Community Mental Health Lead Practitioner

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Mental Health Lead Practitioner to join the Bognor Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. This full-time position involves providing person-centred mental health support in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary context. Candidates should be qualified professionals, experienced in community mental health, and interested in making a meaningful impact within mental health services.

Benefits

£2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive

Career development and funded lifelong learning opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience in community mental health or working with adults with complex needs.
• Familiarity with legislation (MCA, DoLS, Safeguarding, Care Act).
• Experience of supervising or supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality clinical care, including complex assessments.
• Acting as a lead practitioner for individuals on your caseload.
• Contributing to the delivery and evaluation of community mental health interventions.

Skills

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Care planning

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

Job description

Community Mental Health Lead Practitioner

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Base pay range

Job Title: Community Mental Health Lead Practitioner

Band: NHS AfC Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Job Reference: 354-AC-21149

Closing Date: 02/07/2025 08:00

Are you a qualified Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with experience in community mental health care?

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Mental Health Professional to join the Bognor Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary service focused on delivering high-quality care to adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

Why join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

We’re proud to be a people-first organisation, supporting you with:

• A £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive (pro rata and subject to T&Cs – see attached document)
• Career development and funded lifelong learning opportunities – from GCSE to Master's level
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture, with supervision, training and reflective practice embedded into daily work
• A role in shaping the future of community-based mental health care, as services transform across the region

About the Role

You’ll work within a dynamic and experienced team to provide person-centred mental health support to individuals in the Bognor Regis area. This includes:

• Delivering and coordinating high-quality clinical care, including complex assessments, risk management and crisis interventions
• Acting as a lead practitioner for individuals on your caseload and stepping in during urgent cases in the absence of other key staff
• Supporting multidisciplinary team members and liaising closely with external partners such as A&E, Police and social care
• Contributing to the delivery and evaluation of community mental health interventions, aligned with the principles of the Community Mental Health Framework

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. You’ll need access to a vehicle and the ability to travel independently across the locality.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
• Experience in community mental health or working with adults with complex needs
• Strong risk assessment, care planning and crisis management skills
• Familiarity with relevant legislation (MCA, DoLS, Safeguarding, Care Act)
• Experience in duty work or crisis response
• Experience of supervising or supporting colleagues
• Lived experience or an inclusive approach to care

Ready to Apply or Want to Learn More?

We welcome informal conversations. Please contact Hannah Ryan (Service Manager) at [e-mail] for more details

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Join us and help shape the future of community mental health care in West Sussex.

Our Commitment

We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience. We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and supporting staff wellbeing. We also encourage our workforce to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations to help protect patients and colleagues.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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