Senior Mental Health Practitioner | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum + 5% High Cost Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Basildon, SS16 5NL |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7961967/364-A-9992 |
Summary
Do you crave a career where your actions truly impact lives? Where compassion, empathy, and resilience are your superpowers? Then, step into the vital role of a Senior Mental Health Practitioner with the NHS 111 Crisis Response team!
Imagine this: A call comes in. Someone on the other end is struggling with a mental health crisis, feeling lost and alone. You are their lifeline. With your expertise and unwavering support, you assess their needs, develop a plan, and connect them to the right care, guiding them towards calmer waters. That's the power you'll wield in this role.
We seek a compassionate and dedicated senior mental health practitioner to join our Mental Health Crisis Response Service team. Your role will provide immediate support, high-quality, evidence-based and holistic assessments and care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policies. You will work within a fast-paced urgent care pathway, offering an immediate response to those experiencing mental crisis.
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.
Benefits
• 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.
• £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
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
• Answer and respond to incoming calls from individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
• Provide immediate support and intervention to callers
• Assess callers' needs and risks
• Develop and implement crisis intervention plans
• Make referrals to appropriate mental health services
• Document calls and maintain accurate records
• Participate in team meetings and training.
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026