Overview
Spring Tide is a Tier 4 Intensive Therapy Program based in Hove that treats Young People aged 10-18, with a diagnosed Eating Disorder. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Sussex-wide team for 10 sessions per week.
This role plays an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service to those YP and their families/carers within Sussex. The ITP is based on the Maudsley model and has been open in Sussex for 3 years. We accept up to 10 cases, which are referred to from the local CAMHS teams and/ or the local community Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS). The role is based at Aldrington House, Hove. The program treats children and young people with serious mental health problems and Atypical Anorexia/ Anorexia Nervosa.
The service we provide is in line with NICE Concordant Evidenced Based Treatment.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigations to children, young people and their families, and work collaboratively with other team members to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.
* Work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, systemic family therapists, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, dietician, Assistant Psychology, and Support workers.
* This post works alongside other Consultants and Specialty Doctors who work in Sussex ChYPS.
* Be part of a Trust-wide consultant network where there are opportunities to liaise with colleagues in other posts throughout the Trust and develop peer networks. Attend regular division meetings in the locality and clinical governance meetings.
* Provide cover for leave for SFEDS during periods of annual leave, sickness and training, and participate in wellbeing support and tools such as an Employee Assistance Programme, financial wellbeing, and Occupational Health.
Qualifications and Environment
SPFT is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Staff survey results highlight flexibility, opportunities to contribute ideas, and initiative in roles. Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.
Benefits and Remuneration
This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000, in addition to (up to) £8,000 relocation allowance. The RRP payment is paid in the following instalments:
* £5,000 payment paid on appointment
* £5,000 retention payment paid at 12 month anniversary of employment
* £6,500 retention payment paid at 30 month anniversary of employment
* £8,500 retention payment paid at 48 month anniversary of employment
The role is based in Aldrington House, Hove, Sussex, and involves delivering CAMHS and Eating Disorder services within the Sussex pathway.
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