Community Mental Health Practitioner Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Basildon seeks a motivated professional to join their Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, focusing on assessments and care for adults with mental health issues. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and offers flexible working options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS staff discounts

Excellent training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care and crisis intervention.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and implement care plans.
• Manage clinical risks and ensure effective communication.
• Participate in clinical meetings and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for Adults and Older Adults with mental health problems that are referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.

The post holder is responsible on a day-to-day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Matron for the overall service. They will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close cooperation with wards and Primary Health Care professionals. They will also be responsible for maintaining standards of care within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service and ensuring an integrated service is provided, fostering a good interdisciplinary working environment.

EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT offers benefits and development opportunities including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Excellent training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports flexible working for all employees, encouraging you to discuss options with your recruiting manager. Upon appointment, you can request flexible working from day one.

Join our Staff bank to access additional shifts and opportunities. Our NHS staff bank is managed by the trust to hire clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals for shifts at trust hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are enrolled but are not obliged to work additional shifts unless they choose to.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Establishing and maintaining effective individual health and social care through:

• Holistic assessment of client needs
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions
• Clear documentation of client care

Participating in initial assessments and liaising with referring agencies to meet client needs.

Engaging in team and clinical meetings, introducing new care models, and participating in research or trials.

Being aware of personal values and attitudes to ensure objective, non-judgmental care.

Establishing therapeutic relationships with clients and families.

Ensuring effective, confidential communication between agencies, including case conferences, record-keeping, and progress reviews.

Managing clinical risks through assessment and monitoring of mental state.

Identifying and managing clients with behavioural problems, including joint visits if necessary.

Developing close links with relatives and carers, especially during hospital admissions and discharges, ensuring follow-up care.

Advising on breaches of professional conduct and liaising with managers to ensure policy compliance.

Working flexibly across the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service within the Trust.

Taking on clinical work appropriate to experience and skills, in consultation with supervisors.

Contributing to service quality improvements and providing cover for crisis services as needed.

Participating in on-call arrangements for the service.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 May 2025.