Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within South East Essex Dementia & Older Adults Community Mental Health Service for a Registered or newly qualified Band 5 Mental Health Nurse.
The successful candidate would be working with the Care Home Team which supports and assists in assessment of needs for individuals, supports diagnosis, appropriate on-going review and care planning for individuals in the residential care settings for those with a diagnosis of dementia or suspected dementia.
The post holder will work with a range of professionals and link with other services within South East Essex. This includes the Single Point of Referral (SPOR) and Southend University Hospital in particular.
The post hold will support people and their carer's in residential care settings to ensure high quality care, identification of deterioration or rising risk of admission, by providing timely intervention, support and specific training to carers.
The post holder will support the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients in Residential Care Settings.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to act as an ambassador for EPUT within their work setting. Undertaking assessments where required including planning, facilitating, implementing, and evaluating care for individuals with dementia to avoid unnecessary hospital re-admission and to provide ongoing support to the wards within the hospital.
Advise a range of health and social care professionals on effective treatment, interventions and management of individuals with dementia promoting independence.
Have a sound knowledge/understanding of the legislation as part of the role, including Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act, NICE Dementia Guidelines and National Dementia Strategy.
To review at regular intervals with the clinical lead, the overall nature of the workload, work methods and techniques and evaluating clinical practice as a whole
Ensure that clients on the caseload with behavioural problems, e.g. violent or potentially violent behaviour are identified, and that other staff are aware of the risks involved, and that other staff act with caution and care is taken when visiting, if necessary, organising joint visits and remaining mindful of the lone worker policy.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.

• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• 8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

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

Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9461
Job locations
Harland Centre
Balmoral Road
Westcliff on sea
SS0 7DB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake effective risk assessment and support other staff to recognise and de-escalate difficult, challenging and aggressive behaviour, ensuring all patients on the caseload have up to date risk assessments and risk management plans.
Act at all times in accordance with: Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice
Ensure an effective workload management system is in place and that there is an equitable distribution of workload in liaison with the Team Manager.
Participate in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency decision making process, through team meetings, team building and team maintenance
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake effective risk assessment and support other staff to recognise and de-escalate difficult, challenging and aggressive behaviour, ensuring all patients on the caseload have up to date risk assessments and risk management plans.
Act at all times in accordance with: Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice
Ensure an effective workload management system is in place and that there is an equitable distribution of workload in liaison with the Team Manager.
Participate in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency decision making process, through team meetings, team building and team maintenance
Person Specification
Education/qualification
Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC Registration or New Qualified RMN, as we provide 12 months' comprehensive Preceptorship Program

Desirable

• Educated to Degree Level
• oAdditional Professional Qualifications/Dementia Experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience in the use of risk assessment tools
• Good understanding of Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice
• knowledge of the implications of National Dementia strategy & NICE guidelines

Desirable

• Good understanding of the National policy & implications for good mental health

skills/Experience
Essential

• Ability to know when to seek support and guidance from senior colleagues when necessary
• Experiencing of working in a care setting , caring for those with dementia /frailty

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development

Person Specification
Education/qualification
Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC Registration or New Qualified RMN, as we provide 12 months' comprehensive Preceptorship Program

Desirable

• Educated to Degree Level
• oAdditional Professional Qualifications/Dementia Experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience in the use of risk assessment tools
• Good understanding of Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice
• knowledge of the implications of National Dementia strategy & NICE guidelines

Desirable

• Good understanding of the National policy & implications for good mental health

skills/Experience
Essential

• Ability to know when to seek support and guidance from senior colleagues when necessary
• Experiencing of working in a care setting , caring for those with dementia /frailty

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development

Skills Required