DOPMHS South MH Practitioner

DOPMHS South MH Practitioner Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health Services multidisciplinary team at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This role is based in Worthing and involves managing a caseload of service users living in the community across Worthing, Littlehampton, and Adur. The successful candidate will undertake assessments, coordinate person-centered care, and collaborate closely with families, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies to support individuals in living well.

Main Duties

The ideal candidate will have a background in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, with experience working with older adults facing dementia and other mental health conditions. Responsibilities include:

• Providing professional input into the multidisciplinary team by conducting initial assessments and managing a caseload.
• Receiving professional supervision and accessing regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions and training.
• Developing skills in assessments, care planning, and managing a diverse caseload while maintaining high documentation standards.
• Building strong relationships with the third sector and other specialist teams within the Trust.

About Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

As one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health and learning disability services for children, young people, and adults across Sussex, and for children and young people in Hampshire. The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace where both patients and staff are valued.

Benefits

Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive wellbeing and psychological support services.
• High-quality supervision, training, and career development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to various employee discount schemes.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus bank holidays.
• A £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses and Practitioners, subject to terms and conditions.

Application Process

The closing date for applications is 27 October 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this permanent, full-time position. For further inquiries, please contact Team Leader Patricia Mendes at [email protected] or call 07471031999.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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