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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
354-AC-21110
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
SEDS, East Brighton Mental Health Centre, Brighton General Hospital,
Town
Sussex Wide
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/04/2025 23:59

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SEDS Clinical Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Come and join us

We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting challenge that is hugely rewarding?

Do you want to help shape the future of the Sussex Eating Disorder Service (SEDS)?

We're looking for like-minded people to join us and help provide top quality care to those who need it.

SEDS is developing a new pathway to support patients with severe eating disorders. The Inpatient Transition Pathway (ITP) aims to transform patient experience by minimising episodes of inpatient care and facilitate moves between community and inpatient services. 

You will play a key role in the ITP, ensuring patients are supported throughout the inpatient phase of treatment.  You will be involved in preparation for admission, in-reach to inpatient units through visits, attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings and Care plan approach meetings (CPA) . Preparation for discharge will start before admission with timely assessment of health, psychological and social needs. 

You will carry a case load and start evidence based psychological treatments prior to discharge and continue with this in the community.  SEDS provides specialist eating disorder services across a large area, including Coastal West Sussex, North West Sussex, Brighton and East Sussex.  

This post will be supervised by the appropriate Professional Lead within SEDS. We are a nurturing team, that prioritises supervision, career development and training. 

Main duties of the job

 

Key responsibilities of the role:

 

·        You will be central to preparing patients for admission to Specialist Eating Disorder Units (SEDUs) either directly or supporting team members.

·        You will liaise with SEDUs and the Provider Collaborative to share the co-produced goals for the inpatient phase of treatment.

·        You will lead on maintaining clinical oversight of all patients on SEDU's through your in-reach work

·        You will hold a small complex clinical caseload and deliver evidence-based treatments whilst promoting patients' physical health and social integration.

·        You will at times work autonomously with the support of your professional lead.

·        You will work closely with the wider team and chair meetings.

 

Working for our organisation

We are committed to supporting staff well-being. We have close links with the local universities and support the training schemes, providing high quality student placements.

The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians. 

Your benefits:

·        Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team

·        Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development

·        Access to a host of discount schemes

·        A position within a trust rated as ‘Outstanding’ for caring and ‘Good’ overall by the CQC

·        Excellent NHS Pension

·        Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)

About the Trust:

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people, and adults across Sussex. SPFT is rated ‘good’ overall and ‘outstanding’ for caring by CQC. In our staff survey:

·        82% agree that care for patients is our top priority

·        70% highlight flexible working opportunities as key to satisfaction at work

·        79% report feeling able to make improvement to improve the work within their team

·        77% identify opportunities to show initiative in their roles

About Sussex:

Sussex is easily accessible from London, Gatwick, Surrey, and Hampshire and is a beautiful county with good transport links, vibrant communities and tourist attractions, including the Coast and the South Downs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

Successful applications will be required to have:

·        A degree/ diploma in Nursing (Both general and mental health nurses are considered for this role) Or a Degree/ Masters in Occupational Therapy.

·        Current registration with the NMC as a registered nurse or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist

·        Post graduate experience demonstrating ability to work in challenging situations

·        Demonstrable knowledge and empathy of mental health and/or eating disorders

 

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current registration with the NMC as a registered nurse or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist
  • Post graduate experience demonstrating ability to work in challenging situations
  • Demonstrable knowledge and empathy of mental health and/or eating disorders

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Maguire
Job title
AHP Professional Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 304 0090
Additional information

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. Please contact Michelle Maguire Allied Health Professional Lead or Kay Manjimela Lead Nurse on 0300 304 0090 or via email [email protected]  / [email protected]  

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