Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Mental Health Homeless Team (MHHT) in the role of a Community Psychiatric Nurse.



Based in East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre, MHHT is a small multi-disciplinary specialist team providing assessment, treatment and support to homeless or insecurely housed people who have a severe and enduring mental illness and who may have additional substance misuse problems.



This post offers the Trust's 2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).



You will conduct complex assessments and risk assessments in a variety of settings, and manage a complex caseload as a lead practitioner.



We aim to provide a direct and assertive outreach service, working in partnership with other local homeless agencies from both the statutory and voluntary sector. You will require a basic understanding of housing legislation as it relates to Brighton and Hove and be familiar with recent changes in social legislation as it relates to this client group.



MHHT is a professional team who take great pride in their work. It is a supportive environment with good learning and training opportunities. We would like to encourage professionals who enjoy working in partnership with people who have a complex presentation to achieve their recovery goals to apply.



Please see the attached and person specification document for full details of the role and responsibilities.