About this role
Job summary
The Brighton EIPS team are seeking an interim Team Lead to support the team for an initial period of 6 months.
The Brighton EIPS team has a good mix of new and established staff, whose work is vital to people experiencing First Episode Psychosis within the Brighton and Hove areas of East Sussex. The service works with people aged 14-65 who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis, as well as those with an At Risk Mental State. We are looking for a passionate, committed mental health professional who has an interest in gaining experience within a more management focused role.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have some experience of operational leadership within mental health services and be able to demonstrate relevant clinical experience at a senior level as well as some a track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams, engaging staff and stakeholders, innovation and service development, delivery against performance targets and partnership working. If you enjoy being a part of a team, are creative, seeking a new challenge and want to make a positive difference to the lives of individuals and their families/carers and friends, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
About us
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.
Working in Sussex
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Sussex Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIPS) service is an integral part of the Specialist Services Division. The service is made up of 6 EIP teams across Sussex managed by a Trust wide Early Intervention in Psychosis General Manager and supported by a dedicated EIPS Medical Leads. The teams are located in Horsham, Worthing, Bognor, Brighton, Hailsham and Hastings.
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details on the main duties of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualification
- Up to date Registration (NMC/HCPC/SWE
- Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Proven post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non- statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of providing training and working consultatively with professionals
- Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments at primary care level
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
Aldrington Centre
35 New Church Road
Hove
BN3 4AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)