CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - COAST (Enhanced £45k RRP)

NHS; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Haywards Heath is offering a permanent Consultant Psychiatrist role to lead an innovative crisis and home treatment model for young people. This position includes providing clinical leadership, working in a multidisciplinary team, and leading service development. Candidates must have relevant medical qualifications and excellent clinical skills. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working pattern.

Benefits

Recruitment & Retention payment of £25,000

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Approved clinician status and S12 status achieved within three months of appointment.
• Valid UK driving licence or proposed alternative evidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and shape the acute care pathway.
• Work proactively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the CAMHS psychiatry on‑call rota.
• Lead service development and deliver training.
• Champion a safe, compassionate, play-oriented approach.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective

Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Able to manage clinical complexity

Committed to shared leadership

Experience of service development

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or equivalent

Fully registered with the GMC

Job description

Job summary

The Sussex CAMHS Acute services offer a permanent Consultant Psychiatrist role to design, develop and lead an innovative crisis and home treatment model for young people aged 12‑18. The service prioritises play, safe, effective, caring care, allowing community treatment as an alternative to admission or supported discharge from an inpatient bed.

Location

Chalkhill Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4NQ – other SPFT sites in agreement with the service lead.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and shape the acute care pathway in the new crisis & intensive home treatment service.
• Work proactively as part of a multidisciplinary team (Psychiatrists, OT, Nursing, Psychology, Family Therapy, Social Work).
• Contribute to the CAMHS psychiatry on‑call rota and liaise with the trust‑wide consultant network.
• Lead service development, deliver training to junior staff and support continuous professional development.
• Champion a safe, compassionate, play‑oriented, bio‑psycho‑social approach to community treatment.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or equivalent.
• Fully registered with the GMC and included on the specialist register within six months.
• Approved clinician status and S12 status achieved within three months of appointment.
• Valid UK driving licence or proposed alternative evidence.

Skills & attributes

• Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Able to manage clinical complexity, uncertainty and make decisions based on evidence and experience.
• Committed to shared leadership, collaborative working and continuous service improvement.
• Experience of service development, service evaluation or research preferred.

Benefits & compensation

Recruitment & Retention payment of £25,000, relocation allowance up to £8,000, salary £105,504‑£139,882 per annum. Permanent, full‑time, flexible working pattern. Gain experience in a pioneering acute service model within a supportive trust environment.

Contract details

Grade: Consultant. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working. Reference number: 354-CS-21622-D.