Mental Health Practitioner – Sussex Mental Healthline (111)
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Mental Health Practitioner – Sussex Mental Healthline (111) | £2K Incentive
RMN / OT / Social Worker (NMC / HCPC / SWE Registered)
Full Time / Part Time | Worthing (Swandean)
£38,682 – £46,580 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 20 May 2026
A fast-paced, high-impact role supporting people in mental health crisis — where your clinical judgement and communication skills make an immediate difference.
Why this role stands out
• Front-line role within a 24/7 mental health crisis line (NHS 111 option)
• Use your clinical skills in a different way – fast, focused, decision-led
• Develop expertise in triage, risk formulation and crisis response
• Support and guide Call Operators on complex calls
• £2,000 Golden Hello / Relocation Incentive + unsocial hours enhancements
The role
You’ll be part of a dedicated clinical team responding to Sussex-wide callers experiencing mental health crisis or urgent need.
This is not a counselling role — it’s about clinical decision-making, risk assessment and guiding people to the right support quickly and safely.
Key responsibilities include:
• Undertaking triage and risk assessments over the phone
• Supporting callers to understand their situation and next steps
• Making decisions on urgent care pathways and escalation
• Providing guidance and support to Call Operators on complex calls
• Acting as a clinical escalation point within the service
• Working collaboratively with urgent care services across Sussex
Every call is different — you’ll need to think on your feet, stay calm under pressure and make sound clinical judgements.
The team & setting
You’ll join a supportive, experienced team based at Swandean in Worthing.
The service operates 24/7, with shift patterns including:
Early (07:00–15:00) | Late (13:00–21:00 / 16:00–00:00) | Night (20:45–07:15)
What we offer
• £2,000 Golden Hello / Relocation Incentive
• Unsocial hours pay enhancements
• Flexible working (full time / part time)
• Training in triage, risk assessment and crisis response
• NHS pension and generous annual leave
• Supportive team environment and wellbeing support
About you
You’ll be a confident clinician, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where decisions matter.
You will:
• Be a registered RMN, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
• Have experience in risk assessment and clinical decision-making
• Be able to work autonomously and under pressure
• Communicate clearly and compassionately over the phone
• Be able to work a shift-based rota (including evenings, weekends and nights)
Experience in urgent care, crisis or liaison services would be helpful, but not essential.
Location highlights
Based in Worthing, with easy access to:
• The south coast and South Downs
• Brighton and surrounding towns
• London via direct rail links