Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Clinical Practitioner to join the West Essex Hospital at Home Service.

Hospital at Home provides safe, effective and person-centred care to patients who would otherwise require admission to an acute hospital or who can be supported to leave hospital earlier. Care is delivered through a combination of face-to-face clinical assessment, treatment and remote monitoring, supported by a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within their professional scope of practice, managing patients with a range of acute and complex health needs in their own homes. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans, deliver clinical interventions and recognise and respond to deterioration.

We are looking for a compassionate and forward-thinking practitioner with strong clinical decision-making, communication and organisational skills. Community or acute-care experience would be beneficial, although appropriate induction, training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

The service operates seven days a week, and the postholder will be required to work flexibly across the service's operating hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will:

Undertake comprehensive and holistic clinical assessments in patients' homes and virtually.Manage a delegated caseload of patients with acute, complex and changing healthcare needs.Develop, implement and evaluate person-centred treatment and care plans.Monitor patients through face-to-face assessment and remote-monitoring technology.Recognise clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate escalation or emergency intervention.Deliver clinical interventions in accordance with professional competence and local policies.Work collaboratively with medical staff, senior practitioners, pharmacists, therapists, primary care, community services and acute hospital teams.Support admission avoidance and timely discharge from hospital.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the Trust's electronic systems.Participate in daily multidisciplinary discussions, clinical handovers and safety huddles.Support junior colleagues, students and newly appointed staff through supervision and role modelling.Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, incident learning and service development.Work in accordance with professional standards, safeguarding requirements and Trust policies.

About us

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 (Subject to T&Cs)
• 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.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, plus 5% High Cost Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

364-B-586

Job locations

St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be a registered nurse or allied health professional withpost-registration experience and broad clinical knowledge.

They will have experience working showing the clinical competence, leadership skills and professional development required to progress into the role.

The postholder will work autonomously as part of the Hospital at Home multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, treatment and monitoring for patients in their own homes. This will include using digital and remote-monitoring technology to support clinical decision-making and identify deterioration.

The postholder will:

Undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments of patients with acute, complex and changing healthcare needs.Develop, implement and evaluate individualised, evidence-based programmes of care.Manage a delegated caseload autonomously, with access to senior and medical support when required.Identify patients suitable for admission avoidance or supported early discharge from hospital.Recognise clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate treatment, escalation or emergency pathways.Deliver clinical interventions within professional scope of practice and demonstrated competence.Coordinate multidisciplinary care and allocate patient visits according to clinical priority, complexity, geography and staff competence.Provide clinical expertise, advice and day-to-day support to other members of the team.Work closely with medical staff, GPs, acute hospitals, community services and wider integrated-care partners.Use remote-monitoring systems and other technology to review patients and support clinical decision-making.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional and Trust standards.Contribute to clinical supervision, reflective practice, audit, quality improvement and service development.Promote equality, diversity, dignity and the rights of patients, carers and colleagues.Practise in accordance with the relevant professional code and all applicable ethical, legal and regulatory requirements.Work flexibly across the services operating hours, including weekends and bank holidays.Travel independently throughout the service area to provide care in patients homes and other community settings.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The postholder will:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care from admission through to discharge.Undertake comprehensive assessments incorporating physical, psychological, functional, social and environmental needs.Obtain and document informed consent, ensuring that patients understand the assessment, treatment and monitoring process.Undertake clinical observations, interpret findings and take appropriate action.Use advanced clinical judgement to assess complex presentations where a range of management options may exist.Develop and regularly review care plans, adjusting interventions in response to changes in the patients condition.Undertake clinical interventions consistent with evidence-based practice and within professional competence.Prepare and administer medicines, including intravenous therapies where appropriately trained and assessed as competent.Safely assemble, use and monitor relevant clinical equipment, devices and infusions.Analyse clinical information and investigation results, escalating or acting upon findings within professional scope of practice.Initiate emergency procedures when required and ensure timely escalation to appropriate services.Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.Refer patients to other professionals or services when their needs or risks are beyond the postholders scope of practice or require longer-term support.

Support patients and carers to participate in decisions and develop confidence in managing their health and wellbeing.Ensure that privacy, dignity, cultural needs and individual preferences are respected throughout care.Maintain the health, safety and security of patients, colleagues and others within the working environment.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The postholder will:

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers.Communicate complex, sensitive or distressing information in a compassionate, clear and appropriate manner.Adapt communication to meet individual needs, including those relating to cognitive impairment, learning disability, sensory impairment, language barriers or emotional distress.Use reassurance, negotiation and de-escalation skills when patients or carers are anxious, distressed, challenging or reluctant to engage.Agree and document communication arrangements with patients, families and carers while maintaining confidentiality.Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team when considering complex clinical issues and making care decisions.Liaise regularly with consultants, GPs, acute hospital teams, community services and other partner organisations.Ensure that essential information regarding patients conditions, treatment and progress is recorded and communicated promptly.Provide clear clinical handovers and participate in multidisciplinary meetings, safety huddles and case reviews.Escalate professional, clinical or operational concerns to the appropriate senior clinician or manager.

LEADERSHIP AND TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

The postholder will:

Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and act as a positive professional role model.Coordinate the clinical team and allocate work according to patient need, service priorities and staff competence.Prioritise their own workload and support colleagues to manage competing clinical demands.Monitor progress, recognise changing priorities and take corrective action within their level of authority.Provide clear, constructive and timely feedback to team members.Support the induction, supervision and development of new staff, junior colleagues and students.Act as a practice supervisor or practice assessor where appropriately prepared.Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and competency assessment.Contribute to the development of a supportive learning environment.Identify and escalate concerns regarding competence, conduct or performance through appropriate management processes.Support the sensitive management and de-escalation of challenging situations.Participate in recruitment, selection and workforce planning when required.Lead the clinical team and coordinate the work area in the absence of the senior practitioner or service manager, within agreed limits of authority.

PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The postholder will:

Plan and organise a complex and changing workload, responding appropriately to urgent clinical priorities.Coordinate patient visits and ensure that available resources are used safely and effectively.Contribute to safe admission, transfer and discharge planning.Work autonomously within agreed policies, clinical pathways and professional guidelines.Manage a delegated caseload and maintain oversight of patients requiring review or escalation.Participate in service meetings and contribute to operational decision-making.Ensure the safe and efficient use of clinical equipment, supplies and other physical resources.Contribute to the responsible use of financial resources within their area of practice.Identify potential capacity, safety or service-delivery concerns and escalate these promptly.

QUALITY, SAFETY AND CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

The postholder will:

Work in accordance with Trust policies, clinical procedures and evidence-based guidance.Identify, report and respond to clinical and non-clinical incidents, risks and near misses.Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.Participate in the investigation of incidents, complaints and health and safety concerns when required.Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and the implementation of learning.Review existing practices and propose changes that improve patient safety, clinical outcomes and experience.Evaluate the effectiveness of service changes in collaboration with colleagues.Undertake accurate data collection using agreed clinical and performance systems.Maintain accurate, complete and contemporaneous clinical records.Maintain confidentiality and process personal information in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, professional standards and Trust information-governance policies.Maintain professional registration and demonstrate continuing professional development.Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision.

PHYSICAL AND WORKING REQUIREMENTS

The postholder must be:

Able to travel independently throughout the service area.Able to work in a range of community environments, including patients own homes.Physically able to support patients with activities of daily living and undertake moving and handling in accordance with assessed competence and Trust policy.Able to undertake clinical observations and use relevant equipment safely and accurately.Able to perform clinical procedures requiring accuracy and manual dexterity.Able to work flexibly across the services operating hours, including weekends and bank holidays, according to service requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will be a registered nurse or allied health professional withpost-registration experience and broad clinical knowledge. They will have experience working showing the clinical competence, leadership skills and professional development required to progress into the role. The postholder will work autonomously as part of the Hospital at Home multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, treatment and monitoring for patients in their own homes. This will include using digital and remote-monitoring technology to support clinical decision-making and identify deterioration. The postholder will: Undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments of patients with acute, complex and changing healthcare needs.Develop, implement and evaluate individualised, evidence-based programmes of care.Manage a delegated caseload autonomously, with access to senior and medical support when required.Identify patients suitable for admission avoidance or supported early discharge from hospital.Recognise clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate treatment, escalation or emergency pathways.Deliver clinical interventions within professional scope of practice and demonstrated competence.Coordinate multidisciplinary care and allocate patient visits according to clinical priority, complexity, geography and staff competence.Provide clinical expertise, advice and day-to-day support to other members of the team.Work closely with medical staff, GPs, acute hospitals, community services and wider integrated-care partners.Use remote-monitoring systems and other technology to review patients and support clinical decision-making.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional and Trust standards.Contribute to clinical supervision, reflective practice, audit, quality improvement and service development.Promote equality, diversity, dignity and the rights of patients, carers and colleagues.Practise in accordance with the relevant professional code and all applicable ethical, legal and regulatory requirements.Work flexibly across the services operating hours, including weekends and bank holidays.Travel independently throughout the service area to provide care in patients homes and other community settings. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES The postholder will: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care from admission through to discharge.Undertake comprehensive assessments incorporating physical, psychological, functional, social and environmental needs.Obtain and document informed consent, ensuring that patients understand the assessment, treatment and monitoring process.Undertake clinical observations, interpret findings and take appropriate action.Use advanced clinical judgement to assess complex presentations where a range of management options may exist.Develop and regularly review care plans, adjusting interventions in response to changes in the patients condition.Undertake clinical interventions consistent with evidence-based practice and within professional competence.Prepare and administer medicines, including intravenous therapies where appropriately trained and assessed as competent.Safely assemble, use and monitor relevant clinical equipment, devices and infusions.Analyse clinical information and investigation results, escalating or acting upon findings within professional scope of practice.Initiate emergency procedures when required and ensure timely escalation to appropriate services.Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.Refer patients to other professionals or services when their needs or risks are beyond the postholders scope of practice or require longer-term support. Support patients and carers to participate in decisions and develop confidence in managing their health and wellbeing.Ensure that privacy, dignity, cultural needs and individual preferences are respected throughout care.Maintain the health, safety and security of patients, colleagues and others within the working environment. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The postholder will: Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers.Communicate complex, sensitive or distressing information in a compassionate, clear and appropriate manner.Adapt communication to meet individual needs, including those relating to cognitive impairment, learning disability, sensory impairment, language barriers or emotional distress.Use reassurance, negotiation and de-escalation skills when patients or carers are anxious, distressed, challenging or reluctant to engage.Agree and document communication arrangements with patients, families and carers while maintaining confidentiality.Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team when considering complex clinical issues and making care decisions.Liaise regularly with consultants, GPs, acute hospital teams, community services and other partner organisations.Ensure that essential information regarding patients conditions, treatment and progress is recorded and communicated promptly.Provide clear clinical handovers and participate in multidisciplinary meetings, safety huddles and case reviews.Escalate professional, clinical or operational concerns to the appropriate senior clinician or manager. LEADERSHIP AND TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES The postholder will: Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and act as a positive professional role model.Coordinate the clinical team and allocate work according to patient need, service priorities and staff competence.Prioritise their own workload and support colleagues to manage competing clinical demands.Monitor progress, recognise changing priorities and take corrective action within their level of authority.Provide clear, constructive and timely feedback to team members.Support the induction, supervision and development of new staff, junior colleagues and students.Act as a practice supervisor or practice assessor where appropriately prepared.Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and competency assessment.Contribute to the development of a supportive learning environment.Identify and escalate concerns regarding competence, conduct or performance through appropriate management processes.Support the sensitive management and de-escalation of challenging situations.Participate in recruitment, selection and workforce planning when required.Lead the clinical team and coordinate the work area in the absence of the senior practitioner or service manager, within agreed limits of authority. PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The postholder will: Plan and organise a complex and changing workload, responding appropriately to urgent clinical priorities.Coordinate patient visits and ensure that available resources are used safely and effectively.Contribute to safe admission, transfer and discharge planning.Work autonomously within agreed policies, clinical pathways and professional guidelines.Manage a delegated caseload and maintain oversight of patients requiring review or escalation.Participate in service meetings and contribute to operational decision-making.Ensure the safe and efficient use of clinical equipment, supplies and other physical resources.Contribute to the responsible use of financial resources within their area of practice.Identify potential capacity, safety or service-delivery concerns and escalate these promptly. QUALITY, SAFETY AND CLINICAL GOVERNANCE The postholder will: Work in accordance with Trust policies, clinical procedures and evidence-based guidance.Identify, report and respond to clinical and non-clinical incidents, risks and near misses.Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.Participate in the investigation of incidents, complaints and health and safety concerns when required.Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and the implementation of learning.Review existing practices and propose changes that improve patient safety, clinical outcomes and experience.Evaluate the effectiveness of service changes in collaboration with colleagues.Undertake accurate data collection using agreed clinical and performance systems.Maintain accurate, complete and contemporaneous clinical records.Maintain confidentiality and process personal information in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, professional standards and Trust information-governance policies.Maintain professional registration and demonstrate continuing professional development.Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision. PHYSICAL AND WORKING REQUIREMENTS The postholder must be: Able to travel independently throughout the service area.Able to work in a range of community environments, including patients own homes.Physically able to support patients with activities of daily living and undertake moving and handling in accordance with assessed competence and Trust policy.Able to undertake clinical observations and use relevant equipment safely and accurately.Able to perform clinical procedures requiring accuracy and manual dexterity.Able to work flexibly across the services operating hours, including weekends and bank holidays, according to service requirements.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• oNMC registration or AHP registration
• 2 years+ registration

Desirable

• Community or acute nursing experience
• Competence in delivering IV therapy, phlebotomy, wound care, or oxygen therapy in the community.
• Knowledge of remote monitoring technologies and digital tools used in home-based care.
• Additional qualifications in urgent care, frailty, long-term conditions, or leadership.
• Evidence of professional development

Managerial Experience

Essential

• Ability to coordinate workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care

Desirable

• Ability to identify staff development needs and conduct staff appraisal and supervision
• Practice Assessor/Mentorshop experience

Other requirements

Essential

• oWillingness to uphold the Trust's and provider's values
• oEligible to live and work in the UK.
• oBe an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
• oPossesses a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential oNMC registration or AHP registration 2 years+ registration Desirable Community or acute nursing experience Competence in delivering IV therapy, phlebotomy, wound care, or oxygen therapy in the community. Knowledge of remote monitoring technologies and digital tools used in home-based care. Additional qualifications in urgent care, frailty, long-term conditions, or leadership. Evidence of professional development Managerial Experience Essential Ability to coordinate workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care Desirable Ability to identify staff development needs and conduct staff appraisal and supervision Practice Assessor/Mentorshop experience Other requirements Essential oWillingness to uphold the Trust's and provider's values oEligible to live and work in the UK. oBe an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy oPossesses a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our service as an Associate Practitioner. You will be working independently and accountably as part of the nursing team and wider multi-disciplinary team offering 24 hour mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The Inpatient service runs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year, working shift patterns.

*Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Main duties of the job

You will act as a role model to other colleagues within the team. You will work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.

You will deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with mental health needs, in accordance with the principles and objectives of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service. The position requires the successful candidate to work flexibly and undertake a change in role at short notice.

You will work collaboratively with others within the organisation to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers. You will take a lead role in the physical health needs of service users. You will provide training in aspects of care to new starters on the unit.

About us

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

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Practitioner to join the West Essex Epping Forest Community Mental Health Team. You will be responsible for assisting in the management and care of service users based upon individual needs, under the guidance of the Team Leader, and in providing practical support to service users in performing day to day activities, guidance and education. You will also ac t as a mentor to students and junior staff, and be responsible for supervising unqualified staff.

Main duties of the job

Leading and running the physical health clinics

Providing support to the clozapine and depot clinics where required

Supporting the teams duty service on a rota

Organising and following up on clinical outcomes following assessments

Provide healthy lifestyle advice, and health promotion advice

Assisting senior clinicians in the assessment and management of risk or to carry out care planned interventions

Identify possible safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action through escalation of concerns

About us

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.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• 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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the team and become part of the Mid Essex Dementia and Frailty Pathway as a band 3 , and you will be required to complete the care certificate.

The Mid Dementia and Frailty Pathway provides a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment supporting patients of any age with dementia as well as older adults, who have functional mental health needs with an associated age-related frailty. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting patients with SMI / a secondary care mental health need/ dementia and frailty.

in addition the post holder will support the clinical manager with some admin tasks therefore will need to be literate in IT/ computer skills.

The role is Monday-Friday 5 days a week 9-5 and it is essential that you can drive and have access to a car, as you will be working across Mid Essex

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.

Please note this is a community position, and it is essential criteria for the applicant to have a valid UK driving licence and able to drive, and to have access to a car for work purposes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will contribute to assessment of both physical and mental health needs. Focusing on the wellbeing of those with serious mental illness, and demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between physical and mental wellbeing

To work with other agencies to deliver a systems approach in ensuring patients mental and physical health wellbeing needs are met.

The post holder will undertake annual physical health checks of patients who have been identified as having severe mental illness. They will take and record their blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI, venepuncture for required blood tests.

The post holder will arrange physical health assessments with the service user both at home, in clinics, and at GP surgeries; taking a proactive approach to engaging patients with SMI in the importance of annual physical health reviews.

To provide information on health promotion including healthy eating, sport and exercise and smoking cessation

To work with patients and relevant staff to develop care plans and complete the electronic physical health assessment form on electronic health record; ensuring the information is shared with patients and GPs.

To promote positive mental and physical health to patients, carers, families and staff

About us

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.

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7 )to join the Primary Care Mental Health Service covering the Braintree and Maldon locality in Essex. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position working 37.5 hours per week.

The successful applicant will ideally be a Non-Medical Prescriber with experience working within community mental health services. Based within GP practices, you will work closely with Primary Care teams to provide triage, assessment, treatment, follow-up and brief interventions for patients across the locality.

The role requires autonomous practice and confidence in assessing and managing individuals presenting with common mental health disorders.

Excellent assessment, risk management and communication skills are essential, strong knowledge of local mental health and community support services. The successful candidate will act as a key gatekeeper for referrals into secondary mental health services, offering specialist advice, consultation, education and support.

You will assess and manage patients with common mental health conditions, signpost to appropriate services, and support the development of integrated care pathways. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, improving access to mental health care and achieving positive outcomes for service users across the locality.

Main duties of the job

Ability to work under pressure and ability to contain and manage the stress of others and oneself

Robust clinical judgement

Ability to work autonomously and take an appropriate level of responsibility

Participate in Patient Safety investigations, complaints and any relevant investigations in line with Trust policies.

Mentorship and supervision of students

Develop innovative practice to deal creatively with service demands for referrals, allocations, monitoring of KPI's and clinical caseload management

To hold a UK driving licence, essential to drive to Primary care network bases and trust sites.

Work in conjunction with the GP, Primary Care team and Consultant Psychiatrists to ensure that patients are supported in the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a Multi-disciplinary perspective.

Triage and Assess patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system.

Manage and deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of Clinical/Practice governance.

Provide and undertake detailed Physical Health investigations such as ECGs and offer basic interpretation of the results.

Non medical prescriber

To have knowledge of Systmone patient Documentation system.

About us

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.

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care Mental Health Team covering the Braintree and Maldon locality.

Working within General Practice, you will provide triage, assessment, care planning, and follow-up support for patients experiencing common mental health difficulties. You will work collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care Networks, secondary care services, and community partners to ensure individuals receive timely, person-centred care and are supported to access the most appropriate services.

The successful candidate will be a confident and autonomous practitioner with excellent assessment, risk management, and clinical decision-making skills. A strong knowledge of local mental health pathways and a commitment to high-quality, recovery-focused care are essential.

Main duties of the job

Provide a seamless service to support patients' recovery and wellbeing plans within the community.

o Work collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care teams, to ensure patients are supported within the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a multidisciplinary perspective.

o Triage and assess patients effectively. You will maintain a clear focus on prevention, early detection, and intervention, while promoting self-management through empowerment and partnership working with service users.

o Deliver effective, safe, and responsive services that support the key principles of clinical and practice governance.

o As the Primary Care model continues to develop, the post holder will support the team's ongoing commitment to continuous service improvement, while safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.

o Undertake and provide detailed physical health investigations, including BMI monitoring, blood pressure checks.

o Act as a signpost for both internal and external services appropriate to the needs of service users, ensuring timely access to relevant support and interventions where required.

o Contribute to the development of integrated care pathways, promoting collaborative working across services to enhance continuity of care and improve outcomes for service users.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.

• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

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.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.

• Annual leave entitlement

  you will be entitled to 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays.

  • Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a free counselling service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is designed to provide you with independent, free and confidential information, advice and support to help you improve your wellness and wellbeing.
  • Occupational Health support via either management or self referrals.

Job summary

**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 the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.

EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join Community Mental Health services based at Grays Hall, Grays.

This post provides community services for patients referred to the secondary mental health services from GP surgeries within 2 PCN areas of Grays and ASOP . The Thurrock team has 2 consultants with the second consultant looking after patients from the remaining 2 PCN in the Thurrock area. There are additional consultant sessions into the PCN. The total population covered by the 4 PCNs is approximately 175000.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be part of the senior management team of the team and be integral in developing and improving the service. The post holder will require to have AC status to be able to provide RC inputs into the cases who could be on CTO or are on MoJ orders.

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.

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.

About us

Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here.

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