Total 98 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Basildon, Thurrock,

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident experienced Renal nurse to join our team as a band 6 home therapies nurse. You should have experience in both peritoneal and haemodialysis and should be able to draw on knowledge and skills in coordinating the care of patients who choose to have dialysis in their home environment.

You will be required to provide excellent nursing care, utilizing the specialist knowledge to teach and educate patients undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis. You should be a confident educator for both patients and staff and be able to have a flexible approach in meeting the needs of patients. You will work collaboratively with the wider renal multi-disciplinary team and support the renal ward with staff training and clinical expertise.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills. You will have outstanding organisational skills be able to work autonomously as well as being part of the wider Home Therapies Team. The role includes travelling to visit patients in their homes as part of their care and follow up. Access to a car and the possession of a UK driving license is essential to this post.
• To teach patients how to carry out their own dialysis treatment at home and to provide specialist nursing care and support to patients and their carers
• Educate patients /provide counselling on different treatment options for patients with Advanced Kidney diseases
• To be responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients requiring specialist nursing care within the hospital and home setting.
• To work collaboratively and coordinate the development of home dialysis unit making best use of available resources.
• To provide an effective and responsive service to patients and carers within the trust and in their homes.
• To provide practice development support to renal nurses.
• Participate in the procurement of dialysis consumables and the home delivery services as appropriate.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.



Please refer to the attached JD and person specification for full details.

We look forward to your application.


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our well-established, dynamic and welcoming Adult Community Psychology Team in South West Essex. They will lead on offering comprehensive psychological assessment and risk assessments, together with evidence-based interventions targeted at managing the needs of clients presenting with severe and enduring problems.

We welcome applications from psychologists who are newly qualified, as well as from those with more experience.

Grade/Salary: Band 8a (Preceptorship at Band 7 for newly qualified psychologist)

Location: South West Essex (Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock)

Hours: 37.5 per week

The Adult Community Psychological Service provides a Tier 2 service to the South Essex locality. The post holder will be expected to provide specialist psychological input to the local community mental health teams comprising the First Response Team (FRT) and Recovery and Wellbeing Team (RWT). The FRT delivers care and interventions to clients newly referred to secondary care mental health services for a period of 6 months. The RWT delivers care plans aligned to recovery focused outcomes to clients with longer term needs. As a member of the multidisciplinary team you will also be required to provide consultation, supervision and teaching to other professionals. There will be opportunity to work a proportion of this role remotely.

The role involves developing psychology interventions and an associated strategy for service delivery for working with clients who present risks to themselves and/or others and who have histories of trauma and abuse. They will also be involved in supervising Trainee Psychologists as well as Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPS), which the Psychological Services Directorate has taken an active role in facilitating the recruitment and training of. The role also involves offering advice and consultation on client’s psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team’s and Trust’s policies and procedures.

The service provides an environment for psychological therapies staff to develop their skills through high quality supervision and a supported CPD programme, ideal for staff who have an interest in developing specialisms with a focus on career progression, including generous possible training opportunities in EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT and other modalities that link to service needs and appraisal objectives. Leadership training is also supported, depending on career progression needs, through the Trust’s internal programme and the NHS Leadership Academy.

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 Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.

Please see the detailed job description and service specification attached to this advert.

For an informal discussion or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Adebayo Idowu, Principal Practitioner Psychologist on 07890895891 or by email onadebayo.idowu@nhs.net


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join the dedicated team at Grangewater Ward - Assessment Unit based within Basildon Mental Health Unit.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Band 5 to act up for 6 months

Grangewater Ward is a fast paced assessment environment. Patients are admitted here for initial assessment with either a discharge plan/date set or continuing treatment bed need identified. The environment offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with our MDT and gain a wealth of experience supporting patients with a wide variety of complex mental health needs.

MAIN DUTIES
• Responsible for the clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an Acute setting.
• Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users.
• Work as a key worker advising and supporting colleagues as required
• To assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes.
• Participate in a range of assessments provided during 24 hour period.
• To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility, this includes the role of bed manager for the unit.
• To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners.
• Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guidelines.
• Responsible for reporting to the Team Manager (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and / or efficient running of the ward.
• Ensure all staff adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures

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.
• Assist the Team Manager in the day to day operation of the clinical area, and the development of the team.
• Ensure that the environment is clean, pleasant and comfortable and suitable for its use at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure high standards are maintained. Adhering to Infection Control and PEAT requirement.
• Assist in the management of human resources, by preparing duty rotas, planning annual leave, study leave, mandatory courses and monitor sickness and absence in accordance with policy. This is to ensure that the clinical area is adequately and appropriately staffed at all times in order to meet the changing demands of the service. Provide statistical information as required.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

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This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

The post holder will be responsible for the continued development and monitoring of a Trust wide PPM Planner based on statutory requirements and best practice on a property-by-property basis. The post holder will be expected to ensure the applicable statutory, mandatory and compliance standards, Trust policy requirements and best practice codes are implemented and maintained in response to legal obligations, professional advice and NHS guidance and to develop and maintain effective processes to demonstrate compliance.

The post holder will be expected to monitor the successful closure of PPM routines ensuring that risks attached to PPM activity (non-conformance of PPM activity and remedial actions) are appropriately managed and/or escalated as appropriate.

Specifically for water management, the post holder will be required to access and monitor the water asset management database (ZetaSafe) to assure compliance and investigate all non-conformance. Overseeing the remedial actions to ensure failed assets are returned to a compliant status according to the L8 legislation.





This role is required to ensure that all PPM’s are undertaken in a timely fashion as dictated by the required PPM frequencies (in line with statutory regulations or best practice), and quality assured through the continued monitoring of the PPM programme to guarantee a safe and compliance estate.The post holder will work within a multi-disciplined Estates and Facilities Operational Teams, acting as a focal point for all PPM associated works. The post holder will be expected to undertake the organisation and coordination of all PPM activity through the prioritisation and allocation of work schedules for each person delivering services within this field.

The role will require the post holder to have significant experience and working knowledge of the management of the Estate and complex building stock including the operation, maintenance and repairs of its fabric, services, specialist services, plant and equipment: -

- Gas boiler plant

- Generators

- Site wide computer controlled building energy management system

- Refrigeration plant

- Fire alarm systems

- Low voltage electrical systems

- Large heating and domestic hot water systems and cold water supplies.

- Air conditioning and ventilation systems

- Lifts

- Automatic door systems

Automatic emergency power generation systems

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 be expected to be the point or contact / coordinator of all PPM activity on a daily / weekly / monthly / annual basis.



The post holder will be responsible for the continued development and monitoring of a Trust wide PPM Planner based on statutory requirements and best practice on a property-by-property basis.



The post holder will be expected to ensure the applicable statutory, mandatory and compliance standards, Trust policy requirements and best practice codes are implemented and maintained in response to legal obligations, professional advice and NHS guidance and to develop and maintain effective processes to demonstrate compliance.



The role will require the post holder to have significant experience of working with Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems to provide a detailed schedule of works to be entered onto the Trust’s adopted CAFM System.



To be responsible for allocating PPM works to the appropriate in-house maintenance engineer, or approved sub-contractor. Based on information contained within the system the post holder will be expected to utilise data held within the CAFM system to ensure that works are distributed appropriately based on skill set and changing/challenging workload of individual’s in-house maintenance engineers and approved sub-contractors.



Being a point of contact / coordinator for all PPM activity, the post holder will be expected to liaise closely with site based staff (including dedicated site Estates and Facilities Officers, Clinical colleagues and Corporate Staff) advising of engineer attendance and works to be carried out. This will include administering the Authority to Proceed System, including reviewing the Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMs) for suitability prior to arranging Permits to Work.



The successful candidate will be expected to prepare technical specifications and tender documents. To periodically review Estates Contracts for preventative maintenance activities to ensure statutory, mandatory, departmental, and financial compliance / value for money



The post holder will be expected to monitor the successful closure of PPM routines ensuring that risks attached to PPM activity (non-conformance of PPM activity and remedial actions) are appropriately managed and/or escalated as appropriate.



The post holder will undertake regular internal audits to identify non-conformance of PPM activity. If during the PPM, remedial actions are identified it is the post holders responsibility to record these as reactive works from the remedials, ensure that the remedial actions are addressed and the CAFM system is updated to reflect these changes.



For PPM’s identified as a statutory requirement, the post holder will be expected to extract, consolidate and prioritise statutory compliance remedial work for various elements of the Estates and Facilities operations. (e.g Water Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessment, Fixed Electrical Tests, Lift Insurance Inspections etc.)



Specifically for water management, the post holder will be required to access and monitor the water asset management database (ZetaSafe) to assure compliance and investigate all non-conformance. Overseeing the remedial actions to ensure failed assets are returned to a compliant status according to the L8 legislation.



The post holder will be expected to identify and investigate any gaps in the schedule, creating new PPM’s where necessary.



The post holder will be expected to work closely with the department’s Systems Manager to ensure that quality systems are introduce and maintained in relation to information/documentation/data relating to PPM activity is appropriately managed and uploaded within the relevant systems (i.e. CAFM / Shared Drive). The post holder will introduce and maintain quality systems to manage the Service Sheets and



The post holder will be expected to develop and maintain a good understanding of the Maintenance Module and Compliance Module within the Trust’s adopted CAFM System. Information/documentation/data will be validated for input into the Maintenance Module and Compliance Module from various sources (internally and externally)



To analyse statistical information to:

o Monitor trends, and identify areas that require further investigation.

o Produce technical and routine management reports on all PPM activity as designated by Estates and Facilities Managers (location specific) that will assist in the effective use of resources/asset management and ultimately cost benefit for the business.

o Assist in KPI monitoring



The post holder will be expected to develop and maintain a robust Asset Management register reflecting appropriate servicing and inspections in line with the requirements.



To organise quarterly PPM review meetings with attendance delegated by the Estates and Facilities Managers and Compliance Managers to ensure that the Trust is fully compliance across all facets of PPM activity (statutory requirements / best practice)



As delegated by the Estates and Facilities Manager (location specific) and/or Compliance Manager to undertaken the role of Authorised Person (AP) / Deputy Authorised Person where appropriate, subject the appropriate and relevant training being provided and undertaken.



At attend and participate in the compliance related meetings (i.e. Water Task and Finish Group and Fire Task and Finish Group meetings or as designated by the Estates and Facilities Managers). Coordinating any remedial actions (i.e. from the Fire Risk Assessments (FRA’s) and Water Risk Assessments (WRA’s)) and play a fundamental role in organising the necessary work to ensure regulations are met.



The post holder will be expected to provide effective service management and forward planning to the Estates and Facilities Operation department of the Trust linking in with:

o Local healthcare organisation covered under the terms of Service Level Agreements (held by the Finance Administrator and Property Management and Development Team)

o Estates and Facilities Operational Teams (Head of Estates and Facilities; Estates and Facilities Managers (location specific); Deputy Head of Estates and Facilities (location specific) and Estates and Facilities Officers (Site specific responsibilities)

o Compliance Team (Compliance Manager; Fire Safety Officer and Physical Security and Compliance Officer)

o Help Desk (Help Desk Manager and Help Desk Administrators)



To support in the development and delivery of a range of PPM activity, in line with best practice methodologies associate with PPM planning and scheduling.



The post holder will be required to obtain quotations in line with the Trusts Standing Financial Instruction (SFI’s) to undertake remedial activity associated with individual PPM activity. Coordinating associate Requisitions / Purchase Orders with the support of the Help Desk function and Finance Administrator to ensure value for money is achieved. Validating all invoices against the order for price and quality, recorded for control and auditing purposes, and present for authorisation where necessary.



To provided additional administrative support to supplement the Help Desk function when required as designated by the Estates and Facilities; Property and Projects Support Manager and the Estates and Facilities Managers (location specific) where required.



Working with the Systems Manager, this role will be responsible for managing (manually or electronically) filing systems to ensure that they are organised to the best effect for the directorate.



The role will work closely with the System Manager and Help Desk Manager with the review of PPM activity in relation to uploading revised Job Service Sheets. The role will require the post holder to act as administrator for the SFG-20 resource library uploading relevant Job Service Sheets (attached to individual PPM’s allocated per property) on to the Trust’s adopted CAFM system, regularly monitoring and uploading revised Job Sheets following legislative change to ensure full compliance across all Trust properties.



The post holder must have a flexible approach to working within the team, and maintain good working relationships with internal and external contacts, demonstrating professionalism at all times.



The post holder may be required to travel to other sites across the Trust as required and delegated by the Estates and Facilities Managers (locality specific) to provide additional cover across all Estates and Facilities corporate buildings or site/property specific attendance


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

COMMUNITY CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN

(BASILDON – ESSEX)



Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants.



Job Details:



Salary

£105,504.00 - £139,882.00 per annum (Pro-rata)

Contract

Substantive

Hours

Full-time: 10 Programmed Activities (DCC:SPA = 7.5:2.5)

On call

None

Location

Great Oaks Clinic, Great Oaks, Basildon, SS14 1EH



Qualifications needed:

· Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

· CCT or equivalent

· Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST

To be successful in your application, you will need:

· To demonstrate that your values are in line with that of NELFT’s values,

· To be innovative, motivated, and passionate about baby, children, and young people health care,

· Essential understanding of current developments in community paediatric care,

· To be a team player



NELFT Benefits:

· Relocation expenses

· Career Development and training

· Just & Compassionate Culture

· Award winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives

· Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme

· Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Health & Wellness initiatives

· 11 Staff Networksincluding parents & carers network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and Disability network to name a few

· Retail Discounts

· Flexible working and agile working

Cycle to work scheme

Why NELFT?

NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent.



With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled healthcare professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.



We are currently recruiting to a Community Consultant Paediatrician position in theIntegrated Child Health Service at Great Oaks Clinic, Great Oaks, Basildon, SS14 1EH.



This is an established post and is a substantive, full-time contract. This post is currently vacant, and we wish to recruit to this post as soon as possible.



You will join5wte Consultant Paediatricians, 3.8wte Specialist Grade Doctors, and 1wte Specialty Doctorwithin the service, and will have the opportunity to influence future direction, treatment, and models of design in the area in which you work.

You will be expected to:

· Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care tobabies, children and young people across South West Essex.

· Provide senior medical support and guidance to the team

· Work directly with babies, children and young people, and their families and liaise as appropriate with other external health providers and acute hospitals

· Participate in the local Child Protection rota

· Support your peers and team leader, and be an effective team member whilst allowing them to work with their own initiative

· Work alongside 5wte Consultant Paediatricians, 3.8wte Specialist Grade Doctors, and 1wte Specialty Doctor within the service

· Commit to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals, and agencies.




This advert closes on Friday 14 Feb 2025

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


Mental Health Practitioner - Mental Health Urgent Care Department

Base – Basildon Hospital

Hours – 37.5hrs Full Time (Full Internal Rotation)

The Mental Health Urgent Care Department, is a facility where adults, aged 18 years and above, who are experiencing a mental health crisis can receive an urgent biopsychosocial assessment with immediate care planning. It is a new, purpose built department based at the Basildon Mental Health Unit on the Basildon university Hospital site.

The post holder will work as a Band 6 Senior Practitioner with the urgent care team providing high quality, evidence-based, holistic assessments to patients attending the service. Assessments must be completed in line with your professional code and Trust policies and clinical guidelines

The service offers full emergency mental health assessments and onward care planning with a diverse and highly skilled mental health workforce incorporating support workers, peer coaches, social worker, nurses and doctors.

The role will require the post holder to work collaboratively to support every aspect of emergency mental health care planning from GP referrals, ambulance conveyance to Mental Health Act Assessments, whilst providing 24/7 access for ‘walk in’s.’



You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care based upon individual service user needs, under the guidance of the Clinical lead as per NICE guidance.

Provide delegated accountability for Band 3 Health Care Assistants ensuring clinical competence and understanding, with effective support and guidance during the shift.

As required by your manager, you will have deputise when required for the day to day co-ordination of the shift within the Urgent Care Department, for example to cover breaks and the clinical lead’s attendance to urgent clinical matters as they arise.

You will work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.

Please note that this role outline serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.

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.

Professional Functions:
• Provide comprehensive assessment, care and safety planning for patients attending the Urgent Care Department ensuring their care pathway is purposeful and promotes recovery.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with your professional Code and Trust policy.
• Develop and maintain specialist clinical skills and expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with mental health needs.
• Receive, triage and assess patients attending the Urgent Care Department, ensuring nursing triage, assessment, care and support of each person is appropriate to their individual needs
• Offer advice on management of patients with mental health issues other health care professionals, advocating for best practice in line with Trust and national guidance.
• Assess, investigate, treat and discharge or refer patients attending the department with a diverse range of minor injuries/illnesses, within the parameters of the Urgent Care Department guidelines and scope of practice.
• Feedback outcomes of assessments to the department clinical leaders and agree and implement the management plan
• Ensure that patients requiring further assessment and help are referred on appropriately.
• Implement effective joint care planning for people who repeatedly attend throughout the urgent care pathway
• Arrange admission to the mental health services in conjunction with the Urgent Care Department psychiatrist
• Support and participate in the introduction and delivery of short-term psychological interventions for a specific cohort of individuals.
• Liaise effectively with staff in local systems and maintain accurate patient records that provide assessment reports to GP’s and other allied agencies.
• To provide advice and monitor the use and provision of the Mental Health/Capacity Act (1983/2005) and other relevant legislation.
• To provide clinical advice/expertise health education, consultation and staff support to other health professionals
• Have knowledge of how to access appropriate services and develop effective networks and channels of communication
• To actively participate in the achievement of clinical outcome measures and accreditations for the servic

Managerial:
• Support the Clinical Lead in ensuring the effective provision of care, service developments of the urgent Care Team
• In the absence of the Clinical Lead ensure that referral, assessment and workload allocation happens in a timely, flexible and responsive manger, taking into account the wishes of the patients and their carers.
• On a daily basis, support and manage the patients within the urgent care department, providing appropriate prioritisation of the workload within agreed timeframes depending on the nature of the presenting needs and patient safety risks.
• Participate in team meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care using QI methodology and contribute in the introduction of research or trials within the area.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency decision-making process through team meetings and team building.
• Undertake duties as assigned by senior staff to ensure that all agreed patient quality, safety and operational performance outcomes are delivered within the area of responsibility
• To promote the understanding of urgent mental health care through formal and informal teaching
• To support the induction of new staff to the team as required
• To supervise students as part of their training, either on placement or providing information/teaching sessions
• Act as role model at all times, able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Provide specialist advice, support and consultation to staff within the team, outside teams and other agencies.
• Undertake professional, clinical and managerial supervision in line with Trust policies and procedures, discussing the overall nature of the workload, work methods and techniques whilst evaluating clinical practice.
• The post holder will support the introduction of outcome measures to measure patient experience.
• Contribute towards team education and development providing opportunities for exchange of ideas, experience, techniques and interventions.
• Ensure that all junior staff are fully conversant with the physical health needs agenda of all patients. A holistic approach to care is required that encompasses physical health, mental health and social care.
• Take part in service development and review.

Communication and Working Relationship:
• Establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with allied professionals
• Develop and ensure effective communication and relatives and carers and all appropriate agencies, especially when patients are admitted or being prepared for discharge from hospital, allowing continuity of care and effective care planning
• Ensuring effective and confidential communication between medical, nursing, social care and health care agencies
• Ensure proficient communication and documentation of risk to maintain the safety of others
• Positively support the concept of change within the team by contributing ideas for improvement of patient care.
• Participate in the maintenance of a constructive learning environment, encouraging enquiry and teaching and able to demonstrate physical and mental health clinical skills.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care:
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of patients
• Develop and maintain effective individualised care by ensuring the following areas are proactively undertaken at all times:• Triage and assessment of client mental, physical and social care needs
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical interventions
• Clear, accurate and concise documentation of individualised patient care and reflect the changing needs of the patient
• Ensure risk assessment and management is an integral part of everyday practice
• The post holder will be approachable and develop good working relationships with the patients and carers providing them with adequate information on services
• Contribute to department patient review procedures to ensure timely clinical decisions and departmental flow are maintained
• Use research findings when designing care programmes and develop and awareness of the significance of nursing research that underpins evidence based practice.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Mid and South Essex (MSE) NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be appointed to the senior cardiology pharmacist role based at the Basildon hospital site on a 9 month fixed term contract.

You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams in the Cardiology care group in the MSE District General hospital as well as the Essex Cardiothoracic Tertiary Centre at Basildon. You will be working in different cardiac specialities including heart and lung surgery, TAVI, device implants, heart failure, arrhythmia management and interventional cardiology.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, forming an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. You will be encouraged to utilise your prescribing skills and support junior pharmacists through their accreditation and training. You will be delivering a high quality pharmacy service and working closely with pharmacy and non-pharmacy stakeholders.














• Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice.
• Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including trainee, foundation and specialist pharmacists.
• Management of medicine shortages, ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken where needed.
• Deputise for the Lead Cardiology pharmacist where necessary including governance and clinical meetings.
• Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
• Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.
• Be proactive in risk management, ensuring that all clinical incidents are reported and appropriate action taken in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist and/or the specialist risk management pharmacist.



Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Please refer to the job description for outline of roles and responsibilities.

For further information on the position, please contact Anna Man, Lead Cardiology Pharmacist on 01268 524900 x8963 or email anna.man@nhs.net






This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health Nurse position within the Home Treatment Team – West, based in Basildon. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about community mental health. The post holder will join an evolving team, and will be jointly responsible for the delivery of a high standard community care, forming part of a coordinated plan of home treatment to Service Users predominantly within their own homes.



*Previous applicants need not apply*

We provide intensive home support to service users aged 18 and over, through a range of referral routes, which include work with our community teams; liaison services and partner organisations to provide a range of support options for people experiencing mental health crisis.

The service ‘gate keeps’ all admissions to acute mental health wards, we endeavour to provide care in the least restrictive manner by offering an alternative to hospital admission through intensive home treatment. Where required, the team support planned admission to wards and facilitates timely discharge from inpatient care, working closely with wards to identify patients who could be better supported in their communities.

We are seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our team of Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors, Nurses, and Support Workers providing rapid response for adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis

Appointed applicants will have access to clinical and managerial supervision, career development opportunities, enhancement for any unsocial hours of working.

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 carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for clients with mental health problems who are referred to the Home Treatment Team Service.

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. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and community teams. They will be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Home Treatment service; sharing responsibility for an integrated service provision to the clients and ensuring that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

We are looking for an experienced Audiologist to join our department and help shape a local service whilst building networked expertise across the 3 hospital sites (Basildon, Broomfield and Southend).

This amazing opportunity will be perfect for anyone who prefers a collaborative approach to leadership, and wants to work in an evidence-based yet innovative team.

So, if this sounds like the perfect role for you, we want to hear from you today!





If you are successful, some of your duties will include:
• Leading service provision and staff working within the service
• Developing and adapting the service, working in conjunction with the existing team, the Head of Audiological Services and the ENT Clinical Lead.
• Work as a network to develop and manage changes to practice and establish new ways of working .
• Ensure key targets are met for the local service.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see attached job description.

We encourage informal visits or discussions, so please do get in touch with us.

We look forward to receiving your application.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

Here at MSE our Vascular Service is looking for a Middle Grade Doctor (ST3+) to join and integrate with our friendly, proactive team of existing consultants, registrars and nurse specialists in order to provide a complete Vascular Surgery service for elective and emergency patients.

Our Vascular Services at MSE, currently provided through a hub and spoke model, where all emergencies are managed at the hub which is at Basildon with spoke sites at Broomfield and Southend, is in its final phase of Vascular reconfiguration whereby we are bringing all arterial vascular work to the Hub with peripheral work to remain at the spoke sites as well as renal access. Currently all elective aortic services are undertaken at the Hub site.

You will be working cross site, with sessions at the hub and one of the spoke sites, with responsibilities in Vascular Surgery as per the Vascular Model is in line with the POVS document that over time and as centralisation takes place, you will be based across 2 sites Basildon / Southend or Basildon / Chelmsford based upon service needs and provision.

Centralisation has created a co-location of 10 vascular surgeons (population >1.2 million) to provide a 1:9 vascular rota covering both the region and CTC cover in addition to forming a sustainable interventional radiology rota.

As our Trust Registrar you will join a dedicated team of trainees and permanent staff to provide these services and will be expected to supervise the activities of the on call FY1 and FY2 in Vascular Surgery and to work closely with nurse practitioners.

Your responsibilities will include the rapid assessment of all emergency admissions and GP referrals, supporting trauma calls as required and performing emergency operations under consultant supervision. All activities of the appointment will be supervised by the on-call consultant who is free of clinical commitments when on call. A one-hour handover is timetabled between on call shifts and the appointee will be expected to receive or provide written handover using the electronic discharge system to the new admitting team at the beginning and end of each shift during the 1 hour timetabled handover (8:00 – 9:00 and 19:00 – 20:00) and may be expected to attend the post-take ward round to handover sick patients.

You will be expected to attend the hospital at night handover meeting to liaise with the medical on call teams and so far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, you will be required to undertake to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Are you dynamic and proactive, then we want to hear from you?

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

Professional Nurse Educator - Mental Health (Inpatients)

Band 7

37.5 hours hrs per week

Location:Inpatient units at Basildon

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic registered mental health nurses to the position of Professional Nurse Educator. This exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with recent clinical inpatient experience at a senior level to facilitate and support the clinical, professional and educational development of mental health nursing workforce in our Trust. The post holder will have a significant focus on advancing inpatient nursing practice and clinical education within the Trust

Working within our adult mental health acute care pathways, the Professional Nurse Educator will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a programme of clinically relevant practice education, supporting the professional development of the mental health nurses throughout their career journey.

The Professional Nurse Educator must be passionate about mental health nursing and mental health nurse education and development. The desired candidate will be able to demonstrate their professionalism and innovative attitude to challenges in the workplace and have a commitment to empowering others.

The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and within a team, whilst demonstrating excellent leadership skills. They will also have a strong clinical background within their area of nursing, as well as a range of clinical and practice experience within NHS services. Additionally, you will demonstrate great interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support and motivate staff of all levels, including but not limited to student nurses, health care assistants, nursing associates and all nursing staff, enabling them to achieve their professional development whilst feeling supported and valued. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced nurse who is passionate about the development of others and keen to enhance their skills and knowledge in support and staff development

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 be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a programme of clinically relevant practice education to support the professional development of the mental health nursing team, with a specific focus on enabling the delivery of high quality patient/person centred care that is grounded in evidence-based practice and underpinned by national, organisational and trust objectives, guidelines, and policies.

The post holder will provide expert knowledge and clinical leadership to the clinical team, facilitating the application of theory to practice within a designated clinical setting.

The post holder will ensure sufficient high-quality placements to enable safe, effective, compassionate care to be delivered by all learners and staff.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

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 6 months with the potential of an extension.

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.

EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to £8,000. Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT.



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.

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.

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.

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




This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

We are seeking an Senior Engineer at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust to work within the local hospital desktop support team but will act as a senior member alongside the Principal Desktop engineer reporting into the Desktop Team Manager.

You will assess, implement and support complex desktop and networking requests and incidents end to end delivering request and end user needs.

You will inspire technical excellence, leading and driving service standards while supporting all internal and external users and a number external third party suppliers.

The position is a blend of technical desktop support and basic network communications support. Having the skillset and experience to liaise, triage and fulfil requests, which require this skillset. The Trust is responding to a significantly high volume of service transitions and equipment moves to new non-Trust geographic sites, which need to be received, understood, and have technical expertise for a recommendation as an output. The request will then need implementing alongside the project support coordinating the programme of service relocations.

Key relationships with Digital Service staff for asset management, network support team, stock control, good receiving and other reasonable responsibilities.
• Assess technical requirements for enabling IT Services on remote sites whilst appreciating the complex multiple domain and physical network environment across hospital and private sites.
• Responsible for ensuring that all Incidents and Requests are dealt with by the support team in a timely manner and within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Engineers in the team will be expected to load balance working on local site requests and requests that can be resolved remotely from other sites when required to do so. The principal engineer alongside the Desktop Support Manager will monitor and organise this within the team.
• To organise and participate in the maintenance for all hardware and software under the guidance of the Desktop support Manager and or Head of Digital Operations.
• To manage and participate in the provision of a 24 hour a day, 365 day a year support function to the Trust for which an on-call allowance is paid.
• The individual must be prepared to travel, possibly with equipment, to various locations at short notice and should, therefore, have a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation and guides.
• Support of existing network infrastructure
• Implementation of new network infrastructure
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including network diagrams
• Capacity planning, managing network utilisation
• Performance, diagnostic monitoring and trend analysis of bandwidth
•

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Please see attached the job description for further information and details of this role.

We look forward to receiving your application.


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

You will be responsible for assisting the professional team in providing care for patients in an inpatient environment. Working from time to time without direct supervision but under the supervision of qualified team member, you will implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care for patients and in their management and care under the guidance of the ward manager.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts as appropriate and as rostered.

In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

Maintain relationships with patient’s, their relatives and other carers as well aswith members of the multidisciplinary team.

Implement prescribed nursing care to patients, fulfil the role of Associate/Co Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.

Report and record the results of implemented plans of care.

Contribute to the management and support of patients who exhibit challenging behaviour.

Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living; including personal hygiene, dietary intake etc. with due regard to the philosophy of “normalisation”

Help individuals to maintain independence from others by assisting the development of daily living, domestic, communication and social skills.

Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patient’s health,

Undertake whatever duties are necessary to maintain a safe environment free from unnecessary hazards

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.

Contribute to maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patient, relatives, carers and staff.

Maintain confidentiality of information according to Trust policy

Ensure that the patient’s dignity and privacy is maintained

Ensure effective communication with patient’s, carer’s, visitors and staff.

Under the direction of Qualified staff, fulfil the link roles for specified areas as required under supervision i.e. infection control, health and safety

When necessary, accompany/escort patients’ both inside and outside of the hospital as directed by senior staff

Monitor supplies of laundry, emergency clothing and toiletries

Report and document incidents as required. Report all malfunctions, shortage and inadequacies of equipment and supplies to senior staff.

Co-operate with senior staff to report and investigate incidents such as complaints and accidents and ensure that appropriate documentation is completed.

Take part in service development and review

Ensure the service meets the agreed performance / contractual targets and adheres to local and government initiatives

Undertake and complete training relevant to the national Care Certificate competency framework

In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures

- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage

- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy

- To provide management supervision where appropriate

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 population’s 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 our 5 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).


This advert closes on Thursday 10 Oct 2024

Band 3 Integrated Health Care Assistant - Rehabilitation and Frailty Team

We are seeking a motivated and dynamicBand 3 Integrated Healthcare Assistantwith an interest in general physical health for this exciting opportunity to work within the Rehabilitation and Frailty Team (RAFT). RAFT is a forward-thinking and innovative service that is community based. The Service runs 365 days a year 7am-10pm across various shift patterns. The team works in a fully integrated way, with Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Integrated Health Care Assistants, Associate Practitioners and Nursing/Therapy Apprentices all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.

You will be expected to carry out clinical visits to patients in their own homes and residential homes under the direction of Nurses and Therapists.

You will be expected to cover shifts over 7am-10pm including weekends and bank holidays.

The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members of the MDT. The successful applicant would also need to hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in health and social care .

We are interested in hearing from experienced healthcare assistants, therapy assistants or social care workers with proven clinical and communication skills to work as part of our friendly, supportive and innovative team. Previous experience in a community setting in the NHS is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to utilise a range of skills and experience gained in clinical practice to assist the registered clinician to undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement – Essex

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011 per annum pro rata).

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We can offer the successful candidate:
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
• A programme of In-service training and exciting development opportunities
• Opportunity for service development and audit
• Agile working devices to support community based working
• Childcare support and voucher


This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024