Community Mental Health Practitioner

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description

The post holder will be based at C&E Centre, Chelmsford and hold a caseload of service users with moderate to severe mental health problems and work within the agreed model of care for the service. The post holder will work as an accountable practitioner under the preceptorship of senior staff. This role will involve assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and effective liaison with all agencies involved with client or service user.
The post holder will be supported by a multidisciplinary team comprising of nurses, doctors, psychologists, peers, OT's, employment specialists etc
Main duties of the job
Care coordinate care of own allocated patients will involve assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and effective liaison with all agencies involved with client or service user
To liaise effectively with other agencies in case discussion and joint working to develop treatment plans for the client group.
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
31 July 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-9152-A
Job locations
C&E Centre Chelmsford
New London Road
Chelmsford
CM2 0QH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care coordinate care of own allocated patients will involve assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and effective liaison with all agencies involved with client or service user
To liaise effectively with other agencies in case discussion and joint working to develop treatment plans for the client group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care coordinate care of own allocated patients will involve assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and effective liaison with all agencies involved with client or service user
To liaise effectively with other agencies in case discussion and joint working to develop treatment plans for the client group.
Person Specification
Qualification/awaiting it
Essential
  • Hold qualification or awaiting registration within next 3 months
Desirable
  • qualification in vena puncture
travel
Essential
  • car driver
Desirable
  • own car for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualification/awaiting it
Essential
  • Hold qualification or awaiting registration within next 3 months
Desirable
  • qualification in vena puncture
travel
Essential
  • car driver
Desirable
  • own car for work purposes

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3482025
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £31049 - 37796 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned