Lead Practitioner Ref: 30424 (Re-advertisement)

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Full time hours 1.00FTE / 37.5 hours Core working hours 9-5.30pm in-person, must be covered by this role so flexible or part-time working cannot be considered.

Grade 8 starting at £46,735 to £55,755 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Permanent

About the role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical and managerial lead has arisen in the department of Wellbeing Services (Wellbeing, Therapeutic, Residential Life and Chaplaincy). We are looking in particular for a mental health practitioner who has extensive experience of managing other practitioners within an acute mental health or therapeutic setting.

We currently provide mental health interventions for upwards of 1800 students per year which include psychodynamic therapy, CBT, psychoeducative workshops along with more proactive reach-outs and living solutions. You will be one of the Leads in Wellbeing Services which includes Senior Wellbeing Managers, Senior Mental health nurses and Lead Chaplain. You will be expected to work collaboratively with them under the direction of the Head of Service.

You will oversee caseload allocation and management, and will support staff in the resolution and escalation of critical cases. This will include collaboration and consultation with wider divisional teams such as Advice & Guidance and Disability support in addition to the NHS. Your contribution to the delivery of proactive initiatives around mental health and wellbeing as part of the wider mental health strategy will be critical in the development of the service.

About you

Ideally, you will be a qualified and experienced therapist, social worker or mental health nurse. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of part-time/full-time therapists, locums, trainees, psychological wellbeing practitioners and their clinical cases. You will be able to retain up to 20% of your time to manage your own clinical case load if this is required for your continued professional accreditation. You will need strong administrative and technological skills so that you use, oversee and develop our case management systems and administrative processes with the aim of identifying smarter ways of working.

An innovative, risk-conscious approach, sound judgement and diplomacy, as well as the ability to take direction, manage people and work under pressure within a complex organisational structure are essential attributes required of the post holder.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships, respect confidentiality, manage effectively and navigate complex situations in a sensitive and professional manner. Highly developed written and oral communication skills are essential as well as a positive and flexible approach to the role and the service.

About our Division

Our Student Experience is all about our Students. We work diligently to ensure that all our students are supported and have positive meaningful experiences in our University. We are led by our Student Experience Director and her Leadership team. Our services focus on Academic Quality, Student Data & Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing. We work collaboratively with our Schools and Divisions to ensure our students have an environment that will further enhance their potential and equip them to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Please contact Amanda Griffiths, Head of Wellbeing Services () for informal enquiries, but please read the full job description and person specification first.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.

If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on 873743 or to discuss your requirements.