Overview
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
* Conducting specialist psychiatric assessments and delivering evidence‑based treatments for patients referred to the service.
* Providing clinical supervision to junior medical staff and offering informal guidance to non‑medical team members.
* Acting as the Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, including attendance at Managers' Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.
* Participating in Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team's caseload.
* Liaising with inpatient Responsible Clinicians to ensure continuity of care.
* Collaborating with external services such as forensic teams, substance misuse services, and the local risk panel as required.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high‑quality, person‑centred care within a well‑established and forward‑thinking community mental health service.
Benefits and Salary
* 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 more details.
* 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) which offer further peer support.
* Opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and quality improvement.
Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.
Safeguarding
SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.
Working Environment
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work‑life balance is, especially in healthcare. We recognise that AI is becoming part of 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. We're shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.
At 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.
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