisciplinary working and is passionate about helping people achieve their personal goals.

What Makes Bradford EIP Different?

• Supportive Team Culture - Work alongside experienced clinicians who are passionate about what they do and invested in your success.
• Manageable Caseloads - We value quality over quantity, enabling you to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and deliver high-quality interventions.
• Excellent Supervision and Support - Benefit from regular clinical and management supervision, peer support and a culture that encourages learning and reflection.
• Exceptional Development Opportunities - Gain access to specialist training and development in a wide range of evidence-based interventions.
• Be Part of a Specialist Service - Work within a nationally recognised model of care that has a lasting impact on people's recovery, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.

Closing Date close: 3rd September 2026 at Midnight
Shortlisting Date: 4th September 2026
Interview Date: 11th 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 benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many 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 to participate in training and to identify and 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 if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted
14 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Per Annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
453-26-8178551

Job locations
Fieldhead House

10-16 St martins Avenue

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, 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 the principles of and the evidence base underpinning EIP

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
Fieldhead House

10-16 St martins Avenue

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

Janessa Andrews

janessa.andrews@bdct.nhs.uk

01274221021

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.