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:
1. 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.
2. Care Coordination: Contribute to MDT discussions and treatment planning. Support the allocation of service users to appropriate clinicians.
3. Caseload Management: Carry a small, manageable caseload to provide direct support, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions in line with EIP best practices.
4. Liaison & Collaboration: Attend inpatient ward rounds (mostly via video conferencing), liaise with families, carers, and other services (e.g., GPs, social care, schools), and provide feedback to referrers.
5. Crisis Management & Duty Cover: Provide cover on the duty rota to manage urgent calls, mental health crises, and support colleagues with risk management.
6. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and contribute to care planning, CPA meetings, and risk assessments in accordance with NHS Trust policies.
The Current Service & Team Context: The EIP team is currently supported by an agency nurse who works four days per week and has been pivotal in managing urgent triage, supporting new assessments, and maintaining a steady caseload. This has greatly benefited the permanent team—allowing them to refocus on clinical priorities, address overdue documentation, attend essential training, and improve patient flow.
This new Band 6 role is being brought in to provide additional capacity, help clear waiting lists, and enhance the service's ability to provide responsive and high-quality care to individuals at a vulnerable point in their lives.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
1. Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC registration
2. Proven experience in community mental health, EIP, or crisis services
3. Confident in mental health assessments, risk management, and safeguarding
4. Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
5. Strong IT, communication, and documentation skills
6. Knowledge of CPA, NICE Guidelines for Psychosis, and recovery-focused care models is highly desirable
To apply or request more information, please contact:
Andrew Wiles - Mental Health Recruitment Specialist
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