Job Description

These are new and exciting 'recruit to train' positions across Sussex as part of our transformation of community mental health services. They have been commissioned to improve access to psychological therapies.This post will be based in the Arun Neighbourhood Mental Health Team in Littlehampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their mental health expertise and focus on delivering evidence-based therapies to those who need them.
The successful candidate will be employed on a Band 6 salary for 2 years while studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT for Severe Mental Health Problems. During your training you will specialise in Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.
This course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at level two. While on this course you will have not only the academic support, but also be part of our excellent, established and supportive psychological therapy services in Sussex.After successfully completing the training and applying for practitioner status with the BABCP, you will be guaranteed a post as a Band 7 psychological therapist.
Main duties of the job
While you are training you will be part of a multidisciplinary mental health team providing intervention and support to people with severe mental health problems. You will be offering cognitive behavioural therapy to people with severe and enduring mental health problems and specialising in psychosis and bipolar disorder You will work closely with colleagues from psychology and psychological therapies, as well as from other mental health disciplines.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID
About us
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex.
Living and Working in Sussex:
Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
Embrace the South Coast with a great range of historic and contemporary seaside towns
According to the Met Office Sussex is the sunniest county in the UK, making exploring the vast countryside all the more enjoyable
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, in our recent staff survey 82% told us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Key survey results include:
70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team * 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,338 to 44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-AC-21151
Job locations
Arun Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Pepperville House
Fort Road
Littlehampton
BN17 7QU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are welcome subject to the following requirements:
That you havea core mental health qualification OR Equivalent through the BABCP assessment of Knowledge, Skills and AttitudesKnowledge Skills and Attitudes] KSA to be submitted before or at the point of offer for a successful candidate.
Be committed to the implementation of psychological interventions for people with complex and severe mental health problems
Be comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment and in the face of high clinical demand.
At least 4 years mental health experience. For people with a core profession, at least 2 of these years should be post-qualification).
PLEASE NOTE: We will close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please also note that there is a similar Recruit to Train post advertised for East Sussex (High Wield Lewis and Havens). You are welcome to apply for both posts. Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are welcome subject to the following requirements:
That you havea core mental health qualification OR Equivalent through the BABCP assessment of Knowledge, Skills and AttitudesKnowledge Skills and Attitudes] KSA to be submitted before or at the point of offer for a successful candidate.
Be committed to the implementation of psychological interventions for people with complex and severe mental health problems
Be comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment and in the face of high clinical demand.
At least 4 years mental health experience. For people with a core profession, at least 2 of these years should be post-qualification).
PLEASE NOTE: We will close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please also note that there is a similar Recruit to Train post advertised for East Sussex (High Wield Lewis and Havens). You are welcome to apply for both posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy. Please see attached list of suitable qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy. Please see attached list of suitable qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers