Early Intervention Psychosis Mental Health Practitioner - Keyworker
The closing date is 09 December 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join awell-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
The Bay Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 to 65 at risk of, or currently experiencing, first episode psychosis. Our team provides a range of specialist interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Family Interventions within a hub and spoke model of care. There are four multi-disciplinary early intervention service teams covering various settings within the bay area.
The Lancashire Early and South Cumbria Intervention Service is based within the Children and Families Network of Lancashire and South Cumbria Care NHS Foundation Trust. We enjoy close working links with a range of community and inpatient services for children and adults.
We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals as part of our commitment to maintain our focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part The Bay EIS, we have one permanent full time post for a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to join the team. The posts will provide an opportunity for development for those who are interested in working within the Early Intervention Service and to gain valuable experience working in a community setting.
The post of Key Worker will work as part of the The Bay EIS.
The post is being offered on a permanent basis.
Key WorkerMinimum professional qualifications: RMN / OT / Dip SWSalary Scale: Band 6
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the development of a new service with opportunities to participate in ongoing skills development.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY875-MF
Job locations
Fairfield Centre/Kirskstone House/Victoria House
Morcambe/Barrow/Kendal
LA4 5QG
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fairfield Centre/Kirskstone House/Victoria House
Morcambe/Barrow/Kendal
LA4 5QG
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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