Job summary
We are looking for a Band 6 RMN to fill the role of Intensive Support Practitioner and to join us and be at the forefront of leading the community transformation changes. As part of our community transformation plans we are part of the Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams. The Intensive Support service is part of the bigger DOPMHS team that provides intensive support for older adult patients who are in crisis. This will be a team of multi disciplinary professionals who will provide assessment, treatment and interventions including the provision of intensive support and treatment to enable people to receive care and treatment in their home setting and avoid the need for hospital admissions.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Main duties of the job
As an Intensive Support Practitioner you will be working closely with other professionals in the multi disciplinary team and managers to develop the intensive support and intervention function of the team whilst supporting the community transformation agenda. The aim of providing intensive support and interventions is to enable people to receive care in their own homes and avoid admission to hospital. You will have access to local clinical and professional supervision, regular training and personal development opportunities.
About us
In return, you will bring us commitment, enthusiasm and the ability to work as part of an innovative service that is always looking for ways to improve the care it delivers. Joining the Trust, you would become part of a network of professional nursing staff working with older adults and people with dementia (and their carers) and have the opportunity to network with, and learn from, colleagues in similar roles across the Trust.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-AN-20941
Job locations
Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health Service
New Park House, North Street
Horsham
RH12 1RJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
In West Sussex we are proud and excited to be working in partnership with local service providers across the health and social care system to provide high quality, innovative and joined-up care for older people with mental health needs and / or dementia and their families. In Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust there are Clinical Academic Groups that lead on best practice and research related to care pathways across the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In West Sussex we are proud and excited to be working in partnership with local service providers across the health and social care system to provide high quality, innovative and joined-up care for older people with mental health needs and / or dementia and their families. In Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust there are Clinical Academic Groups that lead on best practice and research related to care pathways across the trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Management/Leadership training
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Management/Leadership training
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* 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
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).
Additional information
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
Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health Service
New Park House, North Street
Horsham
RH12 1RJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health Service
New Park House, North Street
Horsham
RH12 1RJ
Employer's website
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