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Associate Practitioner
The closing date is 21 April 2026
Chelmer Ward - 1 permanent part time contract 23 hours per week
Kitwood Ward - 1 permanent full-time contract 37.5 hours per week
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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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* 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.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Training/Knowledge
* 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.
* Working knowledge of the Paris Clinical Information System
Training / Knowledge
* Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recover.
* Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental health problems
Qualifications
* Foundation Degree in a Healthcare related subject
* Care Certificate
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum, pro rata for part time
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