Job summary

Senior Practitioner Psychologist (8A) - SWIFT CAT

We welcome a Clinical Psychologist to our integrated multi-agency service, a partnership between East Sussex County Council (ESCC) - Children's Services and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) CAMHS. As a valued member of the collaborative SWIFT Children's Assessment and Treatment (SWIFT CAT) team you will contribute to work that can have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

Your role will be a key part of the development of the service for children under 11 years who are on the Edge of Care, subject to Child Protection Plans and at risk of family breakdown. You will support social workers in formulating child and family presentations and where deemed necessary provide clinical assessment. This may include working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues in the Neurodevelopmental Pathway co-ordinated by SWIFT CAT.

There may also be the opportunity to provide some tailored interventions to children and families.

Main duties of the job

Alongside wider Specialist Children Services colleagues, you will:

• Provide crucial support and guidance through consultation with parents, caregivers and professionals.
• Conduct specialist clinical assessments for Under 11's with complex emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and safeguarding needs
• Support our social work colleagues in care planning and risk management, ensuring that these foster children's well-being.
• For a small cohort of children, deliver evidence-based interventions to address identified needs where these can not be met by another service and are within the remit of the SWIFT CAT team.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance outcomes for children subject to Child Protection Plans and Pre-Care Proceedings.
• Liaise with key agencies, including Education, to ensure integrated care.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and improvement initiatives within the service.

An informal discussion is strongly encouraged.

About us

SWIFT Specialist Family Services (SWIFT) is an established, integrated service which provides comprehensive assessments and interventions when parents' challenges (e.g., substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse) impact their parenting.

This role is part of SWIFT CAT, our multidisciplinary child assessment and treatment team. You'll work alongside skilled colleagues to offer specialist mental health services to children living in complex, high-risk family situations. Our core business includes assessing children's mental health, including attention to risk management and care planning, and working with families as well as the wider systems that support them.

We are committed to providing a high-quality, integrated service that complements the work done by ESCC Children's Services. As part of our team, you will have access to opportunities for ongoing professional development, research involvement, and participation in service improvement initiatives.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-CS-21967-A

Job locations

Swift Specialist Family Services

102 Holly Place

Eastbourne

BN22 0UT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of 8A Clinical Psychologist.

Essential requirements for this post are:

Experience of working with children and families.

HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist.

o Applications are welcomed from Clinical Psychologists.

Experience in risk assessment and management.

Desirable requirements include:

Post-qualification Band 8a experience (or equivalent).

Experience of working with child protection concerns and needs.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, social care setting.

Access to own transport for travel across East Sussex.

o SWIFT have office bases in Eastbourne and Hastings.

Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of hybrid working (home/office), can be discussed and agreed upon.

Hours:

This post is advertised as a full time post. Part-time hours can be considered but would require commitment of a minimum 30hrs per week.

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.

Additional Information:

If you havent 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 in the South Downs National Park!

Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline

Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond

London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations

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

Apply:

• Please apply using the link in this advert.

Further Information:

An informal discussion is strongly encouraged prior to application.

For further information or discussion please contact Becky Lloyd-Stubbs at [email protected] (Clinical Lead Nurse Specialist) and/or[email protected] (Consultant Clinical Psychologist).

Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of 8A Clinical Psychologist. Essential requirements for this post are: Experience of working with children and families. HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist. o Applications are welcomed from Clinical Psychologists. Experience in risk assessment and management. Desirable requirements include: Post-qualification Band 8a experience (or equivalent). Experience of working with child protection concerns and needs. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, social care setting. Access to own transport for travel across East Sussex. o SWIFT have office bases in Eastbourne and Hastings. Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of hybrid working (home/office), can be discussed and agreed upon. Hours: This post is advertised as a full time post. Part-time hours can be considered but would require commitment of a minimum 30hrs per week. 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. Additional Information: If you havent 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 in the South Downs National Park! Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about the SPFT benefits package. Apply: Please apply using the link in this advert. Further Information: An informal discussion is strongly encouraged prior to application. For further information or discussion please contact Becky Lloyd-Stubbs at [email protected] (Clinical Lead Nurse Specialist) and/or[email protected] (Consultant Clinical Psychologist).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-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

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings
• Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology
• Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations
• Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
• Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service.
• Knowledge of relevant national and local guidance, legislation, and mental health frameworks
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• High-level proficiency in at least two specialised psychological therapies and neuropsychology, with continued practice or training post-qualification.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-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 Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care. Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service. Knowledge of relevant national and local guidance, legislation, and mental health frameworks Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). High-level proficiency in at least two specialised psychological therapies and neuropsychology, with continued practice or training post-qualification. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

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

Swift Specialist Family Services

102 Holly Place

Eastbourne

BN22 0UT

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

Swift Specialist Family Services

102 Holly Place

Eastbourne

BN22 0UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about improving the lives of patients with mental health conditions, then a role as a specialist pharmacist in our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Trust could be right for you. We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative, skilled clinical pharmacist to work as a core member of our inpatient pharmacy team, based at Mill View hospital in Brighton.

ou should have an interest in working within a specialist mental health service, an understanding of the medicines used and patients we care for. The post holder will be supported to undertake further accreditation and training as appropriate, and there are many opportunities to develop the role and service to in-patient wards.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive pharmacy team which is highly regarded in the Trust. This role represents a great opportunity to start or continue a career in mental health and can lead to future senior roles.

The pharmacy leadership team is committed to education and training of the pharmacy workforce and will provide access to external training (including the introductory College of Mental Health Pharmacy Psych 1 and Psych 2 programme).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service to ensure patients get the best from their medicines, have a strong commitment to medicines education and training so that patients, pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals are well informed and able to manage their use of medicines correctly, safely and cost effectively.

The role will support the safe and effective use of medicines within the service, working closely with the pharmacy staff within the Brighton and Hove locality of Sussex Partnership, and as part of the wider service MDT and Trust wide pharmacy team.

The role requires an excellent clinical communicator with an interest in patient facing and multidisciplinary team working. In addition, the appraisal of clinical evidence and generation of high quality pharmacotherapeutic advice to support colleagues will feature as a core part of working.

About us

Sussex Partnership is one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK. We are a friendly and committed pharmacy team, who are keen to support the wellbeing of our patients and each other.

As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do. You can expect:

• Access to full psychological support, the wellbeing team
• Excellent supervision programmes.
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars)
• A position within a trust rated as Outstanding for caring and Good overall by the CQC
• Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Excellent NHS Pension Scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

354-CO-22018

Job locations

Millview Hospital

Nevill Avenue

Hove

BN3 7HZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. If you have any queries please feel free to contact to discuss further.

Were excited to be bringing a new medicines supply service in-house later in 2026an important step that creates fresh opportunities for innovation, skill development, and career progression across our team. This Pharmacy Hub will be situated at our Swandean site in Worthing. This change will also strengthen how we support our trainee pharmacy professionals on their career journeys. As we grow our dispensary function, all staff will play a key role in supporting the implementation and delivery of this service while we recruit into new dispensary roles, helping to shape a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy from British University or recognised equivalent
• GPhC registration

Desirable

• Membership to College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in clinical pharmacy practice
• Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, for both verbal and written specialist advice

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification. If you have any queries please feel free to contact to discuss further. Were excited to be bringing a new medicines supply service in-house later in 2026an important step that creates fresh opportunities for innovation, skill development, and career progression across our team. This Pharmacy Hub will be situated at our Swandean site in Worthing. This change will also strengthen how we support our trainee pharmacy professionals on their career journeys. As we grow our dispensary function, all staff will play a key role in supporting the implementation and delivery of this service while we recruit into new dispensary roles, helping to shape a dynamic and collaborative working environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Pharmacy from British University or recognised equivalent GPhC registration Desirable Membership to College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Experience of working in clinical pharmacy practice Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, for both verbal and written specialist advice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy from British University or recognised equivalent
• GPhC registration

Desirable

• Membership to College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in clinical pharmacy practice
• Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, for both verbal and written specialist advice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Pharmacy from British University or recognised equivalent GPhC registration Desirable Membership to College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Experience of working in clinical pharmacy practice Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, for both verbal and written specialist advice

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

Millview Hospital

Nevill Avenue

Hove

BN3 7HZ

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

Millview Hospital

Nevill Avenue

Hove

BN3 7HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Lewes Neighbourhood Mental Health Team in Newhaven is a lively specialist, multi-disciplinary service for adults with severe mental illness. The base is in Newhaven, in the middle of the beautiful South Downs National Park and only a few miles from the cosmopolitan city of Brighton.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for experienced mental health practitioners to join our team and we particularly welcome applications from Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and RMNs.

The role is an exciting mix of assessment, care coordination, risk management and crisis prevention and there is a range of opportunities to get involved in innovative group treatments, psychoeducational interventions and research projects.

We work collaboratively with our wonderful service users to help them achieve their goals and live as independently as possible. We work with Carers and the system around the person to create opportunities for growth and stability.

About us

As a mental health trust, Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.

As a Band 6 mental health practitioner in our team, we can offer you:

• Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes, run by our internal wellbeing team
• Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
• Flexible working patterns
• Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and lease cars)
• A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC
• Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)
• A 'Golden Hello' or relocation package of up to £2000 (see attached documentation)

Job summary

We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Primary Care and Partnerships team within the Lewes Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)

This role will be part of a team of Mental Health Practitioners working into the newly formed NMHT's. You will be part of the core team working alongside the Specialist Adult Service, Specialist Older Adult Service and VCSE Partners. You will be closely aligned and work with colleagues within GP practices as well as Health in Mind (NHS Talking Therapies- NHS TT).

The MHP role will provide a critical function in triaging referrals into the service as well as those in NHS TT, providing timely and consistent assessments, brief interventions and onward referral as required. Liaison with key stakeholders and third sector organisations also forms part of this 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

It is essential that you are a registered Mental Health Professional (Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist).Your role will include carrying out assessments, brief interventions, triage, onward referrals to Secondary or Urgent Care Services (if this is needed) and signposting advice. The successful applicant should have excellent clinical skills in assessment, risk assessment and as well as strong communication skills.You will be working closely with a range of professional groups, including Mental Health Practitioners based within GP surgeries, NMHT colleagues, partner organisations, VCSE providers, and other aligned services within the Neighbourhood as well as NHS Talking Therapies Teams. Providing expert advice, guidance, and supporting colleagues will constitute a key element of this role.The post holder will also contribute to wider Service and Trust initiatives, including the development of the Triage function, the operation of local Triage Hubs, and the ongoing enhancement of the Mental Health Practitioner role across Sussex.As part of an increasingly integrated network of services, the post holder will play a pivotal role in advancing and shaping the Neighbourhood model, For further detail on our strategic vision, please refer to:https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/our-work/our-priorities/mental-health-learning-disability-and-autism/...

About us

As a Mental Health Trust, Sussex Partnership offers a supportive working environment and the opportunity for staff to flourish and professionally develop. We have a strong philosophy of a collaborative and client centred approach, and staff wellbeing is integral in our philosophy and in our practice. We have a huge focus on the wellbeing of staff and our reward packages reflect the immensely important work our staff do. If you are looking for the opportunity to work within a busy but rewarding team in a town like no other, then we would love to hear from you. East Sussex offers coastal living along with independent shopping and a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants and a creative music and artistic scene.

As a practitioner in our team we can offer you:Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmesExcellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and developmentFlexible working patternsReimbursed parkingChild care vouchersAccess to a host of NHS discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars)A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQCGenerous holiday entitlement (dependent on length of NHS service) starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidaysNHS Pension contributions

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AE-21386

Job locations

Hill Rise

Church Hill, Newhaven

Newhaven

BN9 9HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job descriptionEssential QualificationsRegistered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current registration appropriate to the job role.Evidence of continuous professional development.

Experience/KnowledgeExtensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems across all age and disability categories.Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies.Experience in working consultatively with professionals.Experience of providing low intensity psychological interventions including, provision of self help, behavioural activation, solution focused, guided self help, and a CBT informed approach using a range of delivery models, telephone, face to face, individual and workshops.Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments.

Job description Job responsibilities Job descriptionEssential QualificationsRegistered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current registration appropriate to the job role.Evidence of continuous professional development. Experience/KnowledgeExtensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems across all age and disability categories.Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies.Experience in working consultatively with professionals.Experience of providing low intensity psychological interventions including, provision of self help, behavioural activation, solution focused, guided self help, and a CBT informed approach using a range of delivery models, telephone, face to face, individual and workshops.Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health qualification or equivalent
• Include relevant professional registration

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems
• Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
• Experience in working consultatively with professionals
• Experience of providing low intensity psychological interventions including, provision of self help, behavioural activation, solution focused, guided self help, and a CBT informed approach using a range of delivery models, telephone, face to face , individual and workshops
• Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health qualification or equivalent Include relevant professional registration Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies Experience in working consultatively with professionals Experience of providing low intensity psychological interventions including, provision of self help, behavioural activation, solution focused, guided self help, and a CBT informed approach using a range of delivery models, telephone, face to face , individual and workshops Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments

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

Hill Rise

Church Hill, Newhaven

Newhaven

BN9 9HH

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

Hill Rise

Church Hill, Newhaven

Newhaven

BN9 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a full-time Facilities Assistant (cleaner) to join our team at The Hellingly Centre, The Drive, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4ER.

This is a full-time position totalling 37.5 hours per week, working 7.5 hours per day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday each week during the mornings, from 07:00.

If you are approachable, flexible, able to work unsupervised and are reliable and if you want to make a positive difference to the experience of people in our care then this could be the perfect role for you.

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 need people who recognise the importance of providing a clean environment and for food safety in the provision of the daily meal service, as well as the importance of adherence to infectionprevention 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 feel that you can make a positive contribution to our team and work to our exacting standards we welcome your application.

Job summary

Applications are invited from Psychological Professionals (Practitioner psychologist, or psychotherapist/psychological therapist) for a 10-month fixed-term post providing psychological input within acute wards at Meadowfield Hospital ion Worthing. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, motivated, creative and enthusiastic Psychological Professional interested in working within Adult Acute Care, to join our existing skilled and motivated multidisciplinary teams. The successful applicant will work closely with the psychology and therapies team across the hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the acute clinical teams and must have a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary working. The role is varied and diverse and includes assessment and formulation of people with complex presentations, working with the whole team to develop formulations and care plans, direct interventions with service users and their families, supporting the wider team in their application of psychologically-informed approaches and supervision of colleagues.

About us

We will support you in this role and provide regular clinical and professional supervision. We believe that the best way to provide outstanding care to our patients is through teamwork and sharing our ideas. We have close links with the Clinical Psychology training schemes at Salomons and the University of Surrey offering trainee placements and engaging in research projects.

Job summary

Join our specialist gender affirming voice therapy team and help people develop a voice that reflects their identity and personal goals. We are seeking an enthusiastic speech and language therapist to provide individual and group interventions within a supportive, innovative and inclusive service. You will manage a varied caseload, receive regular supervision from a highly specialist SLT, and work within a well-established multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist voice skills and make a meaningful difference to people's confidence, wellbeing and self-expression.

While direct experience in gender affirming voice therapy is desirable for this post, we recognise that opportunities to develop expertise within this specialist area can be limited. We therefore welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills from other areas of speech and language therapy, as well as those with relevant experience in singing, music, voice acting, or other voice-related disciplines.

Training and support can be provided to suitably qualified applicants who demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of our service.

Applications for agile working will be considered

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist gender affirming voice therapy to adults accessing Sussex Gender Service
• Manage a defined caseload, undertaking voice evaluation, intervention and teaching
• Deliver both individual and group therapy sessions
• Contribute to clinical discussions and multidisciplinary working
• Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement activities
• Promote evidence-based and inclusive clinical practice
• Support student learning and peer development where appropriate

About us

We are based at St Peter's Health Centre in Brighton, conveniently located less than half a mile from Brighton Station--just a 10-minute walk. You will have access to a purpose-built, sound-treated voice therapy room, with the flexibility to work both on site and from home.

We are committed to supporting flexible working and offer a range of options, including flexible hours, part-time roles, job sharing, and hybrid working. Home working is well supported, with funded equipment provided to help you work comfortably and effectively.

At Sussex Gender Service, we are committed to building a diverse and representative workforce. We recognise that our current team is predominantly White British, and we are actively working to broaden this. We warmly welcome applications from people who are trans, non-binary or intersex, and from those of Global Majority backgrounds.

We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and development. You will be supported through regular supervision, annual appraisals, reflective practice sessions, and access to coaching and mentoring. Staff are also encouraged to connect through our eight staff networks, with protected time to attend meetings and events.

We are committed to creating an accessible working environment. We can provide equipment and software tailored to your needs, such as speech-to-text tools or ergonomic equipment and will support you to apply for additional funding where appropriate (i.e. Access to Work).

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-PC-20742-1

Job locations

St Peter's Health Centre

30-36 Oxford Street

Brighton

BN1 4LA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Sussex Gender Service

Are you excited by working in a growing and creative field of speech and language therapy?Would you like to be part of a genderinclusive and neurodivergentaffirming workplace?Are you keen to develop specialist clinical skills while working within a highly supportive team?

We have the job for you!

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a developing gender service, delivering specialist gender affirming voice therapy and helping to shape future provision.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred voice therapy to TNBI individuals with a range of needs
• Manage your own specialist caseload with support and supervision from senior clinicians
• Deliver assessments, therapy programmes and outcome measurement
• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team contributing to holistic care
• Participate in service development, audit and learning opportunities within a growing service
• Develop specialist knowledge in gender-affirming practice through ongoing supervision and CPD

What Youll Bring

Essential

• Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working with adults in voice, communication and/or related specialist services
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and person-centred practice
• Excellent communication and team-working skills

Desirable

• Experience or interest in gender affirming voice therapy voice disorders and/or voice disorders
• Experience facilitating groups
• Interest in service development, quality improvement or audit
• Experience working in inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming services
• Interest in singing, performance or character voice work (e.g. DnD)

If you're passionate about inclusive practice, creativity in therapy and making a meaningful difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Please see the job description for full details.

Applying for the role

Please contact us if you'd like to have an informal chat about the role by email: [email protected] or by phone: 0300 304 3349.

If you are TNBI, our Care Navigators can help you with any queries about the role & your job application at one of their drop-ins. Find out when the next drop-in is on the Care Navigator website.

You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview.

Job description Job responsibilities Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Sussex Gender Service Are you excited by working in a growing and creative field of speech and language therapy?Would you like to be part of a genderinclusive and neurodivergentaffirming workplace?Are you keen to develop specialist clinical skills while working within a highly supportive team? We have the job for you! About the Role This is a unique opportunity to join a developing gender service, delivering specialist gender affirming voice therapy and helping to shape future provision. You will: Deliver high-quality, person-centred voice therapy to TNBI individuals with a range of needs Manage your own specialist caseload with support and supervision from senior clinicians Deliver assessments, therapy programmes and outcome measurement Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team contributing to holistic care Participate in service development, audit and learning opportunities within a growing service Develop specialist knowledge in gender-affirming practice through ongoing supervision and CPD What Youll Bring Essential Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist Experience working with adults in voice, communication and/or related specialist services Ability to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and person-centred practice Excellent communication and team-working skills Desirable Experience or interest in gender affirming voice therapy voice disorders and/or voice disorders Experience facilitating groups Interest in service development, quality improvement or audit Experience working in inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming services Interest in singing, performance or character voice work (e.g. DnD) If you're passionate about inclusive practice, creativity in therapy and making a meaningful difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Please see the job description for full details. Applying for the role Please contact us if you'd like to have an informal chat about the role by email: [email protected] or by phone: 0300 304 3349. If you are TNBI, our Care Navigators can help you with any queries about the role & your job application at one of their drop-ins. Find out when the next drop-in is on the Care Navigator website. You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ PG Masters qualification as a Speech and Language therapist
• HCPC registration

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience as a qualified SLT ? Experience of gender affirming voice therapy
• Competent at Level A (or working towards this) of the RCSLT Trans and Gender Diverse Competency Framework
• Working with neurodivergent people
• Working with groups
• Online and face to face delivery
• Multidisciplinary working
• Multi-agency work
• Applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of relevant SLT clinical approaches
• Knowledge of SLT assessments and interventions relevant to gender services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/ PG Masters qualification as a Speech and Language therapist HCPC registration Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience as a qualified SLT ? Experience of gender affirming voice therapy Competent at Level A (or working towards this) of the RCSLT Trans and Gender Diverse Competency Framework Working with neurodivergent people Working with groups Online and face to face delivery Multidisciplinary working Multi-agency work Applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of relevant SLT clinical approaches Knowledge of SLT assessments and interventions relevant to gender services

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

St Peter's Health Centre

30-36 Oxford Street

Brighton

BN1 4LA

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

St Peter's Health Centre

30-36 Oxford Street

Brighton

BN1 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join Us as We Reopen Our New CAMHS Inpatient Unit

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

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

About the unit

Our refreshed CAMHS inpatient service is built around:

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

Key responsibilities include:

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

About us

Working for our organisation

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

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

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

What we can offer you

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

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

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-21982-1

Job locations

The Harbour Unit

Lewes Rd,

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Criteria Qualifications

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

Knowledge & Experience

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

Skills

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

Personal Attributes & Values

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

Desirable Criteria Qualifications

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

Knowledge & Experience

• Lived experience of mental health issues.

Key Themes the Interview Panel Is Likely to Focus On

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Project management qualification for example PRINCE2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

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

skills

Essential

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour Unit

Lewes Rd,

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour Unit

Lewes Rd,

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

Job overview

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

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

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photocopying, faxing and filing as required.

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

Provision of cover for other members of the administration team.

Any other administrative tasks appropriate for the grade.

Main duties of the job

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

Assisting clinical colleagues with administrative tasks

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

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

This is a 3 day a week 0.6 WTE post.

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

About us

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

Working in Sussex:

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

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

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

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

Other key staff survey results include:

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

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

77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Job summary

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

What we offer:

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

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

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

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

Living and Working in Sussex:

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

Join Us in Making a Difference:

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

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AC-21339

Job locations

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualification and registration

Essential

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

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Worthing Neighbourhood Mental Health Team Duty Worker

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

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