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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
About
We provide NHS care and treatment for people living in south east England. Our mental health services provide care and treatment for people with conditions such as psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia and personality disorder. Our vision is to provide outstanding care and treatment you can be confident in.
Contact
- Address
- Swandean
- Arundel Road
- Worthing
- West Sussex
- BN13 3EP
- Contact Number
- 01903 843000
Consultant Psychiatrist, Spring Tide, CYP Eating Disorders
Accepting applications until: 19-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 19-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Aldrington House
- Cyfeiriad
- 35 New Church Road
- Tref
- Hove
- Cod post
- BN3 4AG
- Major / Minor Region
- West Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Consultant Psychiatrist, CYP Eating Disorders
Come and join us
We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.
We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Spring Tide is a Tier 4 Intensive Therapy Program based in Hove that treats Young People aged 10-18, with a diagnosed Eating Disorder. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Sussex-wide team for 10 sessions per week.
This role plays an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service to those YP and their families/carers within Sussex. The ITP is based on the Maudsley model and has been open in Sussex for 3 years. We accept up to 10 cases, which are referred to from the local CAMHS teams and/ or the local community Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS)
This 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:
· £5000 payment paid on appointment
· £5000 retention payment paid at 12 month anniversary of employment
· £6500 retention payment paid at 30 month anniversary of employment
· £8500 retention payment paid at 48 month anniversary of employment
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 contact our Medical Staffing Team - [email protected]
For other current Medical vacancies, please follow this link: https://ow.ly/EFnH50RZXyE
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The role is based at Aldrington House, Hove. The program treats children and young people with serious mental health problems and Atypical Anorexia/ Anorexia Nervosa.
The service we provide is in line with NICE Concordant Evidenced Based Treatment.
You will provide high quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families and work collaboratively with other members of the team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.
You will work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, systemic family therapists, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, dietician, Assistant Psychology, and Support workers.
This post works alongside other Consultants and Specialty Doctors who work in Sussex ChYPS.
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 at regular division meetings in the locality and at clinical governance meetings.
You will provide cover for leave for SFEDS during periods of annual leave, sickness and training.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.
You will also be working in a county of outstanding beauty such as the south downs, with 137 miles of coastline, with exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove, with easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and railway links across the UK.
The Trust offers:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Bespoke, flexible job plans
- 30 days of study leave over a 3-year period supported by a study leave allowance each year.
- Opportunities to become a medical appraiser.
- Opportunities to become a clinical/educational supervisor.
- Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support.
- Responsibility allowances for specific roles and responsibilities
- A variety of wellbeing support and tools, such as an Employee Assistance Programme, financial wellbeing, Occupational Health etc
SPFT is rated ‘good’ overall and ‘outstanding’ for caring by the CQC . Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey stating that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Staff survey results include:
· 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
· 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
· 77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
The post-holder will be expected to provide clinical advice and support to other services working with CYPs with an Eating Disorder across Sussex and to Children and Young People Services regarding patient care, ensuring consistency of approach across the Trust.
The role is pivotal in continuing to develop the Children and Young Person's Eating Disorder service, which is Sussex wide service.
You will be required to work alongside the leadership team with the Provider Collaborative and to work closely with the Tier 4 providers to identify suitable cases that could be "stepped down" and reduce their length of stay by attending the ITP.
The post holder would join Steering Groups that provides direction around the following:
- Strategic development of the service
- Operational policies and procedures
- Resource management
- Prioritisation of access to services
- Governance
- Outcomes
- Cross Trust Issues
- Research and Development
- Training and Development
Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.
There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below!
Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview
To find out more about we can offer you at SPFT, please follow the link to our careers website here
To find a list of our current Medical vacancies, please follow this link: https://ow.ly/EFnH50RZXyE
SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.
Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.
SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.
If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. However, we’ll always do our best to keep you informed as we know how much time and care goes into applying for a role.
In the event of a high number of applications, we may close this vacancy early.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Meini prawf dymunol
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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.
- Approved clinician/RC status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Meini prawf dymunol
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills / Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Academic Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead 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
- Ability to work in a participatory way
Meini prawf dymunol
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Jay Jameson-Allen
- Teitl y swydd
- General Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07393 140156
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