Job summary Could you be one of our new Senior Clinical Nurse Specialists and Non-Medical Prescriber's (NMP)? If you are a registered nurse and Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) with leadership skills and a passion for working with adults primarily with a diagnosis of ADHD, this could be the position for you We are looking for highly motivated and experienced Band 7 senior clinical nurse specialists, to take on a senior role within our Newly formed Neighbourhood Mental Health Team in Adult mental health. The Neighbourhood Mental Health Team is crucial in providing both assessment and targeted, evidenced based mental health treatment, for adults in North West Sussex as well as providing pathways for neurodevelopmental diagnoses. Main duties of the job Your role will be to provide specialist reviews, assessments and nursing interventions, primarily to Adults who have been referred in for an ADHD assessment and those open to the team's ADHD clinic. You will lead on developing the ADHD clinic, including the carrying out of physical observations, and will work closely with psychiatry colleagues in the team. In addition to your specialist NMP role. As a senior clinician, you will support the development of more junior staff, and contribute to the wider leadership of the team. Sussex partnership NHS Foundation Trust values the contributions that nursing colleagues bring and has a well-established nursing structure and strategy. Robust and supportive supervision and governance arrangements are in place so that staff are able to practice safely and effectively. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is supportive of clinicians' professional development and provides access to quality training opportunities. There is a strong network NMP's within SPFT across all of our divisions with a clear and supportive governance structure. As well as specialist NMP supervision, there are frequent NMP peer support and governance meetings as well as quarterly CPD meetings with medical and pharmacy colleagues. About us The service prioritises staff wellbeing and we encourage our colleagues to maintain a healthy and positive work-life balance. Leadership is strong and supportive, and our ethos is toencourage people to work creatively and be innovative in their thinking to support new and different ways of working. North West Sussex has three dedicated Neighbour Mental health teams based within Horsham, Crawley and Mid-Sussex they are friendly and innovative multi-disciplinary services that works in an exciting and challenging environment, with high levels of complexity and risk. We deliver pathways models for access to evidenced based treatment for adults with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, according to their presenting needs. Our organisation has been applauded for embracing the digital technology in our Business continuity plan during the pandemic. We have set up a range of remote working possibilities giving the clinical team utmost flexibility to work safely and effectively during this time. There are plentiful opportunities to enrich and develop your career within the service. The Leadership team is very supportive and encourage all clinicians to have a flexible job plan so that a good work-life balance can be achieved. We are a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led service. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is supportive of staff's professional development and provides access to quality supervision and training opportunities. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-AN-20756-B Job locations Horsham New Park House North Street RH12 1RJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attach JD To take a lead on clinical matters and policy development relating to nursing practice. To provide clinical nurse leadership. To be part of recruitment and selection process of nursing staff and allied professionals (such as Nurse Associate or support worker) To be aware of care group and Trust policies and protocols within nursing and Nursing Strategy. To develop and participate in the delivery of a supervision structure for junior Nurses, associate Nurses and support workers. To monitor the caseload and practice of nursing staff. To be part of a senior nurses group for ongoing support and development. To ensure nursing staff within service area are compliant with NMC regulations. To support the development of non medical prescribing. To ensure nursing staff are undertaking mandatory training as indicated. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attach JD To take a lead on clinical matters and policy development relating to nursing practice. To provide clinical nurse leadership. To be part of recruitment and selection process of nursing staff and allied professionals (such as Nurse Associate or support worker) To be aware of care group and Trust policies and protocols within nursing and Nursing Strategy. To develop and participate in the delivery of a supervision structure for junior Nurses, associate Nurses and support workers. To monitor the caseload and practice of nursing staff. To be part of a senior nurses group for ongoing support and development. To ensure nursing staff within service area are compliant with NMC regulations. To support the development of non medical prescribing. To ensure nursing staff are undertaking mandatory training as indicated. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role. Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Supplementary/Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Module (level 3) or willingness to train in (through trust support and sponsorship) Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area Experience of supervising staff and students Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area Awareness of Trust policies and service specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role. Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Supplementary/Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Module (level 3) or willingness to train in (through trust support and sponsorship) Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area Experience of supervising staff and students Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area Awareness of Trust policies and service specification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Horsham New Park House North Street RH12 1RJ Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)