Job summary
The Children and Young Peoples (ChYPS) Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Sussex-wide team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service to those young people (10yrs-18yrs) with an eating disorder and their families/carers within Sussex.
This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000structured over a three-year period as follows:
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. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical Staffing Team -
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Main duties of the job
The role will be based at Aldrington House, treating children and young people with serious mental health problems and eating disorders.
The service we provide is in line with NICE Concordant Evidenced Based Treatment for those children and young people with an eating disorder.
You will provide high quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families in a range of settings, and work collaboratively with other members of the team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.
You will work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, systemic family therapists and child psychotherapists. This post will work alongside other Consultants and Specialty Doctors who work in Sussex ChYPS.
You will also be part of a Trust wide consultant network where there are opportunities to liaise with colleagues in other posts throughout the Trust and develop peer networks. You will also see consultant peers at regular division meetings in the locality and at clinical governance meetings.
About us
At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.
Also, if you haven't thought about living and working in West Sussex before then you should consider the following:
* Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes
* Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park
* Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline
* Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond
* London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
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, Flexible working
Reference number
354-CS-21078-AJ
Job locations
Aldrington House
35 New Church Road
Hove
BN3 4AG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.
There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below
Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.
There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below
Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
* MBBS
* On GMC Specialist register or able to achieve within 6 months
* Excellent knowledge in specialty
* Manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Participate in research or service evaluation
Desirable
* MRCPsych
* Additional clinical qualifications
* In good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice
* Evidence of achievement in education research audit and service improvement
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
* MBBS
* On GMC Specialist register or able to achieve within 6 months
* Excellent knowledge in specialty
* Manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Participate in research or service evaluation
Desirable
* MRCPsych
* Additional clinical qualifications
* In good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice
* Evidence of achievement in education research audit and service improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aldrington House
35 New Church Road
Hove
BN3 4AG
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Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aldrington House
35 New Church Road
Hove
BN3 4AG
Employer's website
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