Mental Health Practitioner — Triage & Assessments (Flexible)

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programmes

Supervision and training opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Reimbursed parking

Child care vouchers

NHS discount schemes

Outstanding CQC rating

27 days + 8 bank holidays

NHS Pension contributions

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Eastbourne is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the NMHT. You will work within GP practices, NHS Talking Therapies, and VCSE partners to triage referrals, conduct assessments, and provide brief interventions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, liaison with stakeholders, and development of the NMHT triage function. The post offers a supportive environment, generous holiday entitlement, NHS pension contributions, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Registered mental health professional required (RMN, social worker or occupational therapist).
• Excellent clinical skills in assessment and risk assessment, and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals into NMHT and NHS Talking Therapies.
• Conduct timely and consistent assessments and brief interventions.
• Facilitate onward referrals to secondary or urgent care as needed and provide signposting.

Skills

Triage referrals

Assessment

Brief interventions

Risk assessment

Interagency liaison

Communication skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Eastbourne is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the NMHT. You will work within GP practices, NHS Talking Therapies, and VCSE partners to triage referrals, conduct assessments, and provide brief interventions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, liaison with stakeholders, and development of the NMHT triage function. The post offers a supportive environment, generous holiday entitlement, NHS pension contributions, and opportunities for