Senior Nurse Practitioner: Urgent Care & Discharge Lead

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Senior Nurse Practitioner for the Mental Health Liaison Team in Eastbourne. The post focuses on patient flow and discharge from inpatient and A&E, with emphasis on high-intensity users and complex relational presentations.

Strong clinical leadership, risk assessment, and ability to work across Urgent Care Services at night are essential. Flexible job planning and supportive leadership are highlighted in the team ethos.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ adult)
• Degree/diploma level with specialist qualification and relevant training
• Post-registration training in relevant service area and mentorship/ENB equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments and nursing interventions.
• Review clinical policies and guidelines and support practice changes.
• Liaise with other organisations to promote communication and good practice.
• Undertake audit activity and supervision of staff.

Skills

Urgent & Acute care

Risk management

Line management

Discharge planning

Interagency liaison

Psychosocial interventions

Education

NMC-registered nurse (mental health / LD / adult)

Degree with specialist qualification

Mentorship course / ENB equivalent

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Senior Nurse Practitioner for the Mental Health Liaison Team in Eastbourne. The post focuses on patient flow and discharge from inpatient and A&E, with emphasis on high-intensity users and complex relational presentations.

Strong clinical leadership, risk assessment, and ability to work across Urgent Care Services at night are essential. Flexible job planning and supportive leadership are highlighted in the team ethos.