Urgent Care Practitioner (MHLT)

Updated: June 12, 2024 01:46 AM GMT

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Chichester

This is a fixed term vacancy to cover maternity leave between 01/04/24 and 01/09/24, either 5 months 22.5hrs per week, or 3 months 37.5hrs per week.

You would be joining a well respected and well established team of highly knowledgeable practitioners on a full time fixed-term contract or secondment (to cover maternity leave up to September 2024), working to support those who attend hospital in crisis. The role involves thorough assessment of mental state and of risk, education and challenging stigma, working towards a smoother journey for the person accessing services, and establishing appropriate follow on support.

You’ll be joining the MHLT based at St Richard's Hospital; providing care under the mental health crisis pathway to meet the needs and preferences for people accessing urgent care. You will have a primary base with the Liaison team covering 24/7 care.

You should be prepared to work shifts which can include long days or nights.

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