Senior Nurse Practitioner

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

East Sussex mental health services have recently been awarded an uplift in the funding of services for people with psychosis. As part of this we are thrilled to be able to offer a Band 7 Senior Nurse Practitioner across the East Sussex Rehab Pathway for those experiencing Psychosis. This post will work across both our community and inpatient teams This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting service users on their own individual recovery journey. We have established coproduction principles and work closely with our experts by experience to maintain and grow a recovery orientated culture. Sussex partnership is a centre of excellence for psychosis-based research and there are opportunities to be involved in national research trials as well as local innovation to help develop and grow our service and the evidence base. This role provides an opportunity to further develop own skills with the view to share learning. We have well established supervision and special interest groups and we encourage innovative and collaborative practice. You would be joining a strong network of clinicians interested in psychosis across the trust and within East Sussex.

Main duties of the job

This exciting and rewarding opportunity is open to people seeking a preceptorship opportunity starting at band 7 to 8a or those looking for a new challenge at senior 8a level.

We are looking for a clinician who has an interest in working with clients experiencing psychosis and who can demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to providing evidenced-based, trauma informed, high-quality clinical approaches and interventions. The area covered by this post is East Sussex, working across the locality who are also peripatetic working within their roles. The post will be based across both Eastbourne and Hastings Community teams and Amberstone Hospital in Hailsham.

About us

We are seeking an enthusiastic person who has experience of & interest in working with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems within a recovery oriented & trauma informed approach. You would be a key member of the multi- disciplinary team leadership team providing assessment, case management and evidence-based interventions. You will also support the team with formulation and reflective practice. If you are passionate about finding creative ways to engage people with psychosis and offer evidence-based interventions and work collaboratively with the wider MDT, we would love to hear from you.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AE-21126

Job locations

St Mary's House

The Avenue

Eastbourne

BN21 3YA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our trust has an excellent reputation for offering a wide range of CPD, and the post holder will have the opportunity to develop special interests and expertise in line with service objectives. You will receive clinical & professional supervision and developing and be active in taking roles within the leadership team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
Experience of supervising staff and students
Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs
Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
Awareness of Trust policies and service specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
Experience of supervising staff and students
Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs
Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
Awareness of Trust policies and service specification

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

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