Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Eating Disorders (£45k RRP)

The role is based at Aldrington House, Hove. The program treats children and young people with serious mental health problems and Atypical Anorexia/ Anorexia Nervosa.

The service we provide is in line with NICE Concordant Evidenced Based Treatment.

You will provide high quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families 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, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, dietician, Assistant Psychology, and Support workers.

This post works 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.

You will provide cover for leave for SFEDS during periods of annual leave, sickness and training.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.

The post-holder will be expected to provide clinical advice and support to other services working with CYPs with an Eating Disorder across Sussex and to Children and Young People Services regarding patient care, ensuring consistency of approach across the Trust.

The role is pivotal in continuing to develop the Children and Young Person's Eating Disorder service, which is Sussex wide service.

You will be required to work alongside the leadership team with the Provider Collaborative and to work closely with the Tier 4 providers to identify suitable cases that could be "stepped down" and reduce their length of stay by attending the ITP.

The post holder would join Steering Groups that provides direction around the following:

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

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Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.

The Trust offers

SPFT is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC . Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey stating that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Staff survey results include

70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work

79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team

77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Sussex Partnership is a place where your clinical voice, expertise and leadership genuinely influence how services evolve. Explore ourCAMHS recruitment brochureto learn more.

Qualifications

Eligibility

Clinical Skills / Knowledge

Academic Skills