Associate Practitioner

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking an Associate Practitioner to deliver high-quality mental health care. You will work as part of a community mental health team, focusing on individual care needs and supervising support staff. Candidates should have a solid understanding of mental health conditions and experience within a community setting. A driving licence is required. Competitive salary of £28,860 to £31,671 plus HCA is offered.

Benefits

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities

Flexible working options

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Must have a good understanding of mental health conditions affecting daily life.
• Experience liaising and working within a community team is essential.
• A valid driving licence and vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Provide holistic, evidence-based care to meet individual patient needs.
• Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to support staff.

Skills

Understanding of mental health conditions

Experience in community team

Understanding of multi-professional roles

Basic understanding of physical healthcare needs

Job description

Overview

Associate Practitioner – Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT)

The closing date is 08 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our service as an Associate Practitioner. You will be working independently and accountably as part of the Adult Community Mental Health Team and wider multi-disciplinary team, offering mental health access and information in the locality. The service currently runs 5 days a week (Mon - Fri 9-5pm).

Main duties of the job

They will be professionally accountable and work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual. The Nursing Associate carries out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse. They have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual\'s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role. They will access clinical and care advice when needed.

The responsibility of the post holder is to participate in the planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multi-disciplinary team. They will work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing holistic evidenced based high quality care to patients and will be professionally accountable for their actions. They will supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team and they will support and supervise students and learners who are on placement.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

The Nursing Associate will be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centered, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence. They will be professionally accountable and work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual. The Nursing Associate carries out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse and have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual\'s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role. They will access clinical and care advice when needed.

The responsibility of the postholder is to participate in the planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multi-disciplinary team. They will work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing holistic evidenced based high quality care to patients and will be professionally accountable for their actions. They will supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team and they will support and supervise students and learners in placement.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• Good understanding of mental health conditions and their effect on day to day living.
• Experience of liaising and working within a community team.
• An understanding of the roles of multi-professional team members

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of patients physical healthcare needs / difficulties and statutory requirements

Personal

• Must have a driving licence and vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£28,860 to £31,671 per year plus HCA per annum