Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) to join our Dementia and Older People's Mental Health Service (Community team) based in Haywards Heath (Linwood). The post holder will have completed the MHWP Training via a recognised MHWP training course, having completed placements and been assessed with competencies in assessment of mental health needs and risk assessment. The successful applicant will join two Clinical Psychologists in the team, as well as trainee clinical psychologists. There will be regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist. Additional training relevant to the role will be provided, as well as support to take part in a robust preceptorship programme as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide outstanding care and treatment.
* Coordinate care provided and support people with their recovery journey.
* Offer time-limited interventions and monitor risks.
* Collaborate with carers and families.
* Deliver high-quality interventions to our service users.
* Work with older people in the Dementia and Older People's Mental Health service, providing mental health care alongside multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Support staff well-being as a high priority.
Essential Qualifications
* A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health) or a postgraduate certificate achieved via the Graduate Mental Health Practitioner training plus the additional certified MHWP training modules.
* Registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised for this role by NHS England.
Essential Experience
* Experience working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice.
* Experience running groups or activities.
* Experience working as part of a team.
* Experience of being supervised.
* Experience analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing.
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission of a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly 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. Applications requiring a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for the past 10 years will also be processed as per UK Visas and Immigration guidance.
* Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Linwood, Butler's Green Rd, Haywards Heath, RH16 4BE
Website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
Job Details
* Date posted: 16 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 354-AN-20800
* Locations: Linwood, Butler's Green Rd, Haywards Heath, RH16 4BE
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