Consultant Psychiatrist in Home First Team | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Harlow
£113,565 - £150,569 PA
PermanentFull time
**THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL** Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health, community and inpatient care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for theopportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team. EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist to join ourHome First team based at Derwent Centre, Harlow, Essex. The Home First Team provides crisis care in the community and sits within the Trust’s Urgent Care Pathway. The team works closely with the three community mental health teams in West Essex based in Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford, who may refer patients who are in a mental health crisis and requiring more assertive management and intensive monitoring in the community. The Home First Team also plays an important role in helping the Trust achieve its Flow and Capacity targets which are in place to ensure effective utilisation of inpatient hospital beds. The Home First Team will “gatekeep” admission to mental health wards with a view to assessing whether the patient could be supported in the community with the Home First Team, thereby avoiding admission. Further, the Home First Team may support inpatient wards in proactively discharging patients who are recovering and now able to be supported in the community. The post-holder is required to work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering Mental Health services. Working collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year. You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with an appropriate CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC. The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package. EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; • Season Ticket Loans • NHS discounts for staff • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work • Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment 1. Attend CMHT and PCN MDT meetings to discuss and support ongoing care of patients 2. Provide regular clinics to review patients via CPA process 3. Provide flexible emergency medical support for the teams patients 4. Support patients under the MHA and the processes required under the MHA 5. Support clinically and supervise your training doctor. 6. Work collaboratively with Primary Care. 7. Liaise with other services within the organization and outside of the organization to optimize the care of your patients. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Registered Nurse - Discharge Lounge | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust - Colchester
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
If you are enthusiastic, well-motivated, with a flexible approach and you relish a challenge, then join our fast paced dynamic team in delivering excellent standards of care in the Colchester hospital discharge lounge. We are looking for registered nurses with experience who can provide evidence of continuing professional development. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and clinical skills and have a positive approach to team working. As a pivotal part of our team, you will be responsible for the provision of safe and effective harm free care. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills to enable the provision of high quality, patient focused care in a fast changing, supportive and friendly environment. Training will be provided, however previous discharge lounge experience is an advantage. To work as the named nurse and effectively manage the care of a group of patients. To work within the framework for Clinical Governance to provide effective, high quality individualised nursing care to patients and relatives/carers and to contribute to the continuing development of nursing practice. To work within the Trust’s Competency Framework for Registered Nurses, the Ward/ Department Philosophy and the NMC Code of Conduct/ Professional Standards for the Protection of Patients. We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Associate Liver Clinical Nurse Specialist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Basildon
£39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
ContractFull time
Associate Liver Clinical Nurse Specialist An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with an interest in liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma to join our specialist Liver Nursing Team in a developmental role. This post has been created to support the delivery of a Trust-wide liver service, ensuring patients receive high-quality, consistent care across Mid and South Essex. Working alongside the Liver Clinical Nurse Specialists, you will contribute to the development and delivery of specialist liver services across a range of clinical settings. Supported by the Liver CNS team, you will play a key role in coordinating care, supporting patients throughout their treatment journey, and improving outcomes through patient education, early intervention, and effective pathway management. You will also support liver surveillance programmes and initiatives to enhance patient experience and service quality. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in hepatology while gaining exposure to clinical trials and research through close collaboration with the Trust’s Research and Development team. This position is ideal for a motivated nurse looking to progress within a specialist field, combining clinical practice, service development, and research to support improved patient pathways, early diagnosis, and the continued growth of liver services across the organisation. • Integral member of the Liver multidisciplinary team, contributing specialist knowledge to support the holistic management of patients with liver disease across inpatient and community settings. Works collaboratively with consultants, radiology, oncology, primary care, and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care. • Deliver and promote high-quality, evidence-based clinical nursing practice within hepatology, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with complex liver conditions, in line with national guidelines and best practice. • Undertake and support diagnostic and monitoring procedures relevant to liver disease within scope of practice, ensuring timely escalation and follow-up of abnormal results in accordance with clinical protocols. • Act as a specialist resource for secondary and primary care, providing advice, education, and support to healthcare professionals to improve early identification, referral, and ongoing management of liver disease. • Contribute to improving patient pathways by facilitating timely access to investigations, supporting surveillance programmes, and reducing delays in diagnosis and treatment, ensuring continuity of care across services. • Support patient education and self-management by providing clear information on liver disease. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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Associate Practitioner - Blood Transfusion | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust - Colchester
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
PermanentFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Transfusion Laboratory as Associate Practitioner, Band 4. Your role will involve supporting the Biomedical Scientists working in the Transfusion Laboratory. Based at Colchester Hospital, our vision is to deliver innovations, high-performing pathology services that is focussed on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services. We are clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by working together to meet our service users needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best pathology staff. We encourage our staff to undertake internal and external courses to aid their development. You will play an integral part in helping to train our junior staff to develop their skills and careers. • Performs a number of healthcare science clinical/technical/scientific activities under supervision, e.g. performs standard blood transfusion tests. • Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out; may input/interrogate test results of others. • Participate in the day to day management of stock control and usage. This may include maintaining cold chain and blood stock levels and records and monitor usage to ensure efficient use where appropriate • May be required to supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area. • The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions. • Maintain and promote professional image of the pathology department We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026
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Ongoing Part-Time Self-Employed Cleaning Jobs - Paid on the Day - Rayleigh, Essex
Maid2Clean - Rayleigh
£13 to £14 an hour
PermanentPart time
Competitive hourly rates (self employed basis) We are searching for hard-working people who are excited to make a change in our clients homes as part of our expanding team with Maid2Clean. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, energetic and service oriented individual who likes providing top quality service to our clients. Qualities we're looking for : Customer Focused - Maid2Clean is a top cleaning company that clean homes and which highly values our customers. Dependability - This is a flexible position with hours and days to suit but commitment is still priority and once a day and time has been agreed then this has to be adhered to. Trustworthy - As a respected agency we make each applicant to show they are trusted to work in our clients homes. We ask for identification and proof of legally working in the United Kingdom. We may ask for a DBS to be carried out. Energetic - This can be a fast paced job cleaning from one house to another. You need to be active and thorough in your cleaning ability. Time Management - Being able to efficiently handle the days work will make a difference to job satisfaction. Running late or being short for time takes away from our ability to provide great customer service! Make sure you're a good timekeeper and stick to the days and times you have agreed! Detail Oriented - Did you see the spider web in the corner? A keen eye will notice every detail and ensure customer satisfaction every visit. Join us today! Salary: £13 - £14 #M2CDF114883
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Health Care Assistant - Colne Ward | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Basildon
£25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
PermanentFull time
We have opportunities to join our warm and friendly team as Healthcare Assistants for our Colne Ward team, which is part of our Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit based at Basildon Hospital. Our centre cares for patients following Cardiothoracic surgery as well as those undergoing cardiology procedures with a multidisciplinary team approach to caring for our patients which includes nurses, medical staff, physiotherapists, dieticians and HCA's where the team encompasses diverse, multicultural individuals which work throughout the centre. So, if you would like to join our team, please apply today. ***Please note we are not able to sponsor this role*** As our Health Care Assistants (HCA) you will act as members of the care team working under the supervision and guidance of registered nurses and other professional staff. to assist in the delivery of care by providing support to registered staff, patients and their families. You will achieved this through the performance of specific care tasks carried out after the successful programme of formal training and assessment. Basic care experience is necessary, as are good communication skills both verbally and in writing. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust Are you friendly, caring and supportive, then we want to hear from you! For more details please read the job description This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
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Clerical Assistant - Paediatric Emergency Department | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Basildon
£25,272 per annum (Pro rata for part time)
PermanentPart time
Are you a people person, who likes working in a lively environment? Then we invite you to apply to join our Paediatric Emergency Department's clerical team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and service users and will assist in the smooth running of the Emergency Department and patient pathways.Using your customer service skills you will have the opportunity to enhance and improve all our visitors' experience when visiting the department. So if you want to work in a friendly team and be a part of delivering excellent, compassionate and respectful patient care, we want to hear from you. • Book in all patients upon arrival in a timely and correct manner, to ensure prompt handovers of patients. • To ensure the reception and waiting areas remain tidy and clean escalating any issues to domestic services, nurse in charge or matron as appropriate. • To attend and participate in Department / Directorate meetings. • Scan patient notes ensuring timely co-ordination of transfers and discharges. • Ensure that patient notes are available and accessible. • Ensure that patient related forms are stocked appropriately at all times. • Ensure that ambulance handovers are accurately recorded (Including updating the department’s inbound screen) in a timely manner. • To support the Senior Patient Flow Coordinator (SPFC) in the validation of ambulance delays and fines. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Colchester
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
PermanentFull time
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our mental health services and play a key role in developing high-quality, person-centred care across Adult Mental Health, Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services and CAMHS. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and influence specialist Speech and Language Therapy provision within multidisciplinary teams, supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. At EPUT, we are committed to investing in our workforce and developing future clinical leaders. As a Clinical Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape service delivery, drive innovation, contribute to workforce development and support the education and supervision of students and colleagues. Working within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, you will help build the profile of Speech and Language Therapy within mental health services while contributing to our ambition to attract, develop and retain a highly skilled workforce. If you are passionate about advancing Speech and Language Therapy within mental health care and want to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people, adults and older adults, EPUT offers an outstanding opportunity to develop your career within a values-driven organisation that puts patient care, staff wellbeing and professional development at its heart. Provide expert clinical leadership for Speech and Language Therapy services, across mental health inpatient adult, older adult and CAMHS settings, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care. Lead on and undertake highly specialist clinical work comprising of assessment, diagnosis and management of complex communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing difficulties that impact patients' treatment, recovery and discharge planning. Act as the senior Speech and Language Therapy resource within the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice, training, supervision and support on communication needs, dysphagia, capacity, consent and therapeutic engagement. Ensure Speech and Language Therapy practice contributes to safe, effective, recovery-focused and least restrictive care. Develop and embed communication-inclusive approaches that improve access to mental health treatment, reduce health inequalities and support personalised care. Lead on quality improvement, service evaluation, governance and innovation within the Speech and Language Therapy service. Actively contributing professional expertise to current service provision and future service developments. Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you. • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication. Benefits • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service. • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay. • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed. In addition to the above: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Duties: 1. Undertake highly specialised assessments and interventions using expert clinical reasoning for adults and adolescents with severe and enduring mental illness, co-morbidities and complex communication needs. 2. Assess and manage speech, language and communication difficulties that affect engagement in psychiatric assessment, MDT therapeutic interventions, treatment planning, capacity and risk assessments. 3. Provide specialist assessment and management of eating, drinking and Dysphasia associated with mental illness, Dementia, frailty, neurological conditions and medication side effects. 4. Support MDTs to make reasonable adjustments for patients with communication difficulties. 5. Provide specialist clinical input into complex risk and capacity assessment and care planning where communication difficulties influence presentation, behaviour or treatment engagement. 6. Lead on communication support strategies that enhance recovery, reduce distress and improve therapeutic engagement. 7. To manage a complex caseload, communicate agreed treatment/care plans to multi-disciplinary team colleagues and partnership agencies at formal and informal meetings and provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy advice, 8. To apply a variety of specialist treatment modalities to meet the needs of patients, utilising clinical reasoning processes to determine the most appropriate intervention and manage efficacy through outcome measures as appropriate. 9. To delegate and monitor aspects of patient care to assistants, junior staff, students, carers and statutory or non-statutory bodies. 10. To regularly review clients’ progress in order to evaluate and interpret the effectiveness of treatment plans, and amend treatment or discharge clients accordingly. 11. To undertake research and audit to develop and initiate interventions that are evidence based and reflect a sound integration of theoretical knowledge in order to meet patient need. 12. To keep up to date clinical records in line with professional standards and local record keeping policies. 13. To provide written and verbal reports as required at any stage in the treatment process in line with Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Governance Standards. None Clinical: 1. Provide professional leadership, promote evidence-based practice and clinical supervision for Speech and Language Therapists, assistants, apprentices and students. 2. Assume line management responsibility for Speech and Language Therapy staff consistent with Trust HR and Performance processes. Including such duties as induction, preceptorship, capability, and mandatory training compliance. 3. Provide consultation and specialist advice to multidisciplinary colleagues regarding communication needs, dysphagia management and reasonable adjustments. 4. Lead clinical discussions relating to complex cases and contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making processes. 5. In collaboration, steer the development, implementation and evaluation of Speech and Language Therapy within mental health inpatient care, including the identification of service gaps and opportunities to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. 6. Maintain professional standards in accordance with HCPC and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists guidance. 7. Review and update clinical pathways, protocols and standards of practice aligned with national guidance and local priorities. 8. Actively engage in audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement projects, use outcome measure data to inform service improvements and demonstrate impact. 9. Lead training programmes for multidisciplinary staff on communication needs, dysphagia, reasonable adjustments and communication-inclusive practice. 10. Contribute to recruitment, induction and retention of Speech and Language Therapy staff, including student placements and support workforce development. 11. Contribute to investigations, complaints responses and learning reviews where communication or swallowing needs are relevant. 12. Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and documentation standards are implemented and maintained. 13. Attend Allied Health Professional and any role or profession specific meetings and deliver training where indicated. 14. Attend appropriate training andmaintain a continuing professional development portfolio. 15. To undertake annual appraisal and contribute constructively to the supervision process. ADDITIONAL DUTIES In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role; - Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures - To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage - To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy - To provide management supervision where appropriate - You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Talent for Care Apprenticeship Administrator | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust - Colchester / Ipswich
£25,272 per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an administrator to join our dynamic Talent for Care team. We are looking for an administrator to support our apprenticeship programmes, as well as other aspects of the TFC agenda. We are an innovative and dynamic team at the forefront of developing staff within ESNEFT. We are looking for an approachable, motivated and enthusiastic team member who understands the importance of providing a consistent, precise and dependable service in a fast-paced environment. This is a diverse role where the post holder will be a central member for supporting data governance, information & advice, design marketing materials and attend apprenticeship events, held both internally and external. Spanning ESNEFTs two acute sites, the post holder will ideally hold a full driving licence and access to a vehicle in order to support events (although this is not essential). If you are looking for a challenge in a supportive and friendly team, please apply. • To provide a professional, confidential and proactive administrative service to the Team as the first point of contact to staff and external stakeholders contacting the Department • Support the Team with comprehensive administrative tasks • To facilitate the smooth running of the service under the direction and supervision of senior colleagues • To act as an ambassador for the Department and for the Trust, as the first point of contact to the Department • To contribute effectively to ensure KPIs are achieved We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
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Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Stansted
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
Previous applicants need not apply As part of our Community Transformation programme, we have an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our established Multidisciplinary team. The aim of the service is to provide recovery-focused treatment and support via personalised care plans for individuals who are presenting with a range of mental health disorders: supporting them from diagnosis to recovery, to enable them to lead the lives they wish to live. You will work with a Multidisciplinary Team: a spectrum of clinical professionals, which includes Nurses, Psychologists, Support Time Recovery workers, etc: as well as a range of collaborative system partners. We are looking for a positive team player who has a special interest in working compassionately with individuals and their wider support networks. To work within the MDT and alongside system partners to deliver high quality care and treatment to service users under the care of the specialist community mental health service. To act as a Care Co-ordinator; formulating care plans, completing/updating risk assessments and collaboratively review care needs via the CPA approach. To work alongside inpatient services; supporting timely discharges from hospital in keeping with policy and processes. To fulfil the role of the Duty Worker as part of a service rota. To undertake Initial Assessments; delivering comprehensive feedback to the MDT and service users/referrers. Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you. • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication. Benefits • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service. • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay. • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (T&C's apply) • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed. · Provide and oversee the management and care of service users · Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy · Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks · Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment · Attend the weekly Multidisciplinary team meeting · Report and document incidents as required · Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon the findings · Act as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner · Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy · Undertake Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments – contributing to Self-Directed Support assessments/packages This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026
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