MHST Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Mid Essex)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,995 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM2 0QX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

Starting with NELFT All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and complete a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory and systems training, equipment allocation, and opportunities to meet the executive team and senior managers. Induction takes place at our head office at Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless they are already within a probationary period or work as bank staff. Base The Mid Essex MHST is nominally based at Stapleford House, Chelmsford. As agile workers, the successful applicant will travel to various NELFT sites and educational settings across the MHST area. Certificates of Sponsorship Although NELFT is a registered sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all roles. Applicants should check their eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. Use of AI Applications must be written by the applicant. Submissions generated by AI may be rejected, except where appropriate support is required for a declared disability. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Interviews are scheduled to take place face-to-face on 11 September 2026. Candidates should be aware that, due to operational requirements, alternative interview dates are not available on this occasion. For More Information and an informal conversation contact: Melanie Kemp Melanie.kemp@nelft.nhs.uk

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