Care Coordinator: Community Mental Health Nurse

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Overview

ESTEP is currently recruiting an experienced mental health nurse for a fixed-term contract (up to 9 months) to cover maternity leave.

ESTEP is the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service covering South East Essex. We seek an experienced mental health nurse to become an EIP Care Co-ordinator for a fixed term. The ideal candidate will have community experience, preferably within an EIP setting, and a passion for working with this client group.

Main duties of the job

Being part of someone's journey towards recovery is powerful and rewarding. For individuals with a psychotic illness, we offer a 3-year engagement period, allowing practitioners to build relationships and develop care plans.

Adherence to NICE guidelines regarding care plans is essential. The initial months focus on understanding the individual to establish trust and shared understanding.

The skills required include adapting approaches to build relationships, maintaining good record-keeping, providing psychoeducation about psychosis, using assessment tools, engaging with families and carers, contributing to MDT discussions, engaging in supervision and training, understanding medication and CBT, and managing risks effectively.

Working for our organisation

EPUT values of Care, Learn, and Empower guide us. We offer benefits such as:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Training opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave
• Opportunities to work bank shifts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes
• Flexible working options

We support flexible working and encourage staff to discuss options with the recruiting manager.

Join our Staff bank

Our NHS staff bank hires professionals for shifts at our hospitals and community settings. Permanent staff are enrolled automatically, with the option to work additional shifts if desired. If joining in a fixed-term role, indicate your interest in the staff bank on your application.

Note: Staff at risk will be prioritized for alternative employment. If a position is deemed suitable alternative employment, it may be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applications should be written by the applicant. Use of AI programs may lead to rejection. Support for applications is available for those with disabilities.

Important

Professional references covering the last three years of employment are required. Personal or character references are not accepted. The initial DBS check cost will be deducted from your first salary. Applications for job share are welcomed.

Equal Opportunities Employer

We encourage applications from people with mental health experience and those with disabilities. For accessible formats, contact the recruitment department.

The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early. Check your email regularly; if no contact within three weeks of closing, your application was unsuccessful.

Safeguarding and Covid Vaccination

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff undergo safeguarding procedures. While Covid vaccination is not mandatory, it is encouraged. For vaccination information, contact [e-mail].