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Consultant Psychiatrist – East Assessment & Treatment Service (ATS) Full Time – 10 Sessions | BrightonA community consultant role in a well‑established MDT, working with complex mental health presentations across Brighton & Hove.Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking aConsultant Psychiatristto join theEast Assessment & Treatment Service (ATS) , based within the Park Crescent Cluster.About the role This is a key consultant role within a large, multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessment and treatment for people with complex and often unstable mental health needs.You will work closely with primary care, inpatient services and partner organisations, supporting continuity of care across the system.ResponsibilitiesProvidingspecialist psychiatric assessment and evidence-based treatmentActing asResponsible Clinicianfor patients on Community Treatment OrdersProvidingclinical supervisionto trainees and support to MDT colleaguesLiaising with inpatient services, forensic teams and substance misuse servicesContributing torisk management and complex case discussionsSupporting collaborative, person‑centred care planningThe service East ATS is part of Brighton & Hove community services, structured into smaller locality clusters aligned to GP practices, supporting strong primary care relationships.BenefitsAsupportive and experienced MDTStrong links withthird sector organisationsClose collaboration withprimary care and inpatient servicesTeaching links withBrighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS)Why join this team?Established,friendly and collaborative MDTOpportunity to work in avibrant and diverse cityStrong system working acrosshealth, social care and voluntary sectorRegular access to trainees and teaching opportunitiesFlexibility in job planning and working patternsWhat we offerFlexible and hybrid working opportunities where possible30 days study leave over 3 years (with funding)Strong peer support and consultant networkNHS pension and generous annual leaveAccess to wellbeing and occupational health supportAbout you You will be a GMC‑registered Consultant Psychiatrist (or within 6 months of CCT) with strong clinical and collaborative skills.QualificationsGMC registration with licence to practiseSpecialist Register status (or within 6 months)Approved Clinician status (or ability to achieve within 3 months)Section 12 approval (or ability to achieve)Desired attributesAbility to manageclinical complexity and uncertaintyStrongbio‑psycho‑social approachto careCommitment toteamworking and shared leadershipExperience working withinmultidisciplinary and multi‑agency settings#J-18808-Ljbffr