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Pathfinder Clinician

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Chichester, PO19 1BXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

22 October 2026

3 days left

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Chichester Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) as a Band 6 Pathfinder clinician. The role involves pro...

The post holder will work as part of an evolving team of clinically trained staff working within Pathfinder West Sussex alongside voluntary sector providers to offer clinical intervention and support to people with mental health difficulties. The role will build on clear pathways between voluntary sector and NHS mental health services working in the innovative partnership alliance, Pathfinder West Sussex, who a core part of the NMHT.

Experience of community and partnership working is required along with the ability to work as part of a wider whole system, enabling and finding solutions together and being able to work flexibly, adaptably and creatively in a developing service within a specific locality.

We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic and creative clinicians with relevant mental health experience and professional qualification. This is an exciting opportunity join an NMHT in West Sussex and contribute to the further development of our service in the locality working with a pathfinder partner to offer a more integrated mental health support service within and outside of the NHS.

As we work towards our goal of providing an integrated service across primary and secondary care, our community mental health services are being transformed to recognise the changes in how people want to access them. We are working in close partnership with a range of partners and our 'experts by experience' to develop and improve our service offer.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Mental Health Qualification; - Up to date Registration; - Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days; - Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience
  • Experience of working with people with serious mental health problems
  • CPA experience
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

9 October 2026

Last checked

9 October 2026

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About the employer

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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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