Associate practitioner | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum plus HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7847612/364-A-9831 |
Summary
You will be responsible for assisting with the provision of mental health support and assessment for adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis under the guidance of a senior member of the Team.
The role will encompass attending a service user’s home with a senior clinician to help complete domiciliary mental health assessments. The Crisis Response Team also manages calls to the 111 Option 2 service and you will be expected to receive calls made to this service under the supervision of qualified staff.
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. Shifts are currently 8am to 09:00pm and 7:30pm to 08.30 am.
Core Clinical Functions
· Assist in the management and care of service users under supervision providing Telephone support to patients in crisis, taking referrals from other professionals and statutory bodies.
· Produce accurate and timely documentation / records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust policy
· Assist senior staff in the ongoing assessment and observation of service users and provide timely and appropriate feedback
· Assist in the risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the SU environment, then documenting and reviewing risk assessments
· Provide practical support to service users and carers
· Attend Team meetings i.e. referral / review / business as appropriate
· Report and document incidents as required
· Undertake physical health care checks of service users, document and report results
· Under supervision take part in assessing and reviewing care.
· Help create and provide resource information to service users and families
· Undertake crisis calls and documentation of these
Core Non-Clinical Functions
· Take part in service development and review
· Ensure the service meets the agreed performance / contractual targets and adheres to local and government initiatives
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.
Please see job description for full details of main responsibilities of this role.
Please note if sufficient number of applications are received then this may close early.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026