Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 27 November 2025

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Job summary

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 physical health care assessments alongside psych-social support/education.

You will act as a role model to other colleagues within the Service. You will work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners with the collaborative community based services.

You will deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with a range of 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 have an understanding of physical health assessments and phlebotomy however additional training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to promote the physical and emotional well-being of service users who present with a range of mental health conditions.

A key aspect of this role is that of undertaking physical health assessments for service users under the care of the Specialist Community Mental Health Service and working with system partners to promote well-being.

The post holder will work under the direction and care planning of a registered clinician and will attend the weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting; participating in discussions to support risk assessment and risk management.

About us

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.

Benefits

  • 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

  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, plus 5% HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9541

Job locations

W-Harlow Locality Community Mental Health Service

Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way

Harlow

CM18 7BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible along with other members of the team for the implementation of all care aspects of individual care planning.

Attend to the physical and psychological needs of the service users under the care of the service; undertaking physical health care assessments of service users and acting on findings.

To take a lead role for physical health monitoring, on behalf of the service.

Produce accurate and timely documentation / records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust Policy.

Contribute to assessment and observation of service users and provide relevant and timely feedback.

Contribute to risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service user environment.

Attend the weekly MDT meeting.

Report and document incidents as required.

Act as co-worker (Under the supervision of a registered clinician).

Under the supervision of a registered clinician take part in assessing, planning and reviewing care.

Provide support to service user to promote concordance with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust Policy.

Transport and store medical equipment in line with Trust Policy.

Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users.

Record all service user related activity information into Paris.

Deliver smoking cessation training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible along with other members of the team for the implementation of all care aspects of individual care planning.

Attend to the physical and psychological needs of the service users under the care of the service; undertaking physical health care assessments of service users and acting on findings.

To take a lead role for physical health monitoring, on behalf of the service.

Produce accurate and timely documentation / records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust Policy.

Contribute to assessment and observation of service users and provide relevant and timely feedback.

Contribute to risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service user environment.

Attend the weekly MDT meeting.

Report and document incidents as required.

Act as co-worker (Under the supervision of a registered clinician).

Under the supervision of a registered clinician take part in assessing, planning and reviewing care.

Provide support to service user to promote concordance with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust Policy.

Transport and store medical equipment in line with Trust Policy.

Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users.

Record all service user related activity information into Paris.

Deliver smoking cessation training.

Person Specification

Transport

Essential

  • Valid UK driving license

Desirable

  • Own transport for work purposes

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of undertaking physical health assessment

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy trained

Desire

Essential

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a community mental health setting
Person Specification

Transport

Essential

  • Valid UK driving license

Desirable

  • Own transport for work purposes

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of undertaking physical health assessment

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy trained

Desire

Essential

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a community mental health setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

W-Harlow Locality Community Mental Health Service

Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way

Harlow

CM18 7BL


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

W-Harlow Locality Community Mental Health Service

Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way

Harlow

CM18 7BL


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Manager

Linda Law

linda.law5@nhs.net

07899990847

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, plus 5% HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9541

Job locations

W-Harlow Locality Community Mental Health Service

Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way

Harlow

CM18 7BL


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