Consultant Psychiatrist – Spring Tide CYP Eating Disorders (Tier 4 ITP)
A rare opportunity to shape and further develop a Sussex-wide Tier 4 Intensive Therapy Programme for children and young people with eating disorders, supported by a £25,000 Recruitment & Retention Package and relocation support.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join Spring Tide, our Tier 4 Intensive Therapy Programme (ITP) based at Aldrington House in Hove. Spring Tide delivers specialist treatment for young people aged 10–18 with diagnosed eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia.
About the role
Spring Tide is a Sussex-wide service based on the Maudsley model and has been established locally for three years. The programme accepts up to 10 cases at a time, referred from local CAMHS and the Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS).
You will provide senior psychiatric leadership within a skilled multidisciplinary team including systemic family therapists, clinical psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, dietitians and support staff. The role combines direct specialist assessment and treatment with wider strategic influence across the CYP Eating Disorder pathway.
You will also provide medical cover to SFEDS during periods of leave and contribute to Sussex-wide consistency of practice across eating disorder services.
Recruitment & Retention Package
This post attracts a £25,000 Recruitment & Retention Package structured as follows:
Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 may also be available subject to policy.
Payments are pro rata for part-time working.
Key responsibilities
* Specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment of young people with complex eating disorders
* Physical health monitoring and risk management
* Responsible Clinician duties where required
* Close partnership working with families and carers
* Collaboration with Tier 4 providers and Provider Collaborative colleagues to support step-down pathways
* Contribution to service development, governance and strategic steering groups
* Clinical supervision and support to medical colleagues
* Participation in audit, teaching and quality improvement
You will contribute to the ongoing development of the Sussex-wide CYP Eating Disorder pathway and work alongside leadership colleagues to shape future service direction.
Why join Sussex Partnership?
We are rated ‘Outstanding’ for Caring and ‘Good’ overall by the CQC, with strong academic links to Brighton and Sussex Medical School and a supportive consultant network.
Consultants benefit from:
* Flexible and bespoke job planning
* 30 days’ study leave over three years with associated funding
* Opportunities to become a clinical or educational supervisor
* Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs)
* Wellbeing initiatives and staff networks
* Dedicated SPA time for CPD, audit and leadership activity
Why Hove and Sussex?
Based in Hove, you will benefit from vibrant coastal living with direct access to Brighton, excellent rail links to London and Gatwick, and proximity to the South Downs National Park. Sussex offers a rare combination of coastline, countryside and connectivity.
About you
You will be GMC-registered with Specialist Registration in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within six months) and Approved Clinician/RC status or willingness to obtain. You will bring strong clinical expertise in eating disorders, collaborative leadership and a commitment to evidence-based CAMHS care.
Location: Aldrington House, Hove
Hours: Full time – 10 PAs
Contract: Permanent
Our commitment
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and from disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within our organisation.
If you are looking for a consultant role where you can influence both specialist clinical care and system-wide eating disorder pathways, we would love to hear from you.
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