About the Trust
We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day.
At Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust (SPFT) we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work‑life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part‑time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.
About the Role
You will work with a highly specialist multi‑disciplinary team to provide in‑patient care consisting of a Specialty Doctor, Clinical Psychologists, Nurses, Support Workers and an Occupational Therapist. You will be based in a friendly team environment and will have your own office space with access to a locker and a dedicated administrator.
On appointment you will have the opportunity to join the Trust‑wide consultant network as well as having access to peer support from colleagues in East Sussex.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist working at the Woodlands Acute Care Unit in Hastings, East Sussex. The post holder will be split between the two adult wards at the unit:
* Abbey Ward – 14 bed female acute ward
* Castle Ward – 9 bed male acute ward
Responsibilities
* Manage inpatient admissions, team meetings and supervision of team members.
* Manage complex cases.
* Provide clinical leadership of the team.
* Play a role in the assessment of referrals and admissions.
* Develop care plans and treatment formulation, providing guidance on evidence‑based treatment and effectiveness.
* Liaise and work collaboratively with other services and agencies.
* Implement the Mental Health Act.
* Facilitate multi‑disciplinary, multi‑agency and partnership working.
Qualifications & Experience
* Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.
* Completion of relevant safeguarding training for the role is required.
* Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is essential.
Compensation & Reward
* Recruitment and Retention package of £45,000 structured over a three‑year period:
o £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment.
o £10,000 payable at 12 months’ service.
o £10,000 payable at 24 months’ service.
o £10,000 payable at 36 months’ service.
* The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro‑rata for part‑time employees.
* For further information, including full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, please contact our Medical HR Team via [email protected].
Benefits & Work Environment
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
* Dedicated administrator and office space.
* Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
* Access to the Trust wide consultant network and peer support.
* Living in Hastings offers a lifestyle with renowned cycle routes, picturesque walks, the South Downs Way and the Sussex coastline.
* Easy access to airports – Gatwick and Heathrow provide worldwide transport links.
* Continued professional development, variety and a rewarding challenge.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.
Application Information
To find out more about what we offer, please visit our careers portal: https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk. If you have neither lived nor worked in Sussex before, please consider the opportunities for a fulfilling career highlighted above.
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