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Urgent Care Mental Health Practitioner – Band 6
Chapel Street Clinic, Chichester
Closing date: 3 July 2025 (23:59)
Golden Hello or Relocation Bonus: £2,000 available (T&Cs apply)
Make a Real Difference – Join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate mental health care? Do you want to work in a supportive, values-driven team that puts people first? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) in Chichester and Bognor Regis – helping to provide urgent support in the community and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Why Join Us?
At Sussex Partnership, we believe in doing things differently. We put our staff and patients at the heart of everything we do – and that means investing in you:
£2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Bonus (Band 5–6 Nurses & Practitioners)
Excellent salary & NHS Pension scheme
Ongoing professional development – including fully funded apprenticeships up to Master's level
Flexible working options – we promote a healthy work-life balance
NHS discounts, childcare support & wellbeing resources
About the Role
You’ll join a committed multi-disciplinary team delivering intensive short-term crisis care and supporting timely hospital discharges. Your role will include:
* Rapid mental health assessments and risk management in a variety of community settings
* Delivering compassionate, person-centred interventions
* Working closely with service users, carers and other professionals
* Supporting the team’s 7-day service through flexible shift work
* Travelling between urban and rural locations (travel required)
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be someone who brings enthusiasm, strong communication skills and a passion for teamwork. We're especially keen to hear from you if you have:
* Registered mental health qualification (NMC, HCPC or Social Work England)
* Experience in crisis resolution, acute care or similar settings
* Confidence in clinical risk assessment and care planning
* A proactive, compassionate and resilient approach to care
* A commitment to learning, supervision and continuous improvement
A Word From Us
This is more than a job – it’s a chance to shape the future of mental health care in your community. You’ll be fully supported to grow your skills, bring your ideas to the table, and thrive in a forward-thinking team.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to work somewhere where your voice matters – apply today.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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