Overview
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 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. 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. We are seeking a Full time (10 PA per week) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the newly formed Specialist Adult Mental Health Service within the Lewes Neighbourhood, East Sussex.
Responsibilities
* Join the newly formed Specialist Adult Mental Health Service within the Lewes Neighbourhood, East Sussex as a Full time (10 PA per week) Consultant Psychiatrist.
* Join a mutually supportive, friendly and enthusiastic team with a real passion for what we do.
* Work as part of a team moving toward a Neighbourhood model, collaborating with GPs, East Sussex Wellbeing, third sector services and other local partners to offer the right help in the right place and by the right professional.
* Support the implementation of fully New Ways of Working for psychiatrists and the post-CPA recommendations of NHSE, and a new Electronic Patient Record system.
* Participate in annual Job Planning to review the needs of the professional and the service and plan the timetable of activities and objectives for the next year.
* Work an estimated 10 programmed activities over 5 days, with a split of 7.5 hours for direct clinical care and 2.5 hours for supporting professional activities.
* Refer to the attached Job Description for an outline of role duties and local services.
* Contribute to SPFT\s commitment to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and engage with underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates.
* Note that successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.
* SPFT takes safeguarding seriously and all staff and bank workers are expected to complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.
Working for our organisation
SPFT is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and welcomes applicants who share this commitment.
Qualifications and experience
* Experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist or equivalent in a relevant NHS setting (as applicable to the role).
* Ability to work within a Neighbourhood model and collaborate across primary and secondary care, with third sector partners.
Equal Opportunity
SPFT is committed to building a diverse workforce and particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.
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