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Job summaryWe 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.To learn more about this brand new state of the art 54-bed hospital for adults and older people with mental health conditions please click this link: Combe Valley - a new mental health hospital for Bexhill :: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustThis job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of 25,000, in addition to (up to) 8000 relocation allowance. The RRP payment is paid in the following instalments:o 5000 payment paid on appointmento 5000 retention payment paid at 12month anniversary of employmento 6500 retention payment paid at 30month anniversary of employmento 8500 retention payment paid at 48month anniversary of employmentThe 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.netMain duties of the joboProvide specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment including, when appropriate, physical investigations of patients. oProvide senior medical leadership to the ward MDT and take the lead in managing complex cases oProvide specialist medical advice and consultation to a range of health and social care staff to promote effective delivery of person-centred mental health care oProvide leadership and clinical supervision to the SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors oComplete appropriate Mental Health Act assessments, related medical and administrative documents including Mental Health Tribunal reports oOperate within the professional code of conduct, guidelines, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to the post oProvide cover for Approved Clinician work to colleagues in the acute pathway upon the rota/requestAbout usSussex 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. Our values form the basis of how we behave and how we want people to experience Sussex Partnership, whether as someone who uses our services, works with us or works here.Details Date posted03 June 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary105,504 to 139,882 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number354-AE-21145Job locationsEastbourne District General hospitalKing's DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDMake your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Job description Job responsibilitiesManage, appraise and give supervision to SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors in accordance with the Trusts 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 Trusts 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 servicesJob description Job responsibilitiesManage, appraise and give supervision to SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors in accordance with the Trusts 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 Trusts 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 servicesPerson Specification Eligibility EssentialApproved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentMBBS or equivalent Medical qualificationFully Registered with the GMC with a license to practice at time of appointmentOn the GMC specialist register or will be within 6 monthsIn good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceTransport EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience EssentialExcellent Knowledge in SpecialtyExcellent Clinical Skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAcademic Skills & Lifelong Learning EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching or trainingAbility to work in and lead a teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluation.Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesAbility 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 our service.DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationEvidence 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 patientsPerson Specification Eligibility EssentialApproved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentMBBS or equivalent Medical qualificationFully Registered with the GMC with a license to practice at time of appointmentOn the GMC specialist register or will be within 6 monthsIn good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceTransport EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience EssentialExcellent Knowledge in SpecialtyExcellent Clinical Skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAcademic Skills & Lifelong Learning EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching or trainingAbility to work in and lead a teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluation.Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesAbility 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 our service.DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationEvidence 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 patientsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer details Employer nameSussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressEastbourne District General hospitalKing's DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDEmployer's websitehttps://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)Employer details Employer nameSussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressEastbourne District General hospitalKing's DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDEmployer's websitehttps://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr