Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate senior psychological professional to join us as Professional Lead for the Psychological Professions in West Sussex Adult and Older People's Mental Health Services. This significant divisional leadership role will shape psychologically informed care and improve outcomes across local services. The postholder will also provide Trust-wide strategic leadership for psychological professions practice in older people's mental health and dementia care. We would be especially pleased to hear from candidates with substantial expertise in working with older adults and/or people living with dementia.

The role is open to practitioner psychologists, psychological therapists and psychotherapists who meet the requirements of the relevant attached job descriptions and person specifications. We welcome applicants with senior clinical credibility, professional leadership experience and relevant expertise in adult and older people's mental health or dementia care. Candidates will also need the strategic leadership skills to influence practice across the Trust and a strong commitment to developing psychologically informed services.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of psychological professions leadership across West Sussex, while also influencing the strategic development, governance and quality of psychological practice for older people across Sussex. Working as part of the divisional leadership team, and in close collaboration with the Director of Psychological Professions and senior operational and clinical colleagues, you will help ensure that psychological thinking, evidence-based practice and compassionate, trauma-informed approaches are embedded across services, in line with the Trust strategy and the Psychological Professions strategic priorities for 2025-2030.

You will provide professional leadership to registered and unregistered psychological professionals across adult and older people's community, acute and specialist services in West Sussex. A central focus will be strengthening supervision, professional development, workforce planning, recruitment, clinical governance, service improvement, research, audit and evaluation so that psychological professions are supported to improve the effectiveness, timeliness and accessibility of psychological interventions and improve outcomes for patients, carers and their families.

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 and social care. In West Sussex, you will join committed multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders who want the psychological professions to be visible, valued and influential in improving care. You will work with NHS, local authority, voluntary and community partners to strengthen reflective, compassionate and inclusive approaches for adults and older people, including people living with dementia and those who support them.

The psychological professions workforce is broad, skilled and developing, with colleagues working across a wide range of roles and levels of experience, from band 4 to band 8c. This includes practitioner psychologists, CBT therapists, family and systemic psychotherapists, mental health and wellbeing practitioners and other psychological professionals working into community neighbourhood mental health teams, specialist pathways and inpatient settings.

Our Psychological Professions Strategic Plan 2025-2030 focuses on four objectives: improving the effectiveness, timeliness and accessibility of psychological interventions; improving outcomes for patients, carers and families; supporting inclusive and diverse practice; and fostering staff and team wellbeing. The postholder will provide leadership in translating these priorities into practice

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£94,356 to £108,814 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AC-21341

Job locations

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1FG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior professional leader, you will bring substantial clinical and professional leadership experience and the confidence to advise on complex, sensitive or contested matters. You will influence at a strategic level and support evidence-informed change across organisational boundaries. This may include contributing to complex case reviews, specialist placement or risk panels, patient safety learning responses, and discussions with commissioners, senior managers, clinical colleagues and partner agencies. You will provide authoritative psychological leadership in older peoples mental health and dementia care, maintain credibility across the wider adult pathway and hold a specialist clinical caseload relevant to your professional background and expertise.

Provide strategic and professional leadership for psychological professions across West Sussex Adult and Older Peoples Mental Health Services, together with Trust-wide strategic leadership for psychological professions practice in older peoples mental health and dementia care.

Work as part of the divisional leadership team and with senior professional leads for nursing, allied health professions and medicine to support safe, effective and sustainable services, bringing a clear psychological voice to business planning, transformation, service development and partnership working.

Lead professional governance for psychological professions across West Sussex adult and older peoples services, including supervision, appraisal, continuing professional development, job planning and standards of professional practice. Provide senior professional advice on governance and support consistent standards in older peoples mental health and dementia care across the Trust.

Support robust supervision, reflective practice and psychologically safe systems that promote compassionate, trauma-informed and inclusive care for both service users and staff.

Shape service and policy developments that strengthen psychological and psychologically informed care across adult and older peoples community, acute and specialist pathways, including prevention, early intervention, transitions, support for carers and partnership working with primary care, social care, commissioners and voluntary and community organisations.

Lead workforce planning, inclusive recruitment and professional development to build a skilled, sustainable and diverse psychological professions workforce aligned with transformation programmes and future service needs.

Champion inclusive and culturally sensitive psychological practice by embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in supervision, service development, clinical practice and divisional action planning.

Foster staff and team wellbeing through clear role expectations, wellbeing conversations, peer support, communities of practice and opportunities for psychological professionals to connect across services.

Provide expert consultation and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues, senior leaders, commissioners and partner agencies on complex psychological care, formulation, risk, service design and professional practice across adult and older peoples services, with particular leadership in older peoples mental health and dementia care.

Lead and contribute to audit, research, teaching, training, service evaluation and routine outcome measurement, using evidence, psychological theory and high-quality data to inform continuous improvement and innovation.

Hold a specialist clinical caseload and maintain advanced clinical credibility within your area of psychological practice.

Job description Job responsibilities As a senior professional leader, you will bring substantial clinical and professional leadership experience and the confidence to advise on complex, sensitive or contested matters. You will influence at a strategic level and support evidence-informed change across organisational boundaries. This may include contributing to complex case reviews, specialist placement or risk panels, patient safety learning responses, and discussions with commissioners, senior managers, clinical colleagues and partner agencies. You will provide authoritative psychological leadership in older peoples mental health and dementia care, maintain credibility across the wider adult pathway and hold a specialist clinical caseload relevant to your professional background and expertise. Provide strategic and professional leadership for psychological professions across West Sussex Adult and Older Peoples Mental Health Services, together with Trust-wide strategic leadership for psychological professions practice in older peoples mental health and dementia care. Work as part of the divisional leadership team and with senior professional leads for nursing, allied health professions and medicine to support safe, effective and sustainable services, bringing a clear psychological voice to business planning, transformation, service development and partnership working. Lead professional governance for psychological professions across West Sussex adult and older peoples services, including supervision, appraisal, continuing professional development, job planning and standards of professional practice. Provide senior professional advice on governance and support consistent standards in older peoples mental health and dementia care across the Trust. Support robust supervision, reflective practice and psychologically safe systems that promote compassionate, trauma-informed and inclusive care for both service users and staff. Shape service and policy developments that strengthen psychological and psychologically informed care across adult and older peoples community, acute and specialist pathways, including prevention, early intervention, transitions, support for carers and partnership working with primary care, social care, commissioners and voluntary and community organisations. Lead workforce planning, inclusive recruitment and professional development to build a skilled, sustainable and diverse psychological professions workforce aligned with transformation programmes and future service needs. Champion inclusive and culturally sensitive psychological practice by embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in supervision, service development, clinical practice and divisional action planning. Foster staff and team wellbeing through clear role expectations, wellbeing conversations, peer support, communities of practice and opportunities for psychological professionals to connect across services. Provide expert consultation and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues, senior leaders, commissioners and partner agencies on complex psychological care, formulation, risk, service design and professional practice across adult and older peoples services, with particular leadership in older peoples mental health and dementia care. Lead and contribute to audit, research, teaching, training, service evaluation and routine outcome measurement, using evidence, psychological theory and high-quality data to inform continuous improvement and innovation. Hold a specialist clinical caseload and maintain advanced clinical credibility within your area of psychological practice.

Person Specification

Experience/ knowledge

Essential

• oDoctoral-level expertise in applied psychology and psychological therapy, including advanced knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology and models of psychopathology
• oDoctoral-level knowledge of research design, methodology, and evidence-based practice
• oIn-depth knowledge of theory and practice in highly specialised psychological interventions consistent with consultant-level competence
• oExtensive post-qualification experience as a registered practitioner psychologist, psychotherapist, or psychological therapist, including significant experience within the Division/Specialist Service
• oDemonstrable knowledge and training in leadership and management within mental health services, supported by extensive experience providing clinical and professional leadership in multidisciplinary setting
• oComprehensive understanding of national policy frameworks, mental health initiatives, and the wider mental health economy relevant to Trust services.
• oProven expertise in the professional management and development of psychological staff

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
• oPre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology and/or other fields of applied psychology
• oAccredited/registered with professional body/ regulator as detailed above

Person Specification Experience/ knowledge Essential oDoctoral-level expertise in applied psychology and psychological therapy, including advanced knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology and models of psychopathology oDoctoral-level knowledge of research design, methodology, and evidence-based practice oIn-depth knowledge of theory and practice in highly specialised psychological interventions consistent with consultant-level competence oExtensive post-qualification experience as a registered practitioner psychologist, psychotherapist, or psychological therapist, including significant experience within the Division/Specialist Service oDemonstrable knowledge and training in leadership and management within mental health services, supported by extensive experience providing clinical and professional leadership in multidisciplinary setting oComprehensive understanding of national policy frameworks, mental health initiatives, and the wider mental health economy relevant to Trust services. oProven expertise in the professional management and development of psychological staff Qualifications Essential oPost-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology oPre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology and/or other fields of applied psychology oAccredited/registered with professional body/ regulator as detailed above

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

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1FG

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

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 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 with service users
• 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 highly distressing or emotional circumstances
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• When appropriate, take on the role of lead practitioner for the client when work is being completed
• Regularly attend clinical supervision with a qualified psychological professional
• Work alongside service users, families, carers and multi-disciplinary team members to co-ordinate care, supporting collaborative decision-making about care and treatment.
• Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, reliable attendance and good organisational skills. Please start your 'supporting information' 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

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 Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AC-21340

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 environmentPlease get in touch if you would like an informal conversation about the post or a visit to the Bedale Centre.Please note, we reserve the right to close the application early should we receive high volumes of applications.

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 environmentPlease get in touch if you would like an informal conversation about the post or a visit to the Bedale Centre.Please note, we reserve the right to close the application early should we receive high volumes of applications.

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

We are delighted to be recruiting a number of Band 3 Health Care Assistants to support people living with dementia within our acute inpatient dementia service at the Forget Me Not Unit in Worthing.

To be considered for this role you must clearly explain why you would be suitable to work as a Health Care Support Worker in Dementia care in a short paragraph at the beginning of your supporting statement, outlining your previous experience with this client group.

Failure to do this will result in the rejection of your application

The post holder will work alongside nursing, medical and therapy colleagues providing high-quality, person-centred care and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients throughout their admission. This role will involve supporting patients with all aspects of daily living, delivering therapeutic interventions and meaningful activities, and assisting in meeting the complex physical, emotional and psychological needs of patients with dementia.

The successful candidates will be based on one of our female or male dementia wards wards and will be expected to provide cross-cover across the three inpatient dementia wards within the Forget Me Not Unit as required. The role involves working closely with patients who may be experiencing significant distress, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, and an understanding and experience of this client group is essential to the role.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your main responsibilities will be to work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a therapeutic programme of care for service users.

You will be required to communicate with patients, relatives and carers and assisting with clinical duties, including personal care and ensuring infection prevention and control standards are maintained.

You will also undertake personal care duties for service users in hospital, report patient's conditions to qualified staff and document care delivery in patients notes.

You will need to use your strong communication skills, attention to detail and motivation to provide quality care for service users.

To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID

About us

The Forget Me Not Unit aims to reduce distress caused to people with dementia or those at risk of dementia who need to be treated in and acute hospital bed. The unit provides a calm, dementia friendly environment with patients being cared for by staff who are competent to meet their needs.

• NHS staff discounts to so many shops, restaurant and gyms
• Support in career development
• Care certificate completion

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

Other key survey results:

• 70% highlighting flexible working as a key point for satisfaction at work
• 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work in their team
• 77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Job summary

Are you an Occupational therapist looking for an opportunity to work with patients on their rehabilitation goals. Alton Community Hospital are looking for a Band 5 (will consider apprenticeship route) to join their passionate therapy team. The therapy team focuses on patient centred care for individuals who have suffered an acute episode and require rehabilitation to improve their quality of life. The teams are responsive, well led, and caring providing guidance to patients, relatives, carers and staff.

We are calling for band 5 to apply to work within our innovative Therapy Team, striving to embed the rehab access for all campaign. The service is run by a multi-disciplinary team and you will work with other professionals to provide the patient with the best possible outcome. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical, communication and leadership skills whilst working with patients, carers, relative and staff. You will be encouraged to show your creativity and innovative side whilst supporting the team lead in the development of the service.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical assessments of patients who have been admitted to the ward, with a variety of conditions from respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic and MSK origins. You will use the assessment to formulate a goal orientated treatment plans to be carried out as an autonomous practitioner.

To be responsible for own case load and co-ordinate interventions with other disciplines and external agencies as required.

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

We are looking for a motivated and compassion Senior Mental Health Nurse to enhance our Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) inpatient leadership team at The Limes in Portsmouth.

The successful candidate will join a supportive inpatient environment that has undergone significant investment over the past couple years including an on-going refurbishment. Alongside this, the teams have developed a culture of quality improvement to embed evidence based models of care.

We are a supportivecompassionate team who are driven to continually develop our inpatient services and strive to provide the highest standards of patient centred care to promote recovery , dignity and choice in a least restrictive environment.

Candidates can expect a rewarding role in a team who are committed to your support and development. The successful candidate will be an RMN or RNA with at least two years post registration experience and demonstrate a passion for OPMH.

All staff are asked to work flexibly across a range of day and night shifts across the OPMH assessment wards providing care to older people living with dementia and functional mental health diagnosis.

In return for your flexibility and commitment we can offer excellent training and personal development support. There may also be opportunities to work in other parts of the service.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Nurse in Inpatient OPMH Services is a core member of the ward and leadership team.

The Senior Nurse will act as a 'named nurse' for a specific group of inpatients on the ward as required and take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care for patients and their carers. Recognising the valuable and essential role that carers play and ensuring that as a team, patients are involved and remain at the centre of all their care.

They will be a role model in their nursing and leadership role, promoting a culture of compassionate leadership.

They will take an active role / lead in the admission / discharge facilitation. They will include participation in patient flow to and from the ward and support with discharge facilitation, engaging with the multi professional team both within HIOW and system partners.

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

COAST (Crisis Outreach Acute Support Team) is seeking a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to help lead intensive home treatment and crisis outreach for young people across Mid Sussex. Based at Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, you will support an active caseload of approximately 12-20 young people at any one time, working at the interface of inpatient and community CAMHS services.

This is an opportunity to influence clinical pathways, strengthen system relationships and shape the delivery of crisis care within a well-established multidisciplinary team including creative therapists, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, systemic therapy and social work. The service works closely with inpatient units, community CAMHS and the Southern Counties Provider Collaborative to reduce avoidable admissions and improve outcomes for young people in crisis.

Recruitment & Retention Package - up to £45,000 over three years (pro-rata for part-time):o £15,000 on appointmento £10,000 after 12 monthso £10,000 after 24 monthso £10,000 after 36 months

Haywards Heath offers direct rail links to London and the south coast, proximity to Gatwick Airport and easy access to the South Downs National Park. Free on-site parking is available, with additional local parking nearby.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide senior psychiatric leadership within COAST and across the wider CAMHS system. Key duties include:o Leading psychiatric assessment and management of complex clinical presentations, including medication managemento Providing specialist psychiatric input to young people receiving intensive home treatmento Supporting access and gatekeeping assessments, advising and reviewing cases as requiredo Acting as Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act where applicableo Ensuring high standards of clinical governance and statutory complianceo Providing clinical supervision and support to non-consultant medical staffo Participating in the CAMHS Consultant on-call rota (currently 1:9 with compensatory rest)o Contributing to service development, redesign and quality improvement work

You will offer visible clinical leadership across daily handovers, safety huddles, ward rounds and system escalation discussions, supporting coordinated decision-making across services.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex and is rated Good overall and Outstanding for Caring by the CQC. The Trust maintains strong academic links with Brighton and Sussex Medical School and an established consultant peer network.

Consultants benefit from:o Flexible job planning and opportunities for hybrid workingo 30 days' study leave over three years with associated fundingo Wellbeing initiatives, occupational health services and staff networkso Opportunities for teaching, research and service innovationo Supportive medical leadership and peer supervision structureso Dedicated SPA time with opportunities for teaching, audit and CPD, including access to the local psychiatry group meeting

We are open to bespoke job planning and flexible working arrangements, including shared post models where this supports service continuity and candidate preference.

Sussex Partnership is a place where your clinical voice, expertise and leadership genuinely influence how services evolve. Explore ourCAMHS recruitment brochureto learn more.

Job summary

We are recruiting to the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist post within the Hastings & Rother CAMHS service. The post-holder will join an established and supportive psychiatry and wider multi-disciplinary team, playing a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to children and young people aged 0-18. In addition to community CAMHS responsibilities, the post-holder will also contribute to the CAMHS Liaison service, providing specialist assessment and review for young people presenting with complex needs and high-risk mental health difficulties within the acute hospital setting.

This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000structured over a three-year period as follows:

o£15,000 payable upon successful recruitment

o£10,000 payable at 12 months' service

o£10,000 payable at 24 months' service

o£10,000 payable at 36 months' service

To find out more about what we offer at SPFT, please visit our careers website. Current medical vacancies can be viewed here: https://ow.ly/EFnH50RZXyE

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.

You will work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, psychologists, social workers, systemic family therapists and child psychotherapists. This post will work alongside other Consultants and Specialist 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. You will also see consultant peers at regular division meetings in the locality and at clinical governance meetings.

About us

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.

Also, if you haven't thought about living and working in East Sussex before then you should consider the following:

• Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes
• Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way
• Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline
• Easy access to airports
• London is also within easy reach

CAMHS services recognise that young people may be affected by challenges to their emotional wellbeing and mental health at all times. With this in mind our responses are required to be dynamic and needs led. As part of our exciting transformation agenda colleagues may have opportunities to work outside of the 9-5 working pattern .

This would be negotiated on an individual basis and as part of Sussex Partnership NHS trusts wider commitment high quality services, that are both flexible and accessible to all our users whilst supporting colleagues in pursuit of their own work life balance.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata for part time working

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-21862-E

Job locations

Hastings and Rother CAMHS

St Annes Centre, 729 The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.

There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below!

Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview.

Job description Job responsibilities Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy. There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below! Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• MBBS
• Entry onto the specialist register currently or within 6 months
• Ac status or achievable within 3 months
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent clinical skills using biopsychosocial perspective and wider medical knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of clinical research/service evaluation
• Evidence of experience in education, research, audit

Person Specification Qualifications and skills Essential MBBS Entry onto the specialist register currently or within 6 months Ac status or achievable within 3 months Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent clinical skills using biopsychosocial perspective and wider medical knowledge Desirable Experience of clinical research/service evaluation Evidence of experience in education, research, audit

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

Hastings and Rother CAMHS

St Annes Centre, 729 The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7PT

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

Hastings and Rother CAMHS

St Annes Centre, 729 The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Community Mental Health Team are looking for a Team Lead to join their team.

The post holder will support the Service Manager to ensure the delivery of a pathway for people using services that meet all quality, financial and operational performance targets and ensure that these are monitored and tracked effectively.

The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values and behave in a manner that facilitates the development of autonomous teams and individuals that are empowered, engaged and committed to continually delivering excellent care with compassion. The post holder will be an advocate for recovery and support the development of services in line with the division's strategy.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

Be responsible for ensuring the provision of safe services for all adults with a functional mental health need using Mental Health services in the community.

Work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of services, ensuring the service complies with both local and national best practice and specified guidelines and frameworks for community based services.

Ensure compliance with Trust Policies and the Mental Health and Learning Disability Divisions clinical governance, performance monitoring and quality assurance frameworks.

Develop, co-ordinate and implement a process for managerial supervision, clinical supervision, case load management and staff annual appraisal.

Be responsible for recruitment and retention of personnel within delegated area of responsibility.

Work with team colleagues and external agencies to ensure that people who use the service and their families or carers are involved and development and delivery of services.

Ensure that the service has effective relationships with both internal and external services/organisations.

Regularly take part in the Manager On Call rota.

Take responsibility for working within and overseeing delegated budget.

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

Sussex Partnership have anexciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Urgent Care pathway within a joint Haven and Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team (CRHTT) post. This is a less than full time post of 7 sessions.

This post is one example of the commitment of the Trust to develop enhanced provision and capacity for the Haven and CRHTT, the service users and the families and carers using the service in challenging times.

To provide senior medical input into the Haven Unit, a nurse led unit that offers assessment for people over 18 experiencing a mental health crisis that do not require emergency medical treatment.

To provide intensive and responsive crisis resolution and home treatment to adults aged 18 and over with a functional mental health problem, ensuring individuals are treated in the least restrictive fashion which is consistent with their clinical and safety needs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to:

• Provide senior medical input into the Haven, and oversee resident doctor tasks.
• Manage the CRHTT referrals, team meetings, supervision of team members.
• Management of complex cases.
• Clinical leadership of team.
• Role in assessment of referrals/admissions.
• Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
• Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies.
• Mental Health Act implementation.
• Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a large NHS organisation that offers clinical and social care services to children, young people, adults and older adults, with emotional and mental health problems or learning disabilities. Services are provided to the people of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex with Children & Young People's Services provided across Sussex and Hampshire.

The Trust operates as part of a wider network of health and social care and works in partnership with both statutory and non-statutory agencies. The Trust benefits from a thriving Sussex-wide psychiatry training scheme where Health Education Kent, Surrey and Sussex provide foundation, GP, core and higher trainees. We work closely with Brighton and Sussex Medical School; a partnership between the Universities of Brighton and Sussex. In 2015 we became a member of the Association of UK University Hospitals, the representative body for university hospitals with major teaching and research interests across the UK and internationally. Our vision is to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.

The Trust is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is assessed as Outstanding for caring.

Job summary

Sussex Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our acute services at Mill View Hospital at Mill View Hospital in Hove (in the Brighton and Hove Division). This post has become available due to an internal move. The Consultant will work with working age patients on Falmer Ward (10 PA's), a 20 bed acute adult mental health ward. The Consultant will work with a 0.9 WTE Specialist (SAS) grade doctor. Falmer Ward is situation in Mill View Hospital where there are 4 other acute wards with their own fully established medical teams. The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is located within the hospital and accept referrals from acute wards to facilitate supportive discharges. Mill View Hospital is also the base for some of the Brighton and Hove Community Mental Health Teams. The Consultant will work closely with the well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary Team, which also includes an SAS Doctor and resident doctors (as per rotational training scheme) to deliver a person-centred mental health care. You will be supported by our wonderful substantive nursing staff, occupational therapists and psychologists to support, formulate and implement treatment plans. We regularly support medical students on placement from Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide assessment and treatment for voluntary and detained patients with a range of acute mental health conditions. You will work closely with the nursing team, allied health professionals, families and carers. There is also a clinical psychologist for the wards and reflective practice groups and bite-size training sessions also take place on a weekly basis, facilitated by a psychologist.

The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide senior medical leadership to the ward and take the lead in managing complex cases, as well as providing clinical advice and liaison as required to colleagues in primary care, community services and acute specialties. You will provide specialist medical advice and consultation to a range of health and social care staff to promote effective delivery of person-centred mental health care.

You will work closely with the well-established and supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team to contribute towards local service development 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. You will also see consultant peers weekly at the local academic programme, at regular meetings in the locality, and at clinical governance meetings.

About us

This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £45,000, in addition to(up to) £8000 relocation allowance.The RRP payment is paid in the following instalments:

o£15,000 payable upon successful recruitment

o£10,000 payable at 12 months' service

o£10,000 payable at 24 months' service

o£10,000 payable at 36 months' service

The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical HR Team - [email protected]

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

You don't need to look any further if you're after outstanding countryside and beautiful beaches. We've got the sea, air and the sound of the surf. There's the hustle and bustle of Brighton and the scenic South Downs. Not only that, the Hampshire and Sussex coastline is the sunniest place to live in the UK (just ask the Met Office!).

To find out more about what we offer please take a look at our careers portal:https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/

Job summary

We are excited to announce a full time permanent Band 7 position for a qualified Mental Health Nurse who has a passion for nursing governance, quality and standards, nursing education, to work in collaboration with the Community Matron and Head of Nursing and Quality (Community, Urgent Care, Rehab and SEDs) in the West Sussex Division.

The Professional Nurse Educator (PNE) will be working in the community and offering support/advice to the above portfolio, also working closely with the Nursing Research and Education Department.

Main duties of the job

The overarching aim of the PNE is to facilitate in a supernumerary capacity, supporting the clinical, professional, and educational development of mental health nursing workforce colleagues (including but not limited to registered nurses, learners on nursing apprenticeships, internationally educated nurses, student nurses and healthcare support workers). On occasions there may be a need to travel further afield; in discussion with their line manager, Community Matron, as part of their individual training requirements for the role.

The PNE will be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a programme of clinically relevant practice education to support the professional development of the mental health nursing in the outlined portfolio, with a specific focus on enabling the delivery of high-quality patient/person centred care that is grounded in evidence-based practice and underpinned by national, organisational and trust objectives, guidelines, and policies.

The PNE will provide expert knowledge and clinical leadership to the clinical team, facilitating the application of theory to practice within a designated clinical setting.

The PNE will ensure sufficient high-quality placements to enable safe, effective, compassionate care to be delivered by all learners and staff.

About us

The successful candidate will work with the Senior Nursing Leadership in the West Sussex Division and NRED to understand the wider strategic educational picture but be based 100% of the time in practice.Clinical placements are a vital part of the learning experience for students and trainees and providing high quality placements not only contributes to the development of individuals but also to the Trusts learning and teaching culture. The role will be challenging and rewarding in order to develop and deliver high quality education and training in practice.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AC-21328-2

Job locations

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support managers, assessors and supervisors in practice and act as a link between clinical practice, senior Nurse Leadership Team and the Department of Nursing Research, Education and Development (NRED), International Recruitment team and Higher Education Institutes (HEI) in relation to development of learners and staff.
• The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions and act autonomously to resolve issues and problems arising within practice. Provide strong, skilled professional leadership and support to all members of the workforce involved with learners.
• Lead by example, acting as a role model to others by demonstrating effective professional attitudes and behaviours
• Develop communication networks and close working relationships with managers, practice assessors and supervisors other practice placement areas and HEIs.
• Play a leading role as appropriate, to development curriculum ensuring that the principles of work-based learning, clinical need and up to date practice of caring for patients is included.
• Support the recruitment of internal and external candidates who want to apply for the nursing associate apprenticeship and registered nurse degree apprenticeship within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
• Support NMC quality assurance monitoring and HEI external examiner and Ofsted visits to the Trust.
• Contribute and develop study days locally to their site of work providing virtual , face to face training and clinical coaching in practice.
• Support the general duties of a Practice Education Facilitator in clinical practice.
• Practice as a Professional Nurse Advocate ( or be willing to attend training if not trained on application).

Job description Job responsibilities Support managers, assessors and supervisors in practice and act as a link between clinical practice, senior Nurse Leadership Team and the Department of Nursing Research, Education and Development (NRED), International Recruitment team and Higher Education Institutes (HEI) in relation to development of learners and staff. The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions and act autonomously to resolve issues and problems arising within practice. Provide strong, skilled professional leadership and support to all members of the workforce involved with learners. Lead by example, acting as a role model to others by demonstrating effective professional attitudes and behaviours Develop communication networks and close working relationships with managers, practice assessors and supervisors other practice placement areas and HEIs. Play a leading role as appropriate, to development curriculum ensuring that the principles of work-based learning, clinical need and up to date practice of caring for patients is included. Support the recruitment of internal and external candidates who want to apply for the nursing associate apprenticeship and registered nurse degree apprenticeship within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Support NMC quality assurance monitoring and HEI external examiner and Ofsted visits to the Trust. Contribute and develop study days locally to their site of work providing virtual , face to face training and clinical coaching in practice. Support the general duties of a Practice Education Facilitator in clinical practice. Practice as a Professional Nurse Advocate ( or be willing to attend training if not trained on application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered mental health nurse with extensive recent clinical experience
• Educated to degree level
• Completion of recognised Supporting Learners in Practice (SLiP) or Practice Assessors study days
• Robust evidence of own personal development, and that of influencing and supporting a learning environment within a team
• Experience in change management
• Audit and research skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered mental health nurse with extensive recent clinical experience Educated to degree level Completion of recognised Supporting Learners in Practice (SLiP) or Practice Assessors study days Robust evidence of own personal development, and that of influencing and supporting a learning environment within a team Experience in change management Audit and research skills

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

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS

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

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist (Band 4, full time, one-year contract with potential to extend) to join our Psychological Professionals (PP) team based at the Hellingly Centre, which is part of Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Forensic Healthcare Service.

The role is across two secure wards. Assessments and interventions offered include those focused on mental health and those focused on offending behaviour. There will be opportunities to be involved in audit, service development, and evaluation of the outcomes of our work with the possibility of submitting for publication.

You will join a dedicated multidisciplinary inpatient team and a friendly Psychological Professions team that includes a varied range of practitioners and specialisms to learn from. The team prides itself in being supportive, with regular opportunities to think together in team meetings, reflective practice and team days. You will receive regular supervision from a practitioner psychologist.

Main duties of the job

As part of our experienced psychological therapies team, you will work alongside a clinical or forensic psychologist, supporting face-to-face assessments and psychological therapies for two wards at the Hellingly Centre. There will be the opportunity to develop your forensic and neuropsychological assessment skills. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in group programmes such as DBT-informed groups or offending behaviour groups. You will attend MDT and PP meetings. You will be supported in thinking about how to achieve next steps in your career goals.

Key tasks:

? Assessment of individuals and groups.

? Assisting qualified applied psychologists carry out interventions with individuals or in groups.

? Report writing.

? Audit and service evaluation.

? Literature searches.

? Developing resources.

? Assisting qualified applied psychologists in delivering training for other professionals.

About us

Proximity to the South Downs, the sea, the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove whilst only a train ride from London!

We have a thriving, friendly and highly skilled psychological professions department. We strive toward compassionate leadership and flexible support. We offer the opportunity to learn about the very best psychological therapies, in a safe therapeutic environment, with a challenging and often traumatised and marginalised client group.

The Hellingly Centre is a medium secure unit for people between the ages of 18-65 who have mental health problems and who have become involved with the criminal justice system. We offer assessment and treatment for people whose conditions cannot safely be treated other than in a secure environment. There are four medium secure inpatient wards, housed in a modern unit in the beautiful surroundings of the Sussex countryside.

Job summary

Looking for your opportunity to start your career in the NHS?

We are looking for a Patient Contact Advisor to join our fast paced service, in a role that offers flexibility and work/life balance along with the opportunity to complete a Level 2 Qualification in Customer Service. Your role will predominantly be communicating with members of the public, our clinical teams and external stakeholders to contribute to the efficiency of the healthcare being provided across the South Coast. This role will be based at the Royal South Hants Hospital in Southampton.

This role would suit friendly and talkative individuals who are confident talking on the phone and using information systems to record data.

We are open 7 days per week from 8am to 8pm, including all bank holidays. You will be included in the roster to work a combination of early, late and weekend shifts (some shifts may have enhanced pay). Rota's are given 6 weeks in advance to allow you an excellent balance between work and home.

We want you to be driven to deliver a friendly and engaging experience to all our of service users. We're committed to providing you a full induction and support to enable you to complete your apprenticeship qualification.

Who knows what your next step in the NHS could be...

Main duties of the job

Answer all telephone calls in an efficient, courteous, professional and non-judgemental manner. Maintain a high standard of work and remain professional at all times

Record all data accurately in templates or in the patients' computerised records

Ensure messages from all callers (patients and Healthcare Professionals) are taken and electronically delivered or appointed to the correct service

Manage instructions and queries from any Healthcare Professional from any HIOW service using policies, Procedures, Directory of Services and Intranet information to advise or signpost

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

We are delighted to be recruiting a number of Band 3 Health Care Assistants to support people living with dementia within our acute inpatient dementia service at the Forget Me Not Unit in Worthing.

To be considered for this role you must clearly explain why you would be suitable to work as a Health Care Support Worker in Dementia care in a short paragraph at the beginning of your supporting statement, outlining your previous experience with this client group.

Failure to do this will result in the rejection of your application

The post holder will work alongside nursing, medical and therapy colleagues providing high-quality, person-centred care and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients throughout their admission. This role will involve supporting patients with all aspects of daily living, delivering therapeutic interventions and meaningful activities, and assisting in meeting the complex physical, emotional and psychological needs of patients with dementia.

The successful candidates will be based on one of our female or male dementia wards wards and will be expected to provide cross-cover across the three inpatient dementia wards within the Forget Me Not Unit as required. The role involves working closely with patients who may be experiencing significant distress, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, and an understanding and experience of this client group is essential to the role.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your main responsibilities will be to work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a therapeutic programme of care for service users.

You will be required to communicate with patients, relatives and carers and assisting with clinical duties, including personal care and ensuring infection prevention and control standards are maintained.

You will also undertake personal care duties for service users in hospital, report patient's conditions to qualified staff and document care delivery in patients notes.

You will need to use your strong communication skills, attention to detail and motivation to provide quality care for service users.

To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID

About us

The Forget Me Not Unit aims to reduce distress caused to people with dementia or those at risk of dementia who need to be treated in and acute hospital bed. The unit provides a calm, dementia friendly environment with patients being cared for by staff who are competent to meet their needs.

• NHS staff discounts to so many shops, restaurant and gyms
• Support in career development
• Care certificate completion

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

Other key survey results:

• 70% highlighting flexible working as a key point for satisfaction at work
• 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work in their team
• 77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of adults facing mental health challenges? Langley Green Hospital in Crawley is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist with experience of working with people with mental health difficulties to join our dynamic Acute OT Therapies Team. The role is 30 hours per week.

You will take a lead for one of our wards and be responsible for providing specialist occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, and 1:1 and group interventions to adults with acute mental health needs, taking a recovery-focused approach.

You will be an integral part of the ward multidisciplinary team and play a key role in contributing to safe and effective discharges.

We welcome candidates with effective communication and organisation skills, a compassionate, person-centred approach, able to demonstrate confidence and self-awareness and above all a caring attitude and desire to make a difference.

This is a great opportunity as a band 6 OT to bring your expertise and skills to the team or if you would like to broaden your existing knowledge within acute mental health.This could also be an opportunity for an experienced band 5 OT for career development if you feel ready to increase your level of challenge and responsibility.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and interventions using evidence-based, client-centred approaches to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, with an emphasis on relapse prevention, establishment of meaningful routines, and promotion of recovery.

In collaboration with the ward MDT and patient's families, carers and support networks, you will take a pivotal role in discharge planning for patients, ensuring a smooth, timely transition back into the community. The role includes some OT assessments in home environments to identify OT interventions, equipment and support needs as part of discharge planning.

Group work is an important aspect of the Therapeutic Programme at Langley Green Hospital. The role includes psychoeducational and therapeutic group facilitation and involvement in the development and coordination of the programme.

You will provide clinical supervision and leadership support to others in the OT team, including band 5 OTs, OT clinical support workers, activity worker support staff, lived experience recovery workers, and OT students, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

There is an expectation to be involved in projects and service developments happening within the team, giving opportunity to develop both your own skills and to contribute to continuous service improvements.

About us

We encourage and support learning and professional development. In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you highly rewarding work within an established, innovative, forward thinking occupational therapy team that prides itself on being a supportive team.

We offer regular clinical and professional supervision, and yearly appraisals. We have a robust range of AHP training, OT networking and CPD opportunities, with a strong professional structure in place. You will have access to our fantastic AHP training prospectus, with a range of AHP training opportunities and Communities of Practice including Sensory Processing, Recovery through Activity, Occupational Formulation, and Research and Innovation.

We believe collaboration is key, and encourage and support involvement with innovation and continuous quality improvement projects across the hospital.

Job summary

Team Secretary - Band 3 - NHS Sussex Partnership Trust

An opportunity has arisen for an adaptable individual to join our service as a Team Secretary within the COAST Team in Haywards Heath.

As a successful candidate you will have to provide efficient and pro-active secretarial/admin support to the clinical team.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to prioritise and adapt to constant demands on the workload as well as to demonstrate the ability to work as a team member.The post holder is responsible for carrying out general administrative duties; work within set routines and processes, policies and procedures to provide a comprehensive high quality service to the service, and able to deal efficiently and courteously with patients and staff enquiries. Relevant experience working within an administration team is essential.

Essential skills required for the post include - the ability to prioritise tasks, effective time management skills; excellent IT and secretarial skills; good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

About us

Sussex Partnership Trust has an extensive training and development program and you will be supported to use this to develop your potential.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-CS-21798-1

Job locations

Harbour Unit

Haywards Heath

RH16 4NQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary: The team secretary is a vital role within our team, responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our service. The post holder will work within established routines and processes, policies, and procedures to deliver high-quality service to the unit, handling patient and staff inquiries efficiently and courteously.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Administrative Duties:Perform a variety of administrative tasks, including managing schedules, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records.
• Communication:Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Prioritisation and Adaptability: Prioritise tasks and adapt to constant demands on the workload, ensuring timely completion of duties.
• Team Collaboration:Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a team member, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Patient and Staff Enquiries:Address patient and staff inquiries efficiently and courteously, providing accurate information and assistance.
• Compliance:Ensure all administrative processes comply with healthcare regulations and standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant experience working within an administration team is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using office software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional and approachable.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality service.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: The team secretary is a vital role within our team, responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our service. The post holder will work within established routines and processes, policies, and procedures to deliver high-quality service to the unit, handling patient and staff inquiries efficiently and courteously. Key Responsibilities: General Administrative Duties:Perform a variety of administrative tasks, including managing schedules, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records. Communication:Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, staff, and external stakeholders. Prioritisation and Adaptability: Prioritise tasks and adapt to constant demands on the workload, ensuring timely completion of duties. Team Collaboration:Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a team member, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive work environment. Patient and Staff Enquiries:Address patient and staff inquiries efficiently and courteously, providing accurate information and assistance. Compliance:Ensure all administrative processes comply with healthcare regulations and standards. Qualifications and Experience: Relevant experience working within an administration team is essential. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in using office software and tools. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Personal Attributes: Professional and approachable. High level of integrity and confidentiality. Strong commitment to providing high-quality service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• NVQ 3 or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of a range of secretarial procedures
• Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy
• Experience of maintaining office systems
• Experience of working as part of a team

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above or equivalent Desirable NVQ 3 or equivalent Knowledge/Experience Essential Proven experience of a range of secretarial procedures Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy Experience of maintaining office 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.

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

Harbour Unit

Haywards Heath

RH16 4NQ

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

Harbour Unit

Haywards Heath

RH16 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic Mental Health Practitioner to join our well-established and innovative Sussex CAMHS Acute services. This post will be part of COAST, providing alternative to hospital admission treatment to our young community. As a mental health practitioner, your goal is to offer support and treatment to young people and their families during a period of mental health crisis.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and creative multi-disciplinary team and be integral in an exciting project to develop the service to introduce an intensive pathway. Together with delivering our core business includes assessing young people's mental health, including attention to risk management and care planning, and working with families and the wider systems that support these young people.

This vacancy is Sussex wide and the ability to travel, even in remote areas over weekend and BH is essential for the role.

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

As a Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will be working as part of a supportive team of mental health practitioners who come from nursing, OT, social work and support worker backgrounds. You will deliver crisis assessments, brief interventions to young people and their families/carers who are experiencing a period of mental health crisis, with a particular focus on maximising skills and competencies in activities of daily living.

Contributing to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which will be delivered in a community & home setting. We follow a multi-disciplinary approach and as such you will provide specialist assessment and intervention.

The ability to travel across sites is essential for this role.

About us

Working in West 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.

Job summary

Working within a Mental Health Hospital setting. To provide the highest possible standards of domestic services, food service, hygiene and safety to service users without constant supervision, and be able to work as part of a team.

To observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy and Waste Disposal Policy.

Main duties of the job

General Cleaning:

Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.

Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.

Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.

Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.

Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors

General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.

Catering:

Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven

Unloading and preparing for service to patients

Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage

About us

Langley Green is an acute inpatient unit, providing multi-disciplinary care and treatment to working age adults within the least restrictive environment, which is both safe and therapeutic. The Hospital is one of many run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and more information may be found on our website at www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a part-time Facilities Assistant (Cleaner) to join our team at Shepherd House, 129 Brighton Rd, Worthing BN11 2ET

This is a part-time position working Saturdays and Sundays only, with 5 hours worked each day, totalling 10 hours per weekend.

As a Facilities Assistant (Cleaner), you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention are maintained across the site.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work equally well on their own or as part of a team, to deliver and achieve high standards ofenvironmental cleaning and prepare meals for service.

We are looking for people who recognise the importance of a clean environment and food safety, as well as the importance of adherence to infection prevention and control standards at all times.

To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to be fully vaccinatedagainst COVID-19.

About us

We value our workforce and will ensure that the successful candidate will have the training and support needed to achieve the highest standardspossible.

If you believe that you can make a positive contribution to our team and work to our exacting standards we welcome your application.

Job summary

Are you a Practitioner Psychologist with a clinical or forensic background and a passion for working with children and young people who have experienced early adversity and have complex mental health difficulties?

Are you motivated by a role where you can make a huge difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable individuals in the community?

If so, our Practitioner Psychologist position at Lansdowne Children's Home in Hailsham, East Sussex may be just the role for you!

Lansdowne Secure Children's Home is a 12 bedded social care provision for young people aged 12-17. The young people have complex needs and are described as 'high need/high vulnerability/high risk'.

The health team's focus is informed by the Framework for Integrated Care (also known as SECURE STAIRS). This aims to support trauma-informed care and formulation-driven, evidence-based, whole-systems approaches to creating change for young people within the Children and Young People's Secure Estate (CYPSE).

Main duties of the job

You will be joining our Integrated Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service (IHEWS) at Lansdowne Secure Children's Home in Hailsham, East Sussex. We are a small and welcoming multi-disciplinary health team whose role is to support both the young people and the residential staff within the centre.

Your main duties will involve being responsible for the assessment of, and some therapy with, the young person; consultation to, and support and training of, the care and education staff group; including supervision of other Psychological Professional staff when applicable (e.g., Assistant Psychologist and Trainee Psychologist). You will work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary health team and will receive supervision from a Principal Practitioner Psychologist within SPFT CAMHS.

As part of your recruitment to the post we would include discussion around supporting attendance in training in Level 1 Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).

This is a 30 hours per week role working days will ideally include Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Discussion will take place on appointment.

About us

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

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

Other key survey results:

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

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

77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Job summary

Exciting opportunityfora Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) orEducationMentalHealthPractitioner (EMHP)wishing to expand their experience into Higher Education working onthe well-establishedchildren'smental health practitionercoursesat the University of Sussex .

We are excited to invite applications from registeredChildren's Wellbeing Practitioners orEducation Mental Health Practitioners who are passionate about developing their teaching skills. This role offers an opportunity to prepare,co-deliver, and evaluate teachingon the Sussex UniversityPostGraduate DiplomasinChildren's WellbeingPractice andEducation and Mental Health Practice (EMHP). You will also have access to a range of CPD opportunities to support your ongoing professional growth.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be based within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's Psychological Professions Directorate and work closely with colleagues at Sussex University.

Sussex Partnership is a leading NHS Foundation Trust and a proud Teaching Trust of Brighton and Sussex Medical School. We have an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality clinical services, research, and education across mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse, and prison healthcare. Each year, our services support around 100,000 people across the south east of England and beyond.

About us

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and communities. We warmly encourage applicants who can bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our team.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-CO-22004

Job locations

University of Sussex Falmer site

University of Sussex

Brighton

BN1 9QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will hold a Children's Wellbeing Practice or Education Mental Health Practice qualification, be registered with the BPS or BABCP, and have experience working with Children and Young People. Experience in supervision is desirable, and we welcome applicants who are eager to develop their teaching skills further.

Job description Job responsibilities You will hold a Children's Wellbeing Practice or Education Mental Health Practice qualification, be registered with the BPS or BABCP, and have experience working with Children and Young People. Experience in supervision is desirable, and we welcome applicants who are eager to develop their teaching skills further.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Children's Wellbeing Practitioner or Education Mental Health Practitioner

Experience

Essential

• Two-years experience working within children's mental health services as a mental health professional.
• Experience of development of both experienced and junior staff providing support and assistance in their own professional and academic development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised qualification in Children's Wellbeing Practitioner or Education Mental Health Practitioner Experience Essential Two-years experience working within children's mental health services as a mental health professional. Experience of development of both experienced and junior staff providing support and assistance in their own professional and academic development

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

University of Sussex Falmer site

University of Sussex

Brighton

BN1 9QH

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

University of Sussex Falmer site

University of Sussex

Brighton

BN1 9QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Chichester Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) as a Band 6 Pathfinder clinician.

The role involves providing short term clinical intervention for individuals accessing Pathfinder West Sussex services whose mental health is deteriorating and those requiring support in their discharge from NHS mental health services. Interventions include individual work, groups, workshops and Recovery College.

The focus of interventions will be on offering timely proactive, preventative support and facilitating transitions between NHS and voluntary sector mental health services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of an evolving team of clinically trained staff working within Pathfinder West Sussex alongside voluntary sector providers to offer clinical intervention and support to people with mental health difficulties. The role will build on clear pathways between voluntary sector and NHS mental health services working in the innovative partnership alliance, Pathfinder West Sussex, who a core part of the NMHT.

Experience of community and partnership working is required along with the ability to work as part of a wider whole system, enabling and finding solutions together and being able to work flexibly, adaptably and creatively in a developing service within a specific locality.

About us

As we work towards our goal of providing an integrated service across primary and secondary care, our community mental health services are being transformed to recognise the changes in how people want to access them. We are working in close partnership with a range of partners and our 'experts by experience' to develop and improve our service offer.

Job summary

Unique opportunity to join a team of mental health speech and language therapists working across the Trust's adult mental health wards. This is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapy (Band 6) role and would ideally suit an experienced practitioner with the desire to help deliver a high-quality service to people living with mental health needs and/or dementia.

You will be supported by a more experienced speech and language therapist. The team is led by a Principal Speech and Language Therapist (Band 8a) in Mental Health and Dementia. There are currently opportunities to support student speech and language therapists.

The post holder will be based at Langley Green Hospital and will need to able to travel for meetings and training to other sites on occasions.

Experience in mental health and/or dementia is advantageous.

By joining our team, you will benefit from:

Strong supportive teams with dedicated supportive leaders

Excellent CPD opportunities

A service that works to develop clear evidence-based care pathways

Main duties of the job

You will already possess a broad range of skills to manage a varied caseload across a range of care pathways including dementia, mental health conditions, acquired neurological conditions, learning disabilities and neurodiversity. Due to the specialist nature of the role and broad range of care pathways we offer, support and CPD to develop skills gaps.

As well as direct assessments and interventions, speech and language therapy will be delivered by increasing the skills and competencies of other staff on wards.

You will have support from and work collaboratively within the speech and language therapy professional group which spans the whole of Sussex and includes a large team of learning disability, neurodevelopmental and mental health specialist speech and language therapists.

You will be collaborating across services to deliver results. We work closely with colleagues in social care, primary care and other specialist secondary services.

This is a great opportunity to use the skills you have developed across a broad range of care pathways.

About us

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex and for children and young people in Sussex.

We encourage flexible working

We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

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

Other key survey results:

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

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

77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be a successful speech and language therapist in our team you will be:

- A qualified speech and language therapist, registered with the HCPC

- Experienced in a broad range of areas aforementioned

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role

Job summary

Ouse Valley CAMHS Service (Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough) have an exciting opportunity for a permanent,Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to join their locality team. This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service to those children and young people (0yrs-18yrs).

This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000structured 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

The RRP is pro rata for LTFT position. For full terms and conditions of the RRP, please contact [email protected]

To find out more about we can offer you at SPFT, please follow the link to our careers website here

To find a list of our current Medical vacancies, please follow this link: https://ow.ly/EFnH50RZXyE

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.

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 CHYPS.

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. You will also see consultant peers at regular division meetings in the locality and at clinical governance meetings.

About us

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.

Also, if you haven't thought about living and working in East Sussex before then you should consider the following:

• Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes
• Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way
• Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline
• Easy access to airports
• London is also within easy reach

CAMHS services recognise that young people may be affected by challenges to their emotional wellbeing and mental health at all times. With this in mind our responses are required to be dynamic and needs led,. As part of our exciting transformation agenda colleagues may be required to work outside of the 9-5 working pattern .

This would be negotiated on an individual basis and as part of Sussex Partnership NHS trusts wider commitment high quality services, that are both flexible and accessible to all our users whilst supporting colleagues in pursuit of their own work life balance.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata for part time working

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-21872-D

Job locations

Ouse Valley CAMHS CAMHS

Orchard House, Victoria Hospital

Lewes

BN7 1PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.

There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below!

Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview.

Job description Job responsibilities Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy. There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below! Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview.

Person Specification

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.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

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

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.

Person Specification 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. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment 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 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.

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).

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Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ouse Valley CAMHS CAMHS

Orchard House, Victoria Hospital

Lewes

BN7 1PE

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

Ouse Valley CAMHS CAMHS

Orchard House, Victoria Hospital

Lewes

BN7 1PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 nurse to work in a female dedicated adult acute in patient ward setting and be part of a multi-disciplinary team. Abbey ward is set within the Woodlands Acute unit Sussex partnership NHS Foundation Trust Hastings. Our Trust has just been upgraded by CQC as GOOD in every domain and EXCELLENT in the CARING domain. Due to this we are now the third leading Mental Health Trust in the country. We will strive to maintain our standards and always improve where we can.

Main duties of the job

Working within a supportive clinically led team, you will have the opportunity to really work in partnership with patients - engaging, supporting and developing a relationship which really enables the recovery process. With a real commitment to improving care delivery, as part of our team you will be supporting quality improvements and initiatives that will enhance the patient experience.

Our vision is to provide outstanding care and treatment you can be confident in. To achieve the highest standards we have already embarked on a programme to transform the culture of the Trust to one of continuous improvement, delivered through participation of all staff and with service users, carers and families at the heart of our efforts.

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 would like to create an environment where service users, nurses, nurse associates, nursing assistants and carers are all leaders and actively involved in making decisions about our services.

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.

We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.