Associate Practitioner | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

NHS pension contribution up to 14.5%

Staff discounts (Blue Light/NHS)

Season ticket loans

Flexible working from day one

Generous holiday entitlement: 27 days+

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for an Associate Practitioner within our inpatient mental health service. You will work independently within the nursing and multidisciplinary teams to provide 24/7 care and information to service users in the locality.

The role involves flexible shifts and collaboration with partner organisations, carers and clinicians. You will lead on physical health needs, contribute to training for new starters, and support service

Responsibilities

• Training, staff development and training
• personal and professional development responsibilities mentioned in role description

Job description

Associate Practitioner | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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.

*Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

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.

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:

• Training, staff development and training
• personal and professional

Please see job description for more information.

This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026