Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist within the Chichester Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT), based in Chichester West Sussex. This is a pivotal senior medical and clinical leadership role, embedded within a dynamic multidisciplinary community team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person‑centred care for adults experiencing mental health challenges.
The Chichester NMHT is aligned with local GP surgeries to support close collaboration with Primary Care colleagues. The team benefits from the support of another Consultant Psychiatrist and a full‑time Specialty Doctor.
You’ll be part of a wider network of NMHTs across Coastal West Sussex, including teams in Arun (Bognor, Littlehampton), Worthing, and Adur (Shoreham). Inpatient services are provided at Oaklands Centre in Chichester and Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing, with access to Amber Ward, a mixed PICU at Langley Green Hospital in Crawley. The area is also supported by two Crisis and Home Treatment Teams and a dedicated Enhanced Community Rehabilitation Service.
All services are consultant‑led, and the successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across these teams to ensure continuity of care and service excellence.
Responsibilities
* Conduct specialist psychiatric assessments and deliver evidence‑based treatments for patients referred to the service.
* Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff and offer informal guidance to non‑medical team members.
* Act as the Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, including attendance at Managers’ Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.
* Participate in Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team’s caseload.
* Coordinate with inpatient Responsible Clinicians to ensure continuity of care.
* Collaborate with external services such as forensic teams, substance misuse services, and the local risk panel as required.
* Contribute to high‑quality, person‑centred care within the community mental health service.
About us
* Recruitment & retention premia of £45,000; £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment and £10,000 payable at 12, 24 and 36 months thereafter (subject to role and policy requirements; please liaise with Medical HR for details 0300 304 0393/spft.medicalhr@nhs.net).
* Relocation expenses up to £8,000 subject to role and policy requirements.
* Excellent NHS pension scheme.
* 30 days study leave over 3 years with annual study budget.
* Opportunities for flexible working and bespoke job planning.
* Access to wellbeing support, staff networks, and Balint groups.
* Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) for peer support.
* Opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and quality improvement.
* Work in a beautiful county with the South Downs, 137 miles of coastline, and exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove.
Qualifications & Eligibility
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
* In good standing with the GMC regarding warnings and conditions on practice.
* Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Transport
* Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent knowledge in specialty.
* Excellent clinical skills using a 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 the post within NHS or comparable service.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
* Ability to work in and lead a team.
* Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and 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 collaborative endeavours 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 will require a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Job Details
Date posted: 17 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, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 354‑AC‑21201‑B
Job location: Chapel Street Clinic, Chapel Street, Chichester, PO19 1BX
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chapel Street Clinic, Chapel Street, Chichester, PO19 1BX
Website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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