Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (SPCMHP)
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (SPCMHP)Closing date: 28 January 2026
Previous applicants need not apply
Band 6 - £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Base - Mid Essex - South Woodham Ferrers / Dengie
EPUT is currently undertaking a substantial transformation project within our community mental health services, supporting the NHS 5 Year forward plan and the increase in mental health funding announced by the Government.
Due to these exciting changes we are looking for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP) to join the Adult Community Mental Health Services, Mid Essex. EPUT offers excellent training and development opportunities, including a Trust bank that staff can automatically join to earn additional income or expand their experience across different patient areas.
Main duties of the job- Provide a seamless service to aid the patient's recovery and well being plans in the community.
- Work in conjunction with the GP, Primary Care team and Consultant Psychiatrists to ensure patients are supported in the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a multi disciplinary perspective.
- Ensure safe clinical practice, maintaining Care Quality Commission standards and in line with the NHS Constitution.
- Triage patients and facilitate receiving the most appropriate support, ensuring people are not passed around the system.
- Deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of clinical/practice governance.
- Support the team's continuous improvement in service quality, safeguarding and maintaining a high standard of care by fostering an environment where excellence can flourish.
- Provide and undertake detailed physical health investigations (BMI, blood pressure, request blood tests as appropriate).
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.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5 % of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers and staff benefits.
- £8 K 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.
The successful candidate will assist with undertaking physical health checks for patients on the SMI register and support patients who are discharged from secondary care. This innovative approach allows for new roles to complement the existing traditional general practice roles to manage more patients at the point of contact. The team's skill mix has been designed based on a local population needs assessment and will consist of physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists, advanced nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, community psychiatric nurses and paramedics.
They will be a highly skilled and motivated mental health nurse who will be part of the Enhanced Primary Care team, at the forefront of establishing this innovative development in Primary Care Mental Health Services. The postholder will work with service users and carers, close to their home, to deliver highly accessible and responsive interventions via flexible referral routes. The key principles of the team are to offer interventions within Primary Care to promote a truly integrated, holistic approach to care.
Driving is essential due to the demographic area Colne Valley where limited public transport is available.
Skills and experience- Registered Mental Health (RMN)
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Experience working within a mental health setting
- Good oral communication skills; fluent in English
- Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective
- Able to support career development through Medicall Prescribing qualification and Prescriber training that supports role and career development
In line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions, on appointment you will be entitled to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. This entitlement increases after 5 years of NHS service to 29 days plus bank holidays, and then to 33 days plus bank holidays after 10 years of service.
Support services- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free counselling service available 24/7.
- Here For You - a new support service in response to the pandemic, available 24/7 for healthcare, social care, voluntary and not for profit staff.
- Support with long COVID (webinars and support groups).
- Support with managing stress.
- Occupational Health support via management or self referrals.
The Trust can offer a generous relocation package of up to £8,000, dependent on eligibility and specific terms.
AreaChelmsford is a bustling town with shopping, restaurants and bars. It has easy transport links to central London, approximately 30 miles away, and is accessible by car via the A12. Nearby towns include Maldon and Braintree, which offer essential shops and restaurants.
Person specification Education / qualifications / knowledge- Registered Mental Health (RMN)
- Risk management training and/or suicide prevention training
- Evidence of CPD
- Meet revalidation requirements set out by the NMC
- High standard of education
- Good written and spoken English
- Venepuncture trained
- Level 2 accredited stop smoking advisor
- Trained to deliver physical health screening
- Experience working in a mental health setting
- Proficient in IT / computer skills
- Good oral communication skills - fluent in English
- Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff
- Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective
- Ability to identify barriers to change and develop strategies to overcome them
- Self motivated, able to use supervision effectively and resourceful in a clinical setting
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with mental health problems
- Embodies the Trust's values of open, compassionate and empowering behaviour
- Ability to work within a multi disciplinary team
- Fitness analysis (as appropriate)
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
- Flexibility in hours to meet changing service needs
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Submission for Disclosure to the DBS (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous convictions.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust