Occupational Health Mental Health Case Manager

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Main area Occupational Health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Between Monday and Friday, 9am - 5pm) Job  
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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Art Block, St Mary's Site, Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/02/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values . We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research , we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

We are seeking two experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to join an established Occupational Health team. The main base is a short walk from Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. This is an exciting opportunity as the Occupational Health Service is expanding to provide OH services across University Hospitals Sussex.

The post-holders will focus on mental wellbeing and ill health, and the impact this has on ability to work. The post-holders will work autonomously and as part of the OH team.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

• RMN with evidence of working in an autonomous role.
• Ability to work flexibly in line with the demands of the service
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to make decisions, prioritise and work autonomously within clinical supervision parameters
• Proficient computer skills and ability to produce high quality OH reports
• Experience of working within an NHS OH Service
• Experience of working with neurodivergent clients.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

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