Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a care coordinator for Oldham Early Intervention Team.
As a Care Coordinator, you will work with service users identified as having a first episode psychosis, being in the early phase of a psychotic illness or at risk mental state. You will assess the needs of the service users and deliver interventions in line with evidence based practice and NICE guidance. You will provide advice and supervision as required to other mental health professionals within the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to ongoing service developments.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
* To act as a Care Coordinator carrying a complex caseload, meeting the criteria for the service delivering comprehensive support for identified needs.
* To identify the needs of service users by utilising Trust approved research validated assessment tools.
* To employ an assertive outreach and flexible approach as and when necessary to increase levels of engagement.
* To liaise with all appropriate statutory and non-statutory agencies as required in relation to the service user's needs.
* To implement and manage co working strategies as necessary within the multi-disciplinary approach
* To carry out interventions in line with the psychosocial approach of the overall service focusing on recovery and re: enablement.
* To ensure carer assessments are carried out and identified areas of need are addressed.
* Engage in family work where needed and provide psycho social education and information as required.
* To carry out physical health screening and intervention in line with NICE guidance (training provided)
* To identify risk issues and implement and evaluate risk management plans according to policy and procedure.
* To be accountable for ensuring that within the resources at your disposal all service users receive a high quality service.
* Meet Trust standard CPA requirements Ability to formulate and deliver care to complex clients and their families.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
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
311-O704-26-A
Job locations
The Beeches
5 Waterloo Street
Oldham
OL1 1SP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education/Experience
Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN / Diploma / Degree), Occupational Therapist or Social Work registration
* Qualification to post graduate level or equivalent worked experience relevant to the role.
Desirable
* Approved Mental Health Practitioner
* Mentorship / Practice Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of giving clinical supervision
* Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience working with clients with serious mental illness and their families/carers
* Experience of care co-ordinating complex packages of care.
* Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments and implementing risk management plans.
Desirable
* Experience in early intervention for psychosis, e.g. specialist placement, previous employment in the early intervention service, participation in a research trial or personal experience.
* Experience in the use of psychosis-specific semi-structured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS; PSYRATS).
* Experience of managing Community Treatment Order's.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of the ethos and philosophy of early interventions to support their clinical practice
* A high level of knowledge and around Early Intervention for Psychosis
Desirable
* Knowledge of research in psychosocial interventions and clinical implication
* A high level of knowledge about the evidence base and guidance for interventions for those with psychosis and an At-Risk Mental State.
* Knowledge of NICE guidelines for psychosis and schizophrenia
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Able to organise, plan and implement own work and oversee that of others
* Able to work to set workload deadlines and to coordinate staff to achieve same.
* To be self-motivated and to manage time effectively
* An ability to interact appropriately and professionally with colleagues.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
* Experience of delivering service presentations and liaison to outside agencies to encourage referrals.
Work related circumstances
Essential
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education/Experience
Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN / Diploma / Degree), Occupational Therapist or Social Work registration
* Qualification to post graduate level or equivalent worked experience relevant to the role.
Desirable
* Approved Mental Health Practitioner
* Mentorship / Practice Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of giving clinical supervision
* Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience working with clients with serious mental illness and their families/carers
* Experience of care co-ordinating complex packages of care.
* Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments and implementing risk management plans.
Desirable
* Experience in early intervention for psychosis, e.g. specialist placement, previous employment in the early intervention service, participation in a research trial or personal experience.
* Experience in the use of psychosis-specific semi-structured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS; PSYRATS).
* Experience of managing Community Treatment Order's.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of the ethos and philosophy of early interventions to support their clinical practice
* A high level of knowledge and around Early Intervention for Psychosis
Desirable
* Knowledge of research in psychosocial interventions and clinical implication
* A high level of knowledge about the evidence base and guidance for interventions for those with psychosis and an At-Risk Mental State.
* Knowledge of NICE guidelines for psychosis and schizophrenia
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Able to organise, plan and implement own work and oversee that of others
* Able to work to set workload deadlines and to coordinate staff to achieve same.
* To be self-motivated and to manage time effectively
* An ability to interact appropriately and professionally with colleagues.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
* Experience of delivering service presentations and liaison to outside agencies to encourage referrals.
Work related circumstances
Essential
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
The Beeches
5 Waterloo Street
Oldham
OL1 1SP
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Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
The Beeches
5 Waterloo Street
Oldham
OL1 1SP
Employer's website
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