Job summary

Are you a visionary nursing leader passionate about quality, safety and improving forensic mental health care?

Join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as Clinical Matron at The Chichester Centre, our low secure forensic unit.

This pivotal clinical leadership role focuses on care quality, patient safety and service-user experience. We seek a dynamic, inspiring leader who empowers staff and champions high standards.

Why This Role is Different

Our structure protects your time to focus on what matters most:

Clinical Leadership, Not Operational Overload: Day-to-day operations sit with the Service Manager, enabling you to concentrate on clinical and professional leadership.

Supportive Professional Structure: Receive professional supervision and mentoring from the Head of Nursing, plus clinical supervision from Nurse Consultant John Canning.

Develop the Next Generation: Line manage a Clinical Nurse Specialist and help develop future nursing leaders.

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Matron, you will be a visible, accessible and trusted nursing leader, modelling compassionate, person-centred care and advocating for patients and staff. Your key responsibilities will include:

Championing Quality & Safety: Lead clinical governance, including infection control and safeguarding, using data and patient feedback to improve safe, evidence-based care.

Leading and Empowering our Nursing Team: Provide expert leadership to nurses, nursing associates and healthcare support workers, developing skills and fostering a supportive learning culture.

Transforming the Patient Experience: Put patients' and carers' voices at the heart of care through co-production and constructive responses to feedback, improving privacy, dignity and experience.

Driving Clinical Excellence: Promote evidence-based practice, lead clinical audits, support research and encourage innovation and continuous quality improvement.

Supporting a Therapeutic Environment: Respond effectively to clinical incidents and crises. Complete PMVA training to help teams maintain a safe, therapeutic and least restrictive environment.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPNFT) was formed in April 2006 and provides mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services to the people of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex and parts of Hampshire. The trust published its latest clinical strategy in 2017 ('Our 2020 Vision') that sets out its vision for services.https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/our-clinical-strategy SPNFT was rated as 'Good' by the CQC in its most recent inspection reporthttps://www.cqc.org.uk/provider/RX2

Sussex is a beautiful county with good access to National Parks, spectacular countryside, pristine beaches and vibrant cities. London is easily accessible by train from most parts of Sussex.

Why Join Sussex Partnership?

In return for your expertise and commitment, we will offer you a supportive and collaborative working environment, a strong emphasis on your own professional development, and the opportunity to work in a beautiful part of the country. You will be joining a Trust that is committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a great place to work.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-FH-20659-1

Job locations

The Chichester centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO19 6GS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post provides strategic, professional and clinical nursing leadership across services or geographical areas determined by Chief Nursing Office and the division. The post holder will provide expert nursing intervention within their area, whilst influencing more broadly in the development of the wider workforce. The post holder will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based, person-centred care whilst supporting clinical innovation and quality improvement in line with the Trust strategy and national guidance for the relevant area of practice (e.g. NICE, LeDeR, STOMP, Transforming Care, NHS Long Term Plan) with the aim of reducing health inequalities. The post leads on the development and delivery of specialist training, education and development for nursing staff and others in their specialist area. The postholder must adhere to NMC code of conduct and ensure that all nurses under their leadership comply with code requirements.This post will act as professional lead for all nurses, nurse associates and HCSW within their area and has lead accountability for the delivery of objectives outlined below and included within the area of patient experience.

Job description Job responsibilities The post provides strategic, professional and clinical nursing leadership across services or geographical areas determined by Chief Nursing Office and the division. The post holder will provide expert nursing intervention within their area, whilst influencing more broadly in the development of the wider workforce. The post holder will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based, person-centred care whilst supporting clinical innovation and quality improvement in line with the Trust strategy and national guidance for the relevant area of practice (e.g. NICE, LeDeR, STOMP, Transforming Care, NHS Long Term Plan) with the aim of reducing health inequalities. The post leads on the development and delivery of specialist training, education and development for nursing staff and others in their specialist area. The postholder must adhere to NMC code of conduct and ensure that all nurses under their leadership comply with code requirements.This post will act as professional lead for all nurses, nurse associates and HCSW within their area and has lead accountability for the delivery of objectives outlined below and included within the area of patient experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Post qualification study to Master's level (or equivalent)
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
• Meet NMC requirement for maintenance of registration

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience as Ward Manager or equivalent in the community
• Extensive previous experience in relevant setting
• Demonstration of personal development
• Experience working with people with serious mental health problems or learning disability (LD) as appropriate to area
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Health and Social Care governance
• Experience of staff management and supervision
• Experience of performance management
• Experience of Risk Assessment and management
• Demonstration of collaborative working with Multi-Disciplinary Team / other services.
• Working knowledge of the 2025 (Amended) Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act 2007, Mental capacity Act 2005, Care Programme Approach, Safeguarding adults and children and other relevant legislation / government developments.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) Post qualification study to Master's level (or equivalent) Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Meet NMC requirement for maintenance of registration Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive experience as Ward Manager or equivalent in the community Extensive previous experience in relevant setting Demonstration of personal development Experience working with people with serious mental health problems or learning disability (LD) as appropriate to area Demonstrable working knowledge of Health and Social Care governance Experience of staff management and supervision Experience of performance management Experience of Risk Assessment and management Demonstration of collaborative working with Multi-Disciplinary Team / other services. Working knowledge of the 2025 (Amended) Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act 2007, Mental capacity Act 2005, Care Programme Approach, Safeguarding adults and children and other relevant legislation / government developments.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Chichester centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO19 6GS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Chichester centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO19 6GS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join Us as We Reopen Our New CAMHS Inpatient Unit

We are pleased to invite applications for Band 5 Admin Team Lead across our CAMHS Acute and Eating Disorder services who'll join our newly redesigned Children and Young People's Mental Health Inpatient Unit, reopening in Autumn 2026.

Following extensive co-design with young people, families and staff, and significant investment in our workforce and therapeutic approach, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, recovery-focused inpatient service delivering high-quality, purposeful care to young people with acute mental health needs.

About the unit

Our refreshed CAMHS inpatient service is built around:

• Purposeful admissions with early review points
• Structured, therapeutic care programmes delivered across 7 days
• Strong links with crisis and community services, including COAST(Crisis Outreach Acute Support Team), and Springtide (ED Day Programme)
• Trauma-informed and autism-aware practice
• A focus on least restrictive practice and improving experience and outcomes
• Supportive MDT working, safe staffing and strong clinical leadership

You will work as part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering therapeutic care to young people and working closely with families and carers from admission through to discharge.

LocationThe unit is based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, with on-site parking and good transport links to London and across Sussex, and close proximity to Gatwick Airport.

Main duties of the job

The Admin Team Leader is responsible for leading and coordinating all administrative services across CAMHS Acute and Eating Disorder Services. The role ensures that administration, reception, ward clerk, and medical support functions operate efficiently and provide a high-quality service to staff, patients, and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and leading the administrative team
• Overseeing administrative operations
• Managing performance reporting systems
• Providing site and facilities management
• Leading administrative projects and service developments
• Managing administrative budgets and resources
• Developing and maintaining policies, protocols, and administrative systems
• Ensuring confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety requirements

About us

Working for our organisation

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex.

This post sits within our Specialist CAMHS Services, providing opportunities to gain experience across acute, crisis and community pathways as part of your career development.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to creating a compassionate and supportive working environment where staff feel valued, developed and able to thrive.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to be part of a newly reopened CAMHS inpatient unit
• Comprehensive induction programme prior to opening where all new staff train together and contribute to the team's therapeutic approach
• A welcoming and supportive team culture with strong clinical leadership
• Structured preceptorship (where applicable) and high-quality clinical supervision
• Access to specific training and ongoing CPD
• Clear development and progression pathways into senior nursing roles
• NHS Pension Scheme and Agenda for Change benefits

If you are looking to start or develop your career in CAMHS and want to make a meaningful difference to young people and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-21982-1

Job locations

The Harbour Unit

Lewes Rd,

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Criteria Qualifications

• Relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent management/senior administrative experience.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of a wide range of administrative procedures.
• Experience of analysing, interpreting, and presenting information.
• Experience of supporting or leading projects.
• Experience of performance monitoring and reporting.
• Experience of line managing staff.

Skills

• Ability to effectively line manage a team and resolve issues/conflict constructively.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of current NHS performance requirements.
• Experience and understanding of performance and information processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with people at all levels.
• Demonstrable project management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

Personal Attributes & Values

• Demonstrates support for Trust and Care Group values.
• Strong team-working approach.
• Motivated and proactive.
• Able to plan workload effectively, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Positive problem-solving approach.
• Conscientious and reliable.
• Empathy for people using mental health services and understanding of how administration impacts patient experience.
• Ability to travel across sites.
• Punctual and flexible when service needs require.
• Understanding of Human Rights principles in service delivery.

Desirable Criteria Qualifications

• Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Experience

• Lived experience of mental health issues.

Key Themes the Interview Panel Is Likely to Focus On

• Leadership and staff management.
• Managing administrative services in a complex environment.
• Performance reporting, KPIs, and data analysis.
• Project management and service improvement.
• Organisation, prioritisation, and working under pressure.
• Communication and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of mental health services, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and human rights

Job description Job responsibilities Essential Criteria Qualifications Relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent management/senior administrative experience. Evidence of continuous personal and professional development. Knowledge & Experience Strong working knowledge of a wide range of administrative procedures. Experience of analysing, interpreting, and presenting information. Experience of supporting or leading projects. Experience of performance monitoring and reporting. Experience of line managing staff. Skills Ability to effectively line manage a team and resolve issues/conflict constructively. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of current NHS performance requirements. Experience and understanding of performance and information processes. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage effectively with people at all levels. Demonstrable project management skills. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Personal Attributes & Values Demonstrates support for Trust and Care Group values. Strong team-working approach. Motivated and proactive. Able to plan workload effectively, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Positive problem-solving approach. Conscientious and reliable. Empathy for people using mental health services and understanding of how administration impacts patient experience. Ability to travel across sites. Punctual and flexible when service needs require. Understanding of Human Rights principles in service delivery. Desirable Criteria Qualifications Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience. Knowledge & Experience Lived experience of mental health issues. Key Themes the Interview Panel Is Likely to Focus On Leadership and staff management. Managing administrative services in a complex environment. Performance reporting, KPIs, and data analysis. Project management and service improvement. Organisation, prioritisation, and working under pressure. Communication and stakeholder management. Understanding of mental health services, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and human rights

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent management / senior administrative experience or diploma level plus equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Desirable

• Project management qualification for example PRINCE2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of a wide range of administrative procedures gained through training and experience in administrative posts
• Experience and evidence of supporting or leading on a project
• Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information
• Experience of performance monitoring
• Experience of line management of staff

skills

Essential

• Excellent range of communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Advanced skills in MS Microsoft; Excel, Word and PowerPoint Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent management / senior administrative experience or diploma level plus equivalent experience. Evidence of continuous personal and professional development Desirable Project management qualification for example PRINCE2 or equivalent experience Knowledge Essential Strong working knowledge of a wide range of administrative procedures gained through training and experience in administrative posts Experience and evidence of supporting or leading on a project Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information Experience of performance monitoring Experience of line management of staff skills Essential Excellent range of communication skills and good interpersonal skills Advanced skills in MS Microsoft; Excel, Word and PowerPoint Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour Unit

Lewes Rd,

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour Unit

Lewes Rd,

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, progressive Early Intervention in Psychosis Service based in Horsham, supporting clients with First Episode Psychosis to have a positive, hopeful and meaningful experience of mental health services.

We are looking to recruit a full-time, Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to work as a Lead Practitioner, to complement our existing multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis service based at New Park House in Horsham. Horsham Early Intervention Service is a small team of passionate and creative individuals, offering a wide range of specialisms.

If you would like to make a real difference to the lives of those living with Psychosis and their recovery, using your professional training and skills, please apply.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will support a small caseload of clients aged 14-65, with suspected/ confirmed First Episode Psychosis or At-Risk Mental State in the community from point of referral to discharge, providing effective care co-ordination for up to 3 years.

Through developing therapeutic relationships, you will work collaboratively with clients to create person centred care and treatment plans which aim to reduce their distress, maintain independence, prevent relapse, promote recovery and social inclusion. Involving and working with friends and family members seen as a key component to the way care is delivered.

Previous experience of supporting clients with mental health and social care difficulties is beneficial, and you will be supported to develop specialist knowledge and skills to support those presenting with First Episode of Psychosis. It is important the successful applicants have a keen interest in understanding the principles and ethos of early intervention and this client group. You can find out more information about our approach here: What is Early Intervention in Psychosis? (likemind.nhs.uk)

About us

This small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team is based at New Park House in Horsham, situated in front of Horsham Park, a short walk from the train station and within walking distance of the town centre shops and cafes. Horsham is within easy reach of Brighton, Crawley and the surrounding areas.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team within Sussex EIP. The Horsham EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care.

You will be supported by the team leader and the wider MDT via clinical supervision, managerial supervision, and professional supervision with our EIP Professional leads. We also have regular MDT zoning meetings and risk discussions, team learning spaces and case formulation meetings.

As a service we offer a real commitment to support your continuing professional development through a variety of internal and external training opportunities and university accredited courses.

The base for this post is in Horsham however the team works flexibly and when appropriate remotely, using a range of digital solutions for meetings and consultations.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and confident advanced clinical practitioner to join our Trust and Provider Collaborative secure and forensic patient flow and bed management team. Working across Sussex, Kent and Surrey, and closely with prison healthcare services, this role will support the effective identification, clinical review and timely admission of men requiring transfer from prison to secure inpatient care. Based within secure services and working into the male prison estate, including HMP Lewes, HMP Wandsworth and HMP Elmley, the post holder will provide expert clinical advice, oversight and support to prison mental health teams and secure inpatient services. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to safe, coordinated pathways for men with complex mental health needs while working collaboratively across a specialist regional network

Main duties of the job

Based within the Forensic Healthcare Services and providing clinical support to teams in prison healthcare within male prisons and secure inpatient teams this post provides expert advanced level clinical expertise and support to men awaiting transfer to secure services from prison and the clinical teams responsible for their care. This requires the post holder to assess and review patients using advanced level clinical skills whilst in prison and in secure services in an unpredictable environment. The post holder does not provide treatment directly but provides expertise to prison based mental health services.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across diverse coastal, rural and urban communities, with strong links to partners across health, social care, probation and criminal justice. Within Forensic Health Services, you will be joining committed multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders who want the psychological professions to be visible, valued and influential in improving care. Together, we are working to strengthen reflective, compassionate and inclusive approaches for people who may present with complex mental health needs, offending histories, trauma and risk.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual, who enjoys challenges, to join our team at the Chichester Centre, a low secure mental health Mental Health unit comprising of three male wards, in Chichester, West Sussex.

You will be working as an administrator for Forensic Healthcare service where you will use your skills to support highly-skilled and dedicated clinical staff from a multitude of backgrounds including; doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and social workers, to help ensure that we continue to provide excellent patient-focused care.

As well as the clinical team you will be dealing with patients, carers and visitors to the unit, as well as telephone calls and enquiries from the general public, patients and relatives.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to work in an interesting and diverse environment. You will be offered opportunities for training and professional development.

If you would like to join our team, then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who has:

Planning and organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative as well as works well in a team Has good PC skills: - experience of Microsoft Office, including but not exclusively Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, SystmOne and SharePoint Has excellent written (including minute taking) and verbal communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner Helpful and flexible attitude is essential Has good interpersonal skills and is able to work in a confidential and sensitive manner

You will be provided with training and development opportunities and regular supervision.

This is for 18.75 hours across 3 days which would which ideally would include a Monday (these days may be subject to change and as much notice as possible will be given).

About us

As part of our commitment to quality and professionalism we ensure that all our new staff undertakes a thorough induction programme with us when they commence their new roles.

What you can expect:

As a mental health trust, we place a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff and ensure our reward packages reflect the important work you do.You can expect to receive: Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development Access to a host of discount schemes (inc. gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars) Superb NHS Pension Generous holiday entitlement (starts at 27 days + 8 bank holidays) And much more!...

Informal discussions are most welcome.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-FH-20643-1

Job locations

The Chichester Centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO196GS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be required to work to a very high standard of accuracy, have excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate initiative in planning your own workload in a way that supports the clinical team and ward team.

To liaise withother departments and services and to respond effectively to enquiries from the general public,service users, referrers and other agencies. To consistently deliver a patient focussed service, which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.

The role will involve:

Planning and minute taking for key meetings as well as ad-hoc meetings as needed

Supporting the Admin Team with a variety of tasks as needed

Maintaining patient records, key data and group mailbox

Ordering clinical, dry goods, stationary and specialised equipment using our Oracle ordering system

Covering for other Admin Team staff

See Job Description for further details

Job description Job responsibilities You will be required to work to a very high standard of accuracy, have excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate initiative in planning your own workload in a way that supports the clinical team and ward team. To liaise withother departments and services and to respond effectively to enquiries from the general public,service users, referrers and other agencies. To consistently deliver a patient focussed service, which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships. The role will involve: Planning and minute taking for key meetings as well as ad-hoc meetings as needed Supporting the Admin Team with a variety of tasks as needed Maintaining patient records, key data and group mailbox Ordering clinical, dry goods, stationary and specialised equipment using our Oracle ordering system Covering for other Admin Team staff See Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualifications
• Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of a range of administrative procedures
• Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy
• Experience of developing, managing and maintaining office information systems
• Experience of working as part of a team

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent qualifications Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above or equivalent Knowledge/Experience Essential Proven experience of a range of administrative procedures Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy Experience of developing, managing and maintaining office information systems Experience of working as part of a team

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Chichester Centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO196GS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Chichester Centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO196GS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Horsham Early Intervention in Psychosis Team (part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust), a community service for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. As part of our ambition to deliver outstanding care we are looking to recruit a Peer Support Worker to complement our existing multi-disciplinary team. If you would like to support others with their recovery, using your own lived experience of psychosis, please apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an expert by experience that has lived experience of psychosis, to support the delivery of recovery focused interventions in our Early Intervention Team. As an integral and highly valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users, empowering them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.Working collaboratively alongside service users, the Peer Support Worker builds on a person's ability, strengthens and their links to social and community services. In the role you will work in partnership with multiple agencies in the community. Peer Support Workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting service users to gain and maintain independence in the community. The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, co-produce and co-facilitate groups and increasing individual occupational performance and participation.

About us

This small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team is based at New Park House in Horsham, situated in front of Horsham Park and within walking distance of the town centre shops and cafes. Horsham is within easy reach of Brighton.

The service offers support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who have experienced either a first episode of psychosis or present with an At Risk Mental State. Practitioners in the team are passionate about their work, and are committed to supporting families and working in a psychologically informed way.

The Horsham EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. Organizationally, the teams sit within the Trust's Specialist Division.

You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, and support from central peer team, opportunities to link with other Peer Support Workers both within EIP and other services for peer support and development. There may also be the opportunity to complete additional training, previous PSW's have completed IMROC course.

Job summary

Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist / CBT Therapist 0.8 wte: Bognor EIPS

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS) in the Western locality (Bognor and Chichester), based at the Bedale Centre in Bognor Regis, a short walk from the beach. In Chichester our service does work within Chapel Street Clinic in centre of Chichester.

The Bognor EIPS are a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team providing support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who are presenting with either a First Episode of Psychosis or an At Risk Mental State. We are looking for an enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist, with strong clinical skills, to offer evidence-based psychological interventions to service users and their families. Psychological approaches are highly valued by the team, and you will have the opportunity to support and enhance psychologically-informed practice within the team. You will be closely supported by the Senior Psychologist in the team, and will be joining a positive and welcoming community of staff from the psychological professions working across EIPS in the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

As a Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist working in our Bognor EIPS, your main duty is to contribute to the provision of psychological services from the team. This will include offering psychological assessments, formulation and evidence-based psychological interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Family Interventions for Psychosis. There are opportunities for clinical skill development, including training in Family Interventions in Psychosis. Opportunity to develop your consultation, supervisory and leadership skills by assisting with team case formulations, consultations and training in order to support the team in delivering psychologically-informed care.

You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for Family Interventions and CBTp and opportunities to link with other Practitioner Psychologists both within EIP and other services, for peer support. You will be able to develop your special interests and expertise in line with service and team objectives, and will be supported in your continuing professional development.

We welcome applications from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC); or from qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapists accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).

About us

The Bognor EIPS team is one of six Early Intervention in Psychosis teams in Sussex. The teams have a service-wide leadership and governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. Organisationally, EIPS sits within our specialist division.

Job summary

Would you like to make a difference and use your people and secretarial/administration skills to support the provision of mental health services in the community?

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our busy Admin Team, based at Chapel Street Clinic, Chichester. As well as Chichester, our services cover care in the community for Bognor, Midhurst and the surrounding areas.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to one of our medical staff and support the wider multidisciplinary team with their admin, ensuring an efficient and confidential service.

Main duties of the job

After a suitable period of training, you will be allocated to one of our Consultant Psychiatrists to provide them with an efficient and confidential secretarial service, which will include diary management and clinic letter typing.

Our secretaries also provide admin support to the wider clinical team on a rotational basis.

You will require excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with service users and the multi-disciplinary team, which consists of Consultant Psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, managers, social workers, occupational therapists, graduate mental health practitioners and support workers.

A background within healthcare services would be an advantage, but other secretarial or administration experience will be considered.

Evidence of a good general education is required, together with excellent organisational and IT skills. Flexibility, the ability to work on your own initiative and effective communication skills are all essential, as is a commitment to caring for patients in the community.

Ideally you will have experience of Microsoft Word and preferably of patient/customer administration systems, but training will be given. Excellent keyboard skills and an eye for detail are highly desirable, as are the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.

About us

We are a friendly and caring administration team, based at Chapel Street Clinic in the heart of Chichester's city centre. We provide secretarial and administrative support to a variety of clinical staff across the patch. The administration team consists of telephonists, receptionists, secretaries and senior administrative staff.

As part of our commitment to quality and professionalism, the Trust ensures that all new staff undertake a thorough induction programme. Additional training will be provided at local level and full support is always available as part of ongoing growth and development.

As a mental health trust, we place a large focus on the wellbeing of our staff and ensure our reward packages reflect the important work you do.

As well as knowing you are making a valuable contribution in supporting the care of service users in the community, you can expect to receive:

Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days + bank holidays per annum.

Car parking reimbursement.

NHS pension.

Access to a host of discount schemes (e.g. gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars).

A supportive working environment and access to training opportunities to assist you to realise your potential.

Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes.

Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.

The opportunity to grow professionally in the Trust.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic Operational Service Manager to join our SOAMHs Services in North West Sussex.

This post will be responsible for the overall management of the Specialist Older Adult Mental Health services (SOAMHs) based in the North of West Sussex. There are two Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health teams (DOPMHs) that work into the Neighbourhood mental health teams providing support to older people with Dementia and Mental illness, these teams have an integrated intensive support service, A Dementia Assessment Service, Triage for Older Adults West Sussex wide and Community of practice clinician.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a wide range of experience and ability in operational management including service innovation, partnership working, managing change, recruitment, retention and development of a workforce able to deliver the highest quality care. A track-record of service user / carer involvement and evidence of responsiveness to service user and carer feedback is essential. You will need to be a registered mental health professional, and passionate about delivering excellent services.

Main duties of the job

• To work effectively within a multidisciplinary setting, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated (managerial/professional) leadership.
• Achieve an agreed set of performance targets.
• Provide services within the agreed financial resources and achieve all financial targets, including cost efficiency savings ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness.
• To contribute in the planning and delivery of service objectives.
• Respond to Serious Untoward Incidents (SUIs), complaints and communications, ensuring timely and thorough investigation, effective communication of recommendations and closely monitoring actions to ensure they are fully implemented
• To be part of on call manager rota.

About us

This is an opportunity to join an organisation which sets a high priority on the development of services which are responsive to service user and carer's views and to work with dedicated and supportive colleagues. The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians.

Working here offers continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge, plus the benefits of living in Sussex, by the sea, in the beautiful South Downs or in any one of the exciting towns and cities we have to offer.

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Other key staff survey results include:

• 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
• 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic team member to join our team for Urgent Care, St Anne's Centre, Hastings The successful candidate will be support our MDT on the ward to provide first rate patient centred care. You will be supporting our Urgent Care which consists of Mental Health Liaison Team and The Haven and your role is supporting these teams with a range of administrative tasks.

You will ensure all patient information is checked and up to date on our electronic patient record and ensure it is updated as required.

General admin tasks including uploading to our patient records, creating draft letters, referrals and reports for our medical team as well as ensuring you are point of contact for our medical team for general enquiries.

You will need to liaise with professionals both internal to the Trust and externally so excellent communication skills will be needed.

Ordering for the team as requested.

Support your admin colleagues during periods of absences/work needs including covering our reception area on a rota basis.

Due to the nature of the role this will be on site and remote working would not be possible as the role needs to support our clinical MDT during the day.

This role will be on site due to the nature of the work we are unable to offer remote working.

Main duties of the job

As part of your role you will be supporting the team ensuring the required paperwork is completed in a timely manner and shared with the GP and others as requested. Ensuring patient EPR is updated. Processing referrals into the team ensuring they are shared with appropriate staff ensuring compliance within the appropriate timeframe.

Ensuring you adhere to confidentiality at all times during your working day.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust supports people with mental health needs.

Urgent Care support people in a mental health crisis who present to our General Hospital A&E Department or who are inpatients on the ward offering our colleagues support. The Haven is a short stay safe space where patients are able to decompress in a quiet and therapeutic environment.

We support our staff with ongoing training and development opportunities and you will receive regular supervision with a senior admin team member and we welcome regular wellbeing check ins with the team.

Job summary

To provide a comprehensive and efficient administration support to the team including handling correspondence and dealing with telephone enquiries.

Liaison with other directorates, agencies and staff at all levels both internally and externally.

Ensure that all documents and correspondence are dealt with correctly being uploaded into the electronic patient record system.

Recording attendance at out-patient appointments by service users on the electronic patient record system.

To be responsible for processing and sending out-patient appointment letters once typed and approved with a variety of self-help information when advised to do so.

Open and process incoming and outgoing mail (including emails) for the team.

Ensure all information is handled in a confidential manner in line with relevant policies.

Organisation of non-urgent patient transport for service users when requested

Photocopying, faxing and filing as required.

Maintaining stationery supplies and requesting items to be ordered timely by supervisors.

Provision of cover for other members of the administration team.

Any other administrative tasks appropriate for the grade.

Main duties of the job

Assist with all administrative tasks required for the role, including monitoring the admin inbox, covering colleagues breaks, covering reception and telephones.

Assisting clinical colleagues with administrative tasks

About us

All staff are required to abide by the standards of behaviour expected by their professional body and the standards of behaviour expected of all staff in the Trust disciplinary policy and procedure.

All staff are required to adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and are responsible for making themselves aware of these policies and procedures. All staff are required to treat information relating to patient, employees and business of the Trust in the strictest confidence. Under no circumstances should such information be discussed with any unauthorised person(s) or organisations. At all times employees are required to comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.

All staff are required to maintain their own awareness of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety (whether statutory or Trust), and assist in ensuring the compliance of other staff.

Job summary

This is a B6 role, but can be adapted to suit a more newly-qualified Speech & Language Therapist at Band 5, preceptorship and appropriate training would be provided as required.

This is a 3 day a week 0.6 WTE post.

We have a vacancy in our Eastbourne Downs and Weald CLDT, East Sussex for a committed and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with people with a learning disability to improve their life experiences. You will need to be strongly motivated to make significant improvements in the relationships and communication environments of some of the most excluded people in society as described in the Transforming Care literature and according to the RCSLT's Five Good Communication Standards. You will also need to be committed to supporting the physical health needs of people through dysphagia management as the service works to implement the recommendations of CIPOLD (Confidential Inquiry into Premature deaths Of people with Learning Disabilities)

About us

Ideally, you will have been working as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and have gained a post basic dysphagia qualification or relevant experience in dysphagia . But as stated above, we are also able to offer the post at band 5 with a view to progressing to band 6. Post-graduate dysphagia training will be provided if required, as will close support and supervision from more experienced Speech and Language Therapists and support from a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.

There is a new opportunity within this role to work with one of the services provided by the trust to develop Inclusive Communication in a strategic and organisational way.

The post is based in Uckfield which is well connected to all parts of this beautiful rural and coastal area and the post-holder will work within our multi- disciplinary community learning disability team which we provide in partnership with social services. The varied and interesting clinical work is mostly in the community and is mainly rural so you will need to be able to travel between locations in a timely manner.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a passionate, committed occupational therapist to join our well-established and innovative community learning disability team.

As a learning disability occupational therapist, you will use your specialist skills and understanding of the relationship between the individual, their environment and their occupations to support people with complex health needs to live well with their learning disability. You will support the team's core business which includes assessing people's mental and physical health, including attention to risk management and care planning, and working with families, paid carers and the wider systems that support people.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and creative multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to achieving great outcomes for adults with learning disabilities. We are a service that has clear agreed objectives linked to the latest national policies and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care through evidence-based care pathways. We are co-located with our social work colleagues and work closely in partnership with them.

Main duties of the job

As an occupational therapist in our team you will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for people referred to the service as well as contributing to the core tasks of the team.

Contributing to the management of a team caseload of individuals with complex needs, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which will be delivered in a variety of community settings, including family homes, residential and supported living services, day services and community facilities.

You will have the flexibility to manage your workload in the community, however you will be expected to spend some time working from the central team base in Uckfield.

The successful candidate will have a passion for improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities, collaborating with colleagues and across services to deliver results, and be passionate about developing their own skills and those of colleagues. You will need to be able to manage your own diary with the ability to adapt and be flexible to suit the needs of the service.

About us

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Working in Sussex:

Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed

Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London

With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Other key staff survey results include:

70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work

79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team

77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Fire Safety Advisor within our Fire Safety Team.

Reporting to the Fire Safety Manager, you will take a senior role in providing professional fire safety advice across a diverse and complex healthcare estate. You will work with colleagues across clinical services, Estates & Facilities, Capital Projects and other corporate teams to support effective fire safety management and continual improvement.

The role will include undertaking and reviewing complex fire risk assessments, providing specialist technical advice, supporting the management of significant findings and actions, contributing to fire safety policies and procedures, investigating fire-related incidents and supporting the development and delivery of fire safety training.

You will also provide professional support and guidance to the Trust's Fire Safety Advisors and on occasion may deputise for the Fire Safety Manager when required. The substantive role is the lead Fire Safety Advisor within the team and has an important part to play in supporting the Trust's wider fire safety arrangements.

We are looking for someone with a strong professional background in fire safety, health and safety, risk management or a related discipline, who can demonstrate the knowledge, judgement and interpersonal skills necessary to operate effectively within a complex organisation.

Main duties of the job

You will have relevant professional qualifications and experience, together with a good understanding of fire safety principles and legislation. Experience of fire risk assessment, Building Regulations, fire safety training and healthcare fire safety will be particularly valuable. The role requires the ability to communicate complex technical matters effectively, influence others and develop positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

We recognise that competent fire safety professionals can develop through different professional routes. Candidates who do not currently meet every aspect of the specialist healthcare fire safety competency requirements may therefore be considered where they can demonstrate suitable underpinning qualifications, knowledge and relevant professional experience, together with the ability and commitment to undertake an agreed programme of development to achieve the required level of competence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fire or safety professional looking to further develop their career within healthcare fire safety and to contribute to the continued development of fire safety arrangements across the Trust.

If you are looking for a varied senior role where you can use your professional judgement, develop your specialist expertise and make a meaningful contribution to fire safety across healthcare services, we would welcome your application.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of specialist services across south east England for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. We care for people of all ages, from children and young people through to older people with conditions such as dementia.

We provide hospital and community mental health services from more than 110 locations across Sussex. Our estate covers a floor area of some 85,000 square meters which is about the size of 16 football pitches.

It is made up of:

48 Freehold properties

57 Leasehold properties, and

5 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) properties.

These include 36 inpatient wards and homes, with a total of 579 beds, 68 community team bases and 10 corporate buildings.

Job summary

Please note that this role is being offered as a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months or as an internal secondment opportunity.

We are looking for an organised and proactiveTeam Administrator to join our busy East Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.

This is an important role within the team, providing the day-to-day administrative support that enables our multidisciplinary staff to deliver safe, effective and timely care to people using our service.

You will work closely with clinicians and other members of the team, helping to keep the service running smoothly. No two days will be the same, and you will need to be comfortable managing a range of competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast paced environment.

You will provide a comprehensive administrative service to the team, including supporting referrals and appointments, maintaining accurate patient and waiting-list information, processing correspondence and clinical documentation, arranging meetings and providing general administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.

The role involves working with confidential and sometimes sensitive information, so accuracy, discretion and good communication skills are essential. You will use a range of electronic systems and will need to be confident with IT and able to learn new systems quickly.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic person who is:

Organised;

Knowledge of System 1 desirable

Have sound IT/administration skills (Word, Excel, PPT);

Work well in a team;

Have excellent communication skills;

Have good interpersonal skills and is able to work in a confidential and sensitive manner.

You will be offered opportunities for training and professional development.

We would be very happy to discuss any questions or queries with prospective candidates.

About us

We're a large NHS Mental Health Trust in South East England. We're looking for people to help us provide high quality services for the patients, carers and local communities we serve.

We want patients and staff to recommend our organisation as a place where they would be happy for their friends and family to be treated. You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership.

Job summary

We are looking for a newly qualified mental health nurse or an experienced nurse looking to further their professional development, to join Pavilion Ward PICU. For Newly Qualified Nurses, our Preceptorship Programme will help give you the very best start in your transition from Student to a Registered Nurse.

Pavilion Ward is a 10 bedded, male, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). We primarily work with individuals who are aged 18-65 and we are located within Mill View Hospital in Hove.

As a staff nurse, you will have opportunities to deliver patient-centred care supporting patients in their recovery. You will be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team undertaking detailed assessments of patients with complex mental health needs. You will be expected to administer and monitor medication.

We work flexibly in order to meet the needs or our 24-hour service, to include evenings, nights and weekends.

Main duties of the job

You will be working alongside an established and experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT). This consists of nurses, healthcare assistants, nursing associates, doctors, the occupational therapy team, a psychologist, the pharmacy team and an art therapist.

We are passionate on Pavilion Ward about providing the highest standards of care and ensuring to implement least restrictive practice.

The ward is accredited by the QNPICU, which is a set of additional standards recognising where outstanding care is being achieved

About us

Our shared values within the team at Mill View are important to us and we work collaboratively as a hospital to ensure the most positive patient outcomes.

We are very proud to have been awarded Team of the Year 2025 for providing high quality care and a service that is safe and effective with positive experiences for patients, their families and carers.

We value diversity and opportunity for everyone that works here and we are incredibly proud to have won theEquality and Diversity awardat the Positive Practice Awards 2021.

Flexible workingis important to us at Mill View Hospital and we would consider flexible working requests you may have which will help you have a healthy work-life balance.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Support Worker to join our integrated sexual health service. We provide screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, HIV care and contraception to a diverse population of clients.

This vacancy is for 37.5 hours - The main base will be U6, Eastleigh, but there will be a requirement to cover other clinics in the North locality as and when required(Andover and Basingstoke).

In return you will become a valued member of a team known for its innovation and high standard of care. You will be supported to complete in house training by a line manager and HCSW 'mentor'. You will have regular one to one meetings and appraisals to monitor your progress and development needs. In addition, the service offers regular education sessions and clinical supervision.

For this post, you will need to be able to travel between sites.

The successful candidate may have some previous experience working as a Healthcare Support Worker or in a sexual health environment but this is not essential. People skills and a willingness to learn are paramount.

You will be expected to work in sexual health clinics across North Hampshire and on occasion, and dependent on the needs of the service, we may ask you to support other clinics across our Hampshire sites. You may be required to support a clinic in HMP Winchester on occasion.

Main duties of the job

• Collect and process a variety of specimens.
• Perform venepuncture
• Undertake basic observations of patients, including blood pressure.
• Manage asymptomatic patients.
• Able to assist the Clinician during IUD fittings
• Processes routine samples by labelling, recording, and storing appropriately
• Performs light microscopy for sexually transmitted infections
• Maintains stock levels and orders stock as necessary
• Travels to spoke clinics or other locations within Sexual Health
• Administrative duties as required, including reception tasks
• Develop rapport with patients and treat all patients, carers and staff with dignity and respect
• Frequently use interpersonal and communication skills to de-escalate and reduce aggressive behaviour if encountered from patients and carers
• Implement agreed standards of care provision in line with local Ward/Unit/community and Trust policies, Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures
• Be aware of own limitations, seek support when the need arises, maintain professional boundaries at all times
• Acts as patients chaperone, when required, for doctors and nurses during examinations and procedures providing privacy and dignity
• Observes patients right to confidentiality specifically in relation to contraception & sexual health
• Aware of the specific confidentiality rights of patients aged under 18, attending the service

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Coastal Community CAMHS Team in Worthing providing leadership to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to Children and Young People.

You will work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, psychologists, systemic family therapists and child psychotherapists. This post will work alongside other Consultants and Specialty Doctors who work in Sussex CAMHS. You will also be part of a Trust wide Consultant network where there are opportunities to liaise with colleagues in other posts throughout the Trust and develop peer networks.

This is an established post. The post became available due to vacancy.

This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000 (pro-rata for part time staff)structured over a three-year period as follows:o£15,000 payable upon successful recruitmento£10,000 payable at 12 months' serviceo£10,000 payable at 24 months' serviceo£10,000 payable at 36 months' service

Main duties of the job

The service we provide is in line with NICE Evidenced Based Treatment for those children and young people. You will provide high quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families in a range of settings, and work collaboratively with other members of the team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.

• To provide medical psychiatric assessment and intervention, including pharmacology and mental health act assessments to CAMHS in Coastal West Sussex ( Chichester and Worthing Bases ) ensuring best quality and most effective psychiatric care, working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• To work as part of the multi-professional team providing high quality specialist CAMHS clinical advice, assessment and intervention to children and young people in the area in a range of settings.
• To engage families/carers in planning and provision of care.
• To provide timely advice and consultation to GP's, social services and other referrers, facilitating appropriate access to services.

About us

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to improve the lives of children and adolescents, working with colleagues in the team to provide a full range of outpatient and inpatient services and helping to manage transition between these and other services through outreach services.

You will be joining a Trust rated 'Good' by the CQC and 'Outstanding' for caring, with a strong commitment to innovation, research, and continuous improvement.

At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.

• If you haven't considered living or working in West Sussex before, here are some quick highlights:
• Travel easily from coast to countryside within minutes.
• Access renowned cycle routes and scenic walks like the South Downs Way in the national park.
• Explore miles of coastline, including West Wittering beach and Selsey.
• Gatwick and Heathrow airports are both under 90 minutes away for convenient travel.

Brighton, Hove, and London are easily reached by local buses and mainline trains.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-CS-21995

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex. Our values are to be compassionate, accountable and optimistic. The Trust has built our future focus 2025-2030 which outlines our vision, purpose, ambitions and objectives which incorporates these values and behaviours. Our strategy can be viewed here.

For a comprehensive understanding and full details of the responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description document. It contains all the necessary information and should provide you with a clear overview of what it expected.

Job description Job responsibilities Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex. Our values are to be compassionate, accountable and optimistic. The Trust has built our future focus 2025-2030 which outlines our vision, purpose, ambitions and objectives which incorporates these values and behaviours. Our strategy can be viewed here. For a comprehensive understanding and full details of the responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description document. It contains all the necessary information and should provide you with a clear overview of what it expected.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Eligibility

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Person Specification Qualifications/Eligibility Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych Additional clinical qualifications. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport Essential Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Essential Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service. Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

"I love seeing first hand the improved outcomes for the young people we work with that we have directly impacted, it is an amazing feeling. As well as this, the job is flexible which is great for a good work/life balance and no two days are the same".

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Closer 2 Home Intensive Home Treatment Team, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion in supporting young people.

Closer 2 Home is a specialist intensive home treatment service that supports young people with acute mental health problems, in their homes by providing intensive input and support using a bespoke package of care tailored to each young persons needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate experienced clinician to develop their career and make a powerful impact on the lives of young people when they need it most. Hospital admission can be lifesaving but often has a detrimental effect on young peoples as well. Closer 2 Home provides a service that helps young people to remain in their own home, in their own community and around their support network, where they can get involved in meaningful activities that are worthwhile to them.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner to gain experience in community alternative to a tier 4 admission service, designing and delivering time-limited programmes of intensive home treatment to young people who would otherwise have been admitted to an inpatient tier-4 unit.

The post holder will work under supervision of senior colleagues to develop skills to become an autonomous and accountable practitioner within the service, who can lead on a small caseload to the delivery of treatment in the community. This will involve the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the time-limited programmes of intensive home treatment to young people who would otherwise have been admitted to an inpatient tier-4 unit.

This post will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Hampshire supporting young people and families in the community as an alternative to an inpatient admission.

Alongside the clinical aspect of the role the post holder will be involved in developing and sustaining partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies, providing clinical supervision to trainees and other professionals and contributing to the development, monitoring and auditing of identified service improvements as appropriate.

The applicant will be expected to develop the skill to lead shifts together with support from senior clinicians.

The post holders working hours will be across a shift pattern which includes evening and weekend work.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job summary

Are you looking to work in a team that allows you to feel empowered and proud to be a Nurse? To work in an environment that will allow you to develop and flourish as a practitioner? Then Serenity Path Hospital maybe what you are looking for.

Set in picturesque grounds In Winchester, Serenity Path Hospital is an acute adolescent psychiatric service providing inpatient treatment for young people between the ages of 13 to 18 years.

As a Senior Nurse Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional patient centred care to our young people, while also supporting and mentoring junior nursing staff. You will act as a role model, support the running of shifts and co-ordinate nursing duties within the team.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a highly motivated and proactive nursing professional, ideally with some experience of working with children and young people, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

Individuals who do not have direct inpatient CAMHS experience but are able to demonstrate significant experience in other transferable areas of mental health or paediatrics are encouraged to apply.

Alongside this, we will provide you with:

*A robust and supportive welcome programme, including our local CAMHS Induction and wider Trust Induction.

*In-house training, including programmes around Attachment and Trauma, Eating Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Nurse Practitioner you will be an integral part of the senior leadership and multi-disciplined team, helping us to deliver high standards of care to the young people we care for.

You will support the management of a clinical area including the deployment, supervision, teaching of staff/students and resources.

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within the multi-disciplinary team. This will include carrying responsibility for the assessment of needs of young people within the service ensuring the treatment and risk management plans are adhered to.

To undertake assessments of young people who are referred into our service where required and develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care as well as setting standards of care across clinical areas.

To work closely with the MDT and maintain good working relationships with community CAMHS and social care colleagues.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job summary

Our Community team work in patients' homes, linking closely with the GP practices in Mid Hampshire, covering week days only at present. Our community teams are based in Winchester City, Colden Common and Andover. This post will cover the Winchester and the surrounding rural areas providing rehabilitation for both integrated intermediate care and long term conditions.

We are a busy, friendly, cohesive team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the on-going development of the services we provide. Previous experience working in a care or rehabilitation setting is highly desirable.

The work in our team very varied and you will have opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of ways. You will receive on the job training in line with our competency framework and with support from our qualified staff, as well as having opportunities to attend relevant courses. You will also be given training and support to gain The Care Certificate. You will need to have good time management and IT skills. We are looking for a motivated individual who is keen to work as part of a team for the best outcome for our patients.

Applicants must have access to a vehicle for work and possession of a full driving license is essential.

Main duties of the job

To implement specific treatment programmes as guided by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to patients in the community or ward based who present with a variety of health conditions.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, progressive Early Intervention in Psychosis Service based in Hasting and Rother area, supporting clients with First Episode Psychosis to have a positive, hopeful and meaningful experience of mental health services.

We are looking to recruit a full-time Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker to work as a Lead Practitioner, to complement our existing multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis service based at Bexhill Health Centre in Bexhill. Hastings Early Intervention Service is a small team of passionate and creative individuals, offering a wide range of specialisms.

If you would like to make a real difference to the lives of those living with Psychosis and their recovery, using your professional training and skills, please apply.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will support a small caseload of clients aged 14-65, with suspected/ confirmed First Episode Psychosis or At-Risk Mental State in the community from point of referral to discharge, providing effective care co-ordination for up to 3 years.

Through developing therapeutic relationships, you will work collaboratively with clients to create person centred care and treatment plans which aim to reduce their distress, maintain independence, prevent relapse, promote recovery and social inclusion. Involving and working with friends and family members seen as a key component to the way care is delivered.

Previous experience of supporting clients with mental health and social care difficulties is beneficial, and you will be supported to develop specialist knowledge and skills to support those presenting with First Episode of Psychosis. It is important the successful applicants have a keen interest in understanding the principles and ethos of early intervention and this client group. You can find out more information about our approach here: What is Early Intervention in Psychosis? (likemind.nhs.uk)

About us

This small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team is based at New Park House in Horsham, situated At Bexhill Health Centre, a train station and within walking distance of the town centre shops and cafes.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team within Sussex EIP. The Hastings EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care.

You will be supported by the team leader and the wider MDT via clinical supervision, managerial supervision, and professional supervision with our EIP Professional leads. We also have regular MDT zoning meetings and risk discussions, team learning spaces and case formulation meetings.

As a service we offer a real commitment to support your continuing professional development through a variety of internal and external training opportunities and university accredited courses.

The base for this post is in Hastings however the team regularly works flexibly and remotely using a range of digital solutions for meetings and consultations.

Job summary

Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP) are a new and exciting development in the NHS psychological workforce. Have you recently completed the PG Cert or Cert Grad to become a Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner? Or are you currently undertaking the year long MHWP training? We are looking to employ a passionate Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner in our Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Heath Team (NMHT). You will work with a diverse group of professionals committed to providing evidence based care and high quality treatments to those with severe and complex mental health needs.

You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that embraces the transformation and improvement of services. You will work closely with other Psychological Professionals and receive high standards of supervision. You will be part of a friendly and cohesive group of MHWPs with great connections to the wider MHWP community. MHWP's are valued team members and play a key role in MDT working. Our service values compassionate care and promotes a psychologically safe work environment, ensuring that you feel appreciated and supported. Within West Sussex we have a proven track record of developing staff and are committed to your growth and career progression. This can include supporting you to develop an area of interest and train in new approaches such as guided self-help for Voices (GiVE).

Main duties of the job

• Provide clients with psychologically informed interventions aligned to cognitive-behavioural principles, including: behavioural activation; graded exposure; problem solving skills; recognising and managing emotions; improving sleep; building confidence and other interventions you are trained in.
• Assess suitability for these interventions
• Risk assess and plan care collaboratively with service users
• Set collaborative goals for intervention with service users
• Implement pre and post outcome measures
• Form professional relationships and relate to service users in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture
• Engage calmly and with sensitivity and empathy to support service users in distressing or emotional circumstances
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• When appropriate, take on the role of lead professional for a service user when work is being completed
• Regularly attend clinical supervision with a qualified psychological professional
• Work alongside service users, families, carers and M-D team members to support collaborative decision-making about care and treatment.
• Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, reliability and good organisational skills. Please start the 'supporting information' section of your application by copying and pasting and then answering the following question: How can MHWPs support service users to get the best outcomes from time-limited psychologically informed interventions?

About us

What we offer:

- Flexible Working: We support a healthy work/life balance and can support some home-working and flexible working where appropriate and in line with service needs.

- Career Development: Engage in professional supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities for CPD and career growth within our Trust.

- Benefits: Enjoy an excellent NHS pension, generous holiday entitlement, access to NHS discount schemes and psychological support from our wellbeing team.

- Inclusive Environment: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone can belong and thrive in their career with us.

Living and Working in Sussex:

Sussex offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and city convenience and beautiful countryside, it's an ideal place to call home. Whether you're relocating or already live locally, we'll support you every step of the way.

Join Us in Making a Difference:

Be a part of our mission to champion the rights of people with mental health difficulties and contribute to sustainable healthcare. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Arun (Bognor) NMHT. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AC-21339

Job locations

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• PG Cert or Cert Grad in Mental Health Wellbeing Practice
• Experience of delivering psychologically informed interventions using CBT principles to those with severe and enduring mental health problems
• Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary NHS Team
• Experience of delivering goal focused, short-term, time-limited interventions.
• Experience of promoting wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting and productive relationships with a colleagues and service users
• A good understanding of mental health issues and using psychological thinking to understand peoples' needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to tailor them to a variety of audiences
• The ability to work independently and think quickly in challenging situations
• The creativity to solve problems and tackle obstacles in new ways
• Effective time management skills to juggle competing demands in a busy work environment.Please contact us (below) if you would like a further conversation or an informal visit.

Job description Job responsibilities PG Cert or Cert Grad in Mental Health Wellbeing Practice Experience of delivering psychologically informed interventions using CBT principles to those with severe and enduring mental health problems Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary NHS Team Experience of delivering goal focused, short-term, time-limited interventions. Experience of promoting wellbeing and social inclusion. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting and productive relationships with a colleagues and service users A good understanding of mental health issues and using psychological thinking to understand peoples' needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to tailor them to a variety of audiences The ability to work independently and think quickly in challenging situations The creativity to solve problems and tackle obstacles in new ways Effective time management skills to juggle competing demands in a busy work environment.Please contact us (below) if you would like a further conversation or an informal visit.

Person Specification

Qualification and registration

Essential

• A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health) or post graduate certificate achieved via the Graduate Mental Health Practitioner training plus the additional certified MHWP training modules
• Registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised for this role by NHS England

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice
• Experience running groups/activities
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of being supervised
• Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing

Person Specification Qualification and registration Essential A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health) or post graduate certificate achieved via the Graduate Mental Health Practitioner training plus the additional certified MHWP training modules Registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised for this role by NHS England Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice Experience running groups/activities Experience working as part of a team Experience of being supervised Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Worthing Neighbourhood Mental Health Team Duty Worker

The Worthing Neighbourhood Mental Health Team are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist & Social Worker) who has a keen interest in working in a supportive multi-disciplinary setting with patients experiencing mental health difficulties. Historically the role of the duty worker was shared between care-coordinators on a rota basis but after a successful trial we are establishing this new role within the team as a sole, full-time, duty worker.

The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

You will be joining a warm, friendly, highly supportive team of dedicated colleagues who work together to offer the best possible service to the people we see.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

• To maintain patient safety, in collaboration with patients, carers and other team members
• Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect and taking all reasonable steps to protect the patient.
• Provides clinical advice on complex issues to other members of the clinical team and staff from other disciplines.
• Undertakes priority assessments.
• Responsible for decision making and coordination in a crisis situation.
• Take responsibility for the management of complex people who present to the team when their Care Coordinator / Lead Professional is absent from work and the person requires an urgent response.
• Working to support the team where Intensive Home-Based Treatment is required.
• To liaise with other services eg: Police; A & E as required.
• Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards and offering a consistent approach to people open within the team.
• Support the team to deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care.
• Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.
• Support members of the team with other specialist assessments, as required for example, application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, s42 Care Act regarding Safeguarding Adults and Making Safeguarding Personal.
• To maintain professional standards of care at all time

About us

The NHS is changing and with more emphasis on community-based care there's never been a better time to join us. Community mental health services have undergone a real transformation and you could be part of these exciting developments. Our community mental health teams are now part of a much more integrated network of services and our mental health clinicians are central in driving the changes, in close partnership with our primary and third sector colleagues.

We recognise that working in mental health can be stressful so we prioritise staff welfare, providing regular supervision, reflective practice, mentoring, and any other support that our clinicians need to ensure their wellbeing.

If you are a band 5 or newly qualified nurse with previous mental health experience who has a desire to develop into a community mental health nurse role, please contact us as we would be delighted to talk about any development opportunities.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a MH Practitioner to join our friendly and welcoming Dementia and Older People's Mental Health Services multidisciplinary team. Based in Worthing, you will manage a caseload of service users living in the community across Worthing, Littlehampton and Adur. You will undertake assessments, coordinate person-centred care and work closely with families, carers, colleagues and partner agencies to support people to live well.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a practitioner with a background in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, with experience of working with older people with dementia and other mental health conditions. As part of the role you will be offering your professional input into the multi disciplinary team, by carrying out initial assessments as well as holding a caseload. As part of the team structure you will receive professional supervision and be able to access regular CPD sessions and training.

The successful applicant will develop their skills in carrying out assessments, formulating plans and managing a diverse caseload of service users, while maintaining high standards of documentation. The service is looking to appoint somebody who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative and resourceful, and who has a passion for working with older people and for developing good working relationships with carers. You will have the opportunity to forge close links with the third (voluntary) sector, as well as with other specialist teams within the Trust.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK, providing specialist mental health and learning disability services for children, young people and adults across Sussex, and for children and young people in Hampshire. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate care and fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace where both patients and staff are valued.

At Sussex Partnership, the wellbeing of our staff is a key priority. We recognise the vital contribution our colleagues make every day and are committed to supporting their health, wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance. As part of our team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Comprehensive wellbeing and psychological support services.
• High-quality supervision, training and career development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to a range of employee discount schemes, including retail, leisure, travel and vehicle leasing.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 27 days plus bank holidays.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Helloor Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).