Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist - Worthing NMHT

The Worthing NMHT is an integrated, multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessment and treatment for adults with complex and severe mental health needs. This is a key clinical leadership role within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As Consultant Psychiatrist, your core responsibilities will include:

o Conducting specialist psychiatric assessments and delivering evidence-based treatments for patients referred to the service.

o Providing clinical supervision to junior medical staff and offering informal guidance to non-medical team members.

o Acting as the Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, including attendance at Managers' Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.

o Participating in Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team's caseload.

o Liaising with inpatient Responsible Clinicians to ensure continuity of care.

o Collaborating with external services such as forensic teams, substance misuse services, and the local risk panel as required.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality, person-centred care within a well-established and forward-thinking community mental health service.

Not only will you be working in a county with areas of outstanding beauty such as the south downs, and the 137 miles of coastline, along with exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove - the Trust also offers:

o Recruitment & retention premia of £45,000; £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment and £10,000 payable at 12, 24 and 36 months thereafter. (subject to role and policy requirements; please liaise with Medical HR for more details - 0300 304 0393/ spft.medicalhr@nhs.net)

o Relocation expenses up to £8,000 subject to role and policy requirements

o Excellent NHS pension scheme .

o 30 days study leave over 3 years with annual study budget.

o Opportunities for flexible working and bespoke job planning.

o Access to wellbeing support, staff networks, and Balint groups.

o Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support

o Opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and quality improvement.

Qualifications & Eligibility

Transport

Essential: - Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Desirable: - Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning