Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult consultant psychiatrist to join East Sussex. The role is based in Amberley ward, currently at the Department of Psychiatry Eastbourne but soon to move to a brand new hospital in Bexhill. This ward cares for female adults requiring in‑patient care and treatment.
To learn more about this brand new state of the art 54‑bed hospital for adults and older people with mental health conditions please click this link: Combe Valley - a new mental health hospital for Bexhill :: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Recruitment and Retention Payment
* £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment
* £10,000 payable at 12 months' service
* £10,000 payable at 24 months' service
* £10,000 payable at 36 months' service
Main Duties of the Job
* Provide specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment including, when appropriate, physical investigations of patients.
* Provide senior medical leadership to the ward MDT and take the lead in managing complex cases.
* Provide specialist medical advice and consultation to a range of health and social care staff to promote effective delivery of person‑centred mental health care.
* Provide leadership and clinical supervision to the SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors.
* Complete appropriate Mental Health Act assessments, related medical and administrative documents including Mental Health Tribunal reports.
* Operate within the professional code of conduct, guidelines, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to the post.
* Provide cover for Approved Clinician work to colleagues in the acute pathway upon the rota/request.
About Us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a large National Health Service (NHS) organisation that provides specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in the South East of England. We care for people at home, through our community services and in hospital. Our services are for people of all ages across Sussex. We also provide specialist mental health services for children and young people in Hampshire.
It is important to us to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve. Our values form the basis of how we behave and how we want people to experience Sussex Partnership, whether as someone who uses our services, works with us or works here.
Details
Date posted: 24 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 354-AE-21145-C
Job locations: Eastbourne District General hospital, King’s Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Person Specification – Eligibility (Essential)
* Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* MBBS or equivalent Medical qualification
* Fully Registered with the GMC with a license to practice at time of appointment
* On the GMC specialist register or will be within 6 months
* In good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Transport – Essential
* Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience – Essential
* Excellent Knowledge in Specialty
* Excellent Clinical Skills using bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
* Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning – Essential
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching or training
* Ability to work in and lead a team
* Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
* Participated in continuous professional development
* Participated in research or service evaluation.
* Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
* Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
* Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Eastbourne District General hospital, King’s Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
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