Job OverviewThe role involves care co-ordination of clients within the CMHT/OP service to provide high quality care.Following a redesign of services, we are in an exciting position to be able to recruit a Senior Community Mental Health Nurses for our Older Adult Services in South East Essex - primarily your caseload would be working either within Castlepoint or Rochford Locality . This is a supportive, well-resourced multi-disciplinary team with Support Workers, Physical Health Practitioners, Qualified Nursing and Medical input. The team has a friendly atmosphere and strong work ethic.We are seeking a RMN who is looking to be part of future healthcare and integrated working for the older adult population in their locality and supporting them to live independently.Main duties of the jobAs a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse within our Older Adult Service and key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing a defined caseload providing assessment and coordination of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care for service users and their carersAs a Senior member of the team, you will need to attend the MDT meetings and to provide professional advice, including health/mental health promotion and support to members of the service as well as other agencies.You will be required to assist the Clinical Team Lead in their absence as appropriate and as a role model and resource for less experienced members of the team, including providing supervision.You will also need to have the ability to work under pressure and although a key part of the team, on your own initiative.Working for our organisationEPUT 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 LoansNHS discounts for staffExcellent Training facilities and opportunitiesBuying and selling annual leave schemeThe opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areasSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to WorkDay One Flexible EmployerThe 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 employmentJoin our Staff bankWhat 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.!Important Professional References Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.Equal Opportunities EmployerOur Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.Covid VaccinationAlthough Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net .











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