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Consultant Psychiatrist - Crawley NMHT (£45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Division.
1 day(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist - Crawley NMHT (£45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Division.
1 day(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist - Bognor Regis (enhanced £45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist within t…
2 day(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist - Bognor Regis (enhanced £45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist within t…
2 day(s) ago
Digital Research Facilitator
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary The Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Sussex is transforming the delivery of commercial clinical trials across the region, improving acces…
4 day(s) ago
Digital Research Facilitator
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary The Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Sussex is transforming the delivery of commercial clinical trials across the region, improving acces…
4 day(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist - Crawley NMHT (£45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Division.
24 day(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist - Crawley NMHT (£45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Division.
24 day(s) ago
CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Coastal Community (Enhanced £45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Coastal Sussex CAMHS Service have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to jo…
24 day(s) ago
CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Coastal Community (Enhanced £45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Coastal Sussex CAMHS Service have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to jo…
24 day(s) ago
Community Mental Health Nurse
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to become part of the East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway.
1 month(s) ago
Community Mental Health Nurse
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to become part of the East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway.
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This post offers a Golden Hello of up to £2000. As we work towards our goal of providing an integrated service across primary and secondarycare, ou…
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This post offers a Golden Hello of up to £2000. As we work towards our goal of providing an integrated service across primary and secondarycare, ou…
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist - Crawley NMHT (£45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 354-AN-21013-A
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Division. The post is based at Ifield Drive in Crawley, West Sussex which forms part of our Crawley Neighbourhood Mental Health team (NMHT).
West Sussex Community services are divided into two main areas: North West Sussex and Coastal Sussex. North West Sussex has three NMHTs located in Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex. Each NMHT covers a geographical area aligned with GP surgeries to facilitate liaison with Primary Care colleagues.
Psychiatrists are integral for driving change and influencing service development. As a Trust we welcome positive transformation and using each other's experiences to shape this. The Trust has ambitious aims to continuously improve for the good of our patients and we welcome clinical and non-clinical views in order to achieve this together.
This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000structured over a three-year period as follows:
o£15,000 payable upon successful recruitment
o£10,000 payable at 12 months' service
o£10,000 payable at 24 months' service
o£10,000 payable at 36 months' service
The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical Staffing Team - [email protected]
Main duties of the job
We are a large multi-disciplinary community mental health team, which provides specialist assessments and treatment to patients presenting with a range of complex and unstable mental health and social needs.
As a consultant psychiatrist in our team, your main duties will be to:
- Provide specialist medical /psychiatric assessment and evidence-based treatment to patients referred to the service
- Provide clinical supervision to trainees and informal advice and supervision to non-medical members of the team
- Fulfil the duties of Responsible Clinician for patient's subject to Community Treatment Orders including attendance at Managers Hearings and Tribunals.
- Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team caseload
- Liaison with inpatient Responsible Clinicians
- Liaison with the forensic team/drug and alcohol services and risk panel as required
About us
Not only will you be working in a county with areas of outstanding beauty such as the south downs, and the 137 miles of coastline, along with exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove - the Trust also offers:
Excellent pension contributions of 23.7%
Flexible working opportunities
Bespoke, flexible job plans
30 days of study leave over a 3-year period supported by a study leave allowance each year
Opportunities to become a medical appraiser
Opportunities to become a clinical/educational supervisor
Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support
Responsibility allowances for specific roles and responsibilities
A variety of wellbeing support and tools, such as an Employee Assistance Programme, financial wellbeing, Occupational Health etc
8 Staff Networks such as, ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, women's network, to name a few
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-AN-21013-A
Job locations
Ifield Drive
218 Ifield Drive Ifield
Crawley
RH11 0EP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team that consists of Nurses, Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and more.
Wed love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team that consists of Nurses, Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and more.
Wed love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.
Person Specification
Eligibility/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Person Specification
Eligibility/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
Ifield Drive
218 Ifield Drive Ifield
Crawley
RH11 0EP
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
Ifield Drive
218 Ifield Drive Ifield
Crawley
RH11 0EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant Psychiatrist - Bognor Regis (enhanced £45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 354-AC-21200-M
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist within the Arun Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT), based in Bognor Regis. This is a pivotal senior medical and clinical leadership role, embedded within a dynamic multidisciplinary community team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care for adults experiencing mental health challenges.
The Arun NMHT is structured into two assessment and treatment teams--one serving Bognor Regis (this post) and the other covering Littlehampton and surrounding areas. Each team is aligned with local GP surgeries to support close collaboration with Primary Care colleagues. The Bognor Regis team benefits from the support of another Consultant Psychiatrist and a full-time Specialty Doctor.
You'll be part of a wider network of NMHTs across Coastal West Sussex, including teams in Chichester, Worthing, and Adur (Shoreham). Inpatient services are provided at Oaklands Centre in Chichester and Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing, with access to Amber Ward, a mixed PICU at Langley Green Hospital in Crawley. The area is also supported by two Crisis and Home Treatment Teams and a dedicated Enhanced Community Rehabilitation Service.
All services are consultant-led, and the successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across these teams to ensure continuity of care and service excellence.
Main duties of the job
Arun NMHT is an integrated, multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessment and treatment for adults with complex and severe mental health needs. This is a key clinical leadership role within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As Consultant Psychiatrist, your core responsibilities will include:
o Conducting specialist psychiatric assessments and delivering evidence-based treatments for patients referred to the service.
o Providing clinical supervision to junior medical staff and offering informal guidance to non-medical team members.
o Acting as the Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, including attendance at Managers' Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.
o Participating in Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team's caseload.
o Liaising with inpatient Responsible Clinicians to ensure continuity of care.
o Collaborating with external services such as forensic teams, substance misuse services, and the local risk panel as required.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality, person-centred care within a well-established and forward-thinking community mental health service.
About us
Not only will you be working in a county with areas of outstanding beauty such as the south downs, and the 137 miles of coastline, along with exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove - the Trust also offers:
- Recruitment & retention premia of £45,000; £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment and £10,000 payable at 12, 24 and 36 months thereafter. (subject to role and policy requirements; please liaise with Medical HR for more details - 0300 304 0393/ [email protected])
- Relocation expenses up to £8,000 subject to role and policy requirements
- Excellent NHS pension scheme .
- 30 days study leave over 3 years with annual study budget.
- Opportunities for flexible working and bespoke job planning.
- Access to wellbeing support, staff networks, and Balint groups.
- Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support
- Opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and quality improvement.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year PA's pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-AC-21200-M
Job locations
Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team Bedale Centre
1 Glencathara Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 2SF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
The post holder will become a senior member of the medical team within the NMHT. They will have the opportunity to work with the leadership team to develop local mental health services, in line with the West Sussex Divisions strategic aims and objectives.
This role can also support any interest in research, development, medical education or special interests that you may have. We strongly believe in creating roles that provide a service but also give you the opportunity to develop your own areas of special interest.
There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
The post holder will become a senior member of the medical team within the NMHT. They will have the opportunity to work with the leadership team to develop local mental health services, in line with the West Sussex Divisions strategic aims and objectives.
This role can also support any interest in research, development, medical education or special interests that you may have. We strongly believe in creating roles that provide a service but also give you the opportunity to develop your own areas of special interest.
There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
TRANSPORT
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
TRANSPORT
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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)
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Digital Research Facilitator
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 279-8294679-SEP26
Job summary
The Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Sussex is transforming the delivery of commercial clinical trials across the region, improving access to research opportunities for local communities. By bringing together healthcare organisations, researchers and stakeholders, CRDC Sussex is accelerating study delivery and adopting innovative approaches that are shaping the future of commercial research.
As a Digital Research Facilitator, you will play a key role in connecting patients with commercial clinical research opportunities. Working across healthcare, data and innovation, you will support a digital pathway that enables researchers to identify eligible participants more quickly, accurately and fairly.
Using digital tools and regional datasets, you will work closely with hospital research teams and primary care partners to streamline participant identification and recruitment. By reducing manual processes and supporting faster recruitment, you will help attract commercial research investment into Sussex and improve patient access to innovative treatments and technologies.
You will also support a more inclusive approach to research participation, helping ensure opportunities reach diverse and underrepresented communities. Through collaborative working and the effective use of data, you will contribute to better health outcomes and make cutting-edge clinical research accessible to more people across Sussex.
Main duties of the job
As a Digital Research Facilitator, you will support the delivery of digital participant identification and recruitment pathways for commercial clinical trials across Sussex. Using healthcare datasets, digital systems and research tools, you will undertake feasibility assessments and identify potential research participants efficiently and ethically.
Working with clinical teams, GP practices, digital partners and research colleagues, you will help streamline recruitment processes and support the achievement of recruitment targets. You will monitor recruitment activity, maintain study records and produce reports that support performance improvement.
The role includes analysing recruitment pathways, identifying risks and implementing solutions to improve efficiency, reliability and participant engagement. You will act as a key link between research teams, primary care organisations, secure data environments and external partners to support effective study delivery.
You will champion the safe and compliant use of patient data, ensuring adherence to information governance, GDPR and research regulations. You will also support the development of guidance, training and best practice resources to encourage adoption of digital research processes.
Working with patient, public and community groups, you will help ensure research opportunities are inclusive, accessible and reach diverse and underrepresented communities across Sussex.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
This vacancy is advertised as a time-limited opportunity is expected to be undertaken on a secondment basis. Before applying, employees must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they may be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not an automatic entitlement and must be agreed by all relevant parties: the employee, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
279-8294679-SEP26
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Sussex House, Abbey Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Communication
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Act as a key liaison between the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, clinical teams, Kent, Medway, Sussex Secure Data Environment, GP practices, the Research Delivery Network (RDN), and any other digital services that are appropriate, ensuring seamless communication to facilitate the identification and recruitment of research participants.
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Proactively engage with and solicit feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to refine digital workflows and ensure processes are fit for purpose.
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Work closely with the CRDC Sussex PPIE stakeholder group to ensure recruitment pathways are inclusive, transparent, and meet the needs of diverse regional communities.
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Translate complex digital data sets and feasibility metrics into clear, actionable reports for clinical teams and commercial sponsors to strengthen Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and recruitment strategies.
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Influence and persuade primary care partners to adopt new digital workflows, overcoming barriers to engagement by demonstrating the reduction in administrative burden and benefits to patient care.
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Communicate the importance of health equality and regional data usage to stakeholders, ensuring that recruitment strategies are designed to reach traditionally under-represented groups.
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Responsible for producing high-quality documentation, risk reviews, and performance updates regarding the new digital pathway, presenting findings to the Digital Research Access Manager and regional heads of service.
Service delivery and improvement
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Lead the operationalisation of a new digital workflow connecting hospital-led research with primary care data, converting complex manual processes into a streamlined, scalable digital pathway.
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Continuously evaluate and test new processes for participant identification, producing relevant documentation and adapting workflows based on feedback from a range of stakeholders
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Take responsibility for a 2-day invitation turnaround, ensuring that for at least 80% of eligible studies, potential participants are contacted within 48 hours of study opening.
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Produce comprehensive monthly activity reports to track progress against regional and national recruitment targets.
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Through proactive pre-screening across the community, monitor performance against UK government metrics for commercial research, including the first recruit in less than 30 days target is met for >/80% of eligible studies.
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Conduct regular risk reviews of the digital recruitment pathway, implementing corrective actions and process adaptations to mitigate bottlenecks and improve the reliability of trial feasibility data.
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Contribute to service improvements that specifically target previously less well served communities in areas such as Crawley, Eastbourne, and Hastings, ensuring the service model promotes equity of access to clinical trials.
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Maintain and update the local portfolio management system (LPMS), ensuring all study data is accurate and timely.
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Support the study set-up dashboard, providing real-time visibility of feasibility assessments and recruitment milestones to the wider Research Delivery team.
People management and development
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Responsible for carrying out duties in line with the Trusts e-rostering processes, including managing rosters, supporting staff allocation, and contributing to effective budget reconciliation and workforce planning
Patient care delivery
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Act as a guardian of patient data, ensuring that all digital identification and pre-screening processes adhere to the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality. Ensure that the use of data is conducted ethically and in full alignment with Trust information governance and "Patient First" values.
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Directly contribute to patient care by using digital tools to identify and include under-represented populations and seldom heard communities. This ensures that access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials is determined by clinical need and regional equity rather than geographic location or GP practice capacity.
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Collaborate with PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) stakeholders and the Surrey and Sussex Research Engagement Network to ensure that digital recruitment pathways are respectful, accessible, and designed with the patient experience at the forefront.
-
Support the delivery of high-quality research by ensuring the rapid identification of participants, thereby accelerating the timeline for patients to access novel therapies and interventions that can improve health outcomes across Sussex.
Learning and development
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Identify learning and development needs within Primary Care and community settings regarding digital research workflows; design and deliver targeted training or guidance to GP staff and researchers to ensure the effective use of the new digital recruitment pathway.
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Act as a regional subject matter expert for digital participant identification, providing consultancy and support to the South East Research Delivery Network (SERRDN) and wider care settings to help staff adopt new digital tools, share best practices, and standardise recruitment processes across Sussex.
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Attend mandatory training updates as required.
-
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
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Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
-
Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
-
Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
Key working relationships
Internal:
Sussex CRDC Management Group
UHSussex Research and Innovation
UHSussex Digital and Data teams
External:
Primary Care general practice; community pharmacy
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)
South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN)
Contract Research Organisations
Commercial trial sponsors
National Institute for Health and care Research (NIHR)
PPIEP stakeholders and the wider community
Secure Data Environment
NHS Surrey and Sussex
Sussex Health and Care Research Partnership
Public Health
CRDC UK Network, and other CRDC and CRDCs in Primary Care
Health Innovation Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Communication
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Act as a key liaison between the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, clinical teams, Kent, Medway, Sussex Secure Data Environment, GP practices, the Research Delivery Network (RDN), and any other digital services that are appropriate, ensuring seamless communication to facilitate the identification and recruitment of research participants.
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Proactively engage with and solicit feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to refine digital workflows and ensure processes are fit for purpose.
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Work closely with the CRDC Sussex PPIE stakeholder group to ensure recruitment pathways are inclusive, transparent, and meet the needs of diverse regional communities.
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Translate complex digital data sets and feasibility metrics into clear, actionable reports for clinical teams and commercial sponsors to strengthen Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and recruitment strategies.
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Influence and persuade primary care partners to adopt new digital workflows, overcoming barriers to engagement by demonstrating the reduction in administrative burden and benefits to patient care.
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Communicate the importance of health equality and regional data usage to stakeholders, ensuring that recruitment strategies are designed to reach traditionally under-represented groups.
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Responsible for producing high-quality documentation, risk reviews, and performance updates regarding the new digital pathway, presenting findings to the Digital Research Access Manager and regional heads of service.
Service delivery and improvement
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Lead the operationalisation of a new digital workflow connecting hospital-led research with primary care data, converting complex manual processes into a streamlined, scalable digital pathway.
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Continuously evaluate and test new processes for participant identification, producing relevant documentation and adapting workflows based on feedback from a range of stakeholders
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Take responsibility for a 2-day invitation turnaround, ensuring that for at least 80% of eligible studies, potential participants are contacted within 48 hours of study opening.
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Produce comprehensive monthly activity reports to track progress against regional and national recruitment targets.
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Through proactive pre-screening across the community, monitor performance against UK government metrics for commercial research, including the first recruit in less than 30 days target is met for >/80% of eligible studies.
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Conduct regular risk reviews of the digital recruitment pathway, implementing corrective actions and process adaptations to mitigate bottlenecks and improve the reliability of trial feasibility data.
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Contribute to service improvements that specifically target previously less well served communities in areas such as Crawley, Eastbourne, and Hastings, ensuring the service model promotes equity of access to clinical trials.
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Maintain and update the local portfolio management system (LPMS), ensuring all study data is accurate and timely.
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Support the study set-up dashboard, providing real-time visibility of feasibility assessments and recruitment milestones to the wider Research Delivery team.
People management and development
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Responsible for carrying out duties in line with the Trusts e-rostering processes, including managing rosters, supporting staff allocation, and contributing to effective budget reconciliation and workforce planning
Patient care delivery
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Act as a guardian of patient data, ensuring that all digital identification and pre-screening processes adhere to the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality. Ensure that the use of data is conducted ethically and in full alignment with Trust information governance and "Patient First" values.
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Directly contribute to patient care by using digital tools to identify and include under-represented populations and seldom heard communities. This ensures that access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials is determined by clinical need and regional equity rather than geographic location or GP practice capacity.
-
Collaborate with PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) stakeholders and the Surrey and Sussex Research Engagement Network to ensure that digital recruitment pathways are respectful, accessible, and designed with the patient experience at the forefront.
-
Support the delivery of high-quality research by ensuring the rapid identification of participants, thereby accelerating the timeline for patients to access novel therapies and interventions that can improve health outcomes across Sussex.
Learning and development
-
Identify learning and development needs within Primary Care and community settings regarding digital research workflows; design and deliver targeted training or guidance to GP staff and researchers to ensure the effective use of the new digital recruitment pathway.
-
Act as a regional subject matter expert for digital participant identification, providing consultancy and support to the South East Research Delivery Network (SERRDN) and wider care settings to help staff adopt new digital tools, share best practices, and standardise recruitment processes across Sussex.
-
Attend mandatory training updates as required.
-
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
-
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
-
Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
-
Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
Key working relationships
Internal:
Sussex CRDC Management Group
UHSussex Research and Innovation
UHSussex Digital and Data teams
External:
Primary Care general practice; community pharmacy
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)
South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN)
Contract Research Organisations
Commercial trial sponsors
National Institute for Health and care Research (NIHR)
PPIEP stakeholders and the wider community
Secure Data Environment
NHS Surrey and Sussex
Sussex Health and Care Research Partnership
Public Health
CRDC UK Network, and other CRDC and CRDCs in Primary Care
Health Innovation Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Health, Data Science, or Information Management) or equivalent significant experience. Evidence of post graduate level training or equivalent experience in clinical research (e.g., Good Clinical Practice - GCP) or health informatics. Proven experience working within a clinical research environment, specifically in recruitment, feasibility, or study setup. Significant experience using health and care digital systems (e.g., Electronic Patient Records, Primary Care systems like EMIS/SystmOne, or Secure Data Environments) to support service delivery. Experience in operationalising new workflows or contributing to the transition from manual to digital processes. Demonstrable experience working across different professional groups, such as clinical teams, GP practices, and administrative staff. Experience handling sensitive patient data and applying Information Governance and GDPR principles in a practical setting.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Ability to navigate and utilize complex health and care digital systems to extract and analyse participant data. Able to interpret complex clinical study protocols and translate them into accurate digital search criteria for feasibility assessments. Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio of studies while meeting strict deadlines. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical digital processes to non technical clinical and primary care staff. Expert ability to handle sensitive patient data in strict accordance with GDPR, Information Governance, and Trust confidentiality policies. Ability to identify risks in a digital workflow and proactively adapt processes to ensure service continuity and efficiency.
People Management and Development
Essential
- Able to provide clear direction and support to multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure the delivery of digital recruitment targets. Proven ability to work effectively within a team and across organisational boundaries, fostering positive working relationships with staff at all levels. Able to identify training needs in others and deliver informal coaching or guidance on new digital tools and research processes. Able to motivate and influence staff managed by other departments or organisations to align with project goals and timelines.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Able to use regional data sets to identify and target under represented patient populations, ensuring research opportunities are distributed based on clinical need rather than geography. Proven ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse groups, including older adults and those in high-need, "hard-to-reach" communities. Commitment to the "Patient First" values with a focus on reducing health inequalities through the fair and transparent application of digital recruitment pathways.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel independently across various health and care sites within Sussex (e.g., Brighton, Bognor Regis, Crawley) as required. Able to represent the Trust and the Commercial Research Delivery Centre Sussex at regional meetings and external forums. Flexibility to adapt working patterns to meet the demands of study greenlight timelines and 48-hour recruitment targets. Commitment to the "Patient First" values and a clear understanding of the importance of research in reducing regional health inequalities.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Works with a high degree of autonomy, managing own workload and prioritizing the delivery of multiple research studies across Sussex without direct daily supervision. Interprets national research metrics and Trust policies to develop and operationalise local digital recruitment workflows, ensuring compliance with clinical trial regulations. Acts on own initiative to identify potential recruitment bottlenecks or data risks, implementing immediate process adaptations to ensure the 48-hour participant contact target is maintained. Empowered to make operational decisions regarding the feasibility of digital searches and the suitability of specific primary care data sets for commercial study identification. Responsible for meeting specific performance KPIs and providing expert advice to clinical teams and external GP partners on recruitment strategy. Proactively identifies and resolves complex issues related to digital system access and data flow between secondary and primary care, escalating to the Digital Research Access Manager only when strategic or departmental policy changes are required.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Health, Data Science, or Information Management) or equivalent significant experience. Evidence of post graduate level training or equivalent experience in clinical research (e.g., Good Clinical Practice - GCP) or health informatics. Proven experience working within a clinical research environment, specifically in recruitment, feasibility, or study setup. Significant experience using health and care digital systems (e.g., Electronic Patient Records, Primary Care systems like EMIS/SystmOne, or Secure Data Environments) to support service delivery. Experience in operationalising new workflows or contributing to the transition from manual to digital processes. Demonstrable experience working across different professional groups, such as clinical teams, GP practices, and administrative staff. Experience handling sensitive patient data and applying Information Governance and GDPR principles in a practical setting.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Ability to navigate and utilize complex health and care digital systems to extract and analyse participant data. Able to interpret complex clinical study protocols and translate them into accurate digital search criteria for feasibility assessments. Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio of studies while meeting strict deadlines. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical digital processes to non technical clinical and primary care staff. Expert ability to handle sensitive patient data in strict accordance with GDPR, Information Governance, and Trust confidentiality policies. Ability to identify risks in a digital workflow and proactively adapt processes to ensure service continuity and efficiency.
People Management and Development
Essential
- Able to provide clear direction and support to multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure the delivery of digital recruitment targets. Proven ability to work effectively within a team and across organisational boundaries, fostering positive working relationships with staff at all levels. Able to identify training needs in others and deliver informal coaching or guidance on new digital tools and research processes. Able to motivate and influence staff managed by other departments or organisations to align with project goals and timelines.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Able to use regional data sets to identify and target under represented patient populations, ensuring research opportunities are distributed based on clinical need rather than geography. Proven ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse groups, including older adults and those in high-need, "hard-to-reach" communities. Commitment to the "Patient First" values with a focus on reducing health inequalities through the fair and transparent application of digital recruitment pathways.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel independently across various health and care sites within Sussex (e.g., Brighton, Bognor Regis, Crawley) as required. Able to represent the Trust and the Commercial Research Delivery Centre Sussex at regional meetings and external forums. Flexibility to adapt working patterns to meet the demands of study greenlight timelines and 48-hour recruitment targets. Commitment to the "Patient First" values and a clear understanding of the importance of research in reducing regional health inequalities.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Works with a high degree of autonomy, managing own workload and prioritizing the delivery of multiple research studies across Sussex without direct daily supervision. Interprets national research metrics and Trust policies to develop and operationalise local digital recruitment workflows, ensuring compliance with clinical trial regulations. Acts on own initiative to identify potential recruitment bottlenecks or data risks, implementing immediate process adaptations to ensure the 48-hour participant contact target is maintained. Empowered to make operational decisions regarding the feasibility of digital searches and the suitability of specific primary care data sets for commercial study identification. Responsible for meeting specific performance KPIs and providing expert advice to clinical teams and external GP partners on recruitment strategy. Proactively identifies and resolves complex issues related to digital system access and data flow between secondary and primary care, escalating to the Digital Research Access Manager only when strategic or departmental policy changes are required.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Sussex House, Abbey Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Sussex House, Abbey Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant Psychiatrist - Crawley NMHT (£45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 354-AN-21013
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Division. The post is based at Ifield Drive in Crawley, West Sussex which forms part of our Crawley Neighbourhood Mental Health team (NMHT).
West Sussex Community services are divided into two main areas: North West Sussex and Coastal Sussex. North West Sussex has three NMHTs located in Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex. Each NMHT covers a geographical area aligned with GP surgeries to facilitate liaison with Primary Care colleagues.
Psychiatrists are integral for driving change and influencing service development. As a Trust we welcome positive transformation and using each other's experiences to shape this. The Trust has ambitious aims to continuously improve for the good of our patients and we welcome clinical and non-clinical views in order to achieve this together.
This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000structured over a three-year period as follows:
o£15,000 payable upon successful recruitment
o£10,000 payable at 12 months' service
o£10,000 payable at 24 months' service
o£10,000 payable at 36 months' service
The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical Staffing Team - [email protected]
Main duties of the job
We are a large multi-disciplinary community mental health team, which provides specialist assessments and treatment to patients presenting with a range of complex and unstable mental health and social needs.
As a consultant psychiatrist in our team, your main duties will be to:
- Provide specialist medical /psychiatric assessment and evidence-based treatment to patients referred to the service
- Provide clinical supervision to trainees and informal advice and supervision to non-medical members of the team
- Fulfil the duties of Responsible Clinician for patient's subject to Community Treatment Orders including attendance at Managers Hearings and Tribunals.
- Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team caseload
- Liaison with inpatient Responsible Clinicians
- Liaison with the forensic team/drug and alcohol services and risk panel as required
About us
Not only will you be working in a county with areas of outstanding beauty such as the south downs, and the 137 miles of coastline, along with exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove - the Trust also offers:
Excellent pension contributions of 23.7%
Flexible working opportunities
Bespoke, flexible job plans
30 days of study leave over a 3-year period supported by a study leave allowance each year
Opportunities to become a medical appraiser
Opportunities to become a clinical/educational supervisor
Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support
Responsibility allowances for specific roles and responsibilities
A variety of wellbeing support and tools, such as an Employee Assistance Programme, financial wellbeing, Occupational Health etc
8 Staff Networks such as, ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, women's network, to name a few
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-AN-21013
Job locations
Ifield Drive
218 Ifield Drive Ifield
Crawley
RH11 0EP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team that consists of Nurses, Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and more.
Wed love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team that consists of Nurses, Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and more.
Wed love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.
Person Specification
Eligibility/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Person Specification
Eligibility/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
Ifield Drive
218 Ifield Drive Ifield
Crawley
RH11 0EP
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
Ifield Drive
218 Ifield Drive Ifield
Crawley
RH11 0EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Coastal Community (Enhanced £45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 354-CS-21813- K
Job summary
Coastal Sussex CAMHS Service have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to join their locality team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service to those children and young people (0yrs-18yrs). Psychiatrists are integral for driving change and influencing service development. The Trust has ambitious aims to continuously improve for the good of our patients and we welcome clinical and non-clinical views in order to achieve this together.
You will work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, psychologists, systemic family therapists and child psychotherapists. This post will work alongside other Consultants and Specialty Doctors who work in Sussex CAMHS. You will also be part of a Trust wide Consultant network where there are opportunities to liaise with colleagues in other posts throughout the Trust and develop peer networks.
This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000structured over a three-year period as follows:o£15,000 payable upon successful recruitmento£10,000 payable at 12 months' serviceo£10,000 payable at 24 months' serviceo£10,000 payable at 36 months' service
Main duties of the job
The service we provide is in line with NICE Evidenced Based Treatment for those children and young people. You will provide high quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families in a range of settings, and work collaboratively with other members of the team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.
- To provide medical psychiatric assessment and intervention, including pharmacology and mental health act assessments to CAMHS in Coastal West Sussex ( Chichester and Worthing Bases ) ensuring best quality and most effective psychiatric care, working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- To work as part of the multi-professional team providing high quality specialist CAMHS clinical advice, assessment and intervention to children and young people in the area in a range of settings.
- To engage families/carers in planning and provision of care.
- To provide timely advice and consultation to GP's, social services and other referrers, facilitating appropriate access to services.
About us
Not only will you be working in a county with areas of outstanding beauty such as the south downs, and the 137 miles of coastline, along with exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove - the Trust also offers:
Relocation expenses of up to £8,00.00 subject to role and policy requirements
Excellent pension contributions of 23.7%
Flexible working opportunities
Bespoke, flexible job plans
30 days of study leave over a 3-year period supported by a study leave allowance each year.
Opportunities to become a medical appraiser.
Opportunities to become a clinical/educational supervisor.
Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support.
Responsibility allowances for specific roles and responsibilities
A variety of wellbeing support and tools, such as an Employee Assistance Programme, financial wellbeing, Occupational Health etc
8 Staff Networks such, ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, women's network, to name a few
We are a teaching Trust with strong links with Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). Every cluster has a trainee, including F2, GP trainees, core or higher trainees. We also provide training for medical students and Physician Associate students from BSMS.
Sussex Partnership is a place where your clinical voice, expertise and leadership genuinely influence how services evolve. Explore ourCAMHS recruitment brochureto learn more.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-CS-21813- K
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire. Our values are to be compassionate, accountable and optimistic. The Trust has built our future focus 2025-2030 which outlines our vision, purpose, ambitions and objectives which incorporates these values and behaviours. Our strategy can be viewedhere.
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, homeworking, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we will do our best to make it happen.
Living and working in Sussex brings with it many benefits, such as:
- Stunning countryside and coastlines which are easily accessible throughout the county.
- Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park
- Transport links which provide easy access to London, and all of its main airports
- Vibrant cities that offer an array of restaurants and bars for social events
For a comprehensive understanding and full details of the responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description document. It contains all the necessary information and should provide you with a clear overview of what it expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire. Our values are to be compassionate, accountable and optimistic. The Trust has built our future focus 2025-2030 which outlines our vision, purpose, ambitions and objectives which incorporates these values and behaviours. Our strategy can be viewedhere.
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, homeworking, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we will do our best to make it happen.
Living and working in Sussex brings with it many benefits, such as:
- Stunning countryside and coastlines which are easily accessible throughout the county.
- Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park
- Transport links which provide easy access to London, and all of its main airports
- Vibrant cities that offer an array of restaurants and bars for social events
For a comprehensive understanding and full details of the responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description document. It contains all the necessary information and should provide you with a clear overview of what it expected.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Eligibility
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Eligibility
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Mental Health Nurse
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 354-AE-21322
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to become part of the East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway. You will be joining a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team that works closely together to provide high-quality, person-centred care. We value collaboration with our patients and their families, and are committed to supporting individuals to reach their optimum level of mental health and wellbeing in the community.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Main duties of the job
The East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway provides inpatient and community rehabilitation for individuals with complex mental health needs, offering both short- and long-term support.
This community-based role focuses on delivering long-term rehabilitation interventions as a Lead Practitioner, supporting service users for up to three years. The team holds medical responsibility, working collaboratively to promote recovery, independence and meaningful outcomes.
You will work with adults (18+) with complex and enduring mental health needs, most often severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder. Service users are supported and motivated to engage in their recovery journey.
Who We Support
We work with individuals who:
- Require more intensive support than standard community services
- Have experienced barriers to recovery and ongoing functional difficulties
- Are transitioning from high-support settings to greater independence
- Need focused community input to support discharge from inpatient care.
About us
Our services provide compassionate, specialist mental health care to individuals experiencing a range of conditions, including psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia and personality disorders. Alongside this, our specialist learning disability services deliver both community and inpatient care for people with complex and often unmet health needs.
We are proud to offer a number of highly specialised services for individuals with complex health and social care needs. Care is delivered across a range of settings, including people's homes, clinics, hospitals, GP surgeries and prisons. We support children, young people and adults of all ages, working collaboratively with partners to ensure a holistic and person-centred approach to care.
Details
Date posted
18 August 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-AE-21322
Job locations
Cavendish House
Breeds Place, 1 Castle Street
Hastings
TN34 3AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time position within a dynamic community mental health team.
The post holder will act as Lead Practitioner for a caseload of approximately 15 patients, supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, often presenting with complex comorbidities, dual diagnosis, and elevated levels of risk to self and/or others.
The role includes providing clinical supervision and support to junior staff, contributing to their development within a supportive learning environment.
You will take an active role in the assessment and formulation of new referrals, ensuring timely and comprehensive care planning. In addition, you will participate in shift coordination, promoting safe and effective day-to-day service delivery, and contribute to the duty system, supporting urgent and unplanned work across the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time position within a dynamic community mental health team.
The post holder will act as Lead Practitioner for a caseload of approximately 15 patients, supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, often presenting with complex comorbidities, dual diagnosis, and elevated levels of risk to self and/or others.
The role includes providing clinical supervision and support to junior staff, contributing to their development within a supportive learning environment.
You will take an active role in the assessment and formulation of new referrals, ensuring timely and comprehensive care planning. In addition, you will participate in shift coordination, promoting safe and effective day-to-day service delivery, and contribute to the duty system, supporting urgent and unplanned work across the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of working within the CPA process
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Previous experience of working in the community
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of working within the CPA process
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Previous experience of working in the community
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
Cavendish House
Breeds Place, 1 Castle Street
Hastings
TN34 3AA
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
Cavendish House
Breeds Place, 1 Castle Street
Hastings
TN34 3AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Mental Health Practitioner
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 354-PC-20737-1
Job summary
This post offers a Golden Hello of up to £2000.
As we work towards our goal of providing an integrated service across primary and secondarycare, our community mental health services are being transformed to recognise the changes inhow people want to access them. We need to support those who have experienced barriers toaccessing services which support their mental health, due to, the complexity of their needs, or theconfiguration of our services.
We are seeking practitioners with experience of providing rapid and responsive assessment, signposting and brief treatments to join us at this exciting time as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (MHP). You will be a qualified Nurse or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, with the relevant professional registration (NMC, HCPC, BASW).
Employed by SPFT, this Mental Health Practitioner post works within the Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner Team within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT). The role will support the embedding of specialist mental health expertise at a neighbourhood level within GP practice settings.
Main duties of the job
You will work as a Primary Care MHP ensuring:
1. Patients with mild to moderate mentalhealth need access the most appropriate treatment for their mental health difficultythrough delivery of rapid and responsive triage, assessment, signposting and brief treatment(1:1, group based and digital platforms).
2. The embedding of mental health expertise in a primary care setting. Working alongside VCS and NMHT colleagues to ensure a holistic, joined up approach for patients with mild-moderate and stable, severe mental health needs, ensuring the most appropriate pathway according to presenting need. You will provide advice and consultation to VCS colleagues in managing issues of complexity and risk, as well as clinical assessment, signposting and brief treatment (1:1 and / or group based) to individuals referred to the clinical element of the service by VCS colleagues within the MDT.
Covid-19 full vaccination may be a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.
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, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
354-PC-20737-1
Job locations
Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams
Bognor Regis & Chichester
PO21 2SF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to be a successful Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will be:
- A qualified Nurse or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, with the relevant professional registration (NMC, HCPC, BASW).
- Motivated by developing a newly created role, within a new service provision
- Experienced working within a mental health setting
It would also be advantageous if you are:
- Experienced working in a Primary Care setting
This is a hybrid role, working from home and from bases. Although your employer will be SPFT you may be based within GP practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to be a successful Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will be:
- A qualified Nurse or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, with the relevant professional registration (NMC, HCPC, BASW).
- Motivated by developing a newly created role, within a new service provision
- Experienced working within a mental health setting
It would also be advantageous if you are:
- Experienced working in a Primary Care setting
This is a hybrid role, working from home and from bases. Although your employer will be SPFT you may be based within GP practice.
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 or demonstrable knowledge/understanding of working in community mental health settings
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 or demonstrable knowledge/understanding of working in community mental health settings
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
Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams
Bognor Regis & Chichester
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
Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams
Bognor Regis & Chichester
PO21 2SF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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