Band 6 Nurse – GALLEYWOOD | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Band 6 Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves conducting holistic assessments, developing care programs, and providing leadership within the team. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Recovery Model and demonstrate commitment to patient care. Benefits include a competitive pension, up to 33 days of holiday, flexible working, and support for professional development. Applications close on December 17, 2025.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Opportunities for bank shifts

Flexible working from day one

Job share applications welcomed

Qualifications

• Experience in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to implement and evaluate care programs for clients with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments of care needs.
• Develop and evaluate programs of care for clients.
• Provide leadership within the team under supervision.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Holistic care assessment

Recovery model understanding

Job description

An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Band 6 Nurse to be part of dynamic at Chelmsford.

We offer a service which is provided by a team that shares the workload fairly, acknowledges individual abilities and skills and recognises the individual staff member's responsibility when providing care. Staff support and supervision are integral to our service.

The Ward team is multidisciplinary, consisting of Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clerical staff, domestics, Physio therapy staff and occupational therapists with close liaison with Social Services, and other related disciplines.

An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is required, taking into account the needs of families and carer's, whilst providing leadership to a team and be prepared to become part of an established multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for people who can bring commitment, fresh ideas, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways. In return we offer Training and development of staff, support through regular Supervision and Appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

The post holder is responsible for the holistic assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for clients with Mental Health needs referred to the service. At all times upholding and teaching the Recovery model and reminding mindful of all physical health needs and social inclusion ensuring that anti stigma is upheld.

The post holder works under the overall supervision of the Ward Manager, but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. In addition, the post holder will be expected to take a key role as lead on the clinical practice within the area, will demonstrate good leadership skills whilst ensuring robust standards of care are in place, including physical, mental health and social needs ensuring these are implemented and evaluated.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025