Associate Practitioner
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Luton, LU4 0FBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 November 2026
5 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our service as an Associate Practitioner. You will be working independently and accountably as part of the ...
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.
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.
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.
Training/Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to work with keyworkers to support in the development of service user's plans of care. Implementing interventions as outlined in service user's careplans.
Desirable: - Working knowledge of the Paris Clinical Information System
Training / Knowledge
Essential: - Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recover.
Desirable: - Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental health problems
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 October 2026
Last checked
26 October 2026
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