Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention, and Partnerships.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation that 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 to making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during the 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
Working as a clinician within the neurodevelopmental pathway in the Brighton and Hove area, you will independently and as part of a team provide assessments for children with neurodevelopmental presentations, specifically ADHD and autism. Attending clinical forums to report back on these assessments and to work as part of a team in deciding outcomes. This post offers the Trust's £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
To complete ADHD/ASC assessment reports Attend MDT and other clinical forums Screen/triage new referrals Attend non-clinical team meetings when appropriate and required such as the business meeting. Ensure all clinical documentation is completed in a timely fashion Risk assessment and care planning for young people and their families Feeding back outcome of assessments and proposed treatment plans (ADHD only) to families Provide supervision and clinical leadership for junior clinicians within the team. Make onward referrals to other agencies such as social services Ensure high-quality communication with referrers and associated agencies such as GP, social services Contribute to clinical audits Working for our organisation
The ND pathway is a very supportive environment. There is a hard-working ethos and atmosphere but remains a culture sensitive and responsive to work/life balance considerations and issues. There is a strong emphasis on well-being in the workplace and mutual trust between leadership and the team ensuring service needs can be met but not at the expense of personal welfare. The team tries to foster open channels of communication within the team and across the wider CAMHS network. All new staff receive comprehensive induction and are well-supported as they ingratiate themselves into the team. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To develop & maintain specialist clinical skills and expertise in the assessment of young people referred to CAMHS via SPOA for assessment of ADHD/ASC To offer advice on management of patients with mental health issues and non-organically based physical symptoms. To ensure assessment, care, and support of each client is appropriate to individual needs. To feed back outcome of assessment to the referrer and agree care and risk plans. To ensure that children and young people requiring further assessment and help are referred on appropriately. To provide consultation to other professionals regarding mental health issues in relation to young people and their families. To know how to access appropriate services and develop effective networks and channels of communications. To adhere to the relevant code of Professional Conduct. To attend case conferences & meetings as relevant to the job description. Work in accordance with Sussex Partnership Foundation NHS and East Sussex Hospital trusts’ policies, guidelines, and protocol. To ensure care plans and risk plans are valid. To participate in individual professional supervision. Person specification
Qualifications
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 and Experience
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 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. We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the event of an excessive number of applicants, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarize themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role. Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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Working as a clinician within the neurodevelopmental pathway in the Brighton and Hove area, you will independently and as part of a team provide assessments for children with neurodevelopmental presentations, specifically ADHD and autism. Attending clinical forums to report back on these assessments and to work as part of a team in deciding outcomes. This post offers the Trust's £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
To complete ADHD/ASC assessment reports Attend MDT and other clinical forums Screen/triage new referrals Attend non-clinical team meetings when appropriate and required such as the business meeting. Ensure all clinical documentation is completed in a timely fashion Risk assessment and care planning for young people and their families Feeding back outcome of assessments and proposed treatment plans (ADHD only) to families Provide supervision and clinical leadership for junior clinicians within the team. Make onward referrals to other agencies such as social services Ensure high-quality communication with referrers and associated agencies such as GP, social services Contribute to clinical audits Working for our organisation
The ND pathway is a very supportive environment. There is a hard-working ethos and atmosphere but remains a culture sensitive and responsive to work/life balance considerations and issues. There is a strong emphasis on well-being in the workplace and mutual trust between leadership and the team ensuring service needs can be met but not at the expense of personal welfare. The team tries to foster open channels of communication within the team and across the wider CAMHS network. All new staff receive comprehensive induction and are well-supported as they ingratiate themselves into the team. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To develop & maintain specialist clinical skills and expertise in the assessment of young people referred to CAMHS via SPOA for assessment of ADHD/ASC To offer advice on management of patients with mental health issues and non-organically based physical symptoms. To ensure assessment, care, and support of each client is appropriate to individual needs. To feed back outcome of assessment to the referrer and agree care and risk plans. To ensure that children and young people requiring further assessment and help are referred on appropriately. To provide consultation to other professionals regarding mental health issues in relation to young people and their families. To know how to access appropriate services and develop effective networks and channels of communications. To adhere to the relevant code of Professional Conduct. To attend case conferences & meetings as relevant to the job description. Work in accordance with Sussex Partnership Foundation NHS and East Sussex Hospital trusts’ policies, guidelines, and protocol. To ensure care plans and risk plans are valid. To participate in individual professional supervision. Person specification
Qualifications
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 and Experience
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 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. We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the event of an excessive number of applicants, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarize themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role. Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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