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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Brighton &amp; Hove Clinic as an Assistant Psychologist (Maternity Cover) where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.</p>
<p><strong>What you will be doing</strong></p>
<p>You will be working with young people in a specialist eating disorder setting, focusing on treating eating disorders,&nbsp;alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma.</p>
<p>As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in&nbsp;clinically related administration including conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, and project work.</p>
<p>At Brighton &amp; Hove Clinic you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.</p>
<strong>Please note that this role is a one year fixed time contract.&nbsp;</strong>
<p>To start your career at Brighton &amp; Hove Clinic apply today. </p>
<p><strong>As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:</strong></p>
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    <li>Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations</li>
    <li>Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness</li>
    <li>Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others</li>
    <li>Developing individualised positive behaviour support plans with
    patients</li>
    <li>Arranging and co-facilitating the monthly family support group</li>
    <li>Maintaining clinical databases </li>
    <li>Completing outcome measures </li>
    <li>Writing reports for various audiences</li>
    <li>Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics</li>
    <li>Undertaking clinically relevant audits</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you will have:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)</li>
    <li>Experience&nbsp;working with patients with eating disorders, or in a CYPMHS
    or inpatient setting<em>'</em>&nbsp;in a similar role</li>
    <li>Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks</li>
    <li>Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention</li>
    <li>Strong organisation skills</li>
    <li>Good interpersonal and communication skills</li>
    <li>To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location</strong>:&nbsp;New Church Road Hove BN3 4FH&nbsp;</p>
<p>Brighton &amp; Hove Clinic provides a Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Tier 4 Eating Disorder service for young people aged 12 up to 18 years with a primary diagnosis of eating disorder; or an eating difficulty with a co-morbid presentation for example mental health or psychological issues, such as depression, OCD or anxiety or self-harm.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Annual salary of £26,530</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Free meals&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
    <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
</ul>
<p>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.</p>
*Applicants who require sponsorship for this role and are applying from outside the UK will be eligible for an alternative International Relocation Package, further details of which can be provided on application.
<p></p>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>
<p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</em></p>
		
	
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Assistant Psychologist (Maternity Cover) 

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			
<p>Are you an experienced CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist looking for either a&nbsp;full time or part time opportunity&nbsp;where you will be part of a supportive and experienced team providing Tier 4 inpatient services to young people with eating disorders?&nbsp;</p>
<p>Join Brighton and Hove Clinic, which is a&nbsp;a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 12 up to 18 years, and you will be providing evidence-based and focused treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.</p>
<p>You will be registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice with experience of CAMHS Eating Disorders and leading multidisciplinary teams.</p>
<p> When you work for Elysium Healthcare, you have instant access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to engage and network with and get to experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.</p>
<p> As part of this role you will be required to participate in the on call rota for a small group of CAMHS &amp; ED services.<br>
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<strong>As a Eating Disorder Psychiatrist, you will:&nbsp;</strong></p>
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    <li>Manage a case load as RC of the ward.</li>
    <li>Participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service.&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Assess physical health and document finding within Carenotes and weekly ICR meetings.</li>
    <li>Ensure completion of professional reports as per timeline such as ICRs/CPA/Tribunals.</li>
    <li>Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Attend CETRs when needed.</li>
    <li>Provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team.</li>
    <li>Participation in the CAMHS Consultant on-call rota.&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists</li>
    <li>Uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements.</li>
    <li>Take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development.</li>
    <li>Adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need:</strong></p>
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    <li>Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practice</li>
    <li>Experience of CAMHS eating disorders desirable</li>
    <li>Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Excellent spoken and written communication skills&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Leadership ability&nbsp;</li>
    <li>The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
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    <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
    <li>£5000 car allowance</li>
    <li>£10,000 retention bonus</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
    <li>Career development and training&nbsp;to help you&nbsp;achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
    <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time</li>
</ul>
<p>There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer</strong></p>
<p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</em></p>
		
	
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Eating Disorder Psychiatrist

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<p>Do you love caring for young people and children, and want an opportunity to join a 12-bedded CYPMHS service in Surrey!</p>
<p>If you’re looking to progress your career and be part a new and exciting partnership venture between Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and Elysium Healthcare, while making a vital contribution to the lives of young people aged 13-18 with general mental health Tier 4 presentations including disordered eating.&nbsp; </p>
<p>As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist employed by Elysium Healthcare but seconded to SABP through the hybrid clinical and operational model, you will deliver an evidence-based and focused treatment plan to support the children and young people, and their families, as they progress through their care plans to understand eating behaviours and restore physical health.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You will work alongside the talented and experienced multidisciplinary team to create tailored treatment programmes to support the individual needs of each young person within a warm and nurturing environment. This will allow you to understand symptoms, patterns and origins of psychological distress.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Reviewing referrals and determine appropriateness for admission</li>
    <li>Conducting admission assessments and maintain effective management plans of all young people on the unit</li>
    <li>Conducting risk assessments and review regularly</li>
    <li>Allocating specialist psychological treatments in line with individual needs</li>
    <li>Assessing physical health</li>
    <li>Ensuring effective liaison with referring teams</li>
    <li>Facilitating regular CPA review meeting</li>
    <li>Acting as Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act</li>
    <li>Involvement in quality, inspections and governance processes</li>
</ul>
<p>You will also be required to take part in the On Call Consultant rota.</p>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practice</li>
    <li>Experience of CYPMHS Forensic and/or Eating Disorders desirable</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
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    <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
    <li>£5000 car allowance</li>
    <li>£10,000 signing on fee</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
    <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution</li>
    <li>Life Assurance&nbsp;for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
    <li>Free meals while on duty</li>
    <li>Employee Assistance Services</li>
    <li>Career development and training&nbsp;to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities&nbsp;to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Voluntary benefits</li>
    <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
</ul>
<p>There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer</strong></p>
<p>You will be working as an employee of Elysium Healthcare, which is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Within this role and as part of the partnership with SABP, you will be seconded to SABP which will hold responsibility for clinical leadership, day-to-day clinical assurance, CQC registration and commissioning oversight (through the CAMHS Tier 4 Provider Collaborative function) and directly employ the therapeutic and quality roles. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental health problems, drug and alcohol problems and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire for people of all ages.</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</em></p>
		
	
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CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Full-Time/Part-Time Flexibility

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p> CYP Cognitive Behavioural Therapist &amp; CBT Lead - Brighton &amp; Hove Wellbeing Service.</p> <p> Permanent Contract - 30 Hours per week. We will also consider part time hours.</p> <p> Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata)</p> <p>The post-holder will work within our Children and Young Persons (CYP) Service providing cognitive behavioural assessments and interventions. You will work alongside other CBT therapists and psychological therapists. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a wider strategy to increase access to evidence-based interventions to children and young people exhibiting mental health difficulties in Brighton &amp; Hove.</p> <p>The post holder will hold a specific role in relation to the CBT pathway and will work alongside the two established Counselling Leads who have responsibility for counselling pathways. The post holder will also offer clinical supervision and line management to Children's Wellbeing Practitioners.</p> <p>Brighton &amp; Hove Wellbeing service is delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with YMCA DownsLink Group and Southdown. The CYP service works closely with Brighton CAMHS. We offer a variety of support and psychological therapies to children and young people within Brighton and Hove.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Children &amp; Young People's team delivers a multi-modality therapeutic service working with 2 to 24-year olds experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. We work closely with CAMHs, the local authority and a range of voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver effective short-term therapeutic interventions.</p> <p>TThe post-holder will join a team of CBT therapists and will provide CBT to children and young people with a range of anxiety and low mood related difficulties. CBT will be delivered via online and face-to-face appointments. Some flexibility to work from home and from service bases is required. You will have responsibility for triaging referrals, assessing mental health difficulties and delivering CBT to indicated, evidence based national guidelines.</p> <p>The post-holder will liaise with children and young people, their parents, families, carers and/or additional supporting professionals to ensure effective and practical support. You will need to work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Working in Sussex:</strong></p> <p> Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns</p> <p> Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London</p> <p> With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure</p> <p></p> <p>We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.</p> <p>Other staff survey results include:</p> <p> 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work</p> <p> 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team</p> <p> 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles</p> <p></p>


      
        
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  <p>16 October 2025</p>

  
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      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
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  <p>354-PC-20689</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Reed House</p>
      <p>47 Church Road</p>
      <p>Hove</p>
            <p>BN3 2BE</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Led by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) and in partnership with YMCA Downslink, the Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service provides support to children, young people and adults with mild to moderate mental health needs. We offer a variety of support and psychological therapies to the community of Brighton and Hove. Our interventions are diverse and evidence based, ranging from guided self-help and face-to-face or telephone support to workshop and group courses. We work closely with our Service-User steering group to refine and improve the services that we offer.</p> <p>For this role you will need accreditation as a BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Therapist or be eligible for accreditation.</p> <p>You will need to be able to:</p> <p>Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service's referral protocols</p> <p> Formulate, implement and evaluate CBT therapy programmes for clients</p> <p> Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CYP CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language</p> <p> Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. </p> <p> Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate</p> <p> Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service and keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols</p> <p> As a member of the CYP Wellbeing team, work closely with other practitioners ensuring appropriate transfers of care where necessary</p> <p> Attend regular clinical supervision of clinical practice and line management supervision]</p> <p> Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies</p> <p> Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments</p> <p> Contribute to the development of best practice within the service</p> <p> Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to mental health and primary care services</p> <p>If you are interested in this post and have any queries, having read the job pack, you can speak to Conrad Foote Service <a href="mailto:Managerconrad.foote@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Managerconrad.foote@ymcadlg.org</a>, or Emma Steiner CYP Clinical Lead <a href="mailto:emma.steiner2@nhs.net" target="_blank">emma.steiner2@nhs.net</a>. </p>   

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Led by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) and in partnership with YMCA Downslink, the Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service provides support to children, young people and adults with mild to moderate mental health needs. We offer a variety of support and psychological therapies to the community of Brighton and Hove. Our interventions are diverse and evidence based, ranging from guided self-help and face-to-face or telephone support to workshop and group courses. We work closely with our Service-User steering group to refine and improve the services that we offer.</p> <p>For this role you will need accreditation as a BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Therapist or be eligible for accreditation.</p> <p>You will need to be able to:</p> <p>Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service's referral protocols</p> <p> Formulate, implement and evaluate CBT therapy programmes for clients</p> <p> Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CYP CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language</p> <p> Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. </p> <p> Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate</p> <p> Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service and keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols</p> <p> As a member of the CYP Wellbeing team, work closely with other practitioners ensuring appropriate transfers of care where necessary</p> <p> Attend regular clinical supervision of clinical practice and line management supervision]</p> <p> Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies</p> <p> Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments</p> <p> Contribute to the development of best practice within the service</p> <p> Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to mental health and primary care services</p> <p>If you are interested in this post and have any queries, having read the job pack, you can speak to Conrad Foote Service <a href="mailto:Managerconrad.foote@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Managerconrad.foote@ymcadlg.org</a>, or Emma Steiner CYP Clinical Lead <a href="mailto:emma.steiner2@nhs.net" target="_blank">emma.steiner2@nhs.net</a>. </p>     
  


      
  
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        <li>A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level: nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy</li>
        
        <li>Evidence, using the career framework, of training in mental health and experience of working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression</li>
        
        <li>Postgraduate Diploma or Masters Degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy affording eligibility for BABCP accreditation</li>
        
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        <li>Experience of working with children and young people</li>
        
        <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
        
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          <li>Evidence, using the career framework, of training in mental health and experience of working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of working with children and young people</li>
          
          <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Reed House</p>
      <p>47 Church Road</p>
      <p>Hove</p>
            <p>BN3 2BE</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Reed House</p>
          <p>47 Church Road</p>
          <p>Hove</p>
                    <p>BN3 2BE</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Children & Young People CBT Therapist and CBT Lead

Outreach Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Brighton and Hove Group Treatment Service delivers groups alongside 1:1 sessions for clients in secondary care. The service provides a psychoeducational group program using the Recovery model developed within a CBT approach, drawing on mindfulness, self- compassion and acceptance and commitment therapy. The psychoeducation component aims to support people in developing an understanding of their difficulties and the development of new life skills. </p> <p>This role includes facilitation of psychoeducational and creative groups. </p> <p>The successful candidate will take a lead role in managing referrals to the GTS and manage the daily running of the service at this site.</p> <p>You will also hold a caseload of service users with complex needs and will be expected to use evidence based / client centered principles to assess, plan and evaluate interventions.</p> <p>This post is open to Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will be responsible for assessing patients (which includesassessment for suitability for the group treatment programme), and providing individual therapeutic interventions to support the group work.</p> <p>You will be in charge of facilitating groups and managing your own clinical case load, you will also have Lead Practitioner responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in working within a psychological framework, and facilitating and developing groups. The GTS provides an excellent supervision package to facilitate this learning. </p> <p>This role will require you to process referrals and manage the team on a day to day basis. You will have supervision responsibilities and need to liaise with ATS and the specialist services who access GTS.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The group treatment service has a commitment to staff development, training and supervision and has a robust supervision package in place, including regular 1:1 and excellent group supervision. </p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 October 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>354-AB-20935</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Mill View Hospital &amp; East Brighton Community Mental Health Center</p>
      <p>Nevill Avenue</p>
      <p>Brighton</p>
            <p>BN3 7HZ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload of service users by undertaking the following duties:</p> <ul>  <li>To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, including those service users presenting with higher levels of risk. To develop alongside the service user their care plan</li>  <li>Carry a caseload, including lead practitioner duties, actively working with patients and carers.</li>  <li>To offer specialist assessment and advice where required.</li>  <li>To assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the service user and carers. To regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.</li>  <li>To plan and co-facilitate group treatments.</li>  <li>To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust strategies.</li>  <li>To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.</li>  <li>To participate in regular clinical, professional and managerial supervision.</li>  <li>To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate.</li>  <li>To act within your professional code of conduct at all times.</li>  <li>To act within your scope of practice at all times.</li>  <li>To process referrals.</li>  <li>Taking a role in the day to day management of GTS.</li>  <li>Providing supervision.</li> </ul>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload of service users by undertaking the following duties:</p> <ul>  <li>To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, including those service users presenting with higher levels of risk. To develop alongside the service user their care plan</li>  <li>Carry a caseload, including lead practitioner duties, actively working with patients and carers.</li>  <li>To offer specialist assessment and advice where required.</li>  <li>To assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the service user and carers. To regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.</li>  <li>To plan and co-facilitate group treatments.</li>  <li>To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust strategies.</li>  <li>To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.</li>  <li>To participate in regular clinical, professional and managerial supervision.</li>  <li>To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate.</li>  <li>To act within your professional code of conduct at all times.</li>  <li>To act within your scope of practice at all times.</li>  <li>To process referrals.</li>  <li>Taking a role in the day to day management of GTS.</li>  <li>Providing supervision.</li> </ul>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Registered Occupational Health Therapist with current registration</li>
        
        <li>Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge/Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group</li>
        
        <li>Experience of supervising staff</li>
        
        <li>Experience of managing a caseload</li>
        
        <li>Experience of planning, facilitating and developing group work</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registered Occupational Health Therapist with current registration</li>
          
          <li>Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge/Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising staff</li>
          
          <li>Experience of managing a caseload</li>
          
          <li>Experience of planning, facilitating and developing group work</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Mill View Hospital &amp; East Brighton Community Mental Health Center</p>
      <p>Nevill Avenue</p>
      <p>Brighton</p>
            <p>BN3 7HZ</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Mill View Hospital &amp; East Brighton Community Mental Health Center</p>
          <p>Nevill Avenue</p>
          <p>Brighton</p>
                    <p>BN3 7HZ</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Group Treatment Service Community Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to take the role of Lead Occupational Therapist, Band 6 with the Brighton &amp; Hove Group Treatment Service (GTS).</p> <p>We are looking to recruit into a part-time position working four days a week.</p> <p>The OT specific responsibilities of this post are to lead the development of occupational therapy practice across the GTS, introducing and developing clinical initiatives and offer professional support and development to junior OT staff within the GTS.</p> <p>The Brighton and Hove Group Treatment Service delivers groups alongside 1:1 sessions for clients in secondary care. The service provides a psychoeducational group program using the Recovery model developed within a CBT approach, drawing on mindfulness, self- compassion and acceptance and commitment therapy. The psychoeducation component aims to support people in developing an understanding of their difficulties and the development of new life skills. </p> <p>This role includes facilitation of psychoeducational and creative groups. </p> <p>The successful candidate will take a lead role in managing referrals to the GTS and manage the daily running of the service at this site.</p> <p>You will also hold a caseload of service users with complex needs and will be expected to use evidence based / client centered principles to assess, plan and evaluate interventions.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will be responsible for assessing patients (which includes assessment for suitability for the group treatment programme), and providing individual therapeutic interventions to support the group work.</p> <p>To lead the OT specific practice within GTS, offering professional supervision and preceptorship.</p> <p>You will be in charge of facilitating groups and managing your own clinical case load, you will also have Lead Practitioner responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in working within a psychological framework, and facilitating and developing groups. The GTS provides an excellent supervision package to facilitate this learning. </p> <p>This role will require you to process referrals and manage the team on a day to day basis. You will have supervision responsibilities and need to liaise with ATS and the specialist services who access GTS.</p> <p>You will need to understand interventions relevant to the care group to include assessment, psychoeducation, clinical care and interventions, group facilitation, wellness recovery action plans and discharge planning.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At GTS we are a small team who work closely together. We have regular supervisions and participate in reflective practice to work with service users in the secondary services. We support all new staff learning to co-facilitate our group program using a preceptorship model.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 October 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>354-AB-20960</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Mill View Hospital</p>
      <p>Nevill Avenue</p>
      <p>Hove</p>
            <p>BN3 7HZ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li>To take a lead in developing and maintaining the OT pathway in GTS.</li>  <li>To offer professional supervision to the OT's on the team.</li>  <li>To take a role in the day-to-day management of GTS.</li>  <li>To prices and manage referrals into GTS.</li>  <li>To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, including those service users presenting with higher levels of risk. To develop alongside the service user their care plan</li>  <li>Carry a caseload, including lead practitioner duties, actively working with patients and carers.</li>  <li>To offer specialist assessment and advice where required.</li>  <li>To assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the service user and carers. To regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.</li>  <li>To plan and co-facilitate group treatments.</li>  <li>To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust strategies.</li>  <li>To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.</li>  <li>To participate in regular clinical, professional and managerial supervision.</li>  <li>To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate.</li>  <li>To act within your professional code of conduct at all times.</li>  <li>To act within your scope of practice at all times.</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>  <li>To take a lead in developing and maintaining the OT pathway in GTS.</li>  <li>To offer professional supervision to the OT's on the team.</li>  <li>To take a role in the day-to-day management of GTS.</li>  <li>To prices and manage referrals into GTS.</li>  <li>To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, including those service users presenting with higher levels of risk. To develop alongside the service user their care plan</li>  <li>Carry a caseload, including lead practitioner duties, actively working with patients and carers.</li>  <li>To offer specialist assessment and advice where required.</li>  <li>To assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the service user and carers. To regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.</li>  <li>To plan and co-facilitate group treatments.</li>  <li>To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust strategies.</li>  <li>To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.</li>  <li>To participate in regular clinical, professional and managerial supervision.</li>  <li>To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate.</li>  <li>To act within your professional code of conduct at all times.</li>  <li>To act within your scope of practice at all times.</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of post graduate level study/training</li>
        
        <li>Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist</li>
        
        <li>Management/Leadership training</li>
        
        <li>Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge/Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health</li>
        
        <li>Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>Experience of both group and individual work</li>
        
        <li>Experience of multidisciplinary working</li>
        
        <li>Experience of supervising staff and students</li>
        
        <li>Experience as a Care Coordinator</li>
        
        <li>Experience in a clinical area related to the post</li>
        
        <li>Leadership experience</li>
        
        <li>Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of post graduate level study/training</li>
          
          <li>Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist</li>
          
          <li>Management/Leadership training</li>
          
          <li>Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge/Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health</li>
          
          <li>Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>Experience of both group and individual work</li>
          
          <li>Experience of multidisciplinary working</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising staff and students</li>
          
          <li>Experience as a Care Coordinator</li>
          
          <li>Experience in a clinical area related to the post</li>
          
          <li>Leadership experience</li>
          
          <li>Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Mill View Hospital</p>
      <p>Nevill Avenue</p>
      <p>Hove</p>
            <p>BN3 7HZ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Mill View Hospital</p>
          <p>Nevill Avenue</p>
          <p>Hove</p>
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Senior Occupational Therapist Brighton & Hove Group Treatment Service

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Location:</strong> Worthing<strong>Job Type</strong>: Permanent<strong>Working pattern:</strong> 22.5 hours per week, part time<strong>Pay Scheme:</strong> Agenda for change<strong>Pay Band:</strong> 3 (£20,330 - £21,777 pro rata)<strong>Staff Group</strong>: Specialty/Function: Peer Support Worker (PSW)</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Worthing Early Intervention in Psychosis Team (part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust), a community based service for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. As part of our ambition to deliver outstanding care we are looking to recruit a Peer Support Worker.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for an expert by experience that has lived experience of psychosis, to support the delivery of recovery focused interventions in our Early Intervention Team. As an integral and highly valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users, empowering them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.Working collaboratively alongside service users, the Peer Support Worker builds on a person's ability, strengths and their links to social and community services. In the role you will work in partnership with multiple agencies in the community. Peer Support Workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting service users to gain and maintain independence in the community. The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, co-produce and co-facilitate groups and increasing individual occupational performance and participation.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>This small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team is based at Arun House in Worthing town centre, due to move into the Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC) in April 2025. The service offers support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who have experienced either a first episode of psychosis or present with an At Risk Mental State. Practitioners in the team are passionate about their work, and are committed to supporting families and working in a psychologically informed way.</p> <p>The AAW EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. Organizationally, the teams sit within the Trust's Children and Young People's Services division.</p> <p>You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for family interventions and opportunities to link with other Peer Support Workers both within EIP and other services for peer support and development.</p> <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services in and across Sussex. The Trust has teaching status and is developing into one of the country's leading teaching mental health trusts. Working here offers continued training and development, variety, plus all the benefits of living in Sussex. We welcome informal visits and or a phone conversation about the service and this post.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 October 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        pro rata
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>354-CS-21720</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Arun house</p>
      <p>16 Liverpool Gardens</p>
      <p>Worthing</p>
            <p>BN11 1RY</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li>To support individuals and groups using a Peer approach</li>  <li>To be a positive role model for other people overcoming mental health challenges, other workers and members of the public</li>  <li>To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate</li>  <li>To use appropriate skills in engaging with individuals with mental health challenges, eg asking open-ended questions, validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk</li>  <li>To support and enable individuals with mental health challenges to resolve conflicts and regain control, responsibility, hope and enjoyment based on the principles of peer supported recovery such as sharing your personal recovery story</li>  <li>To support service users in identifying both strengths and early signs of relapse. To support service users in identifying possible triggers or causes of relapse</li>  <li>To provide support to individuals in gaining choice, developing and managing meaning and purpose of life and independence, and maintaining dignity and self respect</li>  <li>To support individuals in meeting holistic needs (education, welfare, employment, financial, leisure, housing, spiritual, etc) in partnership with other individuals, care team and agencies and within a recovery environment</li>  <li>To promote and make service users aware of personal strengths and social networks, and highlight their ability to engage with these</li>  <li>To deliver educational training to service users (as appropriate)</li>  <li>To engage actively in peer and professional supervision and apply the learning to working with clients of the service</li>  <li>To support access and facilitation of activity sessions both on a one-to-one and group basis for service users</li>  <li>To ensure all service users are aware of activities which may be of benefit to them and how these can be accessed</li>  <li>To undertake any other such duties as may reasonably fall within the remit of the post, as required by the Manager/Supervisor</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <ul>  <li>To support individuals and groups using a Peer approach</li>  <li>To be a positive role model for other people overcoming mental health challenges, other workers and members of the public</li>  <li>To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate</li>  <li>To use appropriate skills in engaging with individuals with mental health challenges, eg asking open-ended questions, validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk</li>  <li>To support and enable individuals with mental health challenges to resolve conflicts and regain control, responsibility, hope and enjoyment based on the principles of peer supported recovery such as sharing your personal recovery story</li>  <li>To support service users in identifying both strengths and early signs of relapse. To support service users in identifying possible triggers or causes of relapse</li>  <li>To provide support to individuals in gaining choice, developing and managing meaning and purpose of life and independence, and maintaining dignity and self respect</li>  <li>To support individuals in meeting holistic needs (education, welfare, employment, financial, leisure, housing, spiritual, etc) in partnership with other individuals, care team and agencies and within a recovery environment</li>  <li>To promote and make service users aware of personal strengths and social networks, and highlight their ability to engage with these</li>  <li>To deliver educational training to service users (as appropriate)</li>  <li>To engage actively in peer and professional supervision and apply the learning to working with clients of the service</li>  <li>To support access and facilitation of activity sessions both on a one-to-one and group basis for service users</li>  <li>To ensure all service users are aware of activities which may be of benefit to them and how these can be accessed</li>  <li>To undertake any other such duties as may reasonably fall within the remit of the post, as required by the Manager/Supervisor</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning</li>
        
        <li>Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills</li>
        
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        <li>Experience of working with people with Psychosis/Complex mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity</li>
        
        <li>Experience working as part of a team</li>
        
        <li>Experience of being supervised</li>
        
        <li>Lived experience of Psychosis and mental health issues/difficulties</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of being supervised</li>
          
          <li>Lived experience of Psychosis and mental health issues/difficulties</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


 
  
    
      
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Arun house</p>
      <p>16 Liverpool Gardens</p>
      <p>Worthing</p>
            <p>BN11 1RY</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Arun house</p>
          <p>16 Liverpool Gardens</p>
          <p>Worthing</p>
                    <p>BN11 1RY</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Peer Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: Investing in Rehabilitation and Home First services to deliver 'The Art of the Possible'</p>   <p>At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), we're not just imagining a better future for healthcare--we're building it.</p>   <p>We are committed to improving outcomes for patients, and driven by a quality improvement approach we're rethinking what's possible for patient care through a bold and forward-looking plan. We are investing in our Acute Therapy, Urgent Community Response, and Virtual Ward services.</p>   <p>As part of our "Art of the Possible" vision, we're delivering rehabilitation and care that is:</p>   <ul>  <li> <p>Closer to home</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Faster to access</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Seamlessly coordinated</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Built around our patients</p> </li> </ul>      <p>Our Home First and Virtual Ward models are at the heart of this transformation--enabling people to recover in their own homes with hospital-level support, surrounded by comfort, dignity, and expert care.</p>      <p>? This means:</p>   <ul>  <li> <p>Faster recovery and fewer hospital admissions</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Truly personalised care, wherever it's needed</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Greater independence and better outcomes for our communities</p> </li> </ul>   <p>But innovation doesn't happen without passionate people. That's why we're investing not just in services--but in you.</p>    <p>We're recruiting now for talented individuals to join our expanding teams in both acute and community settings.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To work as an integral member of the gastroenterology clinical team. To be responsible for the specialist nutrition and dietetic management of patients on the caseload using specialist knowledge and skills.</p> <p>To support the prevention of unplanned hospital admissions, responding to patients who require urgent assessments and in collaboration with the patient and community integrated team, set up management plans to enable the patient to stay at home where possible.</p> <p>To work as an integral member of multi-disciplinary teams and Nutrition &amp; Dietetic service acting as an expert on the dietetic management of patients providing advice, support and training to staff, advising on change in dietetic treatment in line with evidence based practise.</p> <p>To work alongside the Band 7 Team Leads and other clinical leads, as an expert on the dietetic management of conditions related to your current rotation. Providing advice, support and training to staff, advising on change in dietetic treatment in line with evidence based practise.</p>     <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>13 October 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <p>374-JY1237-D</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Cross Site, Eastbourne DGH (base)</p>
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            <p>BN21 2UD</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Using your proven specialist knowledge and skills to assess and treat our patients by providing high quality, complex nutritional and dietetic advice in order to contribute to the care of patients enabling them to make informed choices about their health and related behaviours. </p> <p>There are opportunities to further develop your clinical and leadership skills to manage complex patients and support staff within the wider team. </p> <p>Please refer to the job description attached for full details.</p> <p>If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.</p>  <p>Want to chat before you apply? Reach out to our friendly team:</p>   <p> Nigel Ellens, Service Manager Acute Therapy: <a href="mailto:nigel.ellens@nhs.net" target="_blank">nigel.ellens@nhs.net</a> Claire Lockwood, Service Manager Urgent Community Response: <a href="mailto:claire.lockwood@nhs.net" target="_blank">claire.lockwood@nhs.net</a> Amy Marsden, Service Manager Virtual Ward: <a href="mailto:amy.marsden@nhs.net" target="_blank">amy.marsden@nhs.net</a> Laura Jones, Head of SLT: <a href="mailto:laura.jones39@nhs.net" target="_blank">laura.jones39@nhs.net</a> Hannah Perry, Service Manager Dietetics: <a href="mailto:hannahperry@nhs.net" target="_blank">hannahperry@nhs.net</a></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Using your proven specialist knowledge and skills to assess and treat our patients by providing high quality, complex nutritional and dietetic advice in order to contribute to the care of patients enabling them to make informed choices about their health and related behaviours. </p> <p>There are opportunities to further develop your clinical and leadership skills to manage complex patients and support staff within the wider team. </p> <p>Please refer to the job description attached for full details.</p> <p>If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.</p>  <p>Want to chat before you apply? Reach out to our friendly team:</p>   <p> Nigel Ellens, Service Manager Acute Therapy: <a href="mailto:nigel.ellens@nhs.net" target="_blank">nigel.ellens@nhs.net</a> Claire Lockwood, Service Manager Urgent Community Response: <a href="mailto:claire.lockwood@nhs.net" target="_blank">claire.lockwood@nhs.net</a> Amy Marsden, Service Manager Virtual Ward: <a href="mailto:amy.marsden@nhs.net" target="_blank">amy.marsden@nhs.net</a> Laura Jones, Head of SLT: <a href="mailto:laura.jones39@nhs.net" target="_blank">laura.jones39@nhs.net</a> Hannah Perry, Service Manager Dietetics: <a href="mailto:hannahperry@nhs.net" target="_blank">hannahperry@nhs.net</a></p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent Current State Registration with Health Professional Council</li>
        
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        <li>Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment</li>
        
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        <li>Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics.</li>
        
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          <li>Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics.</li>
          
          <li>In depth knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug nutrient interactions</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Cross Site, Eastbourne DGH (base)</p>
            <p>.</p>
            <p>BN21 2UD</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Cross Site, Eastbourne DGH (base)</p>
                    <p>.</p>
                    <p>BN21 2UD</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Specialist Dietitian - Gastroenterology

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><em>This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas &amp; Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.</em></p> <p>Exciting opportunity for experienced B6 radiographers looking to further their career and development. Join the expert team at the Eastbourne Cancer Centre, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust and expand your career in one of the region's leading oncology units. You'll support patients through their cancer journey while developing your skills in a supportive, innovative environment.</p> <p>Our sites are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including Elekta Versa HD Linacs, Tomotherapy units, and Philips Widebore CT scanners. We also offer advanced HDR brachytherapy services.</p>  <p>Eastbourne offers beach life, cultural diversity and a dynamic arts scene and promises an excellent work-life balance.</p>   <p>We're committed to your development with clear career pathways, training, and support to grow your expertise.</p>   <p>This role includes a £2,000 Recruitment &amp; Retention Premium.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will provide professional radiotherapy services within the Eastbourne Cancer Centre covering the planning, simulating, calculating and treatment of cancer patients as well as liaising effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Once experienced the post holder will have the responsibility for the daily running of the Linear Accelerator through set competency training.</p> <p>The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy procedures, tissue tolerances, and physiological reactions due to radiation exposure. The post holder practices in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionizing radiation IR(ME)R. High level of competence is required in the use of a wide range of highly complex technical and computerised systems, including;</p> <p>o Linear accelerators for the delivery of radiation treatment,o Computerised patient information and appointment management systemo Image matching program's for verification and evaluation procedures during treatment QA equipment for daily tolerance checkso Equipment for the delivery of high dose radiation: dual energy, dual modality Linear Accelerators Computerised Tomography ( CT ) scanners.o Computerised treatment planning systems</p> <p>o QA equipment for daily tolerance check</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.</p> <p>We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.</p> <p>As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.</p> <p>We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.</p> <p><strong>Candidate Information Pack: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/" target="_blank">https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/</a></strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>06 October 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum pro rata (plus £2,000 Recruitment &amp; Retention payment)
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>279-7476090-OCT25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Eastbourne District General Hospital</p>
      <p>Kings Drive</p>
      <p>Eastbourne</p>
            <p>BN21 2UD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
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<li>Use electronic imager to confirm patient positioning at start of radiotherapy course and during treatment as part of QA protocol.</li>
<li>Calculate accuracy of patient position and use clinical judgement to adjust positioning, taking into account contour of patients, progression and regression of tumour.</li>
<li>In case of discrepancies and inability to treat patient refer for changes in calculation or refer back to CT/planning for re-planning.</li>
<li>To ensure that prior to each treatment, provide expert assessment to whether each patient is fit for treatment, and take appropriate action if unfit for treatment by referral to a clinician.</li>
<li>Making judgements when speciality support is required by other disciplines due to the nature of the patients problems and referral on to dieticians and Macmillan team.</li>
<li>Arrange for blood / urine sampling and analyse results before treatment, Responsible for continuing or suspending patients treatment, depending on result. Inform patient of highly sensitive result and refer to clinician if treatment is suspended.</li>
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<p><strong>Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>
<li>Use electronic imager to confirm patient positioning at start of radiotherapy course and during treatment as part of QA protocol.</li>
<li>Calculate accuracy of patient position and use clinical judgement to adjust positioning, taking into account contour of patients, progression and regression of tumour.</li>
<li>In case of discrepancies and inability to treat patient refer for changes in calculation or refer back to CT/planning for re-planning.</li>
<li>To ensure that prior to each treatment, provide expert assessment to whether each patient is fit for treatment, and take appropriate action if unfit for treatment by referral to a clinician.</li>
<li>Making judgements when speciality support is required by other disciplines due to the nature of the patients problems and referral on to dieticians and Macmillan team.</li>
<li>Arrange for blood / urine sampling and analyse results before treatment, Responsible for continuing or suspending patients treatment, depending on result. Inform patient of highly sensitive result and refer to clinician if treatment is suspended.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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        <li>DCR[T] or BSc [ Hons] in Therapeutic Radiography.</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registered</li>
        
        <li>Must have a minimum of 18 months clinical experience</li>
        
        <li>Able to manipulate and operate very large, expensive and complex Linear Accelerators to pinpoint accuracy on Patient radiotherapy treatment targets of less than 1 mm</li>
        
        <li>Able to cope with a workload of distressed cancer patients and relatives ; terminally ill patients and patients who have co - morbidity</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Have evidence of CPD</li>
          
          <li>Relevant short specialist courses in Radiotherapy</li>
          
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          Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).</li>
        
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Essential
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>DCR[T] or BSc [ Hons] in Therapeutic Radiography.</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registered</li>
          
          <li>Must have a minimum of 18 months clinical experience</li>
          
          <li>Able to manipulate and operate very large, expensive and complex Linear Accelerators to pinpoint accuracy on Patient radiotherapy treatment targets of less than 1 mm</li>
          
          <li>Able to cope with a workload of distressed cancer patients and relatives ; terminally ill patients and patients who have co - morbidity</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Have evidence of CPD</li>
            
            <li>Relevant short specialist courses in Radiotherapy</li>
            
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            Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Eastbourne District General Hospital</p>
      <p>Kings Drive</p>
      <p>Eastbourne</p>
            <p>BN21 2UD</p>
    
  

  
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        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Eastbourne District General Hospital</p>
          <p>Kings Drive</p>
          <p>Eastbourne</p>
                    <p>BN21 2UD</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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