This is a novel and exciting post that is available for six months, with the possibility of further extension. Our medical education team has recently embarked on an ambitious programme of change, with investment in its consultant resource, simulation technology and psychotherapy teaching. The post-holder will work closely with, Dr James Fallon, DME whilst joining a community adult team within East Sussex, a Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT)
The post will be split as follows:
80% of time will be spent in clinical practice. Full clinical supervision will be provided and the post-holder will be expected to work at the level appropriate to their experience and competency (i.e. at the level of a Higher Specialty Trainee).
20% of time will be spent supporting the medical education team with the development and delivery of postgraduate education. Duties are likely to include: co-facilitating seminars with more senior Psychiatrists, developing and organising learning materials, co-facilitating simulation sessions, assisting with virtual delivery of content, advising the senior leadership on new initiatives, providing additional support to trainees sitting the CASC and leading on their own educational project.
Conduct psychiatric assessments and formulate differential diagnoses
Develop management plans collaboratively with patients using a biopsychosocial approach
Perform Mental State and Cognitive Examinations
Undertake physical health assessments
Participate in risk assessments and care planning
Liaise with families, carers, and other professionals
Refer patients appropriately to other services
Present cases in MDT meetings and clinical supervision
Participate in out-of-hours assessments (if applicable)
Develop skills in report writing and documentation
Gain experience in the application of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Support the management of psychiatric emergencies
We provide NHS mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services for children, young people, adults, and older people across Sussex. Our care is delivered in homes, clinics, hospitals, and GP surgeries, often in partnership with other organisations.
We are the lead provider in three regional Provider Collaboratives covering adult eating disorders, secure care, and children and young people's inpatient services.
As a teaching trust, we work closely with Brighton and Sussex Medical School and are a member of the Association of UK University Hospitals. Our services are rated 'Good' by the CQC and 'Outstanding' for caring. We are committed to innovation, research, and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Our Vision : Delivering great care and improving outcomes together
Our Values : Our values underpin everything we do and the experience we want people to have when using our services, working within them and working alongside them, as a partner. Our values are: Compassionate, accountable, Optimistic
Services we provide
We provide a wide range of mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex for all age groups. This includes inpatient and community care, crisis services, CAMHS, perinatal, forensic, and specialist support for people with complex needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry to join the East Sussex Division providing psychiatric and physical healthcare to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to Adults in a Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.
This is a developmental post suitable for doctors with experience working in Psychiatry who are seeking further experience in community psychiatry. The post holder will work under supervision. The post would suit someone who has a background in working in Psychiatry, ideally having completed Core Training or with equivalent experience. This post would be suitable for someone who wants to spend time in a non-training position to develop their skills in medical education and work on their portfolio before applying for a Higher Specialty training post. This role would also be open to SAS grade doctors considering applying for Higher Specialty Training or gathering evidence for CESR.
This is a novel and exciting post that is available for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of further extension. This post combines community psychiatry experience with allocated time for work in the medical education department. Our medical education team has recently embarked on an ambitious programme of change, with investment in its consultant resource, simulation technology and psychotherapy teaching.
Please refer to JD for more information