Senior Mental Health NP — Community Access & Duty Lead

Haringey GP Federation; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A key community healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for their Eastbourne Mental Health Team. This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead clinical functions and support vulnerable adults in the community. The ideal candidate will have a degree in nursing or social work, be registered with the NMC, and have substantial community mental health experience. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance, ensuring staff can focus on patient care effectively.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC.
• Experience in supervising staff and students.
• Broad experience working with adults with a range of mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within Eastbourne NMHT.
• Support clinical decisions and responsiveness of the adult community.
• Lead on the implementation of the new clinical information system.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Risk management

Community mental health experience

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy or Nursing/Social Work

Registration with HPC, NMC or Social Work England

Evidence of post qualification study

Tools

Standardised assessment tools

Job description

A key community healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for their Eastbourne Mental Health Team. This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead clinical functions and support vulnerable adults in the community. The ideal candidate will have a degree in nursing or social work, be registered with the NMC, and have substantial community mental health experience. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance, ensuring staff can focus on patient care effectively.