Associate Practitioner | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks an Associate Practitioner to join their nursing team. The role involves providing high-quality care to individuals with mental health needs, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have relevant healthcare qualifications and experience in mental health settings. Flexibility and leadership in training new staff are essential for success in this role. Competitive benefits include a substantial relocation package and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

NHS discounts and staff benefits

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to lead and train others within the team.
• Flexibility to change roles at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality operational service to those with mental health needs.
• Take lead in addressing physical health needs of service users.
• Deliver training to new staff members.

Skills

Collaborative working

Training and development

Mental health awareness

Education

Relevant health care qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our service as an Associate Practitioner. You will be working independently and accountably as part of the nursing team and wider multi-disciplinary team offering 24 hour mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The Inpatient service runs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year, working shift patterns.

You will act as a role model to other colleagues within the team. You will work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.

You will deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with mental health needs, in accordance with the principles and objectives of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service. The position requires the successful candidate to work flexibly and undertake a change in role at short notice.

You will work collaboratively with others within the organisation to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers. You will take a lead role in the physical health needs of service users. You will provide training in aspects of care to new starters on the unit.

Benefits

• 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 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 main responsibilities of this role will include:

• Clinical responsibilities
• Training, staff development and training
• personal and professional

Please see job description for more information.

This advert closes on Thursday 6 Nov 2025