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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 19 February 2026

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Job summary

You will be responsible for assisting in the management and care of service users based upon individual needs, under the guidance of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner, and in providing practical support to service users in performing day to day activities, guidance and education.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi- disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the management and care of service users

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

Provide practical support to service users, carers

Transport / accompany service users to appointments

Attend Team meetings i.e. referral / review / business

Report and document incidents as required

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

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9751

Job locations

Derwent Centre

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a key worker (under supervision of a registered clinician)

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

Under supervision facilitate group work (low level) such as relaxation, health promotion, sleep hygiene

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

Transport and store medications in line with Trust policy

Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers

Undertake carers assessment

Demonstrate duties to new starters

Record all service user related activity information onto Paris and other relevant clinical systems.

Support with the delivery of training

Participate in audit and research

Be an Infection Control Link person (to support 1st level nurse)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a key worker (under supervision of a registered clinician)

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

Under supervision facilitate group work (low level) such as relaxation, health promotion, sleep hygiene

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

Transport and store medications in line with Trust policy

Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers

Undertake carers assessment

Demonstrate duties to new starters

Record all service user related activity information onto Paris and other relevant clinical systems.

Support with the delivery of training

Participate in audit and research

Be an Infection Control Link person (to support 1st level nurse)

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Foundation Degree - Associate Practitioner

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care, Mental Health or Equivalent
  • Associate Practitioner qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of people with mental health issues.
  • Understanding the Support Worker Role.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of the Paris Clinical Information System.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people with mental health issues and vulnerable service users.
  • Experience of working within a team environment.

Desirable

  • Of working in the NHS or health care sector.
  • Experience of working in the mental health environment
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Foundation Degree - Associate Practitioner

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care, Mental Health or Equivalent
  • Associate Practitioner qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of people with mental health issues.
  • Understanding the Support Worker Role.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of the Paris Clinical Information System.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people with mental health issues and vulnerable service users.
  • Experience of working within a team environment.

Desirable

  • Of working in the NHS or health care sector.
  • Experience of working in the mental health environment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derwent Centre

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derwent Centre

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Sylvia Impraim

s.impraim@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9751

Job locations

Derwent Centre

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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