Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Proven post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems
- Experience
Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non- statutory teams and agencies
- Experience
Experience of providing training and working consultatively with professionals
- Experience
Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments at primary care level
- Qualifications/Education:
Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualification
- Qualifications/Education:
Up to date Registration (NMC/HCPC/SWE
- Qualifications/Education:
Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
- Qualifications/Education:
Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
The Brighton EIPS team are seeking an interim Team Lead to support the team for an initial period of 6 months.
The Brighton EIPS team has a good mix of new and established staff, whose work is vital to people experiencing First Episode Psychosis within the Brighton and Hove areas of East Sussex. The service works with people aged 14-65 who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis, as well as those with an At Risk Mental State. We are looking for a passionate, committed mental health professional who has an interest in gaining experience within a more management focused role.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have some experience of operational leadership within mental health services and be able to demonstrate relevant clinical experience at a senior level as well as some a track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams, engaging staff and stakeholders, innovation and service development, delivery against performance targets and partnership working. If you enjoy being a part of a team, are creative, seeking a new challenge and want to make a positive difference to the lives of individuals and their families/carers and friends, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Sussex Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIPS) service is an integral part of the Specialist Services Division. The service is made up of 6 EIP teams across Sussex managed by a Trust wide Early Intervention in Psychosis General Manager and supported by a dedicated EIPS Medical Leads. The teams are located in Horsham, Worthing, Bognor, Brighton, Hailsham and Hastings.
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details on the main duties of the role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Interim Team Lead for Brighton EIPS with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Haywards Heath, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Team leader role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 4 months (Till 31st March 2027). The application deadline is 29 Nov 2026.
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