Senior Community Nurse - Epping | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, plus 5% HCA |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Epping, CM16 6TN |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7724632/364-A-9697 |
Summary
The West Essex Specialist Dementia and Frailty Service (SDFS) is an assessment, diagnostic and support pathway for people with dementia of any age, as well as people over the age of 75 who have complex mental health needs and an associated age related frailty.
We work closely with our EPUT community specialist practitioners and Essex County Council colleagues, local organizations as well as the voluntary sector to support the holistic needs of the patient with a person centred collaborative approach.
The successful candidate will be trustworthy, positive about change and will be passionate about the services we provide and have excellent interpersonal skills and a zest for delivering the highest level of patient care and service delivery improvements.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and documentation skills, be organised and able to prioritise workloads, be flexible and have a 'can do' attitude, be able to work independently as well as alongside patients and their families, the ward and community based staff as a valued member of both teams.
The successful candidate will be able to adhere to the trust core values of being compassionate, open and empowering.
To provide care co-ordination to a caseload of complex patients
To complete safeguarding investigations
To carry out care act assessments for patients under the age of 65
Will be part of the daily 'duty' rota supporting Urgent Community Response
To work alongside the multi-disciplinary and multi agency team delivering high quality, personalised care.
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.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills through working alongside our well established MDT and accessing specialist training.
The West Essex area is a culturally diverse locality covering the beautiful Essex locality, the area covers both urban and rural geography.
The post attracts a London fringe payment for staff based at Epping
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This advert closes on Friday 23 Jan 2026