Job summary

Adult Burns ward is an eight bedded ward, specialising in the rehabilitation and treatment of adults who have sustained burn injuries and require intensive therapy and wound care. We are currently recruiting for Band 3 Health Care Assistants to help maintain our high standard of care, on a fixed term contract until 30/9/27The successful candidate will be able to cope in a busy and dynamic clinic environment, working alongside nursing and medical staff, to help with patient flow.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your role you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Mid and South Essex is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

The Healthcare Support Worker role provides an exciting opportunity to learn extended skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, wound care and much more. It is a fast paced clinical area, with great learnng opportunities, two days are never the same.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be a hugely valuable support to our team providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with the flow patients through the service.

Examples of what you may do as part of your role

Undertaking observations, ECG's and urine samplesTransferring patients to other clinical areasTalking to patients and their familiesMonitoring patient conditions and escalating concernsAssisting in wound care and personal care to patientsAssisting Registered Nurses in their duties

Skills and personal attributes needed

Caring and kindCheerful and friendlyAble to follow direct instructionsHappy to work in a team but also able to use own initiativeHave good written, listening and communication skillsBe well organisedAbility to escalate concerns

About us

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area.

Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-2975

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Healthcare Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting Healthcare Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous HSCW experience in NHS
• Previous experience working in a busy clinical area

Desirable

• Previous experience in Burn care

Skills

Essential

• Good level of literacy, demonstrated through minimal mistakes on application form

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NEWS2 scoring and correct observations

Desirable

• Knowledge of electronic systems within the trust

Person Specification Experience Essential Previous HSCW experience in NHS Previous experience working in a busy clinical area Desirable Previous experience in Burn care Skills Essential Good level of literacy, demonstrated through minimal mistakes on application form Knowledge Essential Knowledge of NEWS2 scoring and correct observations Desirable Knowledge of electronic systems within the trust

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a looking to develop your skills into the operating Theatre specialty?

We are looking to recruit highly motivated staff with a patient focused approach to join our Broomfield Theatres team as a Health Care Assistant (HCA).

This role requires an enthusiastic, committed and diligent person who is keen to move into a specialist department, able to work within a dynamic team and will strive to maintain the high standard of care offered to our patients. There will be an on call commitment required as part of the post to cover out of hours working.

Opportunities for career progression are available; so, if successful you will start in a Band 2 position, but on completion of your HCA band 3 competencies and the health care certificate you will be eligible for a Band 3 position.

If you feel you can work within a fast paced environment delivering high quality care, then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Care Team, assist qualified staff in delivering a caring and effective, patient focused service in keeping with the aims, objectives, and standards of the Trust. If successful, you will:

• Assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing up rooms/theatres and equipment with reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Under guidance from qualified staff, sensitive and appropriate clinical care is delivered to meet individuals' needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs
• Ensure information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy, and sensitivity, always maintaining patient confidentiality
• Ensure effective communication is maintained within care team and between other care teams, patients, relatives, and visitors.

About us

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.

Job summary

Felsted ward is an acute medical ward with 20 beds. Our speciality is renal. We are currently recruiting for Band 3 Health Care Assistants to help maintain our high standard of care.

You must be able to cope in a busy and dynamic clinic environment, working alongside nursing and medical staff, to help with patient flow.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your role you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Mid and South Essex is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

The Healthcare Assistant role provides an exciting opportunity to learn extended skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, APD, CAPD and much more. It is a fast paced clinical area, with great learning opportunities, two days are never the same.

No sponsorship is available for this role.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant will function as part of the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary team to provide a seamless service & high quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurses. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients , working within the Trust's policies and procedures, working collaboratively as part of the ward team.

It is expected that the Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathway.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

About us

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, andexperience of Healthcare Assistants.

Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives?

We are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community. Healthcare Assistant opportunities are available in General surgery

No experience? No problem. We will teach you everything you need to know. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Mid and South Essex is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

The Healthcare Assistant role can also lead to a range of career opportunities. With the right support, those who want to can undertake the necessary training to become our future nurses, nursing associates and midwives.

Main duties of the job

Examples of what you may do as part of your roleWashing and dressing patientsServing meals and feeding patientsHelping patients to move aroundMaking bedsTalking to patients and their familiesMonitoring patient conditionSkills and personal attributes neededCaring and kindCheerful and friendlyKeen to support patients with their personal needs including washing and toiletingAble to follow direct instructionsHappy to work in a team but also able to use own initiativeHave good listening and communication skillsBe well organised

Full time and part time positions are available, and we are open to discuss flexible working arrangements. This opportunity is available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are particularly welcome.

** We look forward to hearing from you and wish you good luck **

About us

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-NR-DOM-BR-9812

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application
• Experience of working with the public
• Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Care Certificate
• Good IT skills
• Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of working with the public

Desirable

• Care certificate

Person Specification Skills and experience Essential Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application Experience of working with the public Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace Desirable Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting Care Certificate Good IT skills Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities Skills Essential Evidence of working with the public Desirable Care certificate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

FM Assistant (Cleaning) Saffron Walden Community Hospital Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata) 12 hours per week - Sunday 7:00-13:00 (there may be some flexibility with the hours) This post will include Unsocial Hours Payments as follows: Saturday - Time plus 41% of the salary Sunday - Time plus 83% of the salary

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient areas and retail outlets: The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive.

You must be aware of the important part you play in maintaining the environment to an excellent standard.

You must also be aware that your work will involve working alongside patients and occasionally interacting with them as you carry out your duties outlined below.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of the Facilities Team and are expected to have a flexible approach to your duties.

You will be working as a valued member of the Estates & Facilities Management Team.

Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.

The Estates & Facilities Department is responsible for delivering high quality and cost effective services across Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and highly motivated

Annual leave entitlement is 27 days plus bank holidays rising to 33 days after 10 years service (pro-rata to hours worked).

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. 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

Important Notice: Recently the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) which amended on 22 July 2021 and come into force on 11 November 2021 that anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt. This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre-employment checks

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-B-515

Job locations

Saffron Walden Community Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

CB11 3HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDomestic Service including Rapid Response (CAT)To ensure that the ward(s) / areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the

Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas.This will include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) both vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs*, bed frames*, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning cookers, regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and others items in the kitchens; defrosting fridges on a regular basis; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps; and bins and replacing bin liners.(* Providing they have not been soiled with body fluids)To work with your supervisor and other interested parties when the work schedule for the area you are assigned to is reviewed. This is to ensure that the Work Schedule for that area is manageable and appropriate.To ensure that you inform your supervisor if there are any problems for example, with floor coverings, surfaces etc which will have a detrimental effect on your ability to clean those areas properly.To ensure that whilst you carry out your duties you only use the correct colour coded mops, cloths, buckets etc that have assigned to those areas and that these items are properly cleaned and stored or disposed of at the ends of your shift. You are doing this to prevent cross infection in the area you are working in.To ensure that all the cleaning materials and disposables you use (ie floor cleaner, handtowels) are used economically. It will be your responsibility to report to your supervisor if you find the quality of the products you are using deteriorates in any way, or if substitute products are delivered to your ward. You must ensure that only chemicals provided by the Trust area used and that these are used appropriately and in the way you were trained to use them.To use any machinery /equipment (ie vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, regeneration ovens) in such a way that you will not either endanger yourself or any other person in the area in which you are working. This will include: reporting any faults or broken equipment to your supervisor as soon as possible keeping equipment clean and/or cleaning items after you have used them changing vacuum cleaner bags on a regular basis only using equipment for the task it is intended for remembering to use safety signs and circuit breakers when appropriate.To be responsible for ensuring that all the equipment and cleaning materials you use are stored securely and safely in the area in which you are working. You must report to your supervisor if you find that the security of these items is threatened in any way, or if you find your storeroom unlocked when you commence your shift.To ensure that general or domestic waste, recyclables and clinical waste are disposed of in the correct manner and to bring to your supervisors attention any incidences where waste is not being segregated, stored or disposed of correctly. Food ServicesTo assist (where applicable) with the regeneration process of cook chill meals by taking and recording the temperature of the cook chill food prior to placing it into the regeneration oven and commencing the cook cycle. To prepare soup, gravy and custard for the patient meal service. (Note you will be responsible for the whole regeneration process, which will include ensuring temperatures are recorded at the end of the regeneration cycle and for plating food in order that it can be served to patients by clinical staff at Thurrock, Rochford and all sites in the North of the Trust.)To ensure the oven gloves and cloths are used and laundered on a regular basis.To be responsible (if applicable) for serving and clearing away the meals served to patients on the ward / area you are working in.To be responsible for the cleaning of crockery and cutlery that is used for the serving of patients meals.

Laundry Service

(This section is relevant to specific areas i.e. Mountnessing Court and Fountains Court, Landermere Centre, Henneage Ward and Kingswood Centre).To ensure that all items of patients clothing, duvet covers, duvets and curtains requiring laundering are washed, dried and finished in the correct and most appropriate way for those items.To ensure that any garment, once it has been washed and dried that has not reached the required standard is either re-processed or ironed so that it is returned to its owner in an acceptable condition. To ensure patients personal items are labeled.To ensure that dirty and soiled items are kept separate from clean items to minimize the risk of cross infection.To ensure that all items, once they have been through the complete laundering process are placed in the agreed area.To ensure you keep the Laundry clean and tidy. This will include completing the cleaning checklist to evidence that all tasks have been completed to a satisfactory standard.To ensure that you and your colleagues work together to keep the machinery (i.e. washingmachines and tumble driers) in the laundry clean and that faulty machinery is reported to the Supervisor so that it may be dealt with as soon as possible.

PorteringTo carry out various routine tasks that include the delivery of pharmacy boxes and medical records (where appropriate) clean linen, bread, milk, general stores and goods received, meal trolleys and the collection of dirty linen, waste etc. Where appropriate to obtain a signature from an appropriate member of staff for these items. These duties include the Compassionate Empowering Open watering of plants in public areas and assisting with keeping public areas tidy over weekends and Bank Holidays.To sort, deliver and collect mail (where applicable) as instructed.Frank post for collection by royal mail (West Essex)To carry out ad-hoc tasks as and when required for example transporting patients (accompanied by nursing staff Basildon MHU only), medical gasses, specimen and bloods, furniture removal, setting up meeting rooms.Ensure medical gas supplies are maintained and monitored for in patient wards at St Margarets and Saffron Walden Community Hospitals.To decant and deliver liquid nitrogen to the relevant department OPD (West Essex), reporting defects and cryogenic liquid levels for replenishment.To safely operate the electro-hydraulic waste compactor (with appropriate training).Attend Community site buildings using Trust vehicle for ad-hoc work including collections and deliveriesTo assist with the unloading and loading of vehicles are required.To ensure the site, including the car park is kept clear of litter and rubbish and external waste bins are emptied and kept clean.To assist when required with vehicular access to site i.e. fire brigade in an emergency andmvisitors requiring assistance.To attend fire calls as per the Trusts procedure and where required provide assistance to the fire brigade to ender the site and guide them to the designated fire panel and key box.To undertake gritting and snow clearance around the site in times of severe weather.To keep waste compound and storage areas and all equipment used for the service cleanand tidy.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDomestic Service including Rapid Response (CAT)To ensure that the ward(s) / areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas.This will include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) both vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs*, bed frames*, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning cookers, regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and others items in the kitchens; defrosting fridges on a regular basis; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps; and bins and replacing bin liners.(* Providing they have not been soiled with body fluids)To work with your supervisor and other interested parties when the work schedule for the area you are assigned to is reviewed. This is to ensure that the Work Schedule for that area is manageable and appropriate.To ensure that you inform your supervisor if there are any problems for example, with floor coverings, surfaces etc which will have a detrimental effect on your ability to clean those areas properly.To ensure that whilst you carry out your duties you only use the correct colour coded mops, cloths, buckets etc that have assigned to those areas and that these items are properly cleaned and stored or disposed of at the ends of your shift. You are doing this to prevent cross infection in the area you are working in.To ensure that all the cleaning materials and disposables you use (ie floor cleaner, handtowels) are used economically. It will be your responsibility to report to your supervisor if you find the quality of the products you are using deteriorates in any way, or if substitute products are delivered to your ward. You must ensure that only chemicals provided by the Trust area used and that these are used appropriately and in the way you were trained to use them.To use any machinery /equipment (ie vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, regeneration ovens) in such a way that you will not either endanger yourself or any other person in the area in which you are working. This will include: reporting any faults or broken equipment to your supervisor as soon as possible keeping equipment clean and/or cleaning items after you have used them changing vacuum cleaner bags on a regular basis only using equipment for the task it is intended for remembering to use safety signs and circuit breakers when appropriate.To be responsible for ensuring that all the equipment and cleaning materials you use are stored securely and safely in the area in which you are working. You must report to your supervisor if you find that the security of these items is threatened in any way, or if you find your storeroom unlocked when you commence your shift.To ensure that general or domestic waste, recyclables and clinical waste are disposed of in the correct manner and to bring to your supervisors attention any incidences where waste is not being segregated, stored or disposed of correctly. Food ServicesTo assist (where applicable) with the regeneration process of cook chill meals by taking and recording the temperature of the cook chill food prior to placing it into the regeneration oven and commencing the cook cycle. To prepare soup, gravy and custard for the patient meal service. (Note you will be responsible for the whole regeneration process, which will include ensuring temperatures are recorded at the end of the regeneration cycle and for plating food in order that it can be served to patients by clinical staff at Thurrock, Rochford and all sites in the North of the Trust.)To ensure the oven gloves and cloths are used and laundered on a regular basis.To be responsible (if applicable) for serving and clearing away the meals served to patients on the ward / area you are working in.To be responsible for the cleaning of crockery and cutlery that is used for the serving of patients meals. Laundry Service (This section is relevant to specific areas i.e. Mountnessing Court and Fountains Court, Landermere Centre, Henneage Ward and Kingswood Centre).To ensure that all items of patients clothing, duvet covers, duvets and curtains requiring laundering are washed, dried and finished in the correct and most appropriate way for those items.To ensure that any garment, once it has been washed and dried that has not reached the required standard is either re-processed or ironed so that it is returned to its owner in an acceptable condition. To ensure patients personal items are labeled.To ensure that dirty and soiled items are kept separate from clean items to minimize the risk of cross infection.To ensure that all items, once they have been through the complete laundering process are placed in the agreed area.To ensure you keep the Laundry clean and tidy. This will include completing the cleaning checklist to evidence that all tasks have been completed to a satisfactory standard.To ensure that you and your colleagues work together to keep the machinery (i.e. washingmachines and tumble driers) in the laundry clean and that faulty machinery is reported to the Supervisor so that it may be dealt with as soon as possible. PorteringTo carry out various routine tasks that include the delivery of pharmacy boxes and medical records (where appropriate) clean linen, bread, milk, general stores and goods received, meal trolleys and the collection of dirty linen, waste etc. Where appropriate to obtain a signature from an appropriate member of staff for these items. These duties include the Compassionate Empowering Open watering of plants in public areas and assisting with keeping public areas tidy over weekends and Bank Holidays.To sort, deliver and collect mail (where applicable) as instructed.Frank post for collection by royal mail (West Essex)To carry out ad-hoc tasks as and when required for example transporting patients (accompanied by nursing staff Basildon MHU only), medical gasses, specimen and bloods, furniture removal, setting up meeting rooms.Ensure medical gas supplies are maintained and monitored for in patient wards at St Margarets and Saffron Walden Community Hospitals.To decant and deliver liquid nitrogen to the relevant department OPD (West Essex), reporting defects and cryogenic liquid levels for replenishment.To safely operate the electro-hydraulic waste compactor (with appropriate training).Attend Community site buildings using Trust vehicle for ad-hoc work including collections and deliveriesTo assist with the unloading and loading of vehicles are required.To ensure the site, including the car park is kept clear of litter and rubbish and external waste bins are emptied and kept clean.To assist when required with vehicular access to site i.e. fire brigade in an emergency andmvisitors requiring assistance.To attend fire calls as per the Trusts procedure and where required provide assistance to the fire brigade to ender the site and guide them to the designated fire panel and key box.To undertake gritting and snow clearance around the site in times of severe weather.To keep waste compound and storage areas and all equipment used for the service cleanand tidy.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• understanding of cleanliness and good hygeine practices

Skills/experience

Essential

• Similar previous experience

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential understanding of cleanliness and good hygeine practices Skills/experience Essential Similar previous experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saffron Walden Community Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

CB11 3HY

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

Saffron Walden Community Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

CB11 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

FM Assistant Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata) Rochford Hospital Minimum of 10 hours per week - Shift pattern 2pm - 7pm - Days to be discussed at interview

Clean all areas required in the work schedules which include toilets, corridors, offices, clinic rooms, store rooms. etc which includes dusting, mopping, wiping, changing bins.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient wards, admin/clinical areas and retail outlets.

The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, trust staff and visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.

As part of the Facilities Team you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal, customer skills, the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise your duties to the role.

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.
• £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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 21 bedded elderly Rehabilitation unit and palliative care on Avocet Ward

We are looking for a Band 6 Deputy Ward manager to join our team. You will assist in leading our dedicated team in the provision of expert patient care and rehabilitation, so if you are looking for a challenge, this could be the post for you.

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A FULL NMC REGISTRATION

As a registered nurse assist in the provision of active rehabilitation, within this 21 bedded inpatient environment.

The role with incorporate the assessing of needs, developing and implementing programmes of care and evaluating this input to support the facilitation of appropriate discharge back to community.

The post will support the ward manager in ensuring effective and efficient day to day running of the ward ensuring safety at all times.

The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will assist and is expected to supervise all junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff.

Main duties of the job

Clinical/Professional Duties

• Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
• Assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection.
• Ensure agreed standard of ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager.

Patient/Client Care

• Work collaboratively with patients' families, MTD and social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharge.
• Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity.
• Discharge patients following the Trust's Discharge Policy.
• Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care.

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

The Gables Specialist Mental Health Team is a community mental health services that covers the areas of Braintree and Maldon in Essex. The team are responsible for the care and treatment for patients with a mental health condition and who present with risks that require a Multi-Disciplinary Team who require intervention and support.

Core functions of the team include:

Care Coordination

Outpatient Clinics

Clozapine and depot clinics

Physical health clinic

Duty

Occupational Therapy

Employment Support

Social Work tasks under the Care Act 2014

Main duties of the job

The Band 4 Associate Practitioner role is a mixture of clinical tasks, administrative tasks and other roles that support the functioning of the Specialist Mental Health Team, including but not limited to:

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.
• £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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

If you are a NMC Registered Mental Health Nursewe have an exciting opportunity for you to join our CAMHS family at our inpatient mental health services for children and young people in Rochford, Essex.

We are expanding our nursing team!

Poplar Adolescent Unit is a general acute ward with 14 beds supporting young people aged 13-18 with a variety of mental health issues.

Poplar Adolescent unit is an innovative service with an MDT passionate in developing nurses. We can provide further CAMHS training via our CAMHS preceptorship programme and opportunities for further development in our award winning DBT programme, ASD and more.

This post would suit someone who is passionate about young people's mental health, and working in an innovative way at the forefront of NHS services.

*Unfortunately we cannot offer Preceptorship for this role*

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as a member of our multi- disciplinary team involved in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who access our services.

This will involve key working young people and supporting them on their recovery journey. You will work collaboratively with the young people to develop care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans, contributing to expanding the resources young people and their family need to support care in the community.

You may be required to support the therapies team with our therapeutic timetable, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your psychological skills.

Additionally you will be required to advocate for your patients in meetings both internally and externally to ensure they are receiving evidence based, valued care.

We care for young people with a variety of mental health issues and the post would best suit someone who is able to work as part of a team, caring for young people experiencing, at times, a significant amount of distress.

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

Previous applicants need not apply Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (SPCMHP) Band 6 - £39,959 - £48,117per annum - Full Time - 37.5 hours per week - Fixed Term Contract 12 months Base - Mid Essex - Braintree Maldon locality

we are looking for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP) to join the Adult Community Mental Health Services, Mid Essex. EPUT has This is an exciting role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to support the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services.

This post will be based within General Practice, working alongside existing Primary Care teams to triage, assess, and follow up patients registered with local GP practices within the Braintree area. This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months within the Primary Care Mental Health Team.

If you are proactive in your approach to collaborative working and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The team offers a range of interventions, from active mental health monitoring to early help interventions, ensuring timely and appropriate support for service users.

As a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner, you will be a highly skilled and motivated Mental Health Nurse. As a highly competent and proficient practitioner, you will work autonomously and confidently in your ability to triage and assess individuals presenting with common mental health disorders.

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, and Consultant Psychiatrists 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 Children's Learning Disability Service provides support to children and young people between the ages of 5-18 years who have a learning disability (falling within the moderate to severe range) and who display behaviours which challenge their support network or which impact on their quality of life.

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse to join our established team of Nursing and Occupational Therapists.

The team is operational across Essex, Southend and Thurrock, and is divided into two sub-teams, providing localised support and interventions. This vacancy is for the North and Mid Essex Team.

The successful candidate will confidently deliver short term assessments and interventions, with the aim of supporting children and their families to thrive within their communities.

A range of evidence based assessments and interventions will be offered based on need, but will include Functional Assessments of Behaviour, Sensory Assessments and Sleep Assessments, as well as the delivery of direct work including bespoke Relationships and Sex Education, and person centred Emotional Wellbeing interventions.

Main duties of the job

• Under the guidance of the team's Clinical Lead, the appointee is responsible for managing a defined caseload of children with behavioural difficulties associated with their learning disability diagnosis, using evidence-based / client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions adhering to Nursing models and framework, whilst also working as part of a wider MDT of Occupational Therapists and Nurse Practitioners
• To be an active member of the Children's Learning Disability Service. To provide a person-centred Nursing Service for Children with Learning Disabilities, based on the direction given through Trust values and identified local need.
• To use evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To regularly supervise Nursing students on practice placement.
• To provide leadership, supervision and day-to-day management for qualified and non-qualified staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To contribute to the ongoing development of the service and to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services within the team.
• To work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services.
• In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.

About us

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

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving patient flow, supporting hospital admission avoidance, and ensuring people receive the right care in the right place at the right time?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Clinical Flow Coordinator to join our Care Coordination Centre (CCC) based at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting system-wide patient flow across West Essex, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, community services, acute providers, local authorities and wider health and care partners. The role focuses on coordinating safe transfers of care, supporting discharge processes, monitoring patient pathways and helping to manage operational pressures across the health and care system.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 with the potential for extension, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

There are 2 positions available, 1 full time and 1 part time (22.5 hours).

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent communication and organisational skills, and can work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals. You'll be joining a supportive and innovative team that is committed to delivering outstanding care and improving outcomes for patients across the system.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Flow Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Care Coordination Centre (CCC) and Transfer of Care Hub, helping to improve patient flow across the West Essex health and care system. Working closely with clinicians, operational managers and partner organisations, you will support admission avoidance, discharge planning and the safe transfer of care for patients.

You will maintain patient flow trackers and operational systems, ensuring accurate and timely data to provide oversight of demand, capacity and patient outcomes. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary activities, monitoring patient progression through care pathways, escalating delays or risks, and ensuring agreed actions are completed.

You will also support referral screening, bed management processes, service improvement initiatives and the production of reports and information to support operational decision making. Working collaboratively with colleagues across community, acute, social care and voluntary sector services, you will help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes and system flow.

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.
• £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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Medical Secretary to a Consultant Psychiatrist/s and their Medical Team/s.

This is an office based role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who is flexible and has excellent secretarial and communication skills. You must have the ability to work unsupervised and under pressure and be able to deal sympathetically with patients and relatives of people with mental health problems.

The Medical Secretaries are an important part of a team and are very much in the front line with the patients and their families.

To provide a vital link for staff, patients, relatives and outside agencies as required.

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities will be to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Consultant and their team.

This role is office based in order to provide on hand support to the consultant and team members. Good organisation and adaptability to learning new systems is essential.

Audio typing skills and previous secretarial experience in a similar role would be highly beneficial.

Previous medical secretarial experience in a mental health or other NHS setting with clinical systems knowledge is desirable.

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

To support the delivery of the Trust's obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018, Access to Records Act 1990 and UK GDPR by managing and responding to Subject Access Requests (SARs). The post holder will ensure requests for personal data are handled within statutory timeframes, that disclosures are lawful, and that third-party confidentiality is protected.

The role involves close liaison with clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and external agencies, ensuring high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

The post holder will be responsible for organising responses to all allocated Subject Access Requests received by the Trust, preparing and checking the release of medical records and any other documentation that may be required.

Receive and process highly complex requests for Access to Health Records from patients, staff, and external representatives in line with statutory requirements, ensuring this information is dealt with in an efficient and timely manner within the legal timescales and ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Responsible for the interpretation of all requests received, including court orders, to ensure that the Trust only release the records requested.

Main duties of the job

Receive and process highly complex requests for Access to Health Records from patients, staff, and external representatives in line with statutory requirements, ensuring this information is dealt with in an efficient and timely manner within the legal timescales and ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To be responsible for managing the timescales for subject access requests, ensuring they are completed within the allocated time and avoid breaches.Maintain the departmental e-mail account to ensure that all requests received electronically are allocated/actioned accordingly, having a full understanding of the requirements of the request.

Maintaining the Portal, uploading documents and updating information when requested.

Review and redact records appropriately to protect third-party and sensitive information.

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.
• £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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-B-489

Job locations

Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves close liaison with clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and external agencies, ensuring high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Using excellent communication skills, the postholder will act as the source of specialist knowledge on the requirements under current legislation, providing support and, complex advice to managers within the organisation, and also to patients and/or relatives, ensuring the Trust fully complies with relevant policies and legislation when releasing records.

Maintaining the Portal, uploading documents and updating information when requested.

Review and redact records appropriately to protect third-party and sensitive information.

Job description Job responsibilities The role involves close liaison with clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and external agencies, ensuring high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism. Using excellent communication skills, the postholder will act as the source of specialist knowledge on the requirements under current legislation, providing support and, complex advice to managers within the organisation, and also to patients and/or relatives, ensuring the Trust fully complies with relevant policies and legislation when releasing records. Maintaining the Portal, uploading documents and updating information when requested. Review and redact records appropriately to protect third-party and sensitive information.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• oIT Skills
• oGood written and spoken English

Desirable

• oQualification in Information Governance, Data Protection, Records Management, or related field.

Knowledge

Essential

• oExperience working with confidential or sensitive records in an administrative or governance role
• oAbility to work under pressure and to deadlines using a methodical, organised approach to work

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential oIT Skills oGood written and spoken English Desirable oQualification in Information Governance, Data Protection, Records Management, or related field. Knowledge Essential oExperience working with confidential or sensitive records in an administrative or governance role oAbility to work under pressure and to deadlines using a methodical, organised approach to work

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

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

Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated psychology graduate to work as an Assistant Psychologist (band 4) in adult community psychological services across North East Essex. The post will be based across the North East Essex specialist community mental health teams (Colchester and Tendring). This is an excellent opportunity to be part of dynamic and dedicated services, to gain experience of applied psychology in the NHS, and to learn about working in integrated MDTs. The contract is 12 month fixed term.

In your application please tell us what makes Adult Community services a place that you are keen to work.

Please be advised that this advert will close early due to a high number of anticipated applicants.

Main duties of the job

The role centres on supporting qualified staff in the running of adult community psychological services. The post holder will assist the psychological services team members in the provision of group interventions and, under supervision and with supportive guidance, provide manualised specific one to one interventions. They will also be part of a supportive Assistant Psychologist group who provide review calls to people on our waiting list as part of our work on service user experience and safety.

There will also be an emphasis on securing outcomes from people who are accessing the service, and contributing to associated data reporting as part of a quality and accountability framework.

The post is embedded in the Specialist Community Mental Health teams (SMHTs) and as such the Assistant Psychologist will gain experiences of assessment, formulation development, and intervention planning through working with qualified Psychologists, Psychotherapists, and Clinical Associates in Psychology (CAPs), as well as MDT colleagues. There are multiple opportunities to access reflective practice and mentoring from colleagues and to network with APs in other services.

About us

To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

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;

o Season Ticket Loans

o NHS discounts for staff

o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

o 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

Job summary

We have a full time (37.5 hours per week) vacancy for a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our supportive and creative Adult Community Psychological (ACP) services in North East Essex.

The post holder will work in collaboration with colleagues, service users, carers, and other services and partner organisations towards the overall provision a high quality and trauma informed specialist mental health provision.

We are integrated within MDTs covering a broad geographical area, with bases in Colchester and Tendring. This post will be primarily Colchester based but some flexibility will be required on the basis of client and service need.

We welcome newly qualified applicants who can initially be appointed at a band 7 with a supportive development plan to work towards an 8A position.

Main duties of the job

You will be working alongside a variety of professionals from different backgrounds. We focus on providing psychological interventions to service users with highly complex and severe presentations who are also under the care of our specialist community teams. The post-holder will be expected to become proficient in the delivery of one or more specialist evidence based psychological interventions (e.g. EMDR, DBT, CAT, Schema Therapy) and contribute to the management and running of these programmes. We are looking for someone skilled in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, who can form respectful and collegial relationships with members of various disciplines and rise to the challenges posed by working in large teams and across services.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within supportive MDTs and highly experienced clinical/counselling psychology and psychotherapy colleagues. We are looking for someone competent and experienced in delivering psychological assessments and interventions who is capable of working compassionately and confidently in the context of high levels of risk. Experience of offering consultations and developing clinical formulations is essential. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience with clients who experience severe emotional dysregulation and distress, often with a history of complex trauma.

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.
• £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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative, supportive team in Epping.

The successful candidate will deliver specialist stroke and neurological speech and language therapy as a member of the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team, providing care to adult patients who have had a recent stroke or are diagnosed with a neurological condition as part of the specialist in-patient service (Beech Ward, St Margarets Hospital) and Early Supported Discharge Team (community). The caseload will include in-patient, domiciliary and clinic based activity, with a focus on stroke rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping but will be required to provide services across West Essex.

The successful candidate will deliver person centred, goals-focused assessment and intervention to an adult stroke and neurology caseload, both within the inpatient unit and in patients' own homes.

The successful candidate will assist in service development, including supervision of more junior colleagues, supporting students on placement, and delivering education and training programmes to the multidisciplinary team.

There are regular opportunities for continuing professional development both within the team and through meetings and engagement with speech and language therapy teams within EPUT and also at PAH. We have access to regular videofluoroscopy clinics at PAH with the plan to develop a jointly run clinic in the near future.

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.
• £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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

Some of the main responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to;

Greeting service users and professionals, answering calls via phone, monitoring an email account for work and processing messages appropriately, ordering, booking appointments and transport, updating clinical systems, covering receptions, and general administrative duties. To be able to use Microsoft packages is essential. full training will be given for our data base system

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To work as a member of the Directorate's Administration Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all times, which may include giving support and providing cover in other areas as requested.
• To operate as a centralised administration service providing a comprehensive administration service to support clinical services and functions within the Trust's localities.

• The Administration Assistant / Receptionist will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using trust information systems.
• The postholder will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations and the post holder will be required, on occasion, to relocate to provide this cover.

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

The post holder will provide specialist nursing expertise in the assessment, management and ongoing care of children and young people with epilepsy, holding responsibility and accountability for a defined caseload.

They will undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, develop and implement individualised care plans, and coordinate care across acute, community, primary care and multi-agency services to ensure seamless, high-quality care. Working in partnership with children, young people, families and carers, the post holder will provide holistic support that promotes independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Acting as a specialist resource within the multidisciplinary team, they will offer expert clinical advice, education and support to professionals across health, education and social care settings. The role requires the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information with empathy and compassion, empowering children, young people and their families to make informed decisions regarding their care.

The post holder will recognise and respond to the cultural needs of children and families, ensuring equitable and person-centred care, and when appropriate will act as a key worker in line with relevant national and local frameworks and guidance.

Main duties of the job

The Epilepsy Specialist Nurse is responsible for providing expert assessment, care coordination and clinical management for children and young people with epilepsy across the community setting. The post holder manages a specialist caseload, undertakes comprehensive assessments, develops and implements individualised care plans.

The role provides specialist advice, education and support to children, young people, families, carers and professionals, promoting effective seizure management, medication adherence, health promotion and self-management. The post holder works closely with acute, community, primary, secondary and tertiary services.

The post holder participates in consultant-led and nurse-led clinics, provides specialist epilepsy advice, supports complex decision-making, communicates sensitive information with compassion, and contributes to safeguarding care as required. The role also includes leadership responsibilities through the supervision and line management of junior staff, mentorship of students and healthcare professionals, and the delivery of training and education programmes.

In addition, the post holder contributes to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, ensuring practice is evidence-based, compliant with professional and Trust standards, and aligned with national guidance and best practice for epilepsy care.

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.
• £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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the SCMHT Adult Community Mental Health Services. The team supports adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, helping them to achieve their recovery goals, maximise independence and improve their overall wellbeing within their local community.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will work as a core member oof a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, intervention. You will use occupational therapy principles to help individuals develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to engage in meaningful activities, maintain their independence, and improve their quality of life. Within this role you will be working as a care-coordinator within the SCMHT.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or developing Occupational Therapist to gain experience in community mental health, supported by regular supervision, professional development opportunities and access to specialist occupational therapy expertise.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the Adult Community Mental Health Recovery and Wellbeing Team, you will play a key role in supporting adults experiencing mental health difficulties to achieve their recovery goals and maximise their independence within their own communities. Working across the Colchester locality you will manage a caseload of service users with a range of complex and enduring mental health needs, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions that focus on improving occupational performance, social inclusion, health and wellbeing.

The role involves working closely with service users, carers, families and a wide range of professionals within a multidisciplinary team. Interventions are delivered on an individual or group basis and will support individuals to build confidence, develop life skills and maintain their recovery within the community. You will be expected to maintain accurate clinical records, produce high-quality reports and communicate effectively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure coordinated care.

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

This is the ideal post for an enthusiastic and inventive Psychologist who is interested in working with individuals and families post stroke and leading a team of dedicated psychology professionals working in stroke care.The service started in 2013 and was an innovative partnership with the Community MDT Stroke Services and Commissioners. The service has grown in this time and there are posts covering Early Supported Discharge Team and the community rehabilitation ward based in Brentwood.

This growth and development is something which is a core part of the service and it is the close relationships we hold with community teams and partners which make this possible. The service provides one-to-one and group interventions forindividualswho have experienced stroke and their families;collaborative workwith our MDT teams in jointsessions; consultation and training.The service offers different modalities for intervention; face-to-face on the ward, outpatient sessions, home visits, video and telephone. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality care is delivered in a timely manner in line with client needs, our wider services and national guidance.

Main duties of the job

This service lead role will offer the post holder the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills working as part of the senior leadership team in Mid Essex Stroke Services. Other key roles will be in supervision of qualified, training and non-qualified staff, service development with MDT stroke leads and wider initiatives in the Clinical Health Psychology Service. Neuropsychological skills are fundamental to this post. The post holder will be skilled in neuropsychological assessment but a working knowledge of the application of neuropsychological formulation in rehabilitation is essential.

Within the Clinical Health Psychology Services (CHPS), across Essex, there are other service leads in: Stroke (West and South), Mental Health Liaison (Essex wide) and Breathlessness (Mid and South) services for peer support. Within CHPS, there are a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy. Neuropsychology peer relationships will be supported through Clinical Health and Older Adults Psychology Services.

The post holder will be supervised by the Head of Clinical Health Psychology. Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure.

About us

We acknowledge there can be commutes within Essex, and that London salaries command inner weighting. However, the Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.

The Clinical Health Psychology Team has good relationships with local Clinical Psychology doctorate courses. The team contributes to teaching and provide placements for trainees at different stages of training.

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.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for Deputy Ward Managers to join our Team here at Brockfield House.

These roles are Full Time & Permanent.

At Brockfield House we are a Multidisciplinary team that provides individualised care aimed at reducing risk, recovery and rehabilitation to prevent further offending.

We work closely with external agencies such as MAPPA, MOJ, Parole Board, Probation Services, and Border force. Our Service is covered by 7 wards across the site that supports people between the ages of 18-65 who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 or court order.

There are 7 wards, 5 Medium Secure and 2 Low Secure.

Main duties of the job

To work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient low secure forensic setting.

To act as a role model to other Nurses and HCAs, supervising them to ensure high quality care is provided.

Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.

To deliver a high quality and effective operational service to patients with complex needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service.

To work collaboratively with others within the new organization to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their Carers.

To complete the required clinical audits, ensure compliance with Trust and local Policies and Procedures

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.
• £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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

Cyber Security Manager - Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Band 7 - £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Thurrock Community Hospital

Are you ready to lead cyber security at scale in a complex, mission-driven organisation where your work truly matters?

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Cyber Security Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to drive our cyber assurance agenda and strengthen the resilience of critical NHS services. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Information Security (CISO), you will play a pivotal leadership role, shaping how we manage cyber risk, compliance, and governance across the Trust.

This is more than a management role -- it's an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, protect vital services, and lead meaningful change in an evolving cyber landscape. You'll work at the heart of the organisation, collaborating with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to ensure we meet the highest standards of cyber security and regulatory compliance.

We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who can translate complex cyber risks into clear, actionable insights.

In return, you'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team where innovation is encouraged, professional growth is supported, and your impact will be visible across the organisation.

If you're shortlisted, your interview will take place in October 2026

Main duties of the job

As Cyber Security Manager - GRC, you will lead a high-quality governance, risk and compliance function, ensuring strong cyber assurance across the Trust.

What you'll be doing:

Lead Governance & AssuranceOversee cyber governance services, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001, CAF and DSPT. Manage the full lifecycle of policies and procedures, and deliver clear assurance reports and dashboards to senior and board-level stakeholders.

Drive Risk & ComplianceIdentify, assess and mitigate cyber risks across the organisation. Ensure adherence to legislation, standards and best practice, and coordinate audit evidence and assurance activities.

Strengthen Controls & TestingLead the penetration testing programme, managing remediation plans and analysing security data, vulnerabilities and incidents to drive continuous improvement. Implement and monitor KRIs and control effectiveness.

Enhance Incident PreparednessDevelop and lead incident response planning, including tabletop exercises, working closely with operational, technical and information governance teams to improve resilience.

Lead & Develop the TeamProvide leadership, coaching and direction, managing resources and priorities while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Engage StakeholdersBuild strong relationships across teams, communicate complex risks in a clear, accessible way, and influence decision-making to secure buy-in for security initiatives.

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.
• £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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-B-501

Job locations

Thurrock Community Hospital

Long Lane

Grays

RM16 2PX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What were looking for:

Youll be a confident and credible cyber security professional with a strong GRC background and leadership experience in complex environments.

Key skills and experience include:

• Expert knowledge of cyber security, governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Strong experience with ISO 27001, CAF, DSPT, COBIT or similar standards
• Proven ability to lead risk management, audits, and assurance programmes
• Experience managing security incidents, vulnerability management, and protective monitoring
• Demonstrable success in leading teams, driving change, and delivering against demanding timescales
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation (NHS or public sector desirable)
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGRC) or equivalent experience

Personal qualities we value:

• Driven, proactive, and resilient under pressure
• Collaborative, flexible, and adaptable to change
• Passionate about cyber security and emerging technologies
• Able to simplify complexity and bring clarity to challenging issues

This is a unique opportunity to shape cyber security governance at scale, influence senior leadership, and make a tangible difference to patient services and organisational resilience.

If youre ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact wed love to hear from you.

Job description Job responsibilities What were looking for: Youll be a confident and credible cyber security professional with a strong GRC background and leadership experience in complex environments. Key skills and experience include: Expert knowledge of cyber security, governance, risk, and compliance frameworks Strong experience with ISO 27001, CAF, DSPT, COBIT or similar standards Proven ability to lead risk management, audits, and assurance programmes Experience managing security incidents, vulnerability management, and protective monitoring Demonstrable success in leading teams, driving change, and delivering against demanding timescales Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels Experience working in a large, complex organisation (NHS or public sector desirable) Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGRC) or equivalent experience Personal qualities we value: Driven, proactive, and resilient under pressure Collaborative, flexible, and adaptable to change Passionate about cyber security and emerging technologies Able to simplify complexity and bring clarity to challenging issues This is a unique opportunity to shape cyber security governance at scale, influence senior leadership, and make a tangible difference to patient services and organisational resilience. If youre ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact wed love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Educated to master's level, or equivalent experience, in Cyber Security or governance/compliance
• Evidence of continuing professional development and specialist knowledge or experience which can be demonstrated to be equitable to a master's degree
• Actively hold certifications; CGRC, CRISC, CISA, CISM or CGEIT
• Professional Registration of FEDIP and Professional Member of one of its member bodies

Desirable

• ISO 27001:2022 Implementer or Auditor Certification
• Subject matter expert in risk management and cyber security
• ITIL Service Management

Additional Qualities

Essential

• Must be a car owner with full UK driving licence as travel will be required
• Passion for new and emerging security related technologies
• Willing to work flexibly to ensure 'job is done'

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of the fundamentals surrounding cyber security
• Excellent understanding of the management and transformation of services
• Excellent understanding of the management and transformation of services

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of the Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF)
• Experience and knowledge of the Data Security Protection Toolkit
• Understanding and implementation experience COBIT 2019

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of protective monitoring and security incident management
• Previous experience within large complex organisation in related area of activity
• Demonstrable experience of producing qualitative work to aggressive timescales
• Demonstrable experience of building strong relationships with business partners and multi-discipline project delivery teams
• Full line and team management experience including leading, developing, motivating, coaching, talent management
• Public Sector or NHS Management experience
• Evidence of implementing change in governance related activity/ area

Desirable

• Experience of working in a planning, project or change management environment
• Development of option appraisals, feasibility studies and business cases

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to plan, organise and control all aspects of workload, whilst working under extreme pressure
• Can explain highly complex issues and requirements in a clear, non-technical language and concise manner
• Ability to interface at all levels within the customer environment to develop relationships and opportunities and manage problems

Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Educated to master's level, or equivalent experience, in Cyber Security or governance/compliance Evidence of continuing professional development and specialist knowledge or experience which can be demonstrated to be equitable to a master's degree Actively hold certifications; CGRC, CRISC, CISA, CISM or CGEIT Professional Registration of FEDIP and Professional Member of one of its member bodies Desirable ISO 27001:2022 Implementer or Auditor Certification Subject matter expert in risk management and cyber security ITIL Service Management Additional Qualities Essential Must be a car owner with full UK driving licence as travel will be required Passion for new and emerging security related technologies Willing to work flexibly to ensure 'job is done' Knowledge Essential In-depth knowledge of the fundamentals surrounding cyber security Excellent understanding of the management and transformation of services Excellent understanding of the management and transformation of services Desirable Experience and knowledge of the Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) Experience and knowledge of the Data Security Protection Toolkit Understanding and implementation experience COBIT 2019 Skills/Experience Essential Significant experience of protective monitoring and security incident management Previous experience within large complex organisation in related area of activity Demonstrable experience of producing qualitative work to aggressive timescales Demonstrable experience of building strong relationships with business partners and multi-discipline project delivery teams Full line and team management experience including leading, developing, motivating, coaching, talent management Public Sector or NHS Management experience Evidence of implementing change in governance related activity/ area Desirable Experience of working in a planning, project or change management environment Development of option appraisals, feasibility studies and business cases Personal Qualities Essential Ability to plan, organise and control all aspects of workload, whilst working under extreme pressure Can explain highly complex issues and requirements in a clear, non-technical language and concise manner Ability to interface at all levels within the customer environment to develop relationships and opportunities and manage problems

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

Thurrock Community Hospital

Long Lane

Grays

RM16 2PX

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

Thurrock Community Hospital

Long Lane

Grays

RM16 2PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To assist the senior team in providing care and physical rehabilitation to people who require short team period of recovery in their own homes following an acute event or deterioration that may or may not have resulted in an acute hospital stay. The aim is to provide person centred rehabilitation to enable patients to reach their maximum potential and live asindependently as possible.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and when necessary on own initiative.To provide direct care and rehabilitation to the patients served by the team.To act in a manner that protects and maintains the patient's sense of dignity and respect, while observing their individual religious and cultural practices.

Encourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and facilitate their active involvement in therapeutic activities.Assist the patient work towards to rehabilitation goals to enhance independence and wellbeing.Ensure active involvement in manual handling of patients as required - in line with the Trust's Manual Handling Policy.To work within the guidance of the Infection Control Policy and wearing appropriate protective clothing at all times.Observe record and report changes in the patients' health and environment to senior staff.To be familiar with the steps to be taken in medical emergencies and act accordingly.Complete observations including urinalysis and blood sugar monitoring as required.

Assist the senior team with prelim visits, first visits and review visits to patients.Work directly with the therapists within the team to support them providing effective assessment and treatment including in the in-patient beds if necessary.Assist in planning work together with the senior team.Assist in contributing to care planning and risk management plans.

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.
• £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.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

364-B-441-A

Job locations

Collaborative Care Team, Base Rochford Hospital site

Rochoford Hospital Union Lane

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and when necessary on own initiative.To provide direct care and rehabilitation to the patients served by the team.To act in a manner that protects and maintains the patients sense of dignity andrespect, while observing their individual religious and cultural practices.

In accordance with EPUT confidentiality policy. Being aware that any information received whilst on duty if confidential.Act as direct support to senior members of the team including the Team Leader, associate practitioners, nurses and therapists to ensure the effective service provision.RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENT/CLIENT CAREEncourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and facilitate their activeinvolvement in therapeutic activities.Assist the patient work towards to rehabilitation goals to enhance independence and wellbeing.Ensure active involvement in manual handling of patients as required in line with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy.To work within the guidance of the Infection Control Policy and wearing appropriate protective clothing at all times.Observe record and report changes in the patients health and environment to senior staff.To be familiar with the steps to be taken in medical emergencies and act accordingly.Complete observations including urinalysis and blood sugar monitoring as required.

Collect patient specimens as required.Observe and record dietary needs and fluid intake as required.Assist the senior team with prelim visits, first visits and review visits to patients.Work directly with the therapists within the team to support them providing effectiveassessment and treatment including in the in-patient beds if necessary.Assist in planning work together with the senior team.Assist in contributing to care planning and risk management plans.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPSEnsure excellent communication skills with patients and carers at all times.Ensure adherence to record keeping policy and the use of Systm One achieving accurate records and reporting any changes to senior staff with due regard to confidentiality.Establish and maintain a good professional working relationship with colleagues and other professionals both internal and external to the team.Be responsible for working with colleagues, seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our patients.Be responsible for communicating accurate information assisting with office based tasks including the team data base, archiving etc.Be aware of your working environment and report any hazardous situations to the senior in charge.

Be flexible co-operative and willing in undertaking allocated team tasks.Assist with induction and teaching of new staff/visitors.

INFORMATION SYSTEMSTo be able to use a range of IT systems as required by the service to support effective working.To be able to communicate electronically, i.e. using emails and use of trust intranet.To be able to complete all required electronic records on Systm One.

WE CARE. WE LEARN. WE EMPOWER.To be responsible for electronic ordering via NHS supplies, Office Depot and associated systems as necessary.

PERSONAL CONDUCT AND DEVELOPMENTTo ensure all mandatory training requirements are met via a mix of e-learning and face to face training.Undertake clinical supervision to enhance practice and accept constructive criticismto benefit safe practice.To ensure all mandatory training requirements are met via a mix of e-learning and face to face training.To be appraised annually and ensure objectives support the on-going development of the team.To be aware of ones own self-development need and take appropriate action as agreed at appraisal.To participate in clinical audit as necessary.To maintain a personal and professional appearance as per EPUT uniform policy.Ensure safe practice is maintained by full awareness of key guidance in relation to annual leave, off duty and sickness reporting.Adhere to the Trusts Lone Working Policy and Procedural guidelines.

ADDITIONAL DUTIESIn addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activitiesin 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 manageTo keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy To provide management supervision where appropriate

Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and when necessary on own initiative.To provide direct care and rehabilitation to the patients served by the team.To act in a manner that protects and maintains the patients sense of dignity andrespect, while observing their individual religious and cultural practices. In accordance with EPUT confidentiality policy. Being aware that any information received whilst on duty if confidential.Act as direct support to senior members of the team including the Team Leader, associate practitioners, nurses and therapists to ensure the effective service provision.RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENT/CLIENT CAREEncourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and facilitate their activeinvolvement in therapeutic activities.Assist the patient work towards to rehabilitation goals to enhance independence and wellbeing.Ensure active involvement in manual handling of patients as required in line with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy.To work within the guidance of the Infection Control Policy and wearing appropriate protective clothing at all times.Observe record and report changes in the patients health and environment to senior staff.To be familiar with the steps to be taken in medical emergencies and act accordingly.Complete observations including urinalysis and blood sugar monitoring as required. Collect patient specimens as required.Observe and record dietary needs and fluid intake as required.Assist the senior team with prelim visits, first visits and review visits to patients.Work directly with the therapists within the team to support them providing effectiveassessment and treatment including in the in-patient beds if necessary.Assist in planning work together with the senior team.Assist in contributing to care planning and risk management plans. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPSEnsure excellent communication skills with patients and carers at all times.Ensure adherence to record keeping policy and the use of Systm One achieving accurate records and reporting any changes to senior staff with due regard to confidentiality.Establish and maintain a good professional working relationship with colleagues and other professionals both internal and external to the team.Be responsible for working with colleagues, seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our patients.Be responsible for communicating accurate information assisting with office based tasks including the team data base, archiving etc.Be aware of your working environment and report any hazardous situations to the senior in charge. Be flexible co-operative and willing in undertaking allocated team tasks.Assist with induction and teaching of new staff/visitors. INFORMATION SYSTEMSTo be able to use a range of IT systems as required by the service to support effective working.To be able to communicate electronically, i.e. using emails and use of trust intranet.To be able to complete all required electronic records on Systm One. WE CARE. WE LEARN. WE EMPOWER.To be responsible for electronic ordering via NHS supplies, Office Depot and associated systems as necessary. PERSONAL CONDUCT AND DEVELOPMENTTo ensure all mandatory training requirements are met via a mix of e-learning and face to face training.Undertake clinical supervision to enhance practice and accept constructive criticismto benefit safe practice.To ensure all mandatory training requirements are met via a mix of e-learning and face to face training.To be appraised annually and ensure objectives support the on-going development of the team.To be aware of ones own self-development need and take appropriate action as agreed at appraisal.To participate in clinical audit as necessary.To maintain a personal and professional appearance as per EPUT uniform policy.Ensure safe practice is maintained by full awareness of key guidance in relation to annual leave, off duty and sickness reporting.Adhere to the Trusts Lone Working Policy and Procedural guidelines. ADDITIONAL DUTIESIn addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activitiesin 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 manageTo keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy To provide management supervision where appropriate

Person Specification

Knowledge/education/qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• Completed Care Certificate
• NVQ3 in Health and Social Care

Skills/experience

Essential

• Experience providing care in a Community Setting
• Experience in rehabilitation with a positive approach to rehabilitative care

Desirable

• Experience with working with Stroke patients
• Previous experience of System one

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Holds current UK driving licence
• Access to vehicle to use for work purposes

Person Specification Knowledge/education/qualifications Essential Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent Desirable Completed Care Certificate NVQ3 in Health and Social Care Skills/experience Essential Experience providing care in a Community Setting Experience in rehabilitation with a positive approach to rehabilitative care Desirable Experience with working with Stroke patients Previous experience of System one Personal Qualities Essential Holds current UK driving licence Access to vehicle to use 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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Collaborative Care Team, Base Rochford Hospital site

Rochoford Hospital Union Lane

Rochford

SS4 1RB

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

Collaborative Care Team, Base Rochford Hospital site

Rochoford Hospital Union Lane

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

*Please note we cannot provide sponsorship now or in the future for this role*

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Occupational Therapist (OTA) to work within the Occupational Therapy Team based at Brockfield House in Wickford Essex. The OTA would be working alongside, the Occupational Therapists, assistants and activity coordinators and the wider MDT. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the OTs with facilitating groups and delivering interventions. This post holder may have an opportunity to become an OT apprentice which could lead to becoming a qualified OT.

Brockfield House has 7 wards, 5 Medium Secure and 2 Low Secure for men and women located near Wickford; providing interim services for male/female recovering from severe and enduring mental illness within secure environment. The focus is on multi-disciplinary approach from nursing, medical occupational and vocational therapy, psychology and social work staff. The aim is to rehabilitate patients to a stage where they require a more open regime within a less secure environment.

The aim is to provide individualised care and evaluation of the patient's progress and recovery. People are encouraged to be involved in their care planning and, where possible, the family is also involved. The wards operate on a multi-disciplinary team basis with regular input from the Community Mental Health Team and Community Forensic Team .

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) with Occupational Therapy, implementing Occupational Therapy programmes under the direction of the Senior Occupational Therapist.

oTo support clients by implementing the Occupational Therapy treatment programs or therapies directed on their care plan.

oTo carry out one to one interventions as directed by Senior Occupational Therapy staff.

oTo support the qualified Occupational Therapy staff to plan and facilitate the group activities.

oTo develop rapport with clients whilst encouraging their interest in skills development.

oTo be aware of individual clients/patients' needs through communication with the Occupational Therapist involved in their care.

oTo observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients to activities; ensuring this is documented and communicated with their allocated Occupational Therapist.

oTo have an awareness of the situations that may make clients/patients vulnerable or at risk.

oTo report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.

oTo respect clients/patients choices and confidentiality at all times.

oTo record interventions in an agreed format.

oTo feedback during the ward round meetings (where relevant) any issues, concerns and progress.

oAny other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience

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.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-B-509

Job locations

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Wickford

SS11 7FE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Profession Specific Duties:

Attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required.

To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process.

To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.

Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.

Job description Job responsibilities Profession Specific Duties: Attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required. To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process. To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing. Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Previous relevant experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Working with people with MH problems

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the use of activities as a therapeutic medium.
• Able to break activities down in simple step's
• Basic risk assessment
• Group facilitation
• Group work planning
• Observation of basic function or ability, including the use of aids and adaptations if required

Desirable

• Awareness of different mental health conditions.

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Observation skills including the accurate recordings of observations
• Organisational skills
• Utilising activity therapeutically
• Ability to break activities into component parts
• Appropriate listening and empathy skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Ability to Travel across Trust sites as required

Person Specification Education Essential Previous relevant experience Desirable Previous NHS experience Working with people with MH problems Knowledge Essential Understanding of the use of activities as a therapeutic medium. Able to break activities down in simple step's Basic risk assessment Group facilitation Group work planning Observation of basic function or ability, including the use of aids and adaptations if required Desirable Awareness of different mental health conditions. Skills/Experience Essential Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language Literate in IT/Computer Skills Observation skills including the accurate recordings of observations Organisational skills Utilising activity therapeutically Ability to break activities into component parts Appropriate listening and empathy skills Personal Qualities Essential Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour Full UK Drivers Licence Ability to Travel across Trust sites as required

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Wickford

SS11 7FE

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

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Wickford

SS11 7FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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