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A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


We have a permanent post and a 1 year fixed-term post available

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Are you a member of the Armed Forces Community? Maybe you have experience working with the Armed Forces Community? Or perhaps you are someone with the desire to support those who have given so much to our country? If so, consider joining us inOp COURAGE- The Integrated Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

We need a passionate clinician who understands the need to tailor mental health care for the Armed Forces community and who is sensitive to the unique experiences that life in the Armed Forces brings. We provide ongoing training opportunities and encourage our staff to attend learning and networking events, to improve the care we can give to our patients.

You will be responsible for the care of a caseload of patients in the community, under the Op Courage Community Veterans Mental Health Service.

· The service is primarily a Monday-Friday 9-5 service, however there will be an expectation to work one weekend on a rota basis roughly every 8 weeks, with two weekdays off during this week

· This service covers the six counties that fall within the geographical patch of the East of England. A blend of face-to-face and remote working is required for working across this geography

You will;
• Manage a caseload of community based patients and be responsible for assessing need, care-planning and coordinating care, and discharging from services when care is complete.
• You will provide face-to-face and/or remote contact with your patients.
• You will have an understanding of what is available for this community across the social prescribing and charity sector, and provide referrals to these other organisations that can help meet identified needs
• Advocate for the needs of the Armed Forces Community
• Empower people to address specific needs in relation to health and wellbeing and enable individuals to become experts in managing and taking responsibility for their own condition





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 be able to provide the main duties of the job listed above, by;

· Building up rapport and establishing a therapeutic working relationship

· Understanding the specific needs of the Armed Forces Community and the challenges they may have faced with service life

· Assessing personal, social, and medical history and identify and verify factors including contra-indications apparent from patient history

· Sensitively be able to elicit a picture of the military service and challenges this have brought to the individual and their family

· Identify clinical mental health disorder, or those at risk of

· Develop a person-centred and needs-led care plan

· Refer-on to other appropriate healthcare services

· Liaising with relevant statutory and non-statutory services involved with provision of care

· Being aware of military related charities and community provision for Armed Forces community in their area.

· Evaluating potential efficacy of planned intervention

· Presenting cases to the MDT for clinical decision making and update the MDT on progress working towards discharge from the service.

· Ensuring that care plans, risk assessments and all patient care records are completed and maintained in line with set key performance indicators.

· Taking responsibility for and assist in the management of incidents, ensuring timely investigation and reporting of any incidents.

· Keeping up-to-date with current practices, local and national policies and agendas in relation to Veterans mental health.

· Empower people to address specific needs in relation to health and wellbeing and enable individuals to become experts in managing and taking responsibility for their own condition.

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of qualified service providers within the local region.


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking for dynamic, confident and motivated mental health practitioners with excellent communication skills, who have the ability to assess and lead on clinical decision making to join our established Hospital Liaison Team. This is an exciting and challenging role, working in a fast paced working environment.

You will respond to service users in a mental health crisis who have presented to the acute hospital.. Your main role will be to complete holistic, mental health assessments incorporating robust risk assessments and treatment planning.

Working within Core 24 principles you will be providing specialist mental health care alongside physical health. This incorporates plans for a dedicated mental health suite within the emergency department.

A variety of experience can also be gained through working across the Urgent Care

The Urgent Care Pathway consists of Hospital Liaison, Crisis Response Team and Home First Team providing mental health crisis care for the Colchester & Tendring area. The teams work closely and there are opportunities to experience working in these teams if the need arises.



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.

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 scheme for any staff you manage
• To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
• To provide management supervision where appropriate
• 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, where appropriate and operationally required.

The above Job Description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post change.

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.

If you would like more information please contactrecruitment.adverts@nhs.net


This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking for dynamic, confident and motivated mental health practitioners with excellent communication skills, who have the ability to assess and lead on clinical decision making to join our established Hospital Liaison Team. This is an exciting and challenging role, working in a fast paced working environment.

You will respond to service users in a mental health crisis who have presented to the acute hospital.. Your main role will be to complete holistic, mental health assessments incorporating robust risk assessments and treatment planning.

Working within Core 24 principles you will be providing specialist mental health care alongside physical health. This incorporates plans for a dedicated mental health suite within the emergency department.

A variety of experience can also be gained through working across the Urgent Care

The Urgent Care Pathway consists of Hospital Liaison, Crisis Response Team and Home First Team providing mental health crisis care for the Colchester & Tendring area. The teams work closely and there are opportunities to experience working in these teams if the need arises.



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.

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 scheme for any staff you manage
• To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
• To provide management supervision where appropriate
• 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, where appropriate and operationally required.

The above Job Description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post change.

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.

If you would like more information please contactrecruitment.adverts@nhs.net


This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Jul 2024

*****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.*****

The St Aubyn Centre is a Child and Adolescent Unit based in the vibrant town of Colchester.

The unit supports young people aged 13 to 18 who are experiencing severe emotional and mental health difficulties.

We have two wards, The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit or PICU which has 10 beds. And Longview Ward. The General Adolescent Unit which has 15 beds.

This position is for Longview Ward General Adolescent Unit.

The unit is very proud to have an extensive Multi-Disciplinary Team consisting or Psychologists, Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, Drama and Art Therapists and teachers. We also have a very experienced medical team.

The school is on site and our education centre has an Outstanding Ofsted Report.

There are many training opportunities for you to further your career within the NHS. And you will be well supported by the team here.

It takes someone with very special skills and attributes to work with our young people. And these young people are a real privilege to work with.

If you feel that this is the job for you, please feel free to get in touch and we can answer any questions you may have.



Supporting the young people with their activities of daily living.

Taking young people on leave

Note writing and reporting any concerns to the nursing team.

Spending time with the young people and undertaking activities with them.

Not enough experience but still want to join EPUT as a Health Care Assistant?

We have a solution for you.

If you have been successful at the interview stage, but do not have enough experience for this role, you may be offered a position as a Band 2 Heath Care Assistant Apprentice. As part of the Band 2 HCA role you will be enrolled onto the Apprenticeship scheme, providing you with the opportunity to earn as you learn. This role enables you to gain valuable experience on the wards/community settings whilst working towards gaining your Care Certificate and naturally progressing into the guaranteed Band 3 HCA role.

EPUT is a progressive trust which is always looking to improve the service it offers to patients and families.

There are also many avenues for staff to progress their careers and lots of learning opportunities.

Supporting young people with activities of daily living.

Undertaking activities with the young people.

Undertaking their physical observations,

Writing notes on their progress throughout the day.

Reporting concerns to the nursing team.

Safeguarding the young people at all times.








This advert closes on Wednesday 15 May 2024

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker position within the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) based at The Lakes Colchester. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about mental health. The post holder will join an evolving team, and will be jointly responsible for the delivery of a high standard care within an acute hospital environment.

The mental health liaison service works is a CORE-24 mental health service, offering a comprehensive range of mental health specialities within one multi-disciplinary team. The mental health liaison service works alongside Colchester General Hospital to provide specialist services for mental health care in a physical health setting. The post holder will support the work of EPUT clinicians, in Emergency Departments and on Acute wards, to assess and manage mental health problems as they present or arise among people being cared for in the general health pathway.



Not enough experience but still want to join EPUT as a Health Care Assistant?

We have a solution for you.

If you have been successful at the interview stage, but do not have enough experience for this role, you may be offered a position as a Band 2 Heath Care Assistant Apprentice. As part of the Band 2 HCA role you will be enrolled onto the Apprenticeship scheme, providing you with the opportunity to earn as you learn. This role enables you to gain valuable experience on the wards/community settings whilst working towards gaining your Care Certificate and naturally progressing into the guaranteed Band 3 HCA role.



Liaison mental health is traditionally concerned with the care of a person who presents with both mental and physical health symptoms regardless of presumed cause. In the context of a mental health crisis, liaison mental health services commonly see people when they are experiencing or have experienced any of the following:
• Self-harm leading to medical or surgical treatment
• Suicidal ideation
• The consequences of alcohol and drug use, including when co-occurring with a mental health problem
• Dementia or delirium
• A severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or severe depression, or a personality disorder
• Social vulnerability that may have a mental health problem or trauma as a component or root cause, for example, homelessness or domestic abuse.





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 working within the mental health liaison service providing support and assistance to professionally qualified staff whilst delivering high quality care and support to patients signposted to this service.

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 scheme for any staff you manage
• To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
• To provide management supervision where appropriate
• 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, where appropriate and operationally required.

The above Job Description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post change.

Please see job description for full duties for this role.


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jan 2024

The North East Single Point of Access (NESPA) in Essex is a gateway to mental health services for people aged 18+ who are registered with a GP in either Colchester or Tendring. The SPA Practitioner is responsible for monitoring and triaging all referrals received into the dedicated NESPA inbox, ensuring these are directed to the most appropriate support in a timely manner. In order to do this effectively, the SPA Practitioner will work closely with referrers, people who access our services (as well as family, friends and carers), and other stakeholders. The SPA function sits within the wider Primary Care Mental Health Team, and the SPA practitioner will work in collaboration with relevant PCN colleagues.

Mental Health SPA Practitioner

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and committed individual to join us to deliver improved access and outstanding services to adults in north east Essex. We required an autonomous practitioner to oversee theSingle Point of Access functionwhichserves as the gateway to mental health for the local population to access services.

You will be at the forefront of this innovative development. As a highly competent and proficient practitioner, you will triage referrals to ensure that those accessing mental health services are directed to the most appropriate support in a timely manner. You will demonstrate good risk assessment and management skills, ensuring that decisions made regarding referrals are in the interests of the individual patient’s needs and their safety, upgrading referrals where necessary.

In order to do this effectively, the SPA Practitioner will work closely with PCN practitioners, referrers, people who access our services as well as family, friends and carers, and other stakeholders. In return, you will receive excellent training and development opportunities to enable you to deliver exceptional care.

You will be part of a new, dynamic and supportive team.



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.

Key Responsibilities

The SPA Practitioner is expected to be kind and responsive, but professional and informative and to contribute to the quality of the services we provide by;
• Keeping the people who access our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills, effective risk assessments and information gathering.
• Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and procedures
• Ensuring the people who contact our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process

Job Role
• Undertake clinical triaging of referrals to the SPA, deciding on the correct care pathway for the referral
• Gather further information from the referrer, patient, their carers and other organisations as necessary to assist in appropriate triage of referrals.
• Demonstrate good risk assessment and management skills, ensuring that decisions made regarding referrals are in the interests of the individual patient’s needs and their safety, upgrading referrals where necessary.
• Support with routine assessments coming into the trust
• Screening and triaging of ADHD and ASD referrals
• Be fully conversant with statutory and non-statutory services across Essex
• Redirect referrals into specialist mental health services where appropriate, and liaise with these teams as necessary.
• Liaise with Primary Care Network practitioners where appropriate
• Signpost callers on as appropriate into non-statutory, third sector services.
• Respond to referrals within time limits set out
• Ensuring that referrals are prioritised depending on the urgency of the referral.
• Ensure safe and effective delivery of care / advice to patients and their carers, utilising own knowledge and skills
• Provide support, information and education to family members, carers and other professionals who may access the SPA
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, such as PCN practitioners, GP’s, IAPT, and others
• Maintain a good public image of the SPA by dealing with all calls and referrals in a professional manner
• Be aware of appropriate escalation procedures in relation to difficult calls, i.e. a suicidal patient etc.
• Ensure that there is effective liaison / communication pathways with other services
• Participate in both clinical and managerial 1:1 support in relation to the role
• Participate in the ongoing training / teaching / reflective practice sessions as required
• Participate in the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the SPA process, ensuring that all required data is collected
• Monitor standards of clinical practice of the SPA, recommending changes where necessary
• Ensure that all professional and Trust-wide clinical policies and procedures are adhered to

Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate patient

For further details please contact;
Marie Newland (Clinical Manager)
marie.newland@nhs.net


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Dec 2023