EIP Care Coordinator/Care Navigator

Job overview

The Bradford EIP service has an exciting opportunity for a 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.

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: 19th April 2026

Shortlisting: 20th April 2026

Interview Date: 27th April 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Right to Work in the UK

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 Trust’s 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.