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University of SussexPosted 1 month ago

Senior Mental Health Nurse Ref: 43764

$47,389–$56,535 year

On-siteBrighton, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeSenior Level

Job Summary

Conduct urgent mental health, capacity, and risk assessments while managing complex care plans in liaison with NHS primary and secondary services. Provide specialist advice to colleagues and visit students on campus as required. Chair all levels of case and crisis meetings within the Student Experience Division. Participate in daily triage, make crisis calls to support students, and deliver training on appropriate mental health interventions. Maintain the University's relationship with the NHS at the case level. This role requires five years of post-qualifying experience and is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship at a rate of £37,338.

Required Qualifications

  • registered mental health nurse
  • post-qualifying mental health training
  • five years' post-qualifying experience
  • experience in hospital or community urgent care roles such as A & E liaison or similar
  • ability to participate in daily triage
  • ability to carry out assessments
  • ability to make crisis calls
  • ability to develop and maintain the University's relationship with the NHS
  • ability to act as a liaison between our services and theirs at case level
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • ability to be flexible and responsive
  • ability to be creative and innovative
  • ability to take responsibility
  • proof of qualification/accreditation

Desired Qualifications

  • excellent communication skills
  • positive attitude
  • flexible individual
  • pro-active
  • enthusiastic
  • organised
  • strong team player
  • capable of independent work
  • keen to take responsibility
  • creative and innovative

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