Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Care Delivery Service. The post is based at Linwood, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, which forms part of our newly formed Mid Sussex Neighbourhood Mental Health team (NMHT).
Compensation & Retention
This role attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £45,000 structured over a three‑year period as follows:
* £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment
* £10,000 payable at 12 months service
* £10,000 payable at 24 months service
* £10,000 payable at 36 months service
The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part‑time employees.
Responsibilities
* 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 Hearings and Tribunals.
* Conduct Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team caseload.
* Liaise with inpatient Responsible Clinicians.
* Liaise with the forensic team/ drug and alcohol services and risk panel as required.
* Lead service development and drive change within the Trust.
Benefits
* Relocation expenses of up to £8,00.00 subject to role and policy requirements.
* Excellent pension contributions of 23.7 %.
* Flexible working opportunities and 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) offering peer support.
* Responsibility allowances for specific roles and responsibilities.
* Well‑being support and tools, such as an Employee Assistance Programme, financial wellbeing, Occupational Health, etc.
* Access to 8 staff networks (e.g., ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, women’s network).
How to Apply
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you would like further information or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, please do not hesitate to contact our Medical HR Team.
We’ll love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.
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