Job summary
Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and making a difference in mental health?
Join us at The Chichester Centre, our Low Secure female inpatient service for this exciting opportunity where we have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing high quality care.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate doctor looking for the right balance of challenge and flexibility, look no further. You will work alongside a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, offering expert assessment, diagnosis, and care for adults with complex psychiatric needs following a trauma informed care approach. The ward medical workforce includes a Locally Employed Doctor and trainee junior doctors on rotation.
This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000, in addition to (up to) £8000 relocation allowance.
The RRP payment is paid in the following instalments:
o £5000 payment paid on appointment
o £5000 retention payment paid at 12-month anniversary of employment,
* £6500 at 30-month and £8500 at 48-month anniversary of employment
The RRP is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information re the full terms of the above, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical Staffing Team - medicalstaffing@spft.nhs.uk. To find out more about we can offer you at SPFT, please follow the link here https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Psychiatrist will participate in the Leadership Team and will be expected to work collaboratively with managers to achieve the most efficient and effective use of resources.
You will also help to develop better provision and capacity for Forensic Healthcare Services and provide inpatient consultant / RC responsibilities to 15 female patients on low secure ward at the Chichester Centre, North West Sussex.
The ward has an effective multidisciplinary team with senior nurses (including two nurse consultants, one on each site), Social Workers, Psychologists, and OTs and specialist therapists working across the service. You willwork closely with the matron and other lead professionals to provide clinical leadership to the ward team as the ward-based Consultant Psychiatrist and ensure safe, supportive care within the Low Secure Services.
The Consultant will participate in the planning and development of local Mental Health Services and to contribute constructively to improving the standards of mental health care within Sussex (via attendance at established governance and service improvement groups).
About us
At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities forflexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.
If you haven't thought about living in Sussexbefore 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, including Hastings, Bexhill on Sea and Eastbourne
* Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond
* Brighton and Hove or London are within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations
Details Date posted
20 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
354-FH-20311-AE
Job locations
Chichester Centre
Graylingwell Drive
Chichester
PO19 6GS
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
* To act as an Approved/Responsible Clinician for patient's subject to the MHA. Manage a case-load of 15 inpatients and carry out assessments as required.
* Participate in the weekly referrals meeting and undertake assessments for suitability for admission to LSU
* Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to assist in the management of mentally disordered offenders.
* Offer training to professionals.
* Participate in the on-call rota.
* Develop a clinical leadership role within the MDT team and across the service and work with colleagues and management to ensure optimal service delivery.
* Participate in business planning for the locality and, as appropriate, contribute to the broader strategic and planning work of the Trust.
* Lead the improvement of quality of care within the team and system.
* To provide assessments of prisoners thought to require hospital admission.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
* To act as an Approved/Responsible Clinician for patient's subject to the MHA. Manage a case-load of 15 inpatients and carry out assessments as required.
* Participate in the weekly referrals meeting and undertake assessments for suitability for admission to LSU
* Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to assist in the management of mentally disordered offenders.
* Offer training to professionals.
* Participate in the on-call rota.
* Develop a clinical leadership role within the MDT team and across the service and work with colleagues and management to ensure optimal service delivery.
* Participate in business planning for the locality and, as appropriate, contribute to the broader strategic and planning work of the Trust.
* Lead the improvement of quality of care within the team and system.
* To provide assessments of prisoners thought to require hospital admission.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
ELIGIBILITY Essential
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
Desirable
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Desirable
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING Essential
* Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
* Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
* Participated in research or service evaluation.
* Participated in continuous professional development
Desirable
* Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
* Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
ELIGIBILITY Essential
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
Desirable
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Desirable
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING Essential
* Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
* Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
* Participated in research or service evaluation.
* Participated in continuous professional development
Desirable
* Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
* Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
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
Chichester Centre
Graylingwell Drive
Chichester
PO19 6GS
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chichester Centre
Graylingwell Drive
Chichester
PO19 6GS
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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