Job Description

We are seeking a qualified dynamic Nursing Associate to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, delivering care to people who access secondary mental health services in Haywards Heath and East Grinstead.



An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Mid Sussex Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, we are seeking to recruit a Registered Nursing Associate to join our Recovery & Wellbeing Team to support our Clozapine Clinics and Depots Clinics as we would like to enhance the care we provide to this patient group.



We would like to ensure every patient has an individualised care plan, receives regular support including medical reviews and physical health monitoring. You will have an opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and work closely with our nurses, psychiatrists, Community Pharmacist and Physical Health Worker. We need someone who can work independently with appropriate supervision and is interested in working in a community setting with patients with complex mental health needs.



On starting in this position if you have not completed your preceptorship, it is envisaged that you will join the Preceptorship Academy programme which includes study days, support and development opportunities. There will also be openings to develop your career which may include a pathway to become a registered nurse. This will be dependent on the trust supporting the development of this training pathway.



The ability to travel across sites and to undertake community visits will be essential to this role.

The Trust offers the following:

Excellent starting salary

NHS Pension contributions

27 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

Flexible Working patterns

Child care vouchers

Excellent training and development opportunities

NHS Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme



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



Informal discussions are most welcome.



Please Call Wendy Robinson Service manager on 07720705075



We need someone with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to a recovery focussed model of care. We can offer clinical supervision, reflective practice, preceptorship and continuous professional development to support you in your role.



The successful candidate will embrace the innovation and challenge of taking on a new role within the team, be enthusiastic and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of the people we care for.