Job Title: Band 6 Triage Nurse – Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP)
Location: Peterborough (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Pay Rate: £27 per hour (Ltd/Umbrella)
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing contract
Overview: Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join the 18+ Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team in Peterborough. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, recovery-focused NHS team supporting individuals at a critical stage of their mental health journey.
The service supports individuals aged 14–65 who are experiencing first-episode psychosis or symptoms indicating early psychotic experiences. The aim is to provide timely intervention, reduce the duration of untreated psychosis, and improve long-term outcomes through early, assertive, and person-centred support.
Key Responsibilities:
Triage & Assessment: Act as the initial point of clinical contact for new referrals. Conduct timely and thorough assessments to determine urgency, risk, and appropriate care pathways.
Care Coordination: Contribute to MDT discussions and treatment planning. Support the allocation of service users to appropriate clinicians.
Caseload Management: Carry a small, manageable caseload to provide direct support, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions in line with EIP best practices.
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