Job summary
*PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS OPEN ONLY TO MALE CANDIDATES*
To support the delivery of care that is culturally sensitive, respectful, and aligned with the values and beliefs of the individuals within the community we serve. The Bradford EIP service has an exciting opportunity for a Male Band 6 Mental health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join the EIP Assessment team as a Care Coordinator/Care Navigator.
The Early Intervention assessment team is a dynamic high performing service based in Bradford. The successful applicant will join an experienced, established team of supportive specialist mental health professionals and will work closely within a MDT framework.
The role focuses on specialist assessment of individuals presenting with potential first episode psychosis and those at risk of developing psychosis (At Risk Mental States) across the Bradford region. The successful postholder will undertake care coordination responsibilities working closely with individuals referred, their carers and support networks, offering supportive interventions during the period of care.
The BDCT EIP service is committed to supporting staff with regular clinical and caseload management supervision and offers a culture of learning and ongoing progression to help you grow. In line with National EIP safer staffing practices, staff caseloads are protected to enable effective, responsive high quality work.
Main duties of the job
Accountable for the triage, assessment and formulation of new referrals to the EIP team. Signposting to the longer-term part of the EIP service or to other services, where appropriate.
Co-ordination of care plans for people who are in the early stages of psychotic illness between the ages of 14-65.
May be responsible for the Care Coordination of a group of service users with an 'At Risk Mental State' who will be offered 6 months of CBT or other psychological therapy alongside other interventions.
Assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with service users and their carers, remaining objective when working with diagnostic uncertainty.
Deliver and administrate care plans in partnership with multi-disciplinary colleagues and a range of health and social care agencies, within the CPA structure.
Engage service users and carers assertively and offer care/interventions within the least restrictive setting in normal community environments.
To provide an age, culture and gender sensitive service.
To ensure Bradford and Airedale Child Protection Guidelines and procedures are fully understood by self and others. To ensure the safety needs of children are met at all times and take appropriate action when a child is felt to be at risk.
Please see Job Specification for further information.
Closing Date: 14th December 2025
Shortlisting: 15th December 2025
Interview Date: 22 December 2025
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe 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 > 3500
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.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
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.
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
- Registration with Professional Body (e.g. NMC, SWE, BAOT)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Candidates with professional qualifications (such as RGN) with substantial experience of care coordination in a mental health service.
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Early Intervention Service/specialist psychosis service
- Experience of working in a mental health team where assessment is the primary focus
- Experience of working with people who use/ misuse substances
- Experience of providing services across traditional boundaries.
- Experience of working with young people/children with mental health needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of and the evidence base underpinning Early Intervention in Psychosis
Training
Desirable
- Training in assessment of mental health needs
- Training in Psychosocial Interventions
- Training in Early Intervention in Psychosis
- CAARMS assessment training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy
- Registration with Professional Body (e.g. NMC, SWE, BAOT)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Candidates with professional qualifications (such as RGN) with substantial experience of care coordination in a mental health service.
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Early Intervention Service/specialist psychosis service
- Experience of working in a mental health team where assessment is the primary focus
- Experience of working with people who use/ misuse substances
- Experience of providing services across traditional boundaries.
- Experience of working with young people/children with mental health needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of and the evidence base underpinning Early Intervention in Psychosis
Training
Desirable
- Training in assessment of mental health needs
- Training in Psychosocial Interventions
- Training in Early Intervention in Psychosis
- CAARMS assessment training
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
