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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Qualified Mental Health Nurse - Band 5

The closing date is 30 December 2025

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Job summary

  • To work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient setting.
  • To act as a role model to Health Care Assistants, supervising to ensure high quality care is given.
  • Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.
  • To deliver a high quality and effective operational service to patients with complex needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service.
  • To work collaboratively with others within the new organization to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.

Main duties of the job

  • Act as key worker and co-worker for a designated group of clients.
  • Delivery effective individualised care by supervising staff in the assessment of patient's condition. Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.
  • Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers. Write and contribute towards the formulation of care plans.
  • Ensure effective and confidential communication, at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
  • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9643

Job locations

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Runwell

SS11 7FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To fully comply with the requirements of the NMC and upkeep of registration.
  • Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical area.
  • Supervise the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
  • Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document in an appropriate manner.
  • Assist patients towards self-care and independence.
  • Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To fully comply with the requirements of the NMC and upkeep of registration.
  • Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical area.
  • Supervise the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
  • Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document in an appropriate manner.
  • Assist patients towards self-care and independence.
  • Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifcations

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse RMN
  • Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
  • High standard of education
  • Good standard of written and spoken English

Desirable

  • Qualification and experience in the assessment of students

Knowledge

Essential

  • I.T. Literate
  • Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and reviews of care
  • Knowledge of current best practice and models within nursing practice in mental health

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental illness
  • Experience of supervising junior staff and completion of yearly appraisals
  • Facilitate group work

Skills

Essential

  • Able to formally supervise junior colleagues
  • Deliver training to colleagues and lower banded staff
  • Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management
Person Specification

Education/Qualifcations

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse RMN
  • Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
  • High standard of education
  • Good standard of written and spoken English

Desirable

  • Qualification and experience in the assessment of students

Knowledge

Essential

  • I.T. Literate
  • Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and reviews of care
  • Knowledge of current best practice and models within nursing practice in mental health

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental illness
  • Experience of supervising junior staff and completion of yearly appraisals
  • Facilitate group work

Skills

Essential

  • Able to formally supervise junior colleagues
  • Deliver training to colleagues and lower banded staff
  • Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Runwell

SS11 7FE


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Runwell

SS11 7FE


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Integrated Clinical Lead

Emma Lassova

emmalouise.lassove@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9643

Job locations

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Runwell

SS11 7FE


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