Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
CRHT Community Mental Health Nurse to Non-Medical Prescriber Career Development Post Band 6 Career Development Post (Progression to Band 7)
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CRHT Community Mental Health Nurse to Non-Medical Prescriber Career Development Post
Band 6 Career Development Post (Progression to Band 7)
Woodlands Centre for Acute Care | St Leonards-on-Sea
£39,959 – £56,515 per annum (pro rata)
37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 6 August 2026
Take the next step in your mental health nursing career with a structured development programme designed to support your progression from Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner and Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
Why this role stands out
- Structured Band 6 to Band 7 career progression pathway
- Fully supported development towards Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Work within a dynamic Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team
- Enhanced supervision, mentorship and leadership development
- Make a real difference by helping people avoid unnecessary hospital admission
The role
As a Career Development Practitioner within the Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team (CRHT), you'll provide specialist crisis assessment and intervention while developing the advanced clinical, leadership and prescribing skills needed to progress into a Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner role.
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You'll:
- Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments during periods of acute crisis
- Develop collaborative recovery and care plans with service users and carers
- Deliver evidence-based interventions and monitor outcomes
- Work closely with families, emergency services, GPs and community partners
- Support gatekeeping assessments and alternatives to hospital admission
- Build leadership experience through shift coordination, supervision and service improvement
About the service
The Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team provides rapid assessment, treatment and intensive support for people experiencing mental health crises, helping individuals receive the right care while remaining safely at home whenever possible.
The team works closely with:
- Mental Health Liaison Services
- Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams
- The Haven and Blue Light Services
- Emergency services, GPs and voluntary sector partners
- Inpatient mental health services
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What we're looking for
We're seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has:
- Current NMC registration
- Significant post-registration mental health experience
- Experience undertaking comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
- Community mental health experience and multidisciplinary working skills
- A passion for urgent mental healthcare and career progression into advanced practice
What we offer
- Structured Band 6 to Band 7 development programme
- Support to complete the Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Enhanced clinical supervision and mentorship
- Leadership development opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme and excellent professional development
Why join Sussex Partnership?
This is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career within urgent mental health services. You'll gain the knowledge, skills and support to become an advanced practitioner while making a meaningful difference to people experiencing mental health crises in their own homes and communities.
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