Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Support Navigator

The closing date is 18 February 2026

Job summary

You will be working as a Support navigator/administrator to assist the multidisciplinary clinical team, working in one specified pathway or across pathways in accordance with area / locality structures, You will be working from an office base and be central to the team in delivering administration support.

This post is in a community based team and it is essential that you are able to drive a car and have a vehicle for work purposes with valid UK driving license.

Main duties of the job

General administration

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information non-clinical information relating to community appointment

Methodical organized approach to work with good attention to details

Ability to use Microsoft Word Packages

ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/Q-Flow/SystmOne

Customer Focused with a calm and empathetic persona, good listener, patient and diplomatic.

Ability to engage with people at all levels (i.e. patients and clinicians)

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

  • Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9763

Job locations

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Understanding clinical systems .

General administration tasks , including minute taking, Excel management, appointment booking, Answering telephone calls

Enhanced communications skills .

Day to Day organization of the team.

Ability to report on KPI's and auditing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Understanding clinical systems .

General administration tasks , including minute taking, Excel management, appointment booking, Answering telephone calls

Enhanced communications skills .

Day to Day organization of the team.

Ability to report on KPI's and auditing.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • IT skills equivalent to RSA2, NVQ2 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • General Administration
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information
  • Knowledge of Trust ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/Q-Flow/SystmOne

Personal qualities

Essential

  • oAbility to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information non-clinical information relating to community appointment
  • Methodical organised approach to work with good attention to details

Desirable

  • Ability to engage with people at all levels (i.e. patients and clinicians
  • Customer Focused with a calm and empathetic persona, good listener, patient and diplomatic

Additional qualities

Essential

  • Current UK driving license
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • IT skills equivalent to RSA2, NVQ2 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • General Administration
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information
  • Knowledge of Trust ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/Q-Flow/SystmOne

Personal qualities

Essential

  • oAbility to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information non-clinical information relating to community appointment
  • Methodical organised approach to work with good attention to details

Desirable

  • Ability to engage with people at all levels (i.e. patients and clinicians
  • Customer Focused with a calm and empathetic persona, good listener, patient and diplomatic

Additional qualities

Essential

  • Current UK driving license

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Manager

Sarah Blowers

sarah.blowers@nhs.net

01245515300

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9763

Job locations

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE


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