Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS

  • Rayleigh, Essex
  • £37,338-44,962 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Previous applicants need not applyWe are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Care Coordinator to cover maternity leave for a 6 month period. As the successful post-holder you will manage a caseload of service users with complex health and social care needs, following a recovery focused model. Previous care coordination experience is essential for this post.Main duties of the job
  • To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group..
  • Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload
  • Responsible for ensuring the postholder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.
  • Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision.
  • Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct.
  • Responsible for ensuring that carers' assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF.
  • Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members.
About usEPUT 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 employmentJoin our Staff bankWhat 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.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number364-A-8900-DJob locationscoombewood MHRC1 Websters wayrayleighSS6 8JQJob descriptionJob responsibilitieswe are looking for a motivated newly qualified individual who wishes to work with clients with diverse and complex mental health needs.main duties of the job include
  • To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group.
  • Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of service users contacting the Out of Hours service, providing an effective advice, guidance and decision making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care.
Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload
  • Responsible for participating in the development of the service, setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
  • Responsible for ensuring the postholder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.
  • Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision.
  • Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct.
  • Responsible for ensuring that carers assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF.
  • Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members.
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 process and to undertake for any staff you manage- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy- To provide management supervision where appropriateYou will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team. Job descriptionJob responsibilitieswe are looking for a motivated newly qualified individual who wishes to work with clients with diverse and complex mental health needs.main duties of the job include
  • To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group.
  • Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of service users contacting the Out of Hours service, providing an effective advice, guidance and decision making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care.
Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload
  • Responsible for participating in the development of the service, setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
  • Responsible for ensuring the postholder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.
  • Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision.
  • Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct.
  • Responsible for ensuring that carers assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF.
  • Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members.
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 process and to undertake for any staff you manage- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy- To provide management supervision where appropriateYou will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.Person Specificationskills / knowledgeEssential
  • appropriate qualification/ experience
Desirable
  • understanding their responsibilities under the mental health act
  • understanding their responsibilities under the care act
  • experiences in working within mental health services
skillsEssential
  • must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specificationskills / knowledgeEssential
  • appropriate qualification/ experience
Desirable
  • understanding their responsibilities under the mental health act
  • understanding their responsibilities under the care act
  • experiences in working within mental health services
skillsEssential
  • must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes

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