Job Description

An exciting opportunity as arisen for a Community Psychiatric Nurse Band 6 to join the team on a permanent basis team here in Thurrock, Civic Offices New Road, Grays.
You will be employed as a Care Co-ordinator, within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, who work with patients with Severe and Enduring Mental Health Illness, including Diagnosis of Alzheimer's and dementia and early onset dementia.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and suitably experienced Mental Health Practitioner, who is flexible and able to work on own initiative, as well as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
You will have experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments, including physical health care, health promotion, social inclusion and recovery.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting and reviewing the care needs of patients with mental health and dementia within the Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team.
A key aspect of the role will be to support patients in the their homes working closely with their families and carers , facilitating discharge from hospital and working in partnership and collaboratively with other services.
You should have experience of inter-agency working, be competent in prioritising workload in a busy environment and have a proven ability to problem solve and deal with everyday practice issues.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including.

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options, and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9356
Job locations
1st Floor Civic Offices
New Road
Grays
RM17 6SL
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as the named care co-ordinator and manage the coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers, within Thurrock
To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, and act up for Team Lead in their absence as appropriate. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
In addition, the post holder will be required to be able to manage caseload and to be able work independently with the community and have an awareness of safeguarding principles. Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as the named care co-ordinator and manage the coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers, within Thurrock
To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, and act up for Team Lead in their absence as appropriate. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
In addition, the post holder will be required to be able to manage caseload and to be able work independently with the community and have an awareness of safeguarding principles.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge
Essential

• 2 years post registration experience in Mental Health
• 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.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health services

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge
Essential

• 2 years post registration experience in Mental Health
• 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.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health services

Skills Required