About this role
Job summary
About the Role
We are excited to offer a unique Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity to join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a CAMHS Acute Transitions Team Leader, leading an innovative new Transitions Team pilot within CAMHS Acute in the Harbour Unit until 30th March 2028.
This role sits at the forefront of acute CAMHS transformation, supporting young people at one of the most critical points in their journey -- transitioning from inpatient care back into the community. The team plays a vital role in ensuring safe, effective discharge planning and sustained recovery, particularly for:
- Young people in the Sussex T4 Inpatient Unit
- Young people in out-of-area placements
- Those aged 17+ with complex needs
- Young people requiring intensive post-discharge support
You will lead a dedicated team delivering time-limited, targeted interventions (up to 8 weeks post-discharge), working closely with inpatient units, community services, education, and local authorities.
Main duties of the job
As the Transitions Team Leader, you will:
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to a specialist transitions team
- Lead on discharge planning and community integration pathways for young people in acute care
- Ensure safe, high-quality care delivery, including robust risk management
- Work collaboratively across the system, including inpatient services, COAST, and multi-agency partners
- Shape and embed an innovative pilot model, ensuring clear pathways and measurable outcomes
- Support young people and families through systemic, relational, and recovery-focused interventions
- Promote least restrictive care and reduce reliance on inpatient admissions
About us
SPFT provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex. The Trust is rated 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for Caring by the CQC.
SPFT encourages flexible working because we know that a positive work-life balance benefits both our staff and the care we provide. If it works for you and the service, we'll do our best to make it happen.
You will receive regular professional and clinical supervision from the CAMHS Leadership, and opportunities for development and CDP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to a specialist transitions team
- Lead on discharge planning and community integration pathways for young people in acute care
- Ensure safe, high-quality care delivery, including robust risk management
- Work collaboratively across the system, including inpatient services, COAST, and multi-agency partners
- Shape and embed an innovative pilot model, ensuring clear pathways and measurable outcomes
- Support young people and families through systemic, relational, and recovery-focused interventions
- Promote least restrictive care and reduce reliance on inpatient admissions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist.
- Current professional registration
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience, further specialist training to masters equivalent level
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience with acute/seriously mentally ill young people
- Experience of team management and group facilitation
- Knowledge of risk assessment, safeguarding and Mental Health Act
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate complex treatment programmes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Harbour Unit
Princess Royal Site
Haywards Heath
RH16 4NQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)