Job summary
You will work within a fast paced urgent community care pathway offering an urgent and crisis response to those experiencing mental distress within the community. You will work with non-statutory and statutory services to support people while in crisis.
You will conduct initial assessments, agree formulation of need and develop collaborative care plans underpinned by NICE Guidance delivering a range of interventions based upon individual needs. Assessments and interventions can take place in patients' homes, team bases, hospital and other community settings or via tele-coaching and through the use of assisted technology and online forums. The successful candidate will be working within the Mid and South Essex area conducting assessments and interventions over a 24 hour period.
As required by your manager, you will have responsibility for the day to day supervision and management of lower banded staff within your team locality. This will include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, patients, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7 day a week service over a 24 hour period.
In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust Values and in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Main duties of the job
Core Clinical Function
Provide and oversee the management and care of patients
Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation / records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy
Oversee the conduct / contribute to the assessment process, as well as the observation and ongoing assessment, providing accurate and timely feedback
Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the patients environment
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business
Report and document incidents as required
Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon the findings
Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy including
o Safe transportation and storage of medicines, checking receipt, storage of medicines in medicine cupboard
o Provide education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids to compliance
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
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum plus HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9803
Job locations
Linden Centre
Woodlands Way
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed description of core clinical duties and core non-clinical duties, please see the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed description of core clinical duties and core non-clinical duties, please see the job description.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Registration (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker)
Desirable
* Post graduate qualification or commitment to work towards this
Knowledge
Essential
* Proven experience of working in a health, social care or community setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
* Able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, psychosocial interventions, family interventions, DBT approaches
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Registration (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker)
Desirable
* Post graduate qualification or commitment to work towards this
Knowledge
Essential
* Proven experience of working in a health, social care or community setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
* Able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, psychosocial interventions, family interventions, DBT approaches
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
Linden Centre
Woodlands Way
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
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Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Linden Centre
Woodlands Way
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
Employer's website
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