Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is looking for an experienced Community Mental Health Nurse for a 5-month contract. The role involves managing a complex caseload of service users, coordinating care, and ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and must be able to drive. This position offers a range of employee benefits, along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training opportunities

Buying and selling annual leave scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification mental health nursing experience is required.
• Understanding responsibilities under the Mental Health Act.
• Familiarity with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users with complex health needs.
• Coordinate care and assessments under the Care Programme Approach.
• Ensure adherence to the Mental Health Act 1983.

Skills

Mental health nursing qualification

Experience in community mental health services

Driving capability

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Community Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 12 November 2025.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Care Coordinator for a 5‑month period. The successful post‑holder will manage a caseload of service users with complex health and social care needs, following a recovery focused model. Prior care coordination experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based care required, including health promotion for named service user/group.
• Responsible for 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 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 promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service.
• Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users and implementing evidence‑based therapeutic interventions within appropriate boundaries in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council professional code of conduct.
• Responsible for ensuring that carers’ assessments, education and support are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF.
• Responsible for deputising and providing support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members.
• Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures.
• Participate in the staff appraisal process.
• Keep up to date on all matters relating to Trust policy.
• Provide management supervision where appropriate.

About us

EPUT looks for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer a range of benefits and development opportunities, including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and selling annual leave scheme
• 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. Many options are available 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 flexible working from the first day of employment.

Person Specification

skills / knowledge

• Post 2 years appropriate mental health nursing qualification/experience
• Experience working within community mental health team/services
• Understanding of responsibilities under the Mental Health Act
• Understanding of responsibilities under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act

skills

• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust