Job Description

We are excited to announce with the mental health transformation funding we are able to recruit Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners.
Successful candidates will contribute to the delivery of an enhanced Primary Care Team as part of a new approach to the delivery of Mental Health Primary Care services in the Chelmsford City locality.
This is post with the successful candidates is based both in GP practices and Trust sites. The primary care mental health practitioners work with existing Primary Care teams to triage and assess patients registered with GPs in the local area.
The post can be offered as a developmental Band 5 post and the post holder will be supported and trained to develop their skills and knowledge under supervision. The Band 5 staff will increasingly work independently, but always under supervision according to their knowledge, skills and competency.
The post will support patients who are discharged from secondary care.
This is an exciting role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to support the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services. The post will be hosted by Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT) with day to day management within Primary Care.
Main duties of the job
As a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner you will be a highly skilled and motivated Mental Health Nurse, or Allied Healthcare Professional, and be part of the Enhanced Primary Care team at the forefront of establishing this innovative development in Primary Care Mental Health Services. As a highly competent and proficient practitioner you will be able to work autonomously and be confident in your ability to provide evidence based psychological and non-psychological treatments for common mental health disorders.
This will be in the context of a wider programme of mental health service transformation aimed at creating more capacity and supporting services to become more inclusive and accessible by removing boundaries between services and organising care, based on individual need. The role will actively change the way that services are designed and delivered for people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage in Southend.
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
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,338 to 44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9091
Job locations
The Linden Centre
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further detailed information please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further detailed information please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Knowledge
Essential

• Registered Health Professional
• Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training
• Mentorship Preparation
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC

Desirable

• Trained to deliver Physical Health screening

Skills/Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a community mental health setting
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Physical health monitoring i.e.. ECG/venepuncture

Travel
Essential

• Full UK Licence

Desirable

• Car to use for work purposes

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Knowledge
Essential

• Registered Health Professional
• Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training
• Mentorship Preparation
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC

Desirable

• Trained to deliver Physical Health screening

Skills/Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a community mental health setting
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Physical health monitoring i.e.. ECG/venepuncture

Travel
Essential

• Full UK Licence

Desirable

• Car to use for work purposes

NHS