Community Psychiatric Nurse | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Grays; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Grays is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join their Assertive Outreach Team. The role involves coordinating care for patients with severe mental health issues and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments and providing support to clients and their families. Applicants should have sound experience in mental health care and be capable of problem-solving in a dynamic environment. This is a full-time position with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mental health nursing, focusing on severe and enduring mental illnesses.
• Ability to manage care coordination and act independently under supervision.
• Experience in providing professional advice and support to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination of care needs for service users.
• Provide professional support to other agencies.
• Act as the named care co-ordinator for clients.

Skills

Experience with comprehensive assessments

Inter-agency working

Ability to prioritize workload

Problem-solving skills

Job description

As part of the ongoing commitment for the Assertive Outreach Team based within the Community Mental Health Services, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Community Psychiatric Nurse at Grays Hall, Thurrock, Grays, Essex for an initial fixed term contract of 12 months with the potential of an extension.

Overview

You will be employed as a Care Co-ordinator, within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, who work with patients with Severe and Enduring Mental Health Illness, including Dual Diagnosis, coupled with history of disengagement, non-compliance with treatment and revolving door admissions.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and suitably experienced Mental Health Practitioner, who is flexible and able to work on own initiative, as well as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Responsibilities

You will have experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments, including physical health care, health promotion, social inclusion and recovery.

You should have experience of inter-agency working, be competent in prioritising workload in a busy environment and have a proven ability to problem solve and deal with everyday practice issues.

The Team work 365 days a year, with staff working at the weekend on a rota basis.

Qualifications

You should have experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments, including physical health care, health promotion, social inclusion and recovery.

You should have experience of inter-agency working, be competent in prioritising workload in a busy environment and have a proven ability to problem solve and deal with everyday practice issues.

Benefits

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The 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

Flexible Working

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options 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 a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Staff Bank

Join our Staff bank.

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Coordination Role

To act as the named care co-ordinator and manage the 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.

To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, and act up for Team Lead in their absence as appropriate. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.

The post holder will work under the overall supervision of the Team Leader but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment and advising on the management of patients presenting to the Community Mental Health Team.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025