Consultant Psychiatrist - Inpatient - Eastbourne

We are looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.

We are an organisation which puts people first. We will do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We will help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership, you will have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust, we are committed to making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don’t forget to ask us during the interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

Job overview: We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult consultant psychiatrist to join East Sussex. The role is based in Amberley ward, currently at the Department of Psychiatry Eastbourne but soon to move to a brand new hospital in Bexhill. This ward cares for female adults requiring in-patient care and treatment. This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000, in addition to (up to) £8000 relocation allowance.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment including, when appropriate, physical investigations of patients.
• Provide senior medical leadership to the ward MDT and take the lead in managing complex cases.
• Provide specialist medical advice and consultation to a range of health and social care staff to promote effective delivery of person-centred care.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to the SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors.
• Complete appropriate Mental Health Act assessments, related medical and administrative documents including Mental Health Tribunal reports.
• Operate within the professional code of conduct, guidelines, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to the post.
• Provide cover for Approved Clinician work to colleagues in the acute pathway upon the rota/request.

Working for our organisation: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a large National Health Service (NHS) organisation that provides specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in the South East of England. We care for people at home, through our community services and in hospital. Our services are for people of all ages across Sussex. We also provide specialist mental health services for children and young people in Hampshire. It is important to us to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Manage, appraise and give supervision to SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors in accordance with the Trust’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the Working Time Directive.
• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• Record clinical activity accurately, comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
• Participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• Participate in annual appraisal for Consultants.
• Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
• Participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
• Work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
• Comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person specification:

• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• MBBS or equivalent Medical qualification.
• Fully Registered with the GMC with a license to practice at time of appointment.
• On the GMC specialist register or will be within 6 months.
• In good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Excellent Clinical Skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning:

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching or training.
• Ability to work in and lead a team.
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.

Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.

We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the event of an excessive number of applicants, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognise abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people.

It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.

Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.