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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
354-AB-20874
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Mill View Hospital
Town
Hove
Salary
拢37,338 - 拢44,962 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/03/2025 23:59

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Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Rapid Response Service

NHS AfC: Band 6

Come and join us

We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

The Mental Health Rapid Response Service (MHRRS) is a small dedicated team of nurses, a social worker, support workers, and a team secretary providing support to individuals in Brighton and Hove facing urgent mental health risks. Referrals can be made by anyone concerned about a person's immediate mental well-being, including the individuals themselves, their carers, GPs, healthcare professionals, police, paramedics, housing and supported accommodation workers, and social services.

Key aspects of MHRRS include a rapid urgent response service, offering assessments within four hours for approved new referrals, as well as an enhanced duty role within the Assessment and Treatment Service for those requiring urgent mental health evaluations. A significant part of the team鈥檚 role involves handling crisis calls, requiring excellent de-escalation skills, thorough risk assessments, and the ability to develop practical safety plans to help individuals maintain their well-being.

This post offers the Trust's 拢2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced and qualified professional (mental health nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker) with strong assessment and communication skills to support individuals and their families during mental health crises in the community. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, person-centered, and committed to delivering high-quality care to patients, carers, and others who engage with the service.

The successful applicant must have excellent documentation skills, the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and the capability to coordinate onward referrals following assessments.

Previous experience in diverse mental health settings is essential, along with a strong background in risk assessment.

Working for our organisation

This role follows a seven-day working pattern with early and late shifts. Staff are currently based at Mill View Hospital and are required to conduct home visits, making the ability to travel efficiently within the geographical area essential.

As part of the team, you will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

MHRRS sits alongside the community services but is a key component of the urgent care crisis pathway, working alongside the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, The Haven, and the Mental Health Liaison Team.

Brighton and Hove is a unique, vibrant, and dynamic place to live and work, offering a lively city atmosphere with easy access to the South Downs National Park for a peaceful escape.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a Band 6 practitioner within MHRRS, your role is to support individuals reaching out to the service with concerns about their own or someone else鈥檚 mental health when there is risk present. You will need strong assessment skills to quickly understand the situation, identify risks, and develop an appropriate plan of action.

You will also provide guidance to Band 4 Support, Time, and Recovery (STR) workers, who will consult with you on all calls they handle. It is essential to stay informed about decisions made within the team to ensure the best possible outcomes for individuals and their support networks.

When clinically indicated, you will be responsible for arranging a comprehensive mental health assessment for at-risk individuals. This includes collaboratively developing a plan to help them stay safe and access appropriate treatment, followed by liaising with relevant services to ensure effective support. Additionally, you will be required to maintain thorough documentation for all calls and assessments.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzePride In Veterans

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Griffiths
Job title
Team leader mental health rapid response service
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07876864924