Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with Trusts care programme approach guidelines.

To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for secondary care services and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs.

• Undertake risk assessments with clients and plan effectively to manage this in care plan with MDT.
• Ensure that all interventions are undertaken within established time scales and according to standards of best evidence based practice and operational policy.
• To provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to junior staff and promote evidence based practice.
• Attend training as provided and be responsible for keeping oneself up to date at all times with mandatory training.
• Keep oneself updated in all legislative government initiatives and guidelines.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification documents

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience working at Band 5 level

Desirable

• Experience of working within community mental health setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge to work at band 6 level

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of community mental health roles and procedures

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

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY

The Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation.

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) Academy is a collaborative Integrated Care System (ICS) initiative involving Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT), and wider Essex system partners. The Academy adopts a "one workforce" approach to the recruitment, education, development, and experience of Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) across the health and care system. It aims to establish a consistent career framework that supports recruitment and retention, enhances workforce capability, and provides clear progression pathways into apprenticeships and other health and care careers for the local population.

The HCA Academy Senior Recruitment & Retention Officer will lead recruitment and retention initiatives on behalf of the Integrated Care System (ICS). Drawing on extensive recruitment expertise, innovation and a passion for workforce development, the post holder will design and deliver attraction strategies for Healthcare Assistants, coordinate recruitment campaigns, and build effective partnerships with organisations including further education providers.

In addition to leading on recruitment activity, the post holder will develop and implement retention initiatives aimed at improving the experience, engagement and career development of HCAs across the system. This will include supporting induction programmes, coordinating career development opportunities, promoting progression pathways into apprenticeships and wider health and care careers, analysing workforce data to identify retention challenges, and working collaboratively with system partners to implement solutions that enhance staff satisfaction and reduce turnover.

The post holder will ensure delivery of the HCA Academy against key performance indicators, promote excellent customer service, and oversee an efficient, responsive and high-quality recruitment and retention service that acts as a centre of excellence for the ICS HCA workforce. Through a focus on attraction, development and retention, the role will contribute to building a sustainable HCA workforce and supporting long-term workforce transformation across the Essex health and care system.

As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the wider Health & Care Academy team in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:

• From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning.
• From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.
• From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below:

Recruitment

• Support with producing and managing a programme of recruitment campaigns targeting local workforce, generating awareness and supporting new to care into HCA Roles
• Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the recruitment activity and to ensure that all project deliverables are achieved, taking remedial action if necessary.
• To be responsible for developing and implementing assessment centre recruitment process for mass recruitment campaigns.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of recruitment events and job fairs, attending as required, which could take place outside of regular working hours.
• Maintaining up-to-date information on vacancies to ensure that all necessary actions are taken to fill vacancies and reduce agency spend.
• To be responsible for ensuring that systems and processes are in place to enable the effective recruitment journey of all new starters.
• To act as a positive change agent to proactively facilitate and deliver improvements to the recruitment service within the postholders responsibility, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.
• Resolve blockages in the process and ensure timely on boarding of staff by acting as a point of escalation for the HCA Recruitment Officers

Retention

• The post holder will aim to reduce early attrition rates by providing a supportive, candidate-focused journey from interview through to induction and into the first year of employment.
• They will act as a key link between the new starter and the service they have been recruited into, ensuring a smooth and supportive onboarding experience and helping to address any issues or concerns that may impact retention.
• The post holder will develop and coordinate retention initiatives for Healthcare Assistants across the ICS, including enhanced onboarding processes, stay interviews, peer support and buddy schemes, recognition initiatives, engagement activities, and signposting to wellbeing resources.
• They will work closely with operational leads, education providers and workforce colleagues to promote career development opportunities, progression pathways, apprenticeships and wider learning opportunities that encourage long-term retention within health and care roles.
• The post holder will proactively engage with new starters during their probationary period and at key points throughout their employment to gather feedback, identify barriers to retention and provide appropriate support.
• They will contribute to the development of a positive employee experience by promoting inclusion, belonging and staff engagement initiatives across the system.
• As part of the ongoing continuous improvement process, the post holder will utilise workforce data, retention metrics, exit interview findings and staff feedback to identify trends and areas of concern.
• They will develop and implement action plans to address retention challenges, working collaboratively with partners across the ICS and making recommendations for improvement, including those outside their immediate area of expertise, to support workforce sustainability and reduce turnover.

Communications and Relationships

The ability to communicate in a way that inspires, motivates and engages potential applicants, clinical leads and colleagues is essential to this role. The postholder will be required to:

• Actively meet with managers in support of partnered recruitment activity; discussions of pipelines of staff; interviews; planned hires etc
• Develop complex monitoring and reporting processes including detailed analysis, which support the needs of stakeholders.
• Support with board level reports showing effectiveness of campaigns and progress against all hub activity.
• Work with the Recruitment & Retention Business Partners to develop relationships with clinical leads and being a point of contact for recruitment queries.
• Be responsible for investigation and resolving complaints received in the recruitment hub using empathy and within a timely manner.
• Use initiative and make judgments to resolve queries in relation to all issues.
• To ensure that organisations maintain a positive profile within the local community and wider recruitment community, including local colleges and places for further education.
• Represent the ICS and HCA Academy at recruitment events and fairs.

Information Systems

• To use current recruitment systems optimally to maximise efficiency and reduce recruitment time to hire
• Using the appropriate guidance and technology to support accurate checking of documents, including; verification of identity, right to work in the UK, escalating to the Recruitment Manager, any errors, issues or omissions
• To develop and manage computerised HR/Recruitment systems relevant to day-to-day processes. These include: Electronic Staff records (ESR), Recruitment management system (TRAC), NHS jobs and Registration authority contact
• To provide ad-hoc reports as and when required.
• To fully utilise innovative digital solutions, including TalknJob and other recruitment technologies, to enhance attraction, recruitment, onboarding and retention processes within the HCA Academy, improving candidate engagement, reducing barriers to application, supporting a positive new starter experience, and increasing retention throughout the employee lifecycle.

Managing Resources and People

• Provide effective support to HCA Academy team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and excellent customer service.
• Monitor individual and team performance against agreed objectives and key performance indicators, undertaking regular performance reviews and addressing performance concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, in line with ICB policies and procedures.

For a comprehensive overview and continuation of the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached copy.

Person Specification

Strategy & Analysis

Essential

• Experience of developing and implementing workforce, recruitment or retention strategies that deliver measurable improvements and support organisational objectives.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present workforce data, trends and insights to inform decision-making, service development and continuous improvement.
• Experience of identifying workforce challenges and opportunities, using evidence and best practice to design and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of workforce planning principles and experience of using digital systems, data and performance metrics to evaluate impact and support strategic workforce priorities.

Governance & Assurance

Essential

• Experience of ensuring activities, processes and records are maintained in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of information governance, data protection and confidentiality principles, with experience of handling sensitive workforce information appropriately.
• Experience of monitoring performance, maintaining accurate records and producing reports to demonstrate compliance, quality and service outcomes.
• Ability to identify risks, escalate issues appropriately and support the implementation of governance processes that promote continuous improvement and service assurance.

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate Diploma Level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of sustained commitment to continuing professional development
• CIPD qualified/ equivalent HR experience

Partnerships & Communities

Essential

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with organisations across health, care, education, voluntary and community sectors to achieve shared workforce objectives.
• Ability to engage with a diverse range of communities and stakeholders to promote career opportunities, widen participation and support inclusive recruitment practices.
• Experience of collaborating across organisational boundaries to design and deliver workforce initiatives that respond to local workforce needs.
• Knowledge of community engagement approaches and partnership working, with the ability to build networks that support sustainable workforce pipelines and improve access to health and care careers.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in recruitment, workforce development or talent attraction, with a proven ability to deliver workforce initiatives and service improvements.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across health, care, education and community sectors.
• Knowledge of workforce planning, recruitment and retention challenges, with experience of using workforce data and intelligence to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Experience of using digital systems and innovative technologies to enhance processes, improve user experience and support performance monitoring and reporting.

Personal Attributes and Values

Essential

• Personal commitment to the values of the NHS 10-year Plan, the NHS People Plan, the Nolan Principles, to championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the ICB and the wider health system

People & Culture

Essential

• Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of influencing, engaging and supporting individuals and teams to embrace new ways of working and workforce initiatives.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture that values staff wellbeing, engagement and development.
• Experience of delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service, with excellent communication skills and a passion for improving the employee experience.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board

Address

Seax House

Victoria Road South

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 1QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy may close early if sufficient number of applications have been received.

• Help individuals to maintain independence from others by assisting the development of daily living, domestic, communication and social skills.
• Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patients health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening (after appropriate training)
• Undertake whatever duties are necessary to maintain a safe environment free from unnecessary hazards.
• Report to senior staff any abnormalities, accidents, untoward incidents or observations relating to a patient or patients care
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patient, relatives, carers and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of information according to Trust policy
• Ensure that the patients dignity and privacy is maintained
• Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, visitors and staff.

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board 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 population's health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities.

HCA Academy, is an ICB initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT). The Academy supports the on boarding, induction, education and experience of our Health Care Assistants (HCAs), Activity Coordinators (ACs), Peer Support Workers (PSWs) and Family Care Assistants (FCAs), modelling a "one workforce" cross-system approach.

To support this one workforce model, successful candidates appointed to this post will be required to attend our 4 day face to face Induction Programme (Monday to Thursday) at the NHS Essex ICB Education Hub, Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore align with one of the Academy induction dates available each month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

The HCA Academy Induction Programme has been designed to train and support successful candidates through the early stages of their employment and provides opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and confidence within the role. Further information will be provided following interview.

Following completion of the Academy Induction Programme, our new starters will undertake EPUT's corporate and mandatory training programme. This will consist of a combination of face-to-face and virtual learning to support a successful transition into employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• qualifications

Desirable

• years experience

attributes

Essential

• good communication skills

Desirable

• outstanding care ethic

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 Hospital Avocet ward

Saffron Walden

CB11 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work closely with other consultant colleagues to ensure that the patient journey is as smooth as possible.

Provide clinical leadership and actively liaise with general practitioners, psychiatrists, and other hospital specialists, statutory and non-statutory agencies, whenever relevant to the care and treatment of patients.

Be committed to a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Use evidence-based interventions at all times.

Offer a consistent response to referrers/service users regardless of origin of the referral in a timely fashion.

Offer an accurate diagnosis and timely interventions so that intensive treatment can be delivered to present chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services, in accordance with the recovery model.

Attend Mental Health Act assessments as requested for relevant patients.

Act as the Responsible Clinician for inpatients including attending Tribunals, as necessary.

Participate in the development and maintenance of care programmes for patients.

Supervise junior and middle grade doctors in the team.

Participate in the teaching programmes of the multidisciplinary team.

Contribute to the collection of clinical information to ensure further service development and to enable audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
• Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• On the Specialist Register with qualifications General Adult.
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status.
• Approved under Section 12.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margaret’s Hospital, the Plain, Epping, Essex, CM16 6TN

Epping

CM16 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Maternity Care 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

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or above
• NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent

Desirable

• Breast feeding support course

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a more detailed list of responsibilities.

The salary range on this advert displays the bottom of Band 7 to the top of Band 8a. If the successful candidate is appointed at Band 7, the salary scale will be £49,387 to £56,515 per annum. Appointment to Band 8a will hold a salary scale of £57,528 to £64,750 per annum.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Recognised highly specialist formal applied psychotherapy training to Doctoral or Masters Level or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible for registration in UKCP, HCPC, BPC or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with the requirements of professional registration

Desirable

• Further qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice e.g. MBT, EMDR, schema therapy, sensori-motor psychotherapy

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral or masters level knowledge & understanding of the theory and practice of specialised psychotherapy assessment, formulation, intervention and outcome evaluation in treating people with complex mental health presentations.
• Doctoral or masters level knowledge of mental health and psychological distress, including the theoretical and empirical evidence base and frameworks for conceptualising distress in context and working with complex needs.

Desirable

• Knowledge of policy and standards related to training in the psychological professions.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with highly complex service user need in a community setting, including working with and managing risk.

Desirable

• Experience of running psychotherapy supervision groups and/or supervising those in training.

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

Herrick House, East Stockwell Street

Colchester

CO1 1ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills.

As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team, you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people with chronic, long-term mental health needs.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Previous relevant experience
• Understanding of the use of activities.

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Experience in skills based work e.g. cooking, craft, sports etc

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of group planning
• Understanding of health and safety

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Self and time management skills Assertiveness
• Ability to communicate with various types of people

Desirable

• Record keeping skills

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

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Be involved in the planning for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
• Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document and report in an appropriate manner.
• Assist patients towards self-care and independence.
• Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients.
• Act in a relaxed manner, thereby contributing to the creation and maintenance of a calm and relaxed atmosphere/environment.
• Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non-judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy; valuing them as individuals.
• Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
• To participate in managerial supervision.
• Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups.
• As appropriate and necessary assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs.
• As requested take on security and environmental responsibilities.
• Completion of audits including but not limited to weekly physical health observations, VTE assessments, weekly cleaning audits, resusitation bag checks
• To participate in the role of the security nurse.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation Degree in a Healthcare related subject

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• The ability to work with keyworkers to support in the development of service user's plans of care. Implementing interventions as outlined in service user's care plans
• Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recovery

Desirable

• Working knowledge of the Paris/Mobius Clinical Information System
• Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental health problems

Transformation

Essential

• Take the lead with regards to a number of roles including physical health

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. or MSc. in Dietetics OR BSc. in relevant science & Post Graduate Diploma or MSc. in Dietetics
• Registration via Healthcare Professions Council
• Evidence of Advanced / Masters level post graduate training e.g. MSC/PG Cert level

Desirable

• Registered member of the British Dietetic Association

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualification clinical dietetic experience in an acute hospital or community setting.
• Significant experience of working with people with Eating Disorders.
• Experience of supervision of students and assistants. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of delivering MDT Eating Disorder dietetic training both internally and externally

Desirable

• Experience of running groups

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

Northgate Centre

Colchester

CO1 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the appropriate professional accreditation body.
• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the HPCP and UKCP/BPS by completion of CPD log demonstrating a minimum of 40 hours per year.

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral or equivalent level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Knowledge of legislation, and its implications in relation to the client group and mental health.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.).
• Well-developed knowledge of theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies

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

The St Aubyn Centre

Colchester

CO4 5HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide and oversee the management and care of service users

Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy

Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks

Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment

Attend the weekly Multidisciplinary team meeting

Report and document incidents as required

Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon the findings

Act as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner

Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy

Undertake Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments contributing to Self-Directed Support assessments/packages

Person Specification

Professional

Essential

• Evidence of appropriate professional qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification CPD

Transport

Essential

• Valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Own vehicle for work purposes

Expeirence

Essential

• Minimum 12 months Band 5 experience

Desirable

• Previous work in community mental health setting

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

Latton Bush Centre

Harlow

CM18 7BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

More details to be found in the attached job description, however in summary;

The post holder will be part of the Occupational Therapy team and wider Community Mental Health Team.

They will deliver Occupational Therapy focused assessment, treatment and interventions to community dwelling adults within North East Essex area who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services.

They will concurrently undertake MDT shared tasks including holding an allocated case load of clients for whom they are the named Care coordinator and undertaking Duty as a part of the team wide duty rota

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Completion of Preceptorship period and evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification study

Additional Qualities

Desirable

• Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes - ability to travel across sites and boundaries to attend meetings etc

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
• Literate in IT/computer skills
• Experience in of working closely and developing relationships with medical nursing social care tertiary providers and clinical staff
• Ability to produce clear, coherent and accurate clinical reports including ability to complete required electronic data systems for a variety of audience

Desirable

• Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
• Fieldwork educator

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

Herrick House

East Stockwell Street

Colchester

CO1 1ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To become an effective member of the Medical Secretariat, developing productive working relationships with other members of the team, developing and demonstrating a sound understanding of the aims and business activities of the Trust. To ensure that all dealings are conducted in a manner that reflects the professional reputation of the Secretariat.
• To work flexibly to provide efficient, high quality secretarial, administrative and support services to the Consultant and their medical colleagues as required and to maintain office cover.
• To produce documents such as clinic letters and discharge summaries. Clinicians reports, general correspondence, minutes and presentations, etc., using audio, shorthand or copy typing skills as required. This element of the job requires sustained concentration as it involves understanding the diverse accent and use of English of the doctor and the transcription of dictations that use medical terminologies, medications, abbreviations and local practices. There will be frequent interruptions requiring urgent/immediate response.
• Process case-notes of patients discharged from clinical caseloads; follow through ongoing care plans as indicated in reports. Allocate notes to relevant clinician or ensure that any standard letters are completed as appropriate. Where standard letters have been generated, ascertain from reports whether any supplementary letter/action is required and deal with appropriately.
• To ensure that follow up appointments or referrals to other specialties are arranged where necessary.
• Ensure that discharge summaries and other time-sensitive information are dictated and typed within the designated time limits.
• To manage and prioritise own workload appropriately, frequently under pressure, without supervision.
• To react quickly to urgent situations in order to coordinate an excellent service to patients/their carers, health professionals and other professional bodies.
• Excellent communication skills are vital: good relationships need to be established and maintained with other medical/professional staff (other external doctors) involved in patient care in order to ensure that these personnel engage in taking action where there is an urgent situation requiring their input.
• Excellent telephone skills are required to communicate with patients with neuro-developmental and neuro-disability health conditions. The medical secretary is the first point of contact for these patients. Extreme patience, understanding and sensitivities required in such situations: they can be time-consuming and the patient needs to be reassured that their situation will be attended to and a response given at the earliest opportunity.
• To pass on information received from patients/carers regarding their health condition, medication, problems they are experiencing, etc. to the Consultant and to ensure that this is done in an accurate and timely manner. This role is essential in the smooth running of patients care.
• To relay advice of a clinical nature to patients, carers, GPs and members of the clinical team, acting on the instructions of the Consultant, ensuring that this is done accurately and comprehensively.
• To maintain the upkeep of the Consultant's diary, to arrange meetings on their behalf, including the handling of associated administration such as room bookings, hospitality, the preparation and circulation of agendas and related papers as required and act as a point of contact for co-ordinating and ensuring that necessary details are made available to the Consultants and Speciality Doctors.
• To participate, as required, in the arrangements for training programmes/conferences, ensuring that the relevant documentation is processed and that all necessary practical arrangements are in place for events to run smoothly.
• To provide effective support to the Consultant in the various specialist he/she is involved (e.g. academic, research, arranging conferences, service development, clinical director, SI investigations, dealing with complaints, etc.), in order to provide a smooth and professional service in line with Trust policies.
• To record new patient referrals, ensuring that the information is processed appropriately within the Trust guidelines.
• To act as minute secretary at meetings/case conferences/working groups etc. when required, and to ensure that appropriate administrative follow-up action is taken.
• Liaise with Reception Administrators for Appointments etc. regarding follow up appointments and liaise with diagnostic services in arranging or expediting urgent or routine investigations.
• To arrange investigation appointments for patients at the request of the Consultant (e.g. bloods, EEGs, ECGs, X-rays, MRI Scans etc.) and, where appropriate, ensure all results are brought to the attention of the Consultant so that appropriate action can be taken.
• To coordinate actions for patients requiring admission, including liaison with the necessary professionals.
• Work as part of the clinical support team to ensure delivery of a comprehensive and effective administration service to clinical personnel across the directorate
• Provide advice and demonstrate own activities or workplace routines to new or less experienced employees within the team.
• To maintain confidentiality within the role with clinical changes to pathways across the EPUT.
• To maintain a good understanding of clinical risk and in the absence of the Consultant, take the initiative to sign post the patient in crisis to the appropriate services such as crisis teams/helplines and alert the relevant professionals of the situation. .
• To have a good working knowledge of the electronic patient records system used in the team. To participate in the process of updating these records with relevant information such as clinical information, personal data, email, telephone and paper based communications etc. in a timely fashion.
• To provide secretarial cover to other Consultant teams as necessary for colleagues on sick/annual leave and to work flexibly as a team member to ensure smooth and efficient flow of work through the service.
• To process applications for annual leave/study leave, of the doctors within the team ensuring that all relevant team members are aware of forthcoming absences and are advised of the cover arrangements in place.
• To submit invoices for Consultants expenses for work related activities in a timely manner ensuring that payments are processed.
• To ensure that post/email/telephone enquiries are promptly sorted, recorded and actioned as appropriate, filtering them in an efficient manner in order to organise and assist with the workflow of the Team. To exercise initiative where appropriate in responding to incoming mail by drafting responses.
• To co-operate with others towards maintaining efficient filing, records and bring-forward systems, properly indexed and cross-referenced, to ensure that location of all documents and files are properly recorded and that they are readily accessible.
• To be able to access and use the NHS and the Trust information systems, e.g. to retrieve patient care related information.
• To maintain and order stocks of stationery.
• To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of the office equipment supplied to secretaries and the Consultants. To notify the IT Department of any problems with the computers and the other relevant repair services for equipment used.
• To assist with the collection and collation of data and information, including statistical information relevant to the consultants scope of work to assist them to carry out their work efficiently.
• To provide day to day support and assistance to new and temporary members of staff within the team as part of induction and good team working.
• To assist in the induction of trainee doctors new to the Consultants team on a regular rotational basis. Provide them with a package of template letters, including the admission and discharge summaries to help them formulate their correspondence. Provide them with a timetable of activities, clinics, ward rounds etc. Provide directions where appropriate and help organise transport.
• To maintain a system to ensure that the doctors, during the induction, are provided with the available personal safety alarms, Dictaphone, bleeps, and keys. An up-to-date log of these to be maintained to facilitate the retrieval and re-allocation as the doctors in the team changeover.
• To have awareness of and be compliant with performance indicators including patient choice, waiting times, Was Not Bought (WNB) etc. to meet government/star rating targets.
• To adhere to the principles and processes defined within the equal opportunities provision.
• To report any health & safety issues or fire hazards to the Manager and take immediate action to minimise any risk or hazard.
• To fully comply with the GDPR and related policies.
• To recognise the sensitivity of business undertaken and to ensure strict confidentiality.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good general education with maths and english to GCSE standard or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 business administration and / or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Recognised medical secretary qualification/AMSPAR

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in an administrative/secretarial environment

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS
• Previous experience/evidence of using clinical systems

Transferable Skills

Desirable

• Evidence of audio typing/minute taking skills

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

The Lakes (base pending confirmation)

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The post holder will contribute to assessment of both physical and mental health needs, and demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between physical and mental wellbeing

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Eduaction / Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards qualification.
• Training in phlebotomy / ECG or willingness to undertake training
• Care Certificate (or complete this within the first 12 weeks in post)
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity

Desirable

• GCSE pass in Maths and English
• Experience of working in older adult mental health and dementia.

Skills/ Experience

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• understand and communicate confidential client information of a sensitive and often complex nature, including discussing care with family members within boundaries of confidentiality
• Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
• Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of patients.
• Able to deal with a range of clients presenting with mental health difficulties, their carers and the clinical team.
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to each person as appropriate to their needs in a variety of settings

Desirable

• Able to work in a variety of community. Settings which may include GP Surgeries, Community Clinics and patient's homes
• experience of working with System one or PARIS

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of being supervised

Desirable

• Experience of reviewing, recording and communicating information

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Current valid driving licence
• Access to a car, and have the ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour

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

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• OT degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Working with those with Mental Health Problems
• Use of a variety of therapeutic interventions

Desirable

• Working within community delivery of MH

Leadership

Essential

• Responsibility within the workplace for development/delivery of new initiatives

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

Herrick House

35 E Stockwell St

Colchester

CO1 1ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties

Person Specification

Experience of managing own independent SLT caseload for at least 36 months

Essential

• Relevant experience working with children and/or young people on a community SLT caseload

Desirable

• Evidence of observation of work with children/young people with ASD
• Evidence of working with schools ina Link model

Relevant training

Essential

• Completion of post graduate training (e.g. PECS, Makaton etc)
• Experience of using applicable assessment and therapeutic techniques for preschool and school aged children

Desirable

• Willingness to complete postgraduate training in relation to a specialist clinical area

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

Hadleigh Clinic

Hadleigh

SS7 2QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of this developing service you will help support older adults with functional mental health issues to meet increased needs / rising risk to support admission avoidance and provide home treatment with a Home First approach to support. You will work with a new and growing team, the existing community services and the established Dementia Admission avoidance services across Mid and South Essex

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental health Nurse, or Occupational Therapist.
• Additional Professional Qualifications in Older adult Mental Health /Dementia or Experience
• Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice and dementia care

Desirable

• Educated to Degree Level
• Non-medical Independent prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice
• Understanding of the Care Act
• Good understanding of national policy and the implications for good mental health
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life
• Experience in the use of risk assessment tools

Desirable

• Use of screening tools in dementia

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to prioritise workload and competing demands
• Evidence of objective setting, time management skills etc
• Ability to plan ways of improving efficiency and cost effectiveness of clinical services
• Evidence of personal development
• Ability to build relationships and negotiate satisfactory outcomes
• Ability to know when to seek the support and guidance of more senior colleagues when necessary
• Ability to use own judgement confidently and decisively

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.

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

The Crystal centre

Puddings wood drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner will play a key role in delivering high-quality, integrated mental health care within Primary Care, ensuring patients receive timely assessment, intervention, and access to the most appropriate services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive mental health assessments, triage, risk assessment, care planning, treatment, and follow-up for individuals experiencing common mental health disorders.
• Acting as a gatekeeper for referrals into secondary mental health services, ensuring patients are supported through a seamless pathway of care and are not unnecessarily passed between services.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care teams, Consultant Psychiatrists, Community Mental Health Teams, and partner agencies to support recovery and wellbeing in the community.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological and non-psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance and best practice.
• Signposting and referring service users to appropriate internal, external, statutory, voluntary, and community-based services to meet identified needs.
• Providing specialist advice, consultation, education, and support to enhance the assessment and management of mental health presentations.
• Undertaking physical health monitoring and investigations, including ECGs, and supporting the integration of physical and mental healthcare.
• Supporting safe clinical practice and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, Clinical Governance frameworks, Care Quality Commission standards, and the NHS Constitution.
• Managing medication safely, including monitoring effectiveness, side effects, concordance, and providing education and support to service users and carers.
• Providing professional and clinical leadership within multidisciplinary meetings, safeguarding processes, and complex case discussions.
• Supervising, supporting, and developing junior staff where appropriate, contributing to workforce development and service improvement.
• Delivering training and educational programmes to Primary Care teams to improve knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of integrated care pathways, service redesign, quality improvement initiatives, and the achievement of service performance targets and KPIs.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records, incident reporting, risk management documentation, and activity data using electronic patient record systems, including SystmOne.
• Promoting patient independence, recovery, and positive health outcomes through person-centred care.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of expected clinical or managerial duties to be undertaken.

Person Specification

Education Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN
• Non Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• venepuncture trained/ ECG trained interpretation of results
• physical health screening

Knowledge

Essential

• risk management /suicide prevention training
• mentorship training
• Good written and spoken English

Desirable

• use of System one

skills experience

Essential

• IT computer skills
• Good communication skills fluent with English Language

Desirable

• skills using Systmone

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and contain and manage stress of oneself and others
• self motivated work effectively within a team

Desirable

• Ability to manage priorities of workload

Corporate

Essential

• To hold a full UK driving licence

Desirable

• 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.

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

The Linden Centre

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT.

To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.

To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Qualification at degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
• Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients.
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health services

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

Sankey House

81 High Road

Basildon

SS13 3BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT.

To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.

To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Qualification at degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
• Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients.
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health services

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

Brentwood Resource Centre

Greenwich Avenue

Brentwood

CM14 4SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide a person-centred service that supports patients' recovery, wellbeing, and physical health needs within the community.

Working collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care teams, Consultant Psychiatrists, and other partner agencies, the post holder will ensure patients receive timely access to the most appropriate support and are managed within the most suitable clinical setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Triaging referrals and facilitating access to appropriate services and interventions.
• Undertaking comprehensive mental and physical health assessments.
• Developing and reviewing person-centred care plans that promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Conducting physical health investigations, including BMI monitoring, blood pressure checks, ECGs, and requesting blood tests where clinically appropriate.
• Maintaining safe clinical practice in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, the NHS Constitution, and organisational policies.
• Supporting effective clinical governance and contributing to continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Working within a multidisciplinary framework to deliver safe, responsive, and high-quality care.

As Primary Care Mental Health Services continue to evolve, the post holder will play a key role in supporting service development while maintaining high standards of patient care.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience working within mental health services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with sensitivity, professionalism, and objectivity.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries.

Due to the geographical area covered by the service and the limited availability of public transport in some locations, the ability to travel independently across the locality is essential.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Mental Health (RMN)
• Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training
• Mentorship Preparation
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
• High standard of education
• Good written and spoken English

Desirable

• Venepuncture trained
• Level 2 accredited Stop Smoking advisor
• Trained to deliver Physical Health screening

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff.

Desirable

• use of System one

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective.
• Ability to identify barriers to change and develop strategies to overcome them
• Self -motivated with the ability to use supervision effectively and be resourceful in a clinical setting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with Mental Health problems
• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Able to ensure that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day
• Ability to work within a Multi -discipliary team

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate
• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Desirable

• Be flexible in the hours that you work which are necessary to meet the changing needs of the service where appropriate

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

Mid Essex Primary care Braintree Maldon

Mid Essex Primary care MH Team

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide practical and regular support to service users and carers in community or in-patient settings, with a focus on social inclusive activities and recovery e.g., escorting service users to appointments, assisting to complete benefits forms, supporting patients to collect medication from local pharmacy, attending an educational or recreational facility.
• Participate in group activities within the Trust premises and community settings. Records and reports back fully on activities undertaken and alert others in the care team, to any issues that arise during the activities.
• Attends/participates in meetings/CPA reviews as required in relation to allocated Service Users.
• Complete care plan documentation: provide regular written and verbal reports about the service user to the care coordinators and other professionals involved in the care package.
• Act as an advocate within appropriate and agreed boundaries of confidentiality and professionalism.
• The post holder must have the individual service user needs at the fore at all times and use the agreed set of values and skills to underpin their day-to-day work.
• Provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers/significant other in developing and managing dignity and independence.
• Provide support and assistance as necessary with daily living activities.
• Help service users gain access to resources including benefits and welfare rights.
• To ensure the service user understands who is involved in their care across the different services with key contact points/named individuals.
• Assist the care coordinator and service user in developing care plans/crisis/contingency plans in accordance with good practice and local policy guidelines.
• Provide information on health promotion, e.g., healthy eating, exercise, and support service users to participate in relevant groups/activities. Participate in food preparation/cooking skills development.
• Identify and advise on health and safety risks in relation to self and others, e.g., fire, food hygiene, cleanliness.
• Being aware of signs and symptoms of a persons relapse and report back to the manager and/or care coordinator.
• Maintain own professional development by attending regular supervision, training, and adhering to development plans as required.
• Be willing to access training to enhance physical health assessment skills, including but not limited to venepuncture, undertaking ECGs, and general observation

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.

To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working with people with Mental Health problems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a community or inpatient mental health service

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Always ensures matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly: or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate

Desirable

• Designing and facilitating activity/skills based group 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

Herrick House

Herrick House

Colchester

CO1 1TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attend CMHT and PCN MDT meetings to discuss and support ongoing care of patients.

Provide regular clinics to review patients via CPA process.

Provide flexible emergency medical support for the teams patients.

Support patients under the MHA and the processes required under the MHA.

Support clinically and supervise your training doctor.

Work collaboratively with Primary Care.

Liaise with other services within the organization and outside of the organization to optimize the care of your patients.

Person Specification

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
• Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• On the Specialist Register with qualifications General Adult/any mental health speciality
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status.
• Approved under Section 12.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology.

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

Grays Hall

Grays

RM17 5TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To operate as a centralised department providing a comprehensive administration service and functions within the Trusts Localities.
• The service will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using Trust information systems.
• The service will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations.
• Post holders, as appropriate, will be required to provide administration duties on behalf of these services.
• Due to the nature of the role a strong emphasis is placed on safeguarding confidentiality and this forms a pre-requisite for every Administration Assistant / Receptionist.
• The Post Holder will be required to work on a rota system to cover core office hours, where appropriate.

Person Specification

IT skills

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Microsoft office suite

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/QFlow/SystmOne

General Administration skills

Essential

• 3 years experience

communication

Essential

• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language

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

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Essex

CM7 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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