Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Peoples Team

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8K relocation package

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff discounts

Job summary

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse Specialist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health and Dementia Nursing Team in Basildon. You will work as a Nurse Practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, delivering assessments, treatment and support to individuals with mental health needs, including dementia evaluation.

The role involves home visits, coordinating care with families and carers, facilitating hospital discharge, and

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking comprehensive assessments, including dementia reviews.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment and support for individuals with mental health and dementia.
• Coordinate care needs and plan care within the Care Programme Approach.
• Support patients at home, involve families and carers, and assist hospital discharge.
• Ensure clear communication with clients and carers to understand needs.

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Peoples Team

Company:

Company: Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum + 5% High Cost allowance

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse Specialist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health and Dementia Nursing Team.

You will work as a Nurse Practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, treatment, and support for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, including those undergoing assessment and diagnosis for dementia.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner who is adaptable, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have experience in undertaking comprehensive assessments, including dementia reviews, physical healthcare assessments, health promotion, social inclusion, and recovery-focused interventions.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting, coordinating, and reviewing the care needs of individuals with mental health conditions and dementia within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.

A key aspect of the role will involve supporting patients in their own homes, working closely with families and carers, facilitating hospital discharge, and collaborating effectively with a range of partner agencies and healthcare services to ensure seamless, high-quality care.

You will have experience of multi-agency working, be able to prioritise a demanding workload effectively, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage the challenges of day-to-day clinical practice.

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.
• 27 days holiday,plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% 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 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.

Work that wraps around your needs

To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT.

To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.

To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026