About the role An exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical and managerial lead has arisen in the department of Wellbeing Services (Wellbeing, Therapeutic, Residential Life and Chaplaincy). This next year sees us moving into a fabulous new Wellbeing building with our campus GP practice, and we are looking in particular, for a mental health practitioner who has extensive experience of managing other practitioners with excellent administrative skills, within an acute mental health or therapeutic setting. We currently provide mental health interventions for upwards of 1800 students per year which include psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Psychoeducative workshops along with more proactive reach-outs and living solutions. You will be one of the Leads in Wellbeing Services which includes Senior Wellbeing Managers, Senior Mental health nurses, Residential Life Managers and the Lead Chaplain. You will be expected to work collaboratively with them under the direction of the Head of Service. You will oversee caseload allocation and management, and will support staff in the resolution and escalation of critical cases. This will include collaboration and consultation with wider divisional teams such as Advice & Guidance and Disability support in addition to the NHS. Your contribution to the delivery of proactive initiatives around mental health and wellbeing as part of the wider mental health strategy will be critical in the development of the service. You will review and improve all systems, processes and procedures in the team prioritising both efficiency and the management of risk. About you Ideally, you will be a qualified, accredited and experienced therapist, social worker, mental health nurse or other mental health practitioner. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of part-time/ full-time, therapists, locums, trainees, psychological wellbeing practitioners and their clinical cases. You will be able to retain sufficient hours to hold your own clinical case load if this is required for your continued professional accreditation. You will need strong administrative and technological skills to enable you to oversee and develop our case management systems and administrative processes with the aim of identifying smarter ways of working. An innovative, risk conscious approach, sound judgement and diplomacy, as well as the ability to take direction, manage people and work under pressure within a complex organisational structure are essential attributes required of the post holder. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships, respect confidentiality, manage effectively and be able to navigate complex situations in a sensitive and professional manner. Highly developed written and oral communication skills are essential as well as a positive and flexible approach to the role and the service. About our Division Our Student Experience is all about our Students. We work diligently to ensure that all our students are supported and have positive meaningful experiences in our University. We are led by our Student Experience Director and her Leadership team. Our services focus on Academic Quality, Student Data & Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing. We work collaboratively with our Schools and Divisions to ensure our students have environment that will further enhances their potential and equip them to pursue their goals and aspirations. Please find further information regarding the division at Student Experience: University of Sussex. Why work here Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. Find out more about our reward and benefits package. Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion. Further Key Information Please contact Amanda Griffiths ( a.griffiths@sussex.ac.uk ) Head of Wellbeing Services (Wellbeing, Therapeutic, Residential Life & Chaplaincy) for informal enquiries. The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.