Mental Health

Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner/Care Co-Ordinator – Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum

Location: Rectory Lane Health Centre, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3RU

Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Pay Band: Band 6

Reference Number: 364-B-632

Closing Date: 29 November 2026

Visa Sponsorship: Yes. Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Job Overview

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner/Care Co-Ordinator to join its established multidisciplinary team in West Essex.

The successful candidate will support individuals experiencing a range of mental health conditions through recovery-focused treatment, personalised care plans and compassionate support.

Working alongside nurses, psychologists, Support Time Recovery workers and other professionals, you will help service users move from diagnosis towards recovery and achieve their personal goals.

The Trust is seeking a positive and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an interest in supporting individuals and their wider support networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee the management and care of service users.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely service user records in line with professional standards and Trust policies.
• Provide education and support to help service users understand mental health conditions.
• Deliver psychosocial interventions aimed at preventing relapse and hospital admission.
• Support service users and carers with practical guidance and education.
• Provide training packages and support for staff.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and wider support networks.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• At least two years of post-qualification experience.
• Current UK professional registration with the NMC.
• Experience working in the community.
• Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle.

Desirable:

• Experience working in community mental health services.
• Experience mentoring learners.

Employee Benefits

Working with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust offers several benefits, including:

• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 10 years of service.
• NHS pension with employer contributions of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
• Blue Light Card, NHS discounts and other staff benefits.
• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport.
• Regular supervision and professional support.
• Access to mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• An inclusive working environment with equality and staff champion networks.
• Job-sharing applications are welcomed.

Visa Sponsorship Information

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust confirms that applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Overseas applicants may also need to provide criminal record certificates from countries where they have lived for the required periods, in line with UK immigration requirements.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should review the official job description and person specification before applying.

The position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 29 November 2026.

Employer Contact

Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Person: Maria Ewousho, Interim Integrated Clinical Manager

Email: m.ewuosho@nhs.net

Telephone: 020 8272 4630

Employer Website: https://eput.nhs.uk/