Job Description

As part of our Community Transformation programme, we have an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our established Multidisciplinary team. The aim of the service is to provide recovery-focused treatment and support via personalised care plans for individuals who are presenting with a range of mental health disorders: supporting them from diagnosis to recovery, to enable them to lead the lives they wish to live. You will work with a Multidisciplinary Team: a spectrum of clinical professionals, which includes Nurses, Psychologists, Support Time Recovery workers, etc: as well as a range of collaborative system partners.
We are looking for a positive team player who has a special interest in working compassionately with individuals and their wider support networks.
Main duties of the job
Care Co-ordination and managing an allocated caseload of service users who present with a range of mental health needs which are complex in nature.
Liaison with system partners to support recovery outcomes.
Initial assessments; risk assessment and risk management.
Depot administration and medication management
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
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum, plus 5% HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9010-B
Job locations
Rectory Lane Health Centre
Rectory Lane
Loughton, Essex
IG10 3RU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide and oversee the management and care of service users
Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy
Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks
Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment
Attend the weekly Multidisciplinary team meeting
Report and document incidents as required
Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon the findings
Act as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner
Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy
Responsible for ensuring the safe transportation and storage of medicines, checking receipt and storage
Provide education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids to compliance
Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness and training packages for staff
Provide psycho-social interventions, education and support to develop service users and their carers understanding of mental illness with the aim to prevent relapse and admission
Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users and their carers
Undertake carers assessments in line with the Trusts Key Performance Indicators
Undertake Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments contributing to Self-Directed Support assessments/packages
Be competent in the use of relevant screening and assessment tools and supervise lower banded staff to undertake this function
Provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, treatment and review of care in line with the requirements of the Mental Health Clusters and Care Act
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide and oversee the management and care of service users
Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy
Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks
Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment
Attend the weekly Multidisciplinary team meeting
Report and document incidents as required
Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon the findings
Act as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner
Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy
Responsible for ensuring the safe transportation and storage of medicines, checking receipt and storage
Provide education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids to compliance
Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness and training packages for staff
Provide psycho-social interventions, education and support to develop service users and their carers understanding of mental illness with the aim to prevent relapse and admission
Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users and their carers
Undertake carers assessments in line with the Trusts Key Performance Indicators
Undertake Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments contributing to Self-Directed Support assessments/packages
Be competent in the use of relevant screening and assessment tools and supervise lower banded staff to undertake this function
Provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, treatment and review of care in line with the requirements of the Mental Health Clusters and Care Act
Person Specification
Professional
Essential

• Evidence of professional registration

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification learning

Transport
Essential

• Current and valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Use of own vehicle for work

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of minimum 12 months experience at Band 5

Desirable

• Previous community mental health experience

Person Specification
Professional
Essential

• Evidence of professional registration

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification learning

Transport
Essential

• Current and valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Use of own vehicle for work

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of minimum 12 months experience at Band 5

Desirable

• Previous community mental health experience

Skills Required