Therapy Team Manager and Practice Lead(UK visa sponsorship available)
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced clinical and managerial lead to join our Wellbeing Services team, which includes Wellbeing, Therapeutic, Residential Life, and Chaplaincy. This is an exciting time for the service, as we prepare to move into a new purpose-built Wellbeing Centre alongside our campus GP practice.
We are particularly interested in appointing a mental health practitioner with proven experience in managing teams within acute mental health or therapeutic settings, alongside strong administrative and organizational skills.
Our services support over 1,800 students each year, delivering a wide range of interventions including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, psychoeducational workshops, proactive outreach, and living support.
As one of the service leads, you will work closely with Senior Wellbeing Managers, Senior Mental Health Nurses, Residential Life Managers, and the Lead Chaplain, under the direction of the Head of Service.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Overseeing caseload allocation and management.
Supporting staff with case resolution and escalation of critical incidents.
Collaborating with internal teams such as Advice & Guidance and Disability Support, as well as external NHS services.
Contributing to proactive mental health and wellbeing initiatives as part of the University’s wider strategy.
Reviewing and improving team systems, processes, and procedures to ensure efficiency and effective risk management.
About You
We are looking for a qualified, accredited, and experienced therapist, social worker, mental health nurse, or other mental health professional.
Essential skills and experience:
Experience managing and supervising therapists, practitioners, trainees, and locums.
Ability to hold a small clinical caseload, if required for accreditation.
Strong administrative and digital skills to manage and improve case management and service processes.
An innovative, risk-aware approach, with sound judgement, diplomacy, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship-building, confidentiality, and sensitivity in complex situations.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
A flexible, collaborative, and professional approach.
About the Division
The Student Experience Division works to ensure all students receive outstanding support and have a positive, meaningful university experience. Led by the Student Experience Director, our services cover Academic Quality, Student Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing.
We collaborate closely with academic schools and professional services across the University to create an environment that helps students thrive and achieve their aspirations.
Why Work Here?
The University of Sussex is set on a beautiful 150-acre campus at the edge of the South Downs, with excellent transport links. Falmer train station is just a five-minute walk, and there are multiple bus routes serving the campus. We also promote sustainable travel through our cycle-to-work scheme.
As a leading international, research-led university, we are proud of our diverse community of staff and students. Our people are what make Sussex great—and we want you to be part of that.
Find out more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion commitments
Visa sponsorship: This role may be eligible. Please see our Skilled Worker Visa information page for details.
Start date: As soon as possible
Interview date: To be confirmed
Fixed term: Not applicable
The University requires all work to be carried out in the UK.
