CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist (Enhanced £45k RRP)

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Lewes; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lewes is looking for a permanent Child and Adolescent Mental Health Consultant Psychiatrist to join a supportive locality team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical assessments for children and young people and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals. This position includes a competitive retention payment of up to £45,000 over three years. Enjoy working in beautiful East Sussex with easy access to numerous outdoor activities and transport links to major airports.

Benefits

£45,000 Recruitment and Retention payment over three years

Scenic views and outdoor activities

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree and specialization in Psychiatry.
• Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health services is necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality specialist clinical assessments to children and young people.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including various specialists.
• Contribute to service delivery involving patients in decision-making.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team

Psychiatric peer meetings

Education

Medical degree with specialization in Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

Ouse Valley Sussex CAMHS Service have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to join their locality team. This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service to those children and young people (0 years‑18 years). The service we provide is in line with NICE evidence‑based treatment for those children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigations to children, young people and their families in a range of settings, and work collaboratively with other members of the team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.


• Work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, psychologists, systemic family therapists and child psychotherapists.


• Collaborate with other Consultants and Specialty Doctors who work in Sussex CHYPS, and be part of a Trust wide SAS network where there are opportunities to liaise with colleagues in other posts throughout the Trust and develop peer networks.


• Attend psychiatric peer meetings at regular division meetings in the locality and at clinical governance meetings.


• Contribute to the service's shared value and support the functioning of the service in the delivery of its participation strategy, involving patients and their carers and supporters in decision‑making and planning.

Life in East Sussex

• Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes.


• Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park.


• Take time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline.


• Enjoy easy access to airports – Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond.

Recruitment and Retention Payment

• This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £45,000 structured over a three‑year period as follows:


• £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment.


• £10,000 payable at 12 months' service.


• £10,000 payable at 24 months' service.


• £10,000 payable at 36 months' service.