Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Haywards Heath is seeking a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing clinical leadership for young patients, contributing to treatment planning, and supervising junior staff. The position offers a £45,000 Recruitment & Retention Package along with flexible job planning. Candidates will benefit from the opportunity for hybrid working and significant support for professional development. Informal visits are encouraged for interested applicants.

Benefits

Flexible job planning

30 days' study leave over 3 years

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership experience for a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with young people aged 13-18 with complex needs.
• Ability to supervise junior doctors and contribute to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for a skilled and compassionate MDT.
• Lead on formulation, risk management and treatment planning.
• Supervise junior doctors and trainees.

Job description

Job Overview

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., This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to play a key role in the future development of Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS in Sussex. Chalkhill, our 12-bed General Adolescent Unit in Haywards Heath (15 minutes from Brighton / 45 minutes from London), is entering an important phase of strengthening, innovation and service redesign. You will join an established, well-supported multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to help shape how the inpatient pathway evolves, drawing on best practice, national standards and collaboration across CAMHS. We are open to bespoke job planning and flexible working arrangements, including exploring a shared post model across Chalkhill and the COAST CAMHS Acute service, where this supports continuity, service quality and candidate preference. This post offers a £45,000 Recruitment & Retention Package, bespoke job planning, relocation support (where applicable) and opportunities to shape a service with momentum and leadership visibility. If you are seeking a Consultant role where you can make a meaningful impact and help define the next chapter of inpatient CAMHS in Sussex, we would be delighted to hear from you. Informal conversations and visits are warmly welcomed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for a skilled and compassionate MDT caring for young people aged 13-18 with complex needs
• Lead on formulation, risk management and treatment planning, working closely with families and partner agencies
• Supervise junior doctors and trainees, and contribute to teaching, audit and quality improvement
• Work within a supportive leadership group with strong operational and clinical management backing
• Participate in the CAMHS Consultant on-call rota (1:9, with allowance for compensatory rest)

Permanent, full-time (10 PAs), based at Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.

Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.

Safeguarding Commitment

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.

Career Development and Benefits

Consultants benefit from:

• Flexible job planning and opportunities for hybrid working
• 30 days' study leave over 3 years, with funding
• Wellbeing initiatives, occupational health and staff networks

Living and Working in Sussex

• A mix of coastline, countryside and vibrant cities (including Brighton & Hove)
• Excellent links to London and Gatwick Airport
• South Downs walking and cycling routes

Recruitment & Retention Package (£45,000 over 3 years)

• £15,000 on appointment
• £10,000 after 12 months
• £10,000 after 24 months
• £10,000 after 36 months (Pro-rata for part-time employees)

Contact: [email protected] for full terms and conditions of this package.

If you are seeking a Consultant role where you can make a meaningful impact and help define the next chapter of inpatient CAMHS in Sussex, we would be delighted to hear from you. Informal conversations and visits are warmly welcomed.