Job summary
We are seeking a qualified Registered Nursing Associate for 12 month fixed term maternity cover to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team in Bognor Regis, delivering care to people who access secondary mental health services.

Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Arun Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (Bognor site), we are seeking to recruit a Registered Nursing Associate to join our team to support our Clozapine and Depot Clinic's as well as offering physical health checks to patients with a Serious Mental Illness for a 12 month fixed term contract.

We ensure every patient has an individual 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 Community. 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.

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

About us
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.

Informal discussions are most welcome.

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 354-AC-21288-A
Job locations: Bedale Centre, Glencathara Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2SF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting either paid or voluntary
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health issues

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• intermediate IT skills including sound working knowledge of Microsoft word and outlook
• The ability to use clinical systems
• Ability to administer injections with good hand eye co-ordination.
• Ability to travel across the designated area in response to service needs

Desirable

• Supporting junior staff
• Co-facilitating training/ group work to carers and service users
• Using resources within budget/ keeping within our means

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).

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 details
Employer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bedale Centre, Glencathara Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2SF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
Hannah Ryan
hannah.ryan15@nhs.net
03003040055