Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Mental Health Liaison Practitioner
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Mental Health Liaison Practitioner
Band 6 | Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Mid Sussex Neighbourhood Mental Health Team | Haywards Heath
£39,959 – £48,117 per annum (pro rata for part time)
£2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive available* Closing date: 20 July 2026
Work at the interface between primary and secondary care, supporting GPs and primary care teams to provide timely, person-centred mental health support while helping people access the right care at the right time.
Why this role stands out
- Work closely with GP practices as a key mental health specialist
- Help prevent unnecessary referrals through early intervention and expert advice
- Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm working pattern
- £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive available*
- Excellent supervision, mentorship and ongoing professional development
Who can apply
We're looking for:
- Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN)
- Social Workers
- Occupational Therapists
with:
- At least three years' post-qualification mental health experience
- Experience managing complex caseloads
- Strong assessment and risk management skills
- A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working
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The role
As a Mental Health Liaison Practitioner, you'll act as the vital link between primary care and specialist mental health services.
You'll:
- Assess people with complex mental health presentations within primary care
- Provide specialist advice and consultation to GPs and primary care teams
- Support risk assessment and care planning
- Ensure people are directed to the most appropriate mental health service first time
- Build strong relationships across primary care, secondary care and community services
- Deliver training, consultation and clinical support to primary care colleagues
About the team
Mid Sussex Neighbourhood Mental Health Team is a welcoming, supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality community mental health care.
The team offers:
- Regular clinical and management supervision
- Professional mentorship and support
- Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training
- Strong multidisciplinary working
- A recovery-focused, strengths-based approach to care
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Location
Based within the Mid Sussex Neighbourhood Mental Health Team in Haywards Heath, working across GP practices and primary care settings throughout the local area.
What we offer
- £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive*
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Regular clinical and professional supervision
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working options
- NHS Pension Scheme and generous annual leave
- Opportunities to develop specialist interests and progress your career
Why join this team?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mental health professional who enjoys autonomous practice, collaborative working and making a real difference by supporting people earlier in their mental health journey.
You'll play a key role in strengthening partnerships between primary and secondary care while helping deliver accessible, high-quality mental health support across Mid Sussex.
*Subject to eligibility and Trust terms and conditions.
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