Job summaryAs a Clinical Educator, you will work as part of the psychological professions training team at Sussex University, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based education and clinical training for Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP's). You will combine clinical expertise with educational practice to ensure trainees develop the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours required for safe and effective practice.
Main duties of the jobYou will contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of teaching and learning activities, including skills-based teaching, clinical simulations, and applied academic content. You will support trainees' development across academic, clinical and professional domains, including the integration of theory into practice.
The post holder will work collaboratively with academic staff, clinical supervisors and service partners to ensure that training remains aligned with national curricula, service priorities and professional standards. You will provide mentorship, teaching and clinical guidance to trainees, supporting their progression and competence within a structured training programme.
About usSussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leading Teaching Trust for Brighton and Sussex Medical School, with a strong track record in clinical service delivery, research and education across mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse, and prison healthcare. The Trust provides specialist services across the South East of England and beyond, supporting approximately 100,000 people each year.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 354-CO-21982
Job locations: University of Sussex, Brighton, BN19QH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the JD attachment for ore detailed description of main responsibilities and essential requirements
QualificationsEssential- Recognised qualification in Education Mental Health Practitioner
ExperienceEssential- Two-years experience working within children's mental health services as a mental health professional.
- Experience of development of both experienced and junior staff providing support and assistance in their own professional and academic development
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
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.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).Employer detailsEmployer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University of Sussex, Brighton, BN19QH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Programme Director for the NHS Partnership Courses, Peter Garwood, peter.garwood@nhs.net
