Total 16 Senior Executive level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Essex, CM1 1LN

We are looking for a positive team player who has a special interest in working compassionately with individuals and their wider support networks.

The Band 7 Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner role has the specific focus of working with a cohort of Service Users who present with complex Health & Social Care needs and who might be more difficult to engage in services. Within this role you will have continuing responsibility for proactive assessment, monitoring and management of patients and ensuring care is current, evidence based and in line with practice standards.

In addition, you will provide clinical leadership to the team in evaluation and monitoring of the service, provide specialist assessment as per the service users, and carer’s requirement. You will lead with other senior colleagues the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice and care pathways / packages and NICE guidance and DH guidance; leading on service development and policy in conjunction with the other Advanced Practitioners, senior clinicians, Clinical Manager and Operational Services Manager.

To manage and oversee management and care of service users with highly complex needs and who might be difficult to engage with services.

To produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation / records on all service users in line with your Professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy

To conduct and supervise assessment and observation to ensure appropriate and timely feedback to the team

To conduct, supervise and oversee risk assessments of the individual highly complex cases and the potential hazards in the service user’s environment

To provide professional clinical leadership at multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business, professional or safeguarding meetings

To report and document incidents as required and act upon findings as appropriate

To act as a care coordinator in highly complex cases

To assess and review care and support and supervise lower banded staff in this process

To provide clinical leadership to staff within the Service

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

To manage and oversee management and care of service users with highly complex needs and who might be difficult to engage with services.

To produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation / records on all service users in line with your Professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy

To conduct and supervise assessment and observation to ensure appropriate and timely feedback to the team

To conduct, supervise and oversee risk assessments of the individual highly complex cases and the potential hazards in the service user’s environment

To provide professional clinical leadership at multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business, professional or safeguarding meetings

To report and document incidents as required and act upon findings as appropriate

To act as a care coordinator in highly complex cases

To assess and review care and support and supervise lower banded staff in this process

To provide clinical leadership to staff within the Service


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

As part of our Community Transformation programme, we have an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our established Multidisciplinary team. The aim of the service is to provide recovery-focused treatment and support via personalised care plans for individuals who are presenting with a range of mental health disorders: supporting them from diagnosis to recovery, to enable them to lead the lives they wish to live. You will work with a Multidisciplinary Team: a spectrum of clinical professionals, which includes Nurses, Psychologists, Support Time Recovery workers, etc.

We are looking for a positive team player who has a special interest in working compassionately with individuals and their wider support networks.

Working as part of an established Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Community Mental Health setting: providing holistic care to those who are experiencing mental health issue and supporting their recovery journey.

Acting as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Professional for a dedicated caseload of service users.

Supporting carers and system partners.

Undertaking Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments/Care Act Assessments, as required.

Completing Social Circumstance reports and attendance at Mental Health Review Tribunals.

Administration of prescribed depot injections/ medication monitoring and Clozapine Clinic (as required)

Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks

Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment

Provide psycho-social interventions, education and support to develop service users and their carer’s understanding of mental illness with the aim to prevent relapse and admission

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Working as part of an established Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Community Mental Health setting: providing holistic care to those who are experiencing mental health issue and supporting their recovery journey.

Acting as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Professional for a dedicated caseload of service users.

Supporting carers and system partners.

Undertaking Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments/Care Act Assessments, as required.

Completing Social Circumstance reports and attendance at Mental Health Review Tribunals.

Administration of prescribed depot injections/ medication monitoring and Clozapine Clinic (as required)

Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks

Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment

Provide psycho-social interventions, education and support to develop service users and their carer’s understanding of mental illness with the aim to prevent relapse and admission


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Lead to work within our Central team supporting the schools in our trust. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is a successful Multi-Academy Trust based in Springfield, Chelmsford with 8 schools across central and west Essex. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the operational effectiveness of our schools.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to provide strategic and budgetary support to the schools in our trust. The successful candidate will also provide strategic and operational financial management to the Headteachers and finance teams in these schools. They will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work independently whilst, at the same time, be able to form effective relationships with school staff, trust staff, governors and trustees. They will also work very closely with Finance Director and the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the successful operation of all the trust's finance systems and processes.

Applicants should also be aware that, due to the geographical locations of the trust's estates, it is a pre-requisite of this job that the successful candidate is not banned from driving and has access to their own car. Mileage will be able to be claimed in line with the trust's Financial Regulations. The successful candidate will be based in the trust's offices in Chelmsford but will be required to travel regularly to the schools they are overseeing.

What the school offers its staff

Senior Finance Lead

Contract: Full time/permanent

Hours: 37 hours per Week – Mon-Thur 8am-4pm Fri 8am-3.30pm

Essex School Pay Scale: Scale 11 points 38-42

Salary: £46464-£50512 pa

Applications close: Midday 26th September 2024. Interviews to take place on 3rd October 2024

For further information please contact Katy Walkden,kwalkden@clptrust.com

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Lead to work within our Central team supporting the schools in our trust. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is a successful Multi-Academy Trust based in Springfield, Chelmsford with 8 schools across central and west Essex. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the operational effectiveness of our schools.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to provide strategic and budgetary support to the schools in our trust. The successful candidate will also provide strategic and operational financial management to the Headteachers and finance teams in these schools. They will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work independently whilst, at the same time, be able to form effective relationships with school staff, trust staff, governors and trustees. They will also work very closely with Finance Director and the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the successful operation of all the trust's finance systems and processes.

Applicants should also be aware that, due to the geographical locations of the trust's estates, it is a pre-requisite of this job that the successful candidate is not banned from driving and has access to their own car. Mileage will be able to be claimed in line with the trust's Financial Regulations. The successful candidate will be based in the trust's offices in Chelmsford but will be required to travel regularly to the schools they are overseeing.

For the job description and person specification for this role, please see attached documentation.

Please contact Katy Walkden, Finance Director, for further information kwalkden@clptrust.com

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated therapist to be recruited into a Band 7 position in the Urgent Community Response Team called CTT.

You will be working with a broad spectrum of professionals in forward thinking and supportive team.

This post would be suitable for either an experienced band 7 physiotherapist looking to expand their knowledge and skills in crisis management, previous community based work is desirable but not essential.

You will receive regular supervision, training and support from highly skilled colleagues to address your learning needs and work closely with other members of the MDT. Internal and external courses are supported as part of your CPD.

As a senior member of the team, your role is primarily to deliver face to face across the boroughs, including assessments, group education and post assessments in line with National guidance.

As a Band 7 role you will also be expected to provide clinical education for students regularly and further develop your management skills by conducting regular supervision and appraisal for other members of the team.

You will be joining a well-established team of supportive staff.

So what do you need to join our team?
• To be a Registered HCPC Physiotherapist with at least 18 months post registration experience
• Desirable community experience in a rapid response team
• Passion to deliver high quality care to patients with patients in crisis
• Previous NHS experience
• Maintain clinical expertise by continued professional development and by encouraging and developing others
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to large groups of people.

This is full-time post 37.5 hours per week, including weekends. Timetable is negotiable. The role has both management and clinical responsibilities and there is opportunity for agile / home based working.





Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) (pro rata for part time staff).

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Community Treatment Team provide a well-coordinated and high quality service to patients of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and surrounding areas, to ensure the complex needs of the client group is provided close to home and thus car driver is essential.

You will be a car owner / driver or have access to a car and a current UK driving license is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Sep 2024

To work as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner in the Dementia Intensive Support Service in Mid Essex which is a team that is part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health, Dementia and Frailty Service. The post holder will be responsible for providing rapid assessments for people living with a dementia or a suspected dementia that are in a Crisis situation that requires home treatment to avoid a hospital admission.

The post holder will also be aligned to support a newly formingFunctional Intensive Response and Support Team (FIRST), which will provide assessment, support and appropriate care planning to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and support early discharge when the individual is admitted.

The successful candidate will be trustworthy, positive about change and will be passionate about the services we provide. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and autonomously, as well as part of a team therefore will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and will have excellent interpersonal skills and a zest for delivering the highest level of patient care and service delivery improvements.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organizations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services providing a 7-day a week service for 365 days a year working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.

You will be working as a member the Dementia intensive support service andFunctional Intensive Response and Support Team (FIRST) to provide high quality, evidence-based, holistic care to patients in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust policies. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care based upon individual service user needs, under the guidance of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

As required by your manager, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of junior team members within your professional group and team locality. This will include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.


• Flexible approach to work and to be able to respond and act in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of dementia and an understanding of frailty in the older adult.
• Knowledge of Crisis interventions/home treatment and admission avoidance practices.
• Ability to prioritize according to presenting risks
• Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments, Risk assessments, care plans and implement.
• Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management
• Experience in the performance management and supervision of lower banded staff
• Excellent IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Current UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes is essential. ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

To play a major and specialist role in the advanced assessment, treatment and clinical management of people who have complex, acute and chronic presentations, determining the functional deficits and occupational therapy treatment required.



To work as an autonomous professional according to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy ‘Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics (2021)’ and the ‘Health Professions Council Regulations’.



To contribute to the overall service development of the team and actively participate in Continuing Professional Development. Provide leadership through supervision, mentoring, education and training.



To work as part of the integrated team to plan, deliver and evaluate all aspects of the patient treatment process, including discharge and referral to appropriate community based health and social care agencies.

To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with a range of complex health and social care needs. This will require specialist assessment of all aspects of occupational performance (physical, cognitive, mental, social and environmentalneeds).



Autonomously manage a complex caseload of patients using clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessment and treatment.



To develop collaborative treatment programmes with patients, carers and colleagues, demonstrating client centred reasoning and specialist problem solvingtechniques.



Implement the appropriate occupational therapy intervention to enablethe individual to achieve his/her optimum level ofindependence.



Evaluate patient progress, reassess and review treatment programmesas required through the monitoring of medical and rehabilitation needs and adjusting as required.



Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate to ensure effective use oftime.



Supervise junior staff and assistants to plan their workeffectively.



Identify and undertake routine and complex risk assessments, both of environmental and individual case management.



To complete the implementation, review and evaluation of policies and procedures pertinent to the OT team and facilities on the unit.



Provide support and education to patients and carers regarding all aspects of OccupationalTherapy.



To work flexibly across the wards and the community service ifrequired.



EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Maintain and develop professional expertise in a wide range of]clinicalareas and conditions.



Dealing with the day to day management of the inpatientOT serviceincluding delegating and monitoring work. Todeputise for the Therapy Lead in their absence.



Be aware of the additional responsibility of loneworking.



Raise the profile of Occupational Therapy within the multi-disciplinary team and the widercommunity.



Be autonomously responsible for complexcaseloads.



Provide clinical expertise to other members of the multi professionalteam.



Supervise junior staff at alllevels.



Plan and prioritise departmentalworkload.



Develop and implement training forassistants.



Represent Occupational Therapy at seniorlevel.



Assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staffmembers.



Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as appraiser and appraisee. To be responsible for implementing and achieving development needs for self and junior staff identified from the performance review and developmentplans.



Undertake the role of Clinical Educator for Occupational Therapy students, working with colleagues to ensure the standard of clinical placements and teaching meets qualificationrequirements



In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures

- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you

manage

- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy

- To provide management supervision where appropriate




This advert closes on Monday 16 Sep 2024

The Specialist dementia and frailty team provide a comprehensive assessment, diagnostic and treatment pathway supporting patients of any age with dementia as well as older adults, who have functional mental health needs with an associated age related frailty.

The successful candidate will be trustworthy, positive about change and will be passionate about the services we provide. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and autonomously, as well as part of a team therefore will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and will have excellent interpersonal skills and a zest for delivering the highest level of patient care and service delivery improvements.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.

Please note: this is a community position and it is a requirement that you are able to drive and have access to a car for work purposes

You will be working as a member the Mid -Dementia and Frailty Pathway in providing high quality, evidence-based, holistic care to patients in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust policies. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care based upon individual service user needs, under the guidance of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

As required by your manager, you will have responsibility for the day to day supervision and management of junior team members within your professional group and team locality. This will include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters.

Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management

Experience in the performance management and supervision of lower banded staff

Excellent IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Flexible approach to work

Current driving licence, ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Sep 2024

We welcome applications to this fixed term post as a senior clinical fellow in the general surgery department with an interest in pelvic floor unit at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trust. The post is intended to give the successful applicant hands-on experience in a busy Pelvic Floor Unit. It is expected that the appointee will be given opportunity to work across all 3 main sites (Southend, Basildon and Broomfield (Chelmsford) to deliver the best exposure to all the service can offer.

The first designated Pelvic Floor clinics were started at Southend in 2007 followed shortly by PTNS and Rectal Irrigation Services. The Regional Pelvic Floor Unit was formally established at Southend in 2015 with the building of a brand new dedicated Unit and appointment of a Pelvic Floor CNS and a Pelvic Floor Fellow. This is a busy centre offering comprehensive pelvic floor service to patients from mid and south Essex areas



Performing Operations and Assisting in Theatres

Exposure to endoscopy

Seeing patients in Out Patient Clinics including the surgical emergency clinic

Responsibility for continuity of care for patients on the ward

Examining and making management plans with on call consultant of all admissions when on duty

Attending and leading ward rounds

It is the doctor’s responsibility to ensure that they take natural breaks as required under New Deal and EWTD and to keep to rostered hours of work

Participation in audit/research

Participation in teaching both in hospital and with ARU medical school
On-Call and leave arrangements

The expected on call rota will be 1 in 13 shift system



Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

It may be possible, by agreement, to support exposure to other areas of general and colorectal interest within the department based on individual experience and interest including, and not limited to: general surgery daycase operating, endoscopy and other areas of subspeciality interest such as abdominal wall, IBD, colorectal cancer, TAMIS, robotic-assisted surgery and complex pelvic surgery including exenteration. There is no expectation to deliver on-call or emergency care but again if desirable to an applicant this may be also possible subject to individual agreement.We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.


This advert closes on Friday 19 Jul 2024

The post is hosted by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), with clinical supervision and management provided from Community Mental Health service leads, and some management within Primary Care. The Mental Health Practitioner Primary Care Practitioner (MHPCP) will be aligned to a Primary Care Networks in Mid Essex. The MHPCP as a band 7 works alongside primary care colleagues to provide specialist mental health expertise and support for patients in Primary Care Networks.

The role will help improve the assessment, treatment, care and support available for people with mental health and will be expected to focus on building a wider understanding of mental health in primary care, the networks and relationships that will be needed, through their work with patients from across the GP practices within their Primary Care Network. In addition to working directly with patients identified by GPs and other primary care staff; will include support with the management of long term conditions where anxiety and depression can often be misunderstood as an exacerbation of symptoms; and support to colleagues through shared learning and consultancy regarding effective management of challenging cases.

The role requires you to 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.

As a post holder the MHPCP will have a clear focus on prevention, early detection and intervention and will be passionate about promoting self-management, through empowerment and partnership working with service users, embracing the person centred approach to recovery. The interventions offered will be outcome focused and time limited, with the overall aim of recovery and self-management being obtained through meaningful engagement.

Using sound clinical judgment in the delivery of evidence based treatments; the practitioner will promote better management of chronic mental health conditions as well as the management of common mental health disorders.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Create a single path within the sphere of their responsibility and work closely with other Community Mental Health teams to provide a seamless service in order 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 that patients are supported in the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a Multi-disciplinary perspective.

Ensure safe Clinical Practice takes place, maintaining Care Quality Commission standards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution.

Triage patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system and that they are sign posted to the most appropriate service.

Manage and deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of Clinical/Practice governance.

The post holder will focus on leading the teams to introduce ways of continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding and high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

This is an exciting role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to lead and shape the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services. The post will be hosted by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) with day to day management within Primary Care.

As a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner you will be highly skilled and motivated and be part of the Enhanced Primary Care team, at the forefront of establishing this innovative development in Primary Care Mental Health Services. As a highly competent and proficient practitioner, you will be able to work autonomously and be confident in your ability to provide evidence based Psychological and non-Psychological treatments for common mental health disorders. Use of assessment skills and triaging referrals liaising with your local primary care network. ToProactive in your approach to collaborative working, you will be based in the Braintree Locality. The practitioner will have a clear focus on prevention, early detection and intervention and will be passionate about promoting self-management, through empowerment and partnership working with service users, embracing the person centred approach to recovery. The interventions offered will be outcome focused and time limited, with the overall aim of recovery and self-management being obtained through meaningful engagement.











· Create a single path within the sphere of their responsibility and work closely with other Community Mental Health teams and Inpatient Services to provide a seamless service in order 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 that patients are supported in the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a Multi-disciplinary perspective.

· Ensure safe Clinical Practice takes place, maintaining Care Quality Commission standards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution.

· Triage patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system.

· Manage and deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of Clinical/Practice governance.

· As the Primary Care model develops, the post holder will focus on leading the teams to introduce ways of continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding and high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.

· Provide and undertake detailed Physical Health investigations such as ECGs and offer basic interpretation of the results.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

· As the Primary Care Mental Health offer increases, the post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within their professional group and team locality when appropriate. As required by your Manager – this may include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.

· Establish strong working relationships with other specialistservices.

· Provide the enhanced Primary Care team with educational support and training to enhance their knowledge of Mental Health andWellbeing.

· Provide professional clinical leadership at multi-disciplinary meetings i.e.referral/review

/business, professional or safeguarding meetings.

· Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures in the delivery of care and also contribute to the ongoing review and implementation of new policies, practices and procedures by keeping professionallyupdated.

· Ensure that professional accountability is maintained by liaising with the Trust Physical Health Lead ensuring that Clinical and Professional supervision is undertaken and opportunities to discuss and disseminate best practice areutilised.

· Contribute to the development and implementation of Trust and Government directives within thelocality.

· Ensure the delivery of high quality care and treatment within the clinical setting to service users and theircarers.

· Work in close co-operation with other mental health professionals, statutory and voluntary organisations and communitynetworks.

· Identify, assess and manage clinical and non-clinical risks/hazards in your area through the completion of the relevant Risk Assessments and the implementation of risk treatment plans for inclusion in the local and Trust’s RiskRegisters.

· In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at alltimes.

· Report and document incidents as required and act upon findings asappropriate.

· Assess and review care and support and supervise lower banded staff in this process as required.

· Be responsible for the administration of medications (nurse applicants), assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy including:

- Providing education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids tocompliance.

- Providing education and support to develop service user’s understanding of Physical Healthcare and training packages forstaff

- Providing practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers and other professionals asrequired.

· Provide specialist assessment and intervention commensurate with skills and training with colleagues whererequired.

· Lead and participate in formulation, delivery and review of individualised evidence based care/care packages according to NICE guidance including non-medicationstrategies.

· Lead in the continuing development of a high quality service and contribute to local emergency plan, team risk assessment etc. that is underpinned by evidence based practice, care pathways/packages and NICE and DHGuidance.

· Create and maintain working relationships with statutory and non-statutory agencies involved in the provision of Physical Healthcare and Mental HealthCare.

· Participate with the Team Manager in the recruitment of employees in accordance with Trust Recruitment Policy and NHS Safer Recruitment Guidelines. Ensure that appropriate corporate and departmental Induction is undertaken immediately following appointment and that staff records that are retained are accurate andup-to-date.

· Develop a Primary Care Mental Health Operational Clinical Policy with EPUT and primary care colleagues andstakeholders.

· Work closely with and assist the Team Manager with development and implementation of operational/clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies as required.

· Deliver training where appropriate for otherprofessionals.

· Complete and return timely and accurate statistics to the InformationDepartment.

· Ensure compliance in meeting agreedOutcomes/KPI’s.

· Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the MDT, EPUT management and primary careteams.

· In conjunction with the Team Manager, work within the available budget of the service and attend regular Performance Management meetings asrequired.

· Complete highly complex nursing needsassessments.

· Ensure that the service, through the implementation of performance management, meets all key performance indicators and targets identified by the Trust and adhere to local and governmentinitiatives.

· Be able to use computer systems including Word and E-mail for effective communication ofinformation.

· Provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality oflife.



The above is not an exhaustive list of expected clinical or managerial duties to be undertaken. Full training and competencies will be given to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake theabove.




This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jul 2024

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new and rewarding opportunity in one of the largest Trusts in the UK?

Then look no further!

Based in the busy town of Chelmsford, Broomfield University Hospital is part of the Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust and the pharmacy department has around 300 staff working across the 3 sites

Although only recently merged, the pharmacy departments across the three sites have been working together under one chief pharmacist for a number of years. During this time we have developed standardised systems and re-designed new and on-going services supporting the wider organisation’s clinical configuration changes.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and forward-thinking technician to take on an exciting pharmacy IT role primarily based at our Broomfield site. You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding IT skills who works well independently as well as within a team.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!



You will work as part of a wider Pharmacy IT team supporting and developing pharmacy and Trustwide IT systems. They will be responsible for their own portfolio of MSE pharmacy systems as well as being part of the senior IT team across the MSE. They will also support the clinical pharmacy teams on investigating and tracking medicine saving schemes, as well as producing a variety of reports both internal and external to the organisation.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Electronic prescribing is firmly established on our Southend and Basildon sites and we have been awarded funding to extend the system across our Broomfield sites, bringing significant safety and efficiency improvements for our patients and staff. This is an exciting time to work at our Trust with an extensive digital programme underway that will transform digital systems across our organisation.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jul 2024

Band 4 Senior Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Senior Health Care Support Worker to work with our Integrated Respiratory Nursing service in the borough of Barking and Dagenham and the wider BHR teams.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with excellent communication skills, who is able to work autonomously, as part of the team and to be an integral member of the wider Respiratory teams in supporting people managing the complexities of respiratory management.

For further information please contact Pavita Lall, Long Term Conditions Operational lead via emailPavita.lall@nelft.nhs.uk

This role requires facilitating patient pulmonary rehab program, having a sound knowledge of the principles of respiratory/COPD management and care and a keen interest in professional development & advancing with technology.Therefore, experience of teaching and good IT skills is essential.

The post holder will be responsible for providing; supporting and developing the delivery of high quality; evidence based Respiratory clinical practice throughout the local community, in health centre clinics and patients’ homes. The successful applicant will be requiredto work closely with the lead Respiratory consultant, GPs, nursing colleagues, Physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.



The ability to travel effectively across the boroughs is necessary.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 per annum).





· Participating in the Barking, Havering and Redbridge LTC Respiratory Service providing support to staff and patients where required in different forms, locations and helping the effective running and provision of many aspects of the service.

· Being responsible for waiting lists and waiting list management, booking of appointments, patient contact in varying forms and communication with clinical lead and other staff.

· Running reports, review systems, audit, data collections, link working (if required) and policy review where appropriate.

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· Active in-service improvement and development.

· Able to risk assess patients on an individual basis, advise on appropriate self management, appropriately refer on to other services, able to triage patients with escalation process within competencies

· Patient and staff education within competency


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jul 2024

Senior Nurse Integrated Urgent Crisis Responses (IUCRS) covering unplanned community nursing care &Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT)

Colchester General Accident and Emergency Department and Community North East Essex

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated senior staff nurse to join our new dynamic Integrated Urgent Crisis Response Service (IUCRS) providing holistic assessments and identifying treatment needs that can be managed within a variety of community settings. You will provide rapid specialised assessment and treatment to patients who may present with complex physical and psychological care needs and initiate services to safely avoid unnecessary hospital admission.

The multidisciplinary IUCRS team works within the wider Emergency Department of Colchester Hospital and Northeast Essex community services and identifies patients that can, once deemed as not requiring acute admission, remain at home or facilitate a rapid discharge into an alternative community setting.

You will also identify patients requiring outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) within the acute setting and support a seamless discharge to the community. You will also support the unplanned community nursing teams with the delivery of IV antibiotic therapy and all relevant nursing intervention within the community.

Act as a specialist resource for the integrated team, carrying out single assessments, and contributing to the development and delivery of the integrated care plan.

Develop programmes of specialist nursing activities, weighing options and delegating aspects of care as appropriate

Implement specialist aspects of the care plan, potentially acting as care coordinator and reviewing the plan on behalf of the integrated team.

Support patients with advice, information, persuasion and direction to community resources to encourage self-management and ongoing independence.

Provide support, training and advice to patients, parents and carers.

Manage the performance and oversee the work of more junior staff, assistants, students and volunteers

Manage the work of the team, deputising for more senior managers as required



We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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This new service has been developed using national evidence that illustrates the benefits of community antibiotic services, facilitating early discharge from the acute sector to a community or other appropriate setting, supporting the prevention of hospital admission. You will also support identifying patients suitable to be transferred from the acute hospital to the community hospital.

You should be highly competent and confident in the initiation, administration and teaching of IV therapy. You will be able to make autonomous decisions around patient suitability for this pathway and support patients to self-administer as well and liaise with multidisciplinary team as appropriate. Good communication, leadership and management skills are essential.

You must hold a relevant qualification with community experience or other comparable/transferable skills. You should have experience in the management of junior staff and students. They should have a good understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation and treatment methods used in this specialist field. They should be adaptable to change and embrace innovation.

You will be working shifts and will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays and nights. A car driver is essential.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Jul 2024

To work as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner in the Dementia Intensive Support Service in Mid Essex which is a team that is part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health, Dementia and Frailty Service. The post holder will be responsible for providing rapid assessments for people living with a dementia or a suspected dementia that are in a Crisis situation that requires home treatment to avoid a hospital admission.

The post holder will also be aligned to support a newly forming Older Adult Admission Avoidance & Home Treatment Team (FIRST), which will provide assessment, support and appropriate care planning to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and support early discharge when the individual is admitted.

The successful candidate will be trustworthy, positive about change and will be passionate about the services we provide. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and autonomously, as well as part of a team therefore will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and will have excellent interpersonal skills and a zest for delivering the highest level of patient care and service delivery improvements.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organizations, service users, careers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.

You will be working as a member the Dementia intensive support service to provide high quality, evidence-based, holistic care to patients in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust policies. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care based upon individual service user needs, under the guidance of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

As required by your manager, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of junior team members within your professional group and team locality. This will include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.


• Flexible approach to work and to be able to respond and act in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of dementia and an understanding of frailty in the older adult.
• Knowledge of Crisis interventions/home treatment and admission avoidance practices.
• Ability to prioritize according to presenting risks
• Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments, Risk assessments, care plans and implement.
• Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management
• Experience in the performance management and supervision of lower banded staff
• Excellent IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Current UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes is essential. ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc


This advert closes on Monday 17 Jun 2024

We are seeking to recruit a full time administrator (37.5 hours per week) with considerable experience of supporting Directors and senior managers. You will be a member of and support, a dynamic Barking and Dagenham Intergrated Care Directorate. Our entire leadership team including the Personal Assistants work in an Agile way to deliver a comprehensive administration and support service. We are based at Barking Community Hospital, Upney Lane, Barking, Essex, IG11 9LX. Working hours / days will be negotiated with the successful individual however we also offer flexible working opportunities.

The post holder will provide a responsive and efficient administrative service to meet the needs of the team. The post holder will use their reason, intellect and judgement to work on their own initiative to deal with matters on behalf of their Manager.

The post holder will be an effective decision maker, who is able to prioritise own workload whilst responding to interruptions. The post holder will be able to deal with unpredictable work patterns and proactively deal with issues without reference to others.

Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.


Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary with a minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum (pro rata for part-time).
• Provide a high quality confidential and comprehensive administrative service.
• Manage the diary and make decisions on behalf of the Integrated Care Director in prioritising and re-arranging diary commitments.
• Open and sort incoming emails and other post in a timely manner, and where appropriate, personally prepare and send responses to correspondence.
• Operate bring forward and reminder systems.
• Undertake word processing of all documents to a high standard, in an agreed Trust style and using an appropriate referencing system.
• Utilise advanced level IT skills to create reports, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Develop and maintain filing systems (electronic and paper) to ensure effective access to relevant information.
• Prioritise own workload on a day-to-day basis to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Act as a central point of contact for external and internal callers, making judgements regarding appropriate dissemination of key information.
• Coordinate administrative arrangements relating to reporting requirements, to include the collation and presentation of documentation, preparing evidence and ensuring information is up to date.
• Oversee the facilitation and administration of meetings/panels, including: taking formal minutes that are intended for external review eg safeguarding, the production of agendas and coordination of papers, ensuring that key documents are available within defined timescales.
• Maintain up to date confidential personal staff files.
• Monitor and maintain secure stamp allocation, petty cash refunds for expenses and keys held on site.
• Propose and implement changes to working practices to reflect the needs of the Service.
• Act as delegated authority for procurement processes, using electronic order and approval systems.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests for information from other Trust sources as agreed by the Manager.
• Co-ordinate absence/study leave
• Manage Bands 2 and 3 staff with regular supervision
• Assist with recruitment and selection of staff
• Ability to take dictation/transcribe from audio dictation, including medical reports.


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Apr 2024