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Urgent Care Practitioner

Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum
Closing date
6 Apr 2023

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Sector
Healthcare, Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Band 5

Job summary An opportunity has arisen for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team to offer a Band 5 post to an experienced Clinician, either from a Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work background. We are looking for a "can help" person to help us develop a flexible response to individuals who are either presenting urgent mental health needs or at risk of their mental health deteriorating to the point of crisis, by offering specialist intervention. We are looking to recruit a Practitioner who can demonstrate competence in risk assessment of individuals presenting in crisis toward formulating clear and safe plans that support a person's presenting needs to be managed in the least restrictive environment, often by offering home treatment. The successful post holder will become part of a supportive, energetic and creative team.

Main duties of the job Offering a bespoke service to address the needs of those individuals in crisis by formulating care to manage risk in a positive fashion This role also works closely with and supports the work of other Urgent Care Teams based in same department (Mental Health Liaison and Rapid Response team) to provide an alternative to Emergency Department attendance and hospital admission. About us We're a large NHS Mental Health Trust in South East England. We're looking for people to help us provide high quality services for the patients, carers and local communities we serve. We want patients and staff to recommend our organisation as a place where they would be happy for their friends and family to be treated. You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership. Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities. This post offers The Trust's Golden Hello for band 5 or 6 Nurses, or a Relocation package up to a maximum of £2000. (pro rata applies and subject to terms and conditions. Please see attached Protocol document

Date posted 23 March 2023 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-AE-20782-A Job locations Department of Psychiatry, Eastbourne

Eastbourne, East Sussex

BN21 2UD

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Who we are

We provide specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in south east England. People receive care, treatment and support from us in hospital, at home and from a range of community services. Our services are rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission and ‘outstanding’ for caring.

Where we are

We provide services for people of all ages across Sussex and services for children and young people in Hampshire. There’s something for everyone in our local area, whether that’s the hustle and bustle of Brighton, the scenic South Downs or our wonderful coastline where you can chill out to the sound of the surf.

What we can offer you

When you join us, you’ll be coming to work in an organisation that puts people first. We’ll do everything we can to make you feel valued, respected and included. You will be given plenty of opportunities here for your career to flourish. We’re an organisation which is strong on innovation, research and learning, and we will support your development and help you learn new skills in whichever team or service you work in.

Check out the links below to view our key areas of recruitment

Nursing

Medical

Allied Health Professions

Phychology & PsychologicalTherapies

Social Work

Healthcare Support Workers 

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Check out our latest video below where we hear from our inspiring nurses why Sussex Partnership is such a great place to work.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01903843000
Location
Trust HQ
Swandean
Arundel Road
Worthing
BN13 3EP
GB

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