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• Job title: Interim Team Lead for Brighton Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS), Band 7.

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• Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

• Location: Aldrington Centre, 35 New Church Road, Hove, West Sussex, BN3 4AG, England, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £49,387–£56,515 per annum.

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Contract: Fixed-term, four months, until 31 March 2027.

Job overview:

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced mental health professional to take up an interim Team Lead position within its Brighton Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS). The service supports individuals aged 14–65 experiencing their first episode of psychosis or an At Risk Mental State.

The successful candidate will provide operational leadership, clinical guidance and team management while ensuring the delivery of high-quality mental health services. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary professionals, supporting staff development, maintaining service performance and strengthening partnerships with other healthcare providers. It is particularly suitable for an experienced practitioner interested in developing their management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and management for the Brighton EIPS team.

• Coordinate daily service activities and ensure effective delivery of patient care.

• Provide clinical guidance and support to multidisciplinary team members.

• Lead and motivate staff while promoting effective teamwork and professional accountability.

• Support the assessment and management of individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis.

• Ensure appropriate care and interventions for individuals with an At Risk Mental State.

• Monitor service performance and ensure agreed operational targets are achieved.

• Develop effective working relationships with patients, families, carers and external stakeholders.

• Promote partnership working across statutory and non-statutory organisations.

• Support innovation, service development and continuous quality improvement.

• Provide consultation, training and professional guidance to colleagues.

• Contribute to the implementation of service policies and clinical standards.

Requirements

• Professional qualification as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.

• Current UK professional registration with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England, as applicable.

• Relevant postgraduate training, professional courses or study-day experience.

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

• Proven post-qualification clinical experience working with individuals experiencing different mental health conditions.

• Experience in operational leadership within mental health services.

• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments.

• Ability to work collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory organisations.

• Experience providing professional consultation and training.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to engage staff, patients and external stakeholders effectively.

• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Successful applicants must undergo the appropriate DBS checks.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 7 salary.

• Full-time working arrangement of 37.5 hours weekly.

• Opportunity to gain senior operational and management experience.

• Professional development and lifelong learning opportunities.

• Exposure to specialist early intervention mental health services.

• Opportunities to develop leadership and multidisciplinary management skills.

• Supportive working environment that values compassion, accountability and optimism.

• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.

• Opportunities to work with experienced mental health professionals.

• Access to professional learning and career development within the Trust.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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