Job Description
CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist – Specialist Eating Disorder Service
10 PAs | Permanent | Aldrington House, Hove
Enhanced Recruitment and Retention Package (£45,000 over 3 years)
Closing date: 3 December 2025
Shape the future of specialist eating disorder care for young people in Sussex.
We’re recruiting a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Sussex-wide Children and Young People’s (ChYPS) Family Eating Disorder Service — a highly skilled, values-led multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based care for young people 10 to 18.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a clinically rich role within an established, supportive service, with the scope to influence pathways, champion clinical quality and help strengthen specialist provision across the county.
What the role involves
• Leading high-quality psychiatric assessments, formulation and treatment planning
• Working closely with nurses, systemic family therapists, child psychotherapists and medical colleagues
• Delivering NICE-concordant, evidence-based interventions across a range of settings
• Providing clinical leadership within a cohesive MDT with strong links across ChYPS
• Contributing to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement
• Supporting participation work with young people and families
• Being part of a strong consultant network across Sussex Partnership
Recruitment & Retention Package (£45,000)
Structured over three years:
• £15,000 on appointment
• £10,000 at 12 months
• £10,000 at 24 months
• £10,000 at 36 months
Pro rata for part-time roles. Relocation allowance available. Contact spft.medicalhr@nhs.net for full details.
What you’ll bring
• MBBS and GMC Specialist Registration (or within six months)
• Strong clinical knowledge in CAMHS and eating disorders
• Ability to manage clinical complexity sensitively and collaboratively
• Commitment to research, service evaluation or QI
• A thoughtful, compassionate approach aligned with our Trust values
Why Sussex Partnership?
At SPFT, we put people first. You’ll join a Trust with a strong consultant network, supportive clinical leadership and genuine opportunities to shape services. We actively encourage flexible working and will explore how best to support your preferred working pattern.
Based in Hove, you’ll enjoy the best of Sussex — fast links to Brighton and London, coastline, countryside and the South Downs right on your doorstep.
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Location: Aldrington House, Hove
Contract: Permanent, 10 PAs (flexible working considered)
If you share our commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care — and want to make a meaningful impact for young people and families — we’d be very happy to speak with you