Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Triage Co-ordinator

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

Within theBrighton and Hove Wellbeing Service, an excitingposition has arisen for a Band7 Triage Co-ordinatorto join ourleadershipteamfor fixed term or secondment period of 12 months from August 2026.

You willbe responsible forthetriagepathway of the Adult Talking Therapies Service and thePrimary Care & Partnerships Team.You will work alongside clinicians and administrativecolleaguesin theserviceand willdemonstrateexcellent communication skills, understanding and kindness tocolleagues and topeople who will, very often be having their first contact with our services.

The Triage Co-Ordinatorworksclosely with partners across the healthcare system and will be an active participant inongoingcommunity transformation,redesigning the way people can access mental health support across the city. As such, the abilityand motivationto build andmaintainstrong reciprocal relationships is essential.

Please note, although we encourage positive work-life balance, weare not able tooffer remote-working-only contracts for this role.

Part time (minimum 30 hours) and flexible working patterns will be considered, however due to the demands of the role it is essential for the successful applicant to be able to work in some capacity across at least 4 days (Mon-Fri).

Main duties of the job

You should have recent experience of working inor alongsideaTalking Therapies Service.You will showthe ability to prioritise your workindependently andallocate/oversee workloads of triagecliniciansas necessary.The role will require you have professional experience of, or a skillset inoperational and performance measuring skills, e.g. auditing,forecasting, and regular complex use of the MicrosoftOfficeSuite amongst other software programmes.

Youcontribute to effective multi-disciplinary working within the community mental health systemand build up effective liaison with community, primary, and other secondary and tertiary services/agencies within the locality to provide holistic care based on the individual's need and service development.

About us

As a key member of theBrighton & Hove Wellbeing Service, you will find therolerewarding and varied within the well-established and supportive team, where we have strong values about working in a patient centred manner, where recovery and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. You can expect close working peer support and regular supervision to enable you to feel safe in your practice whilst further developing your skills.

As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do. We can offer you:

o The ability to work from homefrequently

o The opportunity to work in a new and exciting collaboration and to help us forge our path

o Access tonumerouswellbeing and support programmes

o Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development

o Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping,restaurantsand cars)

o A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

354-PC-20721-A

Job locations

East Brighton Mental Health Centre

Pankhurst Avenue

Brighton

BN2 3EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.

When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.

When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Registered Health and / or Social Care qualification
Professional registration or equivalent
Post-basic courses / study days
Evidence of CPD

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Significant post - qualification experience in community setting
Knowledge of Primary Care Mental Health including IAPT
Experience of working with people with serious / common mental health problems
Experience of providing supervision / mentoring / clinical training / leadership
Understanding of health and social care governance
Previous experience in a similar role (referral management)

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Registered Health and / or Social Care qualification
Professional registration or equivalent
Post-basic courses / study days
Evidence of CPD

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Significant post - qualification experience in community setting
Knowledge of Primary Care Mental Health including IAPT
Experience of working with people with serious / common mental health problems
Experience of providing supervision / mentoring / clinical training / leadership
Understanding of health and social care governance
Previous experience in a similar role (referral management)

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).