Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Division. The post is based at New Park House in Horsham, West Sussex which forms part of our newly formed Horsham Neighbourhood Mental Health team (NMHT).
Main Duties of the Job
We are a large multi‑disciplinary community mental health team, which provides specialist assessments and treatment to patients presenting with a range of complex and unstable mental health and social needs.
* Provide specialist medical/psychiatric assessment and evidence‑based treatment to patients referred to the service
* Provide clinical supervision to trainees and informal advice and supervision to non‑medical members of the team
* Fulfil the duties of Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders including attendance at Manager’s Hearings and Tribunals
* Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team caseload
* Liaison with inpatient Responsible Clinicians
* Liaison with the forensic team/drug and alcohol services and risk panel as required
About Us
Not only will you be working in a county with areas of outstanding beauty such as the south downs, and the 137 miles of coastline, along with exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove - the Trust also offers:
* Recruitment & retention premia of £25,000.00 subject to role and policy requirements
* Relocation expenses of up to £8,000.00 subject to role and policy requirements
* Excellent pension contributions of 23.7%
* Flexible working opportunities
* Bespoke, flexible job plans
* 30 days of study leave over a 3‑year period supported by a study leave allowance each year
* Opportunities to become a medical appraiser
* Opportunities to become a clinical/educational supervisor
* Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support
* Responsibility allowances for specific roles and responsibilities
* Wellbeing support and tools, such as an Employee Assistance Programme, financial wellbeing, Occupational Health etc
* Free parking spaces available at New Park House
* 8 Staff Networks such as ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, women’s network, to name a few
Qualifications (Essential)
* 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.
* Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
* Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
* 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.
* 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.
* Participation in continuous professional development.
* Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
* Active participation in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* MRCPsych.
* Additional clinical qualifications.
* In good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
* Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to the post within the NHS or a comparable service.
Eligibility (Essential)
* 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.
* Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
* Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Eligibility (Desirable)
* In good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
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 (formerly CRB) 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
New Park House
North Street
Horsham
RH12 1RJ
Website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
Salary and Contract
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (pro rata for part‑time working)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
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