Band 5 Staff Nurse | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Staff Nurse – RMN

Full and Part time hours considered

Edward House, Chelmsford, CM1 7LF

*Please note it is essential to hold at least 1 years post grad experience and Preceptorship completed*

• 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 low secure forensic setting.
• To act as a role model to HCAs, 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.

· To be responsible along with other nursing staff for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care aspects of individual patient’s care.

· Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.

· 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.

· Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.

· 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 patient’s discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.

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

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Flexible working

available from day one for most roles.

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Job share

Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the role and responsibilities.

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026