Job summary

Mental Health Rehabilitation offers: a whole systems approach to recovery from mental illness that maximises the individuals quality of life and social inclusion by encouraging their skills promoting independence and autonomy in order to give them hope for the future and leads to successful community living through appropriate support.

The Sussex Community Rehabilitation Pathway provides high quality, safe and effective rehabilitation for adults with psychosis and complex mental disorder across Sussex. The team works collaboratively with patients who meet NICE guidance service criteria to deliver personalised rehabilitation in their local area to:* Support a personally meaningful recovery

*Improve subjective quality of life

*Enable social inclusion and participation in the wider community to achieve personal recovery goals

The Sussex Community Rehabilitation Service operates both short and long-term pathways, with short-term pathways temporary community rehabilitation input to people for up to 16 weeks and long-term pathways which offer input to people for an expected minimum of 3 years.

Main duties of the job

*A breadth of knowledge & skills providing holistic & person centred care & support for people of all ages, in a variety of settings

*Works independently under the leadership of registered nurses providing care, delivering all aspects of nursing processes

*Includes undertaking care & treatment tasks as directed by registered nurse within a range of mental health settings with patients experiencing a range of mental health issues. Includes observations & reporting on patients' conditions

*Contribute to collaborative care planning & safety management in accordance with team approach

*Work flexibly & carry out short/long-term intervention case loads

*Carry out delegated tasks in accordance with care plans, risk management plans, with the support & guidance of lead practitioner & wider team

*Keep accurate records of all work undertaken

*Be managerially accountable to Team Leader

*Administer medication, monitor side effects

*Provide psychoeducation

*Link with wider community networks

*Offer physical health assessment, monitoring & health promotion

*Promote & display via personal actions & support Trust's key policies on Equality & Diversity, Exemplar Employer using the recovery orientated approach for people with longer term problems

*Work under clinical supervision from a registered professional to provide high quality care & treatment with the multi-disciplinary team informed by excellent communication, analysis of information, planning & organisational skills

About us

*The Trust works with adult/children's social care ensuring integrated service has systems in place to equip staff with knowledge & skills to recognise abuse, take action to safeguard & protect vulnerable adults/children & young people, familiarise and undertake relevant training appropriate to role.

*Abide by standards of behaviour expected by professional body & Trust disciplinary policy and procedure

*Adhere to all Trust policies & procedures & responsible for making themselves aware of these policies & procedures

*No information should be discussed with unauthorised person(s) or organisations & required to comply with provisions of Data Protection Act

*Maintain own awareness of, comply with, policies & procedures relating to health & safety, & assist in ensuring compliance of other staff

*Support Trust's visions & values in particular; promotion of positive approach to diversity, equality, rights, & treating others with dignity & respect, eliminating discrimination & disadvantage in service delivery & employment, manage, support or comply by adhering to Trust's Equality & Diversity Policy

*Develop & maintain positive relationships with colleagues, considering age, religion & belief, ethnicity, sex, marital/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/maternity status & any disability.

Job summary

Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Are you passionate about supporting veterans, transitioning military personnel and reservists experiencing substance misuse, addictive behaviours, and mental health difficulties?

Op Courage - South East offers support to Veterans and Reservists within the geographical regions of Kent, Surrey and Sussex. A veteran is an individual who has service one or more days in the British Military, and it is this group of people that Op Courage works with on a holistic level.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated practitioner to lead on substance misuse within the Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of those who have served in the Armed Forces.

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

About the Role

As the Specialist Substance Misuse Practitioner, you will provide expert assessment, formulation, and psychosocial interventions for veterans presenting with substance misuse and addictive behaviours alongside complex mental health and social care needs.

You will act as the service lead for substance misuse, supporting colleagues through consultation, training, and the development of best practice across the team. Working autonomously and collaboratively, you will manage a defined caseload, undertake comprehensive assessments, formulate risk management plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.

You will work closely with families, carers, statutory services, and third-sector organisations to ensure veterans receive holistic, person-centred care and support throughout their recovery journey.

About us

We are an expanding and exciting specialist service within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, working regionallyin thesouth east and nationally as part of the NHS Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

Job summary

Join Op Courage, the NHS specialist service for veterans, as we expand our dynamic therapy team.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate clinical/counselling psychologist or psychological therapist to help us provide high-quality, evidence-based care to ex-armed forces personnel.

Our service provides timely access to trauma-informed, recovery-focused interventions tailored to the needs of those who have served.

You will work within a small, supportive team compromising psychologists, psychological therapists, psychiatrists, peer support workers, and clinical nurse specialists, delivering care across a range of presentations including PTSD, complex trauma, depression, anxiety and substance misuse.

This role will cover the Kent locality and be initially based at Canterbury Hospital

Main duties of the job

Deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions in line with NICE guidelines.

Offer specialist trauma-focused therapy e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT where qualified.

Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting, contributing to care planning and clinical reviews.

Provide clinical supervision to junior team members and trainees.

Contribute to service development and evaluation initiatives.

About us

We are Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, providing mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services to people living in southeast England. Our services are for children, young people, adults of working age and older people.You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership.

We are passionate about research and it's our aim to put it at the core of everything we do so we can continually improve our clinical care.

Our vision is to deliver great care and improve outcomes together.

Our Vaues underpin everything we do and the experience we want people to have when using our services, working within them and working alongside them, as a partner. Compassionate, Accountable and Optimistic.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, pro-active, knowledgeable and committed People professional, with experience of working on complex employee relations cases, to join our Employee Relations Team.

Are you looking to be part of a strong team working in an organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people and are you passionate about our NHS service? We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior ER Advisor who is able to join our team and immediately contribute to the development of achieving Outstanding in all areas.

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior ER Advisor able to demonstrate significant experience of successfully self-managing a varied and demanding caseload including; formal conduct and dignity at work investigations, disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings, performance and absence management, management of change, all whilst providing front line employee advice and guidance to line managers and Senior Leaders. You will need to be able to work to clear timescales, manage your own workload and advise on risk mitigation by applying up-to-date knowledge of best ER practice, latest case law and employment legislation.

This vacancy is for part time role and offers hybrid working. You will be expected to come into the office at least once a week and travel across Sussex when required.

Main duties of the job

This is a highly interactive position that requires a degree of autonomous working. You will work within an experienced Senior ER Advisor team providing cross-cover and developmental support to People Advisors.

As a Senior ER Advisor, you will build key relationships within the People Directorate and with wider Trust business leaders, stakeholders and trade union colleagues. Actively embracing change, you will take accountability to deliver a complete value added Employee Relations service, applying your senior ER knowledge to organisational challenges. You will work in a way that is able to identify interventions and solutions which minimise requirements for formal investigations and hearings and that supports practices that are resolution and learning focused. You will ensure ongoing review and development of workforce policies, procedures and practices whilst supporting the development of our managers and systems and processes that enable efficient and effective ways of working.

You will ideally be CIPD qualified and have significant experience of providing Employee Relations advice in a unionised environment. You should have a good up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation and be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office packages. NHS experience is desirable.

This vacancy offers hybrid working, but you will be expected to come into the office and travel when required.

About us

The post holder will work as a key senior member of the team, to ensure a comprehensive, quality and timely Employee Relations service is provided in relation to all aspects of the employment cycle.

We'd love you to join our organisation that is 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.

To be successful in this role you will share our passion, desire and compassionate approach to supporting people of all ages with complex mental health needs

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our Sussex CAMHS Services as the Professional Lead. This is an influential role that will be responsible for providing clinical and professional leadership within West Sussex CAMHS with some time dedicated to supporting with leadership more widely across Sussex CAMHS.

The Trust operates a model of care delivery which is led through joint operational and clinical decision making. This post will join other professional leads in ensuring quality of service delivery and support and growth of our workforce.

This role is right for you if you are motivated at the prospect of:

• Having the ability to influence the quality of care and wellbeing through a strong professional lead network.
• Raising the profile of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists and supporting their growth and development.
• Wanting to ensure that the child's voice is at the centre of care delivery decisions.

The role is split into 50% clinical direct and indirect work and 50% leadership work.

Main duties of the job

Responsibility for Clinical Supervision of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists and Professional Leadership of Psychological Professionals; supported Senior Psychological Profession colleagues across the service.

Overseeing the Psychological Professions workplan including increasing access to psychological therapies, enhancing outcomes for Young People and their Families, supporting inclusive and diverse practice, and staff well-being.

Promote clinical innovation and continual development of Psychotherapy practice, based upon evidence and relevant research.

Ensure excellence in clinical practice and service delivery is based on NICE guidelines, documents and guidance.

Ensure Psychological Professionals have mechanisms that enable compliance with Professional standards, ethics and regulation requirements.

Support/advise managers in developing supervision and act as a point of contact and resource on all professionally related issues.

Provide and deliver specialist advice and interventions for young people with complex needs, and their families, working closely with Managers to deliver a person-centred service, providing expert advice to patients, carers and staff.

This role includes Co-Chairing the Trust's Psychodynamic Network alongside an Adult Psychotherapist.

You will need a recognised Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy registration and ideally a supervisory qualification, some leadership experience and experience of clinical practice in a CAMHS setting.

About us

This is a great opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated North West Sussex Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Team.

At Sussex Partnership we provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex. You will make a real difference to improve the lives of children and adolescents, working with colleagues to provide a full range of outpatient and inpatient services and helping to manage transition between these and other services through outreach services.

We'd love you to join our Trust, an organisation rated 'Good' by the CQC and 'Outstanding' for caring, with a strong commitment to innovation, research, and continuous improvement.

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

If you haven't considered living or working in West Sussex before, here are some quick highlights:

• Travel easily from coast to countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns, within minutes.
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London which are easily reached by local buses and mainline trains.
• Access renowned cycle routes and scenic walks like the South Downs Way in the national park.
• Explore miles of coastline, including West Wittering beach and Selsey.
• Gatwick and Heathrow airports are both under 90 minutes away for convenient travel.

Job summary

We are excited to announce a full time, 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 Matron.

The Professional Nurse Educator (PNE) will be working in inpatients Dementia Unit and offering support/advice to the Community DOPMHS in collaboration with Matron and Head of Nursing

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 and Head of Nursing ( Community) 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 Dementia Inpatient Unit, 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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and skilled Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS) on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, care coordination, treatment and recovery-focused interventions to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, relating to psychosis. The role involves managing a caseload of patients, undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, managing risk, and working collaboratively with carers, primary care services and partner agencies.

The postholder will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care, promoting recovery and independence, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of community mental health services. They will play a key role in supporting continuity of care and maintaining clinical capacity within CRS during the substantive postholder's period of maternity leave.

This post is offered as a fixed-term contract for maternity leave cover.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work within CRS as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating a defined caseload of patients.
• Undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing reviews.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating person-centred care and treatment plans.
• Assessing and managing risk, ensuring timely intervention and escalation where required.
• Providing evidence-based clinical interventions and support to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion.
• Working collaboratively with patients, carers, families and partner agencies to ensure coordinated care delivery.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case formulation discussions.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Contributing to safeguarding processes and promoting the welfare and safety of vulnerable adults.
• Supporting the delivery of NHS and Trust priorities through effective caseload management and service delivery.
• Providing leadership, supervision and support to junior staff and students where appropriate.
• Participating in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex, working to improve the lives of the people we serve through high-quality, compassionate care.

CRS is a specialist community service supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health needs to maximise their independence, recovery and quality of life. We work collaboratively with patients, carers and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care that promotes recovery, social inclusion and positive outcomes.

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, respected and encouraged to develop their skills and careers. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are dedicated to promoting wellbeing, professional development and opportunities for career progression.

By joining CRS, you will become part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team that is passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.

Job summary

The Physician Associate or Physician Assistant (PA) will be accountable for ensuring that high quality patient care is always delivered, where they can be a source of continuity for service users by monitoring physical as well as mental health requirements.

The PA will support the effective functioning of the multidisciplinary team and wider service developments through developing knowledge of assessing and managing mental disorders, undertaking quality improvement (QI) work such as clinical audit, gaining knowledge about psychotropic medication and taking a lead role in the physical health of service users.

The PA will have regular supervision (for both clinical and professional supervision) from a designated Consultant, with regular meetings to support on-going development within the role, as well as attending regular continued professional development (CPD) sessions.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical assessments of new referrals & reviews of existing service users under the care of the service the PA works for. To use medical & psychiatric history taking, physical examination, mental state examination, problem solving and clinical decision-making skills in carrying out this work. To formulate differential diagnoses and management plans with input as agreed by the supervising Consultant. The final or working diagnosis for a service user will need discussion at an appropriate time interval as agreed with the supervising Consultant.

Maintain service user records i.e. record test results, patient contacts.

Review and summarise patient notes for the purpose of contributing to discharge summaries and reports.

Assist the consultant by writing letters, chasing referrals/treatments and preparing medical notes.

Carry out agreed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which will include (but not be limited to):

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Venepuncture

Interpretation of blood results

Mental state examination and psychiatric history taking

Cognitive assessment

About us

In keeping with General Medical Council guidance, the post holder will be responsible for their own practice but working under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist. The supervising Consultant does not need to be physically present when the PA is carrying out their duties but must always be available for consultation if required. There will also be regular supervision meetings to support the PA's ongoing development in the role; the level of supervision will be agreed between the post holder and supervising Consultant but will not be less than monthly in frequency.

Job summary

East Sussex Division are pleased to be advertising a full time fixed term Practice Nurse Educator (PNE) role to cover maternity leave until end March 2027 . This is an innovative clinical mental health nursing role which supports the facilitation of a learning environment, embedding a learning culture and works as an addition to other clinical roles.

The PNE role offers the opportunity for registered mental health nurse to work in a clinical leadership role to support and educate the nursing workforce and works to develop competence and confidence of the mental health nursing workforce and improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of care provided to patients.

Main duties of the job

The PNE role will support the development and learning of our nursing workforce with a particular focus on newly qualified nurses. The PNE role will support the supply and retention of registered nurses and the mental health & well being of the workforce.

Please see attached Job Description for more details

About us

The East Sussex Division employs over 200 nurses in various settings including urgent care, acute inpatient services for adults, older adults and dementia, complex emotional needs, community based services (in Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams) for adults, older adults and people with dementia.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AE-21357-1

Job locations

Amberstone Hospital

Carters Corner

Hailsham

BN27 4HU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical leadership through role modelling and oversight of clinical practice along with support for registered and unregistered nursing staff (including those nurses recruited from overseas), and staff who support nursing delivery.This role seeks to enhance the clinical quality of care and treatment provided by the mental health workforce.Be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a programme of clinically relevant practice education to support the professional development of the nursing team, 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.Actively support the objectives of the organisational people plan, nursing plan and quality plan.Provide specialist education knowledge to ensure that learning and teaching in clinical practice promotes and supports the Clinical Governance agenda and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards.Offer training and development based on essential skills for service improvement. Working collaboratively with the senior leadership team towards quality improvement

Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical leadership through role modelling and oversight of clinical practice along with support for registered and unregistered nursing staff (including those nurses recruited from overseas), and staff who support nursing delivery.This role seeks to enhance the clinical quality of care and treatment provided by the mental health workforce.Be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a programme of clinically relevant practice education to support the professional development of the nursing team, 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.Actively support the objectives of the organisational people plan, nursing plan and quality plan.Provide specialist education knowledge to ensure that learning and teaching in clinical practice promotes and supports the Clinical Governance agenda and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards.Offer training and development based on essential skills for service improvement. Working collaboratively with the senior leadership team towards quality improvement

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

Amberstone Hospital

Carters Corner

Hailsham

BN27 4HU

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

Amberstone Hospital

Carters Corner

Hailsham

BN27 4HU

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 RMN to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NHMT) at Horsham on Bank

The main focus of the role will be completing new patient assessments; supported by senior staff

There are lots of benefits to working for our bank. You will:

• Receive many of the same benefits as permanent members of staff, such as a pension, weekly payment, paid training, supervision, paid for Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Be part of the workforce, not just a temporary worker.
• Benefit from flexible working to suit your lifestyle. You are in charge and can choose to do full-time, part-time or ad-hoc hours. You are in full control and can select your own shifts.
• Gain experience in a wide range of settings, helping to build your own career.
• Get paid at an excellent rate - 12% higher than a comparable permanent role (to account for not receiving holiday pay).

Main duties of the job

To undertake initial assessments and discuss outcomes with the leadership team to agree appropriate next steps. To escalate identified risks through established multidisciplinary team forums, including daily huddles, zoning meetings and multi-agency team meetings.

To participate in regular clinical, professional and managerial supervision.

To ensure that all patients have an individual risk assessment and care plan which has been created collaboratively with patients and (if appropriate) carers views, ensuring the regular review of both.

Maintain awareness of professional and organisational developments, participating in the clinical governance framework.

About us

This is an exciting time to join Sussex Partnership as community mental health transformation continues to develop integrated neighbourhood services in partnership with primary care, social care, housing, voluntary sector organisations and local communities. You will have opportunities to further develop your specialist occupational therapy skills, deliver innovative occupation-focused interventions and build your experience in facilitating therapeutic groups and recovery-focused programmes across the service.

If you'd like to be part of a dynamic, supportive, friendly, and innovative neighbourhood mental health team dedicated to providing exceptional care for people living with severe and enduring mental health problems, we would like you to join us at Horsham.

Job summary

Spring Tide Intensive Treatment Day Service are seeking an experienced and dedicated Band 7 Mental Health Nurse to join our specialist Multi-Disciplinary Team. In this role you will deliver high quality, compassionate care tailored to young people navigating recovery from Anorexia Nervosa. You will oversee therapeutic interventions, shift co-ordination, physical health monitoring, meal supports, family work and help guide junior staff in a supportive, structured environment.

Main duties of the job

Leading the day-to-day coordination of the unit

Providing specialist nursing assessment, formulation and care planning.

Leading all nursing tasks:

Monitoring of physical health of young people with severe Anorexia Nervosa

Meal supports

Care co-ordination for a small case load

Form part of a care team delivering this intervention.

One to one work with young people.

Be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing individual and groupwork Provide supervision and professional support to relevant colleagues. Support service development through service evaluation and audit,

Keeping up to date with developments in the field.

About us

Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Working in Sussex:

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

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

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

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

Other key staff survey results include:

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

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

77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles

See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Part Time Team PA to join the admin team at The Chichester Centre, a low secure mental health unit in Chichester.

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

The post holder will provide administrative support to the clinical team, including the team lead, as well as supervision and leadership of the administration team at The Chichester Centre.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated individual to join our busy team

Strong organisational skills

Sound IT/administration skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, SystmOne);

Works well in a team

Has excellent communication skills

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

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

If you would like to join our team, then we would like to hear from you. We would be happy to organise a visit or shadowing to interested candidates

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive range of secretarial and administrative support to a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners.

To undertake responsibility for the day-to-day management of the administrative, clerical and secretarial functions associated with a multi-disciplinary team. This includes working and acting on own initiative and dealing with potentially complex situations.

To consistently deliver a client focussed service, which promotes a high quality professional service and effective working relationships.

About us

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

What you can expect:

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

You can expect to receive:

Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes

Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development

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

Superb NHS Pension

Generous holiday entitlement (starts at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)

And much more!...

Informal discussions are most welcome

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Fiona Robertson

Job title

Admin Team Lead

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

07391 402 636

Additional contact information

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-FH-20641-2

Job locations

The Chichester Centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO19 6GS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The role will involve:

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

Diary management for consultant if required

Supporting the Admin Team Leader with a variety of tasks as needed

Maintaining patient records, key data and group mailbox

Supervision of junior staff

Ordering clinical and stationary equipment using our Oracle ordering system

Covering for other Admin Team staff

Job description Job responsibilities You will be required to work to a very high standard of accuracy, have excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate initiative in planning your own workload in a way that supports the clinical team and Admin Team Lead. The role will involve: Planning and minute taking for key meetings as well as ad-hoc meetings as needed Diary management for consultant if required Supporting the Admin Team Leader with a variety of tasks as needed Maintaining patient records, key data and group mailbox Supervision of junior staff Ordering clinical and stationary equipment using our Oracle ordering system Covering for other Admin Team staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Business & Administration or evidence of equivalent practical experience
• RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience
• Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedure
• Knowledge of software programmes / packages
• Previous experience in a similar role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Business & Administration or evidence of equivalent practical experience RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedure Knowledge of software programmes / packages Previous experience in a similar role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Chichester Centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO19 6GS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Chichester Centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO19 6GS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses

We provide mental health and learning disability services to adults, children and young people across East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and children's services in Hampshire. We have been awarded an overall rating of 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and assessed 'outstanding' for being caring. We offer the following services:

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• Community Mental Health Teams
• Inpatient Services
• Specialist services, such as perinatal mental health and early intervention in psychosis
• Secure and Forensic Services
• Lindridge Care Community (for both RMNs and RGNs)
• Dementia Services
• Learning Disability and Neurobehavioural Science

Main duties of the job

- To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated care group in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their family.- To act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care.- To co-ordinate shifts and provide supervision for support workers and students.

About us

As a Trust we make a positive difference to thousands of people's lives across Sussex and Hampshire, providing support so that they can fulfil their potential and enjoy healthy lives. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients and we are always looking for people with the right core values to join our team. The Trust is clinician-led, and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services.

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.

Job summary

Join Us as We Reopen Our New CAMHS Inpatient Unit

We are recruiting a Band 6 Charge Nurse / Deputy Ward Manager to join our newly redesigned Children and Young People's Mental Health Inpatient Unit, reopening in Autumn 2026.

Following extensive co-design with young people, families and staff, and significant investment in our workforce and therapeutic model, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a modern, recovery-focused inpatient service delivering high-quality, purposeful care to young people (aged 12-up to 18th birthday) with acute mental health needs.

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LocationThe unit is based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, with on-site parking and offering excellent rail links to London (under 45 minutes), close proximity to Gatwick Airport, and easy access to both the Sussex coast and South Downs.

Main duties of the job

About the unit

Our refreshed clinical model includes purposeful admissions, structured care with early review points, strong links with COAST (Crisis Outreach Acute Support Team), and a 7-day therapeutic timetable including evenings and weekends.

You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting young people, families and carers through assessment, treatment and discharge planning in a therapeutic inpatient environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced registered nurse ready to take the next step in leadership within CAMHS inpatient care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for young people with complex needs
• Act as named nurse and care coordinator, contributing to care review processes and mental health tribunals
• Deliver and evaluate person-centred, trauma-informed nursing interventions
• Provide clinical leadership and act as a senior decision maker during shifts
• Regularly take charge of the ward, coordinating care delivery and staffing
• Support the Ward Manager with operational duties, including rota coordination, staff supervision and quality monitoring
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff and students
• Work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to support effective discharge planning
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards of documentation, governance and safeguarding practice

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex. This post sits within our Specialist CAMHS Services, offering opportunities to work closely with acute, community and crisis pathway colleagues.

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

Incentives

If you are joining as a Band 6 Nurse, you would be eligible for up to £2,000 through our Golden Hello or Accommodation/Relocation Allowance (subject to terms and conditions).

Eligibility includes external candidates, those returning after 24 months, and candidates relocating 30+ miles closer to the work base.

What we can offer you

• A supportive leadership team and strong MDT culture
• High-quality clinical and managerial supervision
• Access to CPD, specialist CAMHS training and leadership development
• Career progression opportunities within inpatient and wider CAMHS services
• NHS Pension Scheme and Agenda for Change benefits

If you are looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference to young people and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

03 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Enhancements for evenings/nights/weekends/bank holiday

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-CS-21896-C

Job locations

New CAMHS inpatient site (previously Chalkhill)

Lewes Road,

Haywards Heath,

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Band 6 Charge Nurse / Deputy Ward Manager, you will provide senior clinical leadership on shift and support the Ward Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the ward.

You will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care, supporting staff development, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, and contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, families and partner agencies to support positive outcomes for young people and ensure effective care planning and discharge processes.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with post-registration experience
• Experience working with children and young people in mental health settings
• Strong clinical skills and risk assessment capability
• Confidence in leading shifts and supporting junior staff
• A compassionate, recovery-focused and trauma-informed approach
• Commitment to high standards of care, safety and continuous improvement

Job description Job responsibilities As a Band 6 Charge Nurse / Deputy Ward Manager, you will provide senior clinical leadership on shift and support the Ward Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the ward. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care, supporting staff development, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, and contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, families and partner agencies to support positive outcomes for young people and ensure effective care planning and discharge processes. Person specification Essential criteria Registered Mental Health Nurse with post-registration experience Experience working with children and young people in mental health settings Strong clinical skills and risk assessment capability Confidence in leading shifts and supporting junior staff A compassionate, recovery-focused and trauma-informed approach Commitment to high standards of care, safety and continuous improvement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification ? Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

IT

Essential

• IT literate and willing to enhance skills ? Computer literate. Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint ? Ability to use clinical information systems

Physical

Essential

• Ability to carry out PMVA techniques ? Ability to administer IM medication as required. ? Ability to use manual handling techniques.

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience relevant to the care group
• Experience of working alongside people with severe mental health problems particularly in their acute phase of illness
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills ? Ability to communicate in a clear and unambiguous way
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to develop effective professional relationships with others
• Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any differences in communication
• Participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies

Analytical

Essential

• Skills of assessing and interpreting mental health service user conditions, communicating that with others and taking appropriate action.

Planning

Essential

• Organising and co-ordinating the activities of others within the ward environment ? Planning off duty rotas ? Co-ordinating ward meetings

Leadership

Essential

• Experience of handling patient property and valuables ? Experience of acting as authorised signatory for staff timesheets ? Ordering stock and equipment as and when required

Approach and Values

Essential

• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
• Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust ? I ? Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification ? Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role. Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development IT Essential IT literate and willing to enhance skills ? Computer literate. Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint ? Ability to use clinical information systems Physical Essential Ability to carry out PMVA techniques ? Ability to administer IM medication as required. ? Ability to use manual handling techniques. Knowledge Essential Significant post qualifying experience relevant to the care group Experience of working alongside people with severe mental health problems particularly in their acute phase of illness Experience of supervising staff Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills ? Ability to communicate in a clear and unambiguous way Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills Ability to develop effective professional relationships with others Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any differences in communication Participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies Analytical Essential Skills of assessing and interpreting mental health service user conditions, communicating that with others and taking appropriate action. Planning Essential Organising and co-ordinating the activities of others within the ward environment ? Planning off duty rotas ? Co-ordinating ward meetings Leadership Essential Experience of handling patient property and valuables ? Experience of acting as authorised signatory for staff timesheets ? Ordering stock and equipment as and when required Approach and Values Essential Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust ? I ? Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role

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

New CAMHS inpatient site (previously Chalkhill)

Lewes Road,

Haywards Heath,

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New CAMHS inpatient site (previously Chalkhill)

Lewes Road,

Haywards Heath,

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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