Community Mental Health Duty Worker – Sponsorship Available

Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Worthing, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £37,338 – £44,962 per year
Visa Sponsorship: Available

Job Summary

The Worthing Neighbourhood Mental Health Team is seeking an experienced Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker) to take on a dedicated full-time duty worker role. Previously, this role was shared among care coordinators, but following a successful trial, it is now being established as a permanent, standalone position within the team.

The role involves working in a supportive multi-disciplinary setting, responding to urgent mental health needs and ensuring patient safety. The post holder will work Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, and must have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

The team is warm, friendly, and highly supportive, working together to provide the best possible mental health care to service users.

Relocation Incentive: This post offers the Trust’s £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses & Practitioners (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Safety and Crisis Management

• Work collaboratively with patients, carers, and other team members to ensure patient safety.
• Identify and respond to potential risks of harm, abuse, or neglect, taking appropriate protective measures.
• Conduct urgent and priority mental health assessments, including risk assessments.
• Make critical decisions and coordinate responses in crisis situations.
• Manage complex cases when the primary Care Coordinator or Lead Professional is unavailable.
• Provide support for Intensive Home-Based Treatment when necessary.

Collaboration and Liaison

• Work closely with police, A&E departments, and other emergency services when required.
• Support the team in delivering various mental health interventions based on care plans.
• Participate in setting quality standards and ensuring a consistent approach to patient care.
• Assist with specialist assessments, including those related to:
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Safeguarding Adults (s42 Care Act) and Making Safeguarding Personal

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records through both verbal and written reports.
• Supervise and support team members in delivering high standards of care.
• Uphold professional standards and adhere to clinical governance requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Registered Nurse / Health Professional with current registration in a relevant field (e.g., Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work).
• Completion of a Mentorship Course / ENB or equivalent professional qualification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Significant post-qualification experience in mental health or neurodevelopmental care.
• Experience working with patients with complex mental health needs.
• Prior experience supervising staff and providing clinical interventions.
• Skilled in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments.
• Experience in working with multiple agencies and statutory/non-statutory services.
• Familiarity with the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and clinical governance principles.
• Previous experience working in a community mental health setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess any previous criminal convictions.

Visa Sponsorship

• Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
• Applicants requiring sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applicants.
• Criminal record certificates may be required for candidates applying for entry clearance into the UK.

For further details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Closing Date: 02 April 2025