Consultant Psychiatrist Falmer Ward Brighton & Hove £45kRRP applicable

The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide assessment and treatment for voluntary and detained patients with a range of acute mental health conditions. You will work closely with the nursing team, allied health professionals, families and carers. There is also a clinical psychologist for the wards and reflective practice groups and bite-size training sessions also take place on a weekly basis, facilitated by a psychologist.

The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide senior medical leadership to the ward and take the lead in managing complex cases, as well as providing clinical advice and liaison as required to colleagues in primary care, community services and acute specialties. You will provide specialist medical advice and consultation to a range of health and social care staff to promote effective delivery of person-centred mental health care.

You will work closely with the well-established and supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team to contribute towards local service development 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 weekly at the local academic programme, at regular meetings in the locality, and at clinical governance meetings.

Please see attached Royal College approved Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities:

This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £45,000, in addition to(up to) £8000 relocation allowance.The RRP payment is paid in the following instalments:

o£15,000 payable upon successful recruitment

o£10,000 payable at 12 months' service

o£10,000 payable at 24 months' service

o£10,000 payable at 36 months' service

The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical HR Team - spft.medicalhr@nhs.net

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Eligibility

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

Transport

Essential: - Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Qualifications

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