Total 132 Customer Service job vacancies in Basildon, Thurrock,

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area.

The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realising this ambition.

This post resides within the Digital and Data directorate who are responsible for ensuring that digital technology fully supports the integration of health and care services across the ICP- putting residents at the centre of their care. The Digital and Data directorate leads system-wide activities to transform the use of digital and data to support a modern and sustainable health and care system. The directorate brings together both local authority and health needs into a common single approach for the system, which is underpinned by organisational specific priorities.

As the Technical Product Owner for the ICS shared care record you will support bringing together information from the electronic records held by the different places that our population receive care. This allows health and care professionals to access a real-time summary of key information, safely and securely as they deliver care to our population

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.


We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:


Vision:Transforming Lives
Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.


Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.


We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.


Eligible for NHS Pension
• Operate with autonomy in the role and accountability for decisions made during the course of duties
• Set long term strategy ensuring the aims and objectives of the organisation/system are embedded and progressively built upon within the setting of the programme
• Matrix management delivery from multiple senior members of staff across system partners
• Demonstrate and deliver strong business acumen in the field of work ensuring value for money, understanding the business of partners and the driving factors for delivery in multiple sectors.
• Creating and maintaining the business, applications, data and technical architectures of the ICS.
• Support multiple teams across the system, finding and using best practice and emerging technologies to support the needs of the ICS.
• Provide Technical architecture support with our partners as agreed through a memorandum of understanding.
• Be responsible for relevant programme governance in relation to the programme requirments, solving complex and high-risk issues or delivering architecture design.
• Inspire wider technical leads across the system and help them understand how to deliver the goals of the programme and wider system.
• Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across organisations and proactively seek out opportunities for digital transformation
• Maintain a comprehensive register of systems in place and working with system partners to ensure our collective infrastructure remains current and within suppliers’ support periods.
• Analysis of solutions to ensure and demonstrate solutions meet key requirements.
• Writing detailed design specifications in support of the programme solutions.
• Exchanging specialist information with colleagues from similar and other disciplines including providing key specialist advice
• Representing ICS at meetings, conferences, and events as appropriate
• Actively contributing to ICS public profile and presence through presentations, media and social media


This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are in the position to recruit Mental Health Practitioners to work within the fast pace Crisis Response Service (CRS) offering a community response to those experiencing a mental health crisis. This is a 12 months developmental post for suitably experienced Band 5 applicants seeking to progress to a Band 6 role within a 12 months’ period.



You will work under supervision of a Senior Mental Health Clinician with further support from the Clinical Team Lead. Your performance will be assessed regularly with performance reviews at the end of each quarter. You will be assessed prior to your progression to the Band 6 pay band to ensure that you:

Can prove your competency to work at the higher specialist level. Have achieved the necessary specialist knowledge to undertake your role and responsibilities as a Band 6 clinician.

On reaching the required level of specialist knowledge and experience and following a successful assessment against the specified criteria, automatic pay progression will be applied.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• 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

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

Join our Staff bank

What is 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.

You will work as a member of the MDT in providing high quality, evidence-based, holistic care to patients in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust policies. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate NICE Guidance packages of care based upon individual patient needs, under the guidance of the Team Leader.



As a Telecoach, you will provide clinical risk and mental state assessment, formulation and brief psychological interventions for people presenting in mental health crisis. Working mainly via telephone, Telecoaches are experts in validating, de-escalating crisis, and coaching people in distress tolerance and emotional regulation strategies. By using a range of brief psychological interventions, Telecoaches empower patients, carers and families to manage distress and crisis effectively.




This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jul 2024

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants. To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process. Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. Further information will be provided post interview. This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Independence Support Worker

Description
As an Independence Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing assistance and support to individuals with disabilities, helping them to maximize their independence and improve their quality of life. You will work closely with clients to develop and implement personalized care plans, promoting their physical and emotional well-being and advocating for their rights and interests.

Responsibilities
Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and household chores.
Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, engaging in meaningful conversations, and encouraging social interaction.
Help clients to develop and maintain essential life skills, such as budgeting, shopping, and managing personal appointments.
Administer medication as prescribed, ensuring compliance with dosage and timing instructions.
Monitor and report any changes in client's physical or mental health, collaborating with healthcare professionals as needed.
Assist with organizing and participating in recreational activities and community outings to enhance client's social integration.
Support clients in developing and maintaining positive relationships with family, friends, and other support networks.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Compassionate, patient, and supportive nature.
Ability to handle stressful situations with empathy and professionalism.referred

Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £12.67
Location: West Thurrock, Grays

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please, send an up to date CV.

Salary:£59,925 - £69,165 per annum (Pro-rata for part time)
12 Months Fixed Term Contract
37 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Adult Social Care. We are looking for a Service Manager to support the Principal Social Worker in leading the delivery and development of high-quality social work strength based practice across the Community Led Support Teams and Practice Development Team. As part of this role, you will manage the Community Led Support Managers and Practice Development Managers. You will be expected to provide specialist and expert advice, coaching and challenge in the management of complex casework to frontline practitioners and managers and take a lead on embedding ASC Quality Assurance Framework into frontline practice.

This post requires the service function is delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently. Thurrock Adult Social Care is committed to achieving the highest standards in care and safety so that residents can look after themselves and live more independent and fulfilling lives.

You will become part of a very stable, award-winning service, where we provide the opportunity for you to grow and develop and join a very innovative and supportive service.

You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside partners and Voluntary organisations.
Adult Social Care has so much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care.

Thurrock Council provides a range of employee benefits to support staff including:
- an excellent local government pension scheme
- annual leave of between 25 and 30 days
- learning and personal development opportunities * employee support * flexible working *
- retention allowance £3,000 per annum (subject to review)

Requirements of the role:
- relevant professional social work qualification, with in-depth and expert knowledge in specialist area of social care, health, and wellbeing
- substantial experience of post qualifying social work
- in-depth expertise in the regulations/legislation and practice standards within adult social care and an awareness of broader developments within social care, health, and wellbeing.
- experience of supervising staff and managing performance and budgets

Note: Please ensure that you look at the persons specification in the job description - your personal statement in your job application should clearly evidence how you meet all the essential requirements for this position. If this is not evident, your application may not be progressed to the interview stage.

The post will be a one-year fixed contract and 37 hours per week. For an informal discussion please call Iyobosa Osunde on 07747100260 or email .

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role.

Closing Dates:
Redeployment only: 16th May 2024
Internal and External: 16th June 2024
Interview Date: TBC

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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Salary: £31,199 - £35,579 per annum (pro rata - only if part time)
Grade: D
Permanent
37 Hours per Week
Support Planner - OPCMHT

Thurrock Adult Social care are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as a Support Planner in our Older Persons Community Mental Health Team on a Permanent Full-time contract. This role is an interesting opportunity to work in a team that is committed to connecting individuals with their communities. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and good at communicating. The role will include working within a multidisciplinary team and working with other professionals in a range of organisations to develop a service that provides the best possible social care services and to meet the aspirations and outcomes of vulnerable old people as well as carrying out the statutory function of community care assessments, agreeing and implementing support plans and reviewing care provision.

As part of Older Persons Community Mental Health Team, you will be working in a way that ensures that the needs of Thurrock residents with dementia and other mental health issues are met in a timely manner and that appropriately supported through timely intervention as well ensuring that carers and families of Thurrock residents with dementia or other mental health issues are appropriately supported through timely intervention.

Adult Social Care has so much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care.
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years' service.
- Flexible working to enable work life balance.
- Reflective supervision and management support
- Excellent training and development opportunities

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced plus barred level is required for this role - at no extra cost.

For an informal discussion please contact Vivette Akintokun team manager on 01375 413 910

How to Apply
Please apply online by clicking Apply. Please note, we do not accept CVs. If you have any difficulties in submitting an application form, please email .

Advert Closing Date:

- Redeployment only: 6th June 2024
- Internal & External: 9th June 2024

Interview Date: If shortlisted, you will be expected to attend our recruitment day on Friday 14th June 2024. So please keep this date free if you are applying for this post.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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The landscape of mental health provision is changing and EPUT is committed to working with partners and all colleagues in developing an outstanding service. There has been significant transformation of service pathways to enable greater integration of cohesive and comprehensive services for our clients. This post is embedded in the PD&CN team. This is a multi-professional team including psychologists, psychotherapists, a social worker, psychosocial nurse and assistant psychologists support. The Service User Network is an aspect of the provision and brings an exciting dimension to our work. You will join a team of colleagues all with a commitment to the continued development services that is responsive to client need, is trauma informed and is informed by a relational understanding of both therapy and our engagement with our clients. Your role will involve providing family therapy to clients with complex family presentations. The post holder will also work with colleagues to support the engagement of families appropriately in the treatment planning, formulation This is an exciting and diverse role that will enable the continued development of the successful candidate. It is a senior position, the post holder will support the management and continued development of the service. The work pattern is hybrid, in negotiation with the team manager. The successful post holder will need to demonstrate their ability to be client focused, understand what is meant by trauma informed care, use this and their systemic orientation in clinical thinking and interactions with colleagues, carers and other stakeholders at all times.

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Matron to work within the fast pace Crisis Response Service (CRS) offering a community response to those experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible for providing senior clinical leadership and advice within the Crisis Response Service. As a specialist practitioner the role requires the post holder to provide senior clinical leadership and day to day coordination of clinical practice to support the effective delivery of care across the Crisis Network.

The post holder will be responsible to the Service Manager of Inpatient and Emergency Care, Mid and South. The post holder will be responsible for the management of a clinical area, providing leadership, supporting staff and working collaboratively with Consultants Psychiatrist, other grades of Doctors, Allied Health Professionals and Social work Practitioners to provide and deliver a high quality and safe care.

It is a requirement that the post holder will work proactively with other services such as police, ambulance and other partnership agencies to ensure effective outcomes for those in accessing the service.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• 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

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

Join our Staff bank

What is 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.

The post holder will ensure thatsystems of care are in keeping with best practice and evidenced based.

Enable staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with their patients, integrating Clinical/Practice interventions into a care package devised with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Use expert knowledge and experience when supervising staff and making decisions. Demonstrate consistent and clear decision making process underpinned by relevant theory.

To oversee and manage the Mental Health Joint Response Vehicle to incorporate a Mental Health professional working alongside an EEAST clinician.

To enable and empower Team Leads to effectively manage the day to day operational issues of the Crisis Response Service across the Mid and South.


This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024

Community Support worker - Young People with Disabilities Team - Basildon (South Quadrant)

Fixed Term, Full Time

£24,395 to £31,131 per annum

Location: Basildon

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months.

Working days and hours are Monday - Thursday 9am to 5:30pm and Friday 9am - 4:30pm.

Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years!

The Opportunity

Children and Young People with Disabilities - YPWD Team (16-25year old)

The Young People with Disabilities Team (YPWD) works with young people and their families from the age of 16 years up to the age of 25 years. The team is part of the Children with Disabilities Service which work with children from 0-25 years old with disabilities. Within this service, the YPWD team works alongside the Children with Disabilities (0-16 years old), the Preparation for Adulthood Advisors Teams, Occupational Therapy Teams. This is an exciting and vibrant service which is in an ongoing phase of service improvement and development to enhance positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities (from birth up to age 25) and their families and embracing the SEND reforms.

The Role

We are currently looking for a Community Support worker to work in the Young People with Disabilities - South team, based at Ely House and working in the Basildon and the surrounding South Essex geographical areas. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.

Support Workers work within frontline teams to support the delivery of effective Children and Young People's Social Work. Undertaking a range of direct activity, one to one or groupwork providing practical, personal and emotional support that meets the assessed needs, promotes improved health, physical, mental and social development.

Working to the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Children and Families Act 2014, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, including all other relevant legislation pertinent to supporting children, young people and adults with Disabilities within the remit of Social Care.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for supporting social workers and occupational therapists to undertake activity and interventions, which support the plan for the child, young person and family, including supervised contact activity.
• Build strong, effective relationships with the child, young person and family which support relationship and strengths based social work practice. Maintain high standards of professionalism which contribute to the level of confidence in Children's Social Care.
• Responsible for highlighting issues and implementing plans to safeguard a child/young people.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with internal and external professional partner agencies as relevant to the case (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Schools, colleges, health workers, Mental Health), to gather accurate information that informs assessment and decisions about the plan for the child or young person.
• Provide information and advice in relation to involvement/accessing of third-party agencies relevant to the needs of the child, young person and family (e.g., benefits agencies, immigration, housing), where necessary acting as an advocate.
• Contributes to meetings, reviews, (case conferences and court hearings as appropriate to the service) to provide information which builds understanding of the child and young people's needs.
• Record work and activity in accordance with Children & Families policies and procedures, including case records on Mosaic.
• Work collaboratively across the service, with internal and external professional partner agencies to contribute to the overall work and success of the team and ensure improved outcomes for children and families.
• Deliver support in accordance with the plan, as agreed by the case holding Social Worker where appropriate, this will normally be time limited, with measurable impact.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Educated to RQF Level 3 (A Level/NVQ/BTEC) or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and in-depth knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Experience of building strong, effective relationships with children/young people with disabilities and families in times of challenge and crisis.
• Experience of undertaking direct, activity based and group work with children/young people with disabilities and families.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting children, young people and families, leading them to require support.
• Knowledge of Children's Act 1989 and 2004, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other legislative and policy guidance applicable within Social Care settings.
• Proven track record of working with partners and external agencies.
• Undertaking adult assessments (care Act assessments) desirable.

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.

Are you ready to embark on an incredible career opportunity with Vita Health Group? Are you RMN trained and looking to take the next step and develop your psychological therapy skills? Would you like to have the opportunity to grow and develop your skillset within a friendly, established team? If so, this role is perfect for you!

A bit about us…

Hello! We are Vita Health Group and have a great opportunity for a Primary Care Mental Health Nurse Prescriber (NMP) to join our service. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UK’s best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that! As a people–centred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if you’re looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on.

What you will do in the role…

• We are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled Mental Health Nurse Prescriber to work within our Basildon and Brentwood Primary Care Network service as a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) in a varied and exciting role.
• As an integral member of the team and working alongside other First Contact Practitioners, you will be responsible for assessing a wide variety of mental health presentations within a primary care setting, ensuring that service users receive the right level of support at the right time for their individual needs.
• You will identify, assess, and develop risk management plans as part of your routine clinical practice.
• Using your non-medical prescribing training and expertise, you will prescribe appropriate pharmacological treatments and conduct routine medication reviews.
• You will visit the GP Practices in your area building relationship with the team at the practice.

Don't miss out on this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve people’s day to day lives. If you have these skills and attributes and would like to join us, we’d love to hear from you!

Your skills and background:

Essential:

• RMN trained
• Current NMC Registration
• A qualification as a Non-medical prescriber (V300)
• Experience of working in a mental health setting with a range of clients across the lifespan
• At least 2 years experience of working as a non-medical prescriber in a mental health setting
• Awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required

Desirable:

• Experience of facilitating groups
• Completed psychological therapy skills training, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Trained in Structured Clinical Management (SCM)

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for a motivated and committed Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to work within our Basildon and Brentwood Primary Care Network service as a Mental Health First Contact Practitioner (FCP). An integral member of the Primary Care Team, the FCP is responsible for assessing, signposting, and following up service users who attend at their local GP practice with mental health difficulties. You will ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time for their specific needs.

Are you a passionate RMN, can you demonstrate?

• A current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
• Knowledge and experience of working with a range mental health difficulties
• An appreciation of how mental health and physical health issues affect psychological and social functioning
• Robust assessment skills including risk assessment and management
• The ability to work well within teams as well as independently
• The ability to establish and foster strong therapeutic alliances with patients
• Excellent communication skills
• IT skills - Microsoft Office/Patient record systems​

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• RMN qualification with current NMC registration
• Ability to travel in and around the Basildon and Brentwood area when the situation allows

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

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Are you ready to embark on an incredible career opportunity with Vita Health Group? Are you RMN trained and looking to take the next step and develop your psychological therapy skills? Would you like to have the opportunity to grow and develop your skillset within a friendly, established team? If so, this role is perfect for you! A bit about us Hello! We are Vita Health Group and have a great opportunity for a Primary Care Mental Health Nurse Prescriber (NMP) to join our service. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UKs best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that! As a people centred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if you're looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on. What you will do in the role We are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled Mental Health Nurse Prescriber to work within our Basildon and Brentwood Primary Care Network service as a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) in a varied and exciting role. As an integral member of the team and working alongside other First Contact Practitioners, you will be responsible for assessing a wide variety of mental health presentations within a primary care setting, ensuring that service users receive the right level of support at the right time for their individual needs. You will identify, assess, and develop risk management plans as part of your routine clinical practice. Using your non-medical prescribing training and expertise, you will prescribe appropriate pharmacological treatments and conduct routine medication reviews. You will visit the GP Practices in your area building relationship with the team at the practice. Don't miss out on this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve peoples day to day lives. If you have these skills and attributes and would like to join us, we'd love to hear from you! Your skills and background: Essential: RMN trained Current NMC Registration A qualification as a Non-medical prescriber (V300) Experience of working in a mental health setting with a range of clients across the lifespan At least 2 years experience of working as a non-medical prescriber in a mental health setting Awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required Desirable: Experience of facilitating groups Completed psychological therapy skills training, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Experience of working in a primary care setting Trained in Structured Clinical Management (SCM) Why Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: Supportive team and management Positive work environment Wellbeing and mental health support Trust and respect Autonomy and flexibility We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/ Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. We are a Mindful Employer Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme. An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

We are looking for a motivated and committed Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to work within our Basildon and Brentwood Primary Care Network service as a Mental Health First Contact Practitioner (FCP). An integral member of the Primary Care Team, the FCP is responsible for assessing, signposting, and following up service users who attend at their local GP practice with mental health difficulties. You will ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time for their specific needs. Are you a passionate RMN, can you demonstrate? A current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration Knowledge and experience of working with a range mental health difficulties An appreciation of how mental health and physical health issues affect psychological and social functioning Robust assessment skills including risk assessment and management The ability to work well within teams as well as independently The ability to establish and foster strong therapeutic alliances with patients Excellent communication skills IT skills - Microsoft Office/Patient record systems Skills and Experience: Essential: RMN qualification with current NMC registration Ability to travel in and around the Basildon and Brentwood area when the situation allows Why Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: Supportive team and management Positive work environment Wellbeing and mental health support Trust and respect Autonomy and flexibility We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. We are a Mindful Employer Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme. An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.