Intensive Support Practitioner – Adults Mental Health; IST

NHS AfC:
Band 6 | Part time – 22.5 hours per week | Permanent | Uckfield

Closing date: 24 February 2026

A specialist community mental health nursing role supporting older adults with complex needs, dementia and risk management within a multidisciplinary Intensive Support Team.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a registered nurse to join the Intensive Support Team (IST) within the Wealden Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, based at Millwood in Uckfield. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with older adults and their carers, delivering creative, evidence-based interventions that promote independence and recovery.

As an Intensive Support Practitioner, you will hold a defined caseload and work autonomously to assess, plan and deliver specialist mental health care for older adults with complex presentations, including dementia and co-existing physical health needs. You will work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies to develop personalised care plans, manage and review risk, and support safe and effective community-based care.

The role also includes providing supervision to junior staff and contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making across services.

At SPFT, we put people first – both the communities we serve and the colleagues who work here. We’re proud to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for caring by the CQC, and in our latest staff survey 82% of colleagues told us that patient care is our top priority. You’ll be joining an organisation that actively supports flexible working, invests in professional development and training, and values compassionate, inclusive leadership.

You’ll be based in Uckfield – offering a balance of countryside living and strong community feel, with easy access to the South Downs, coastal towns and rail links to Brighton, London and Gatwick.

• Band 6 salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum, pro rata
• Flexible working patterns where possible
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support and staff discount schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme

You will be a Registered Nurse (Mental Health, Learning Disability or Adult) with significant post-qualification experience working with people with complex mental health needs. You will bring strong assessment and risk management skills, experience supervising staff, and the ability to work confidently as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary setting. A compassionate, collaborative and recovery-focused approach will be essential.

Location:

Millwood, Uckfield

Hours:

Part time – 22.5 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and from disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented within our organisation.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of older adults and their families, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join our Intensive Support Team in East Sussex.