Job Description

We are looking for dynamic, confident and motivated mental health practitioners with excellent communication skills, who have the ability to assess and lead on clinical decision making to join our established Hospital Liaison Team. This is an exciting and challenging role, working in a fast paced working environment.
Main duties of the job
You will respond to service users in a mental health crisis who have presented to the acute hospital.. Your main role will be to complete holistic, mental health assessments incorporating robust risk assessments and treatment planning.
Working within Core 24 principles you will be providing specialist mental health care alongside physical health. This incorporates plans for a dedicated mental health suite within the emergency department.
A variety of experience can also be gained through working across the Urgent Care
The Urgent Care Pathway consists of Hospital Liaison, Crisis Response Team and Home First Team providing mental health crisis care for the Colchester & Tendring area. The teams work closely and there are opportunities to experience working in these teams if the need arises.
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
11 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-9349
Job locations
The Lakes, Colchester General Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

• Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
• To participate in the staff appraisal scheme for any staff you manage
• To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
• To provide management supervision where appropriate
• You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required.

The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post change.
EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to 8,000. Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT.
If you would like more information please contact recruitment.adverts@nhs.net Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

• Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
• To participate in the staff appraisal scheme for any staff you manage
• To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
• To provide management supervision where appropriate
• You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required.

The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post change.
EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to 8,000. Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT.
If you would like more information please contact recruitment.adverts@nhs.net
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential

• excellent clinical skills and RMN qualification

Desirable

• highly motivated and positive attitude

essential and desirable
Essential

• excellent clincial skills and RMN qualification

Desirable

• highly motivated and positive attitude

Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential

• excellent clinical skills and RMN qualification

Desirable

• highly motivated and positive attitude

essential and desirable
Essential

• excellent clincial skills and RMN qualification

Desirable

• highly motivated and positive attitude

Skills Required