At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist psychiatric assessments and lead a dynamic mental health team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking Trust dedicated to improving mental health services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for impactful work.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and shared leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while shaping mental health services.
- Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, GMC registration, and strong clinical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Division. The post is based at Cantelupe House in East Grinstead, West Sussex and forms part of the newly formed Mid Sussex Neighbourhood Mental Health team (NMHT). West Sussex Community services are divided into North West Sussex and Coastal Sussex. North West Sussex has three NMHTs located in Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex, each covering a geographical area aligned with GP surgeries to facilitate liaison with Primary Care colleagues. Psychiatrists are integral for driving change and influencing service development. The Trust welcomes positive transformation and encourages the sharing of experiences to shape services. The Trust has ambitious aims to continuously improve for the good of our patients and welcomes both clinical and non-clinical views to achieve this together.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist medical/psychiatric assessment and evidence‑based treatment to patients referred to the service
- Provide clinical supervision to trainees and informal advice and supervision to non‑medical members of the team
- Fulfil the duties of Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, including attendance at Managers Hearings and Tribunals
- Conduct Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team’s caseload
- Liaise with inpatient Responsible Clinicians
- Liaise with the forensic team, drug and alcohol services and risk panel as required
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment
- Valid UK driving licence or evidence of an alternative arrangement
- Excellent knowledge in specialty and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to the post within the NHS or a comparable service
- Academic skills and lifelong learning; able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead a team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Ability to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision‑making and conversations around formulation, diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access the service
Fixed Term Consultant Psychiatrist employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive environment for aspiring nephrologists. With a focus on professional development, extensive training, and opportunities for research and teaching, employees can thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful patient care in a vibrant community. The work culture promotes collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
