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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
354-LD-20328
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre
Town
Brighton
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 7

Come and join us

We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day.

At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.

We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role.

We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.

We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

Job overview

Are you a specialist practitioner interested in neurodevelopmental conditions?  

Would you like to work in a small and supportive team where everyone is valued and where the work is challenging and requires innovation and optimism?  

Would you like to join us as we navigate new ways of working and build new important relationships to improve health outcomes for the neurodivergent community?  

We want the right person to join our service - if any of the above applies, read on  

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for  

  • full-time Specialist Practitioner to work in our Pan-Sussex Neurodevelopmental service (blended in-person and remote working)   

  • a colleague with interest in autism and ADHD and who understands this is an evolving area of knowledge and practice and who is committed to supporting positive change  

  • someone who has enthusiasm to learn (however experienced) and to be part of a team and who is interested in developing leadership skills  

  • someone who likes to manage their diary and enjoy autonomy as a practitioner - whilst having the reassurance of knowing what is expected from their role and activity (always knowing there are colleagues available for reflection and for support 

  • If you also have skills in innovative solutions, including IT solutions, we would really love to hear from you  

  • We highly value lived experience  

Working for our organisation

What we can offer  

  • an opportunity to really learn about neurodevelopmental conditions (ASC and ADHD) - to develop any existing understanding you have and to feel confident and competent in your specialism.  

  • flexible but challenging role as a specialist practitioner - using these skills and knowledge every day to feel satisfied in your work  

  • Robust and meaningful supervision - managerial and clinical. A vibrant and engaged team who enjoy reflection and learning together  

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • A highly skilled and committed team who are passionate about our work. We have very close links to ongoing innovative research and we use this to improve our care. We have a team of "experts by experience" who challenge and encourage us to get better. We have a strong culture of co-production. We love sharing our knowledge and insights with our colleagues in other services. 

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Professional Qualification
  • NMC or HCPC Registration
  • Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
  • Evidence of CPD

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Proven post qualification experience
  • Experience of working with ASC and/or ADHD
  • Experience of working with mental health issues
  • Experience of managing risk
  • Experience of integrated agency working
  • Experience of providing clinical training / supervision
  • CPA experience
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Francesca Evans
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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