Consultant Psychiatrist - Bognor Regis ATS (attracts RRP)

NHS; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join a dedicated community mental health team in a picturesque coastal area. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care through specialist assessments and evidence-based treatments. With flexible working options, generous study leave, and a supportive environment, you will thrive in a collaborative setting, driving positive change in mental health services. Join a team that values compassion, accountability, and optimism, while enjoying the stunning surroundings of West Sussex.

Benefits

Recruitment & Retention Premia

Relocation Expenses

Excellent Pension Contributions

Flexible Working Opportunities

30 Days Study Leave

Opportunities for Medical Appraisal

Monthly Medical Advisory Committees

Wellbeing Support and Tools

Staff Networks

Qualifications

• Must have MB BS and GMC registration.
• Entry on specialist register or within 6 months required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist medical/psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Supervise trainees and provide advice to team members.
• Conduct Mental Health Act assessments.

Skills

Psychiatric Assessment

Evidence-based Treatment

Clinical Supervision

Mental Health Act Assessments

Liaison with Inpatient Teams

Education

MB BS

GMC Registration

Entry on Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Coastal West Sussex Care Delivery Service. The post is based at our Community Assessment and Treatment service team at The Bedale Centre, Bognor Regis, West Sussex.

West Sussex Community services are divided into two main areas: North West Sussex and Coastal Sussex. Coastal Sussex has four mental health Assessment and Treatment Teams located in Bognor, Worthing, Littlehampton, and Chichester. Each ATS covers a geographical area aligned with GP surgeries to facilitate liaison with Primary Care colleagues. This position is within Bognor ATS, which is divided into three sections, pro rata, by GP surgery, each covered by a consultant psychiatrist. The division of work considers referral rates, practice sizes, and current caseloads. All routine activities occur at the Bedale Centre.

Psychiatrists are integral for driving change and influencing service development. As a Trust we welcome positive transformation and using each other's experiences to shape this. The Trust has ambitious aims to continuously improve for the good of our patients and we welcome clinical and non-clinical views in order to achieve this together.

Main duties of the job

We are a large multi-disciplinary community mental health team, which provides specialist assessments and treatment to patients presenting with a range of complex and unstable mental health and social needs.

As a consultant psychiatrist in our team, your main duties will be to:

• Provide specialist medical /psychiatric assessment and evidence-based treatment to patients referred to the service.
• Provide clinical supervision to trainees and informal advice and supervision to non-medical members of the team
• Fulfil the duties of Responsible Clinician for patient's subject to Community Treatment Orders including attendance at Managers Hearings and Tribunals.
• Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team caseload
• Liaison with inpatient Responsible Clinicians
• Liaison with the forensic team/drug and alcohol services and risk panel as required

About us

Not only will you be working in a county with areas of outstanding beauty such as the south downs, and the 137 miles of coastline, along with exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove - the Trust also offers:

Recruitment & retention premia of £25,000.00 subject to role and policy requirements (please liaise with Medical HR for more details - 0300 304 0393)

Relocation expenses of up to £8,00.00 subject to role and policy requirements

Excellent pension contributions of 23.7%

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

8 Staff Networks such, ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, women's network, to name a few

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata for part time working)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

354-AC-20191-AAS

Job locations

Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

Job description Job responsibilities

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Our values are to be compassionate, accountable and optimistic. The Trust has built our future focus 2025-2030 which outlines our vision, purpose, ambitions and objectives which incorporates these values and behaviours. Our strategy can be viewed here.

We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, homeworking, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Living and working in Sussex brings with it many benefits, such as:

• Stunning countryside and coastlines which are easily accessible throughout the county
• Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park
• Transport links which provide easy access to London, and all of its main airports
• Vibrant cities that offer an array of restaurants and bars for social events

West Sussex is known for its rich history, beautiful scenery, and strong community spirit. Coastal towns like Worthing and Bognor Regis offer a mix of beach charm and cultural activities, while historic areas such as Chichester balance city life with natural surroundings. The friendly residents and local events highlight the county's deep sense of community.

There is only so much we can say in an advertisement, and we would welcome the opportunity to have a conversation with you and even arrange a visit! Please contact Dr Mark Ramage, Lead Psychiatrist Community Services Coastal West Sussex by emailing [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Our values are to be compassionate, accountable and optimistic. The Trust has built our future focus 2025-2030 which outlines our vision, purpose, ambitions and objectives which incorporates these values and behaviours. Our strategy can be viewed here.

We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, homeworking, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Living and working in Sussex brings with it many benefits, such as:

• Stunning countryside and coastlines which are easily accessible throughout the county
• Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park
• Transport links which provide easy access to London, and all of its main airports
• Vibrant cities that offer an array of restaurants and bars for social events

West Sussex is known for its rich history, beautiful scenery, and strong community spirit. Coastal towns like Worthing and Bognor Regis offer a mix of beach charm and cultural activities, while historic areas such as Chichester balance city life with natural surroundings. The friendly residents and local events highlight the county's deep sense of community.

There is only so much we can say in an advertisement, and we would welcome the opportunity to have a conversation with you and even arrange a visit! Please contact Dr Mark Ramage, Lead Psychiatrist Community Services Coastal West Sussex by emailing [e-mail]

Person Specification Essential/desirable Essential

• MB BS
• GMC registration
• Entry on specialist register or within 6 months
• AC approval or within 3 months
• Excellent knowledge of speciality

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, service improvement
• Good standing with the GMC

Person Specification Essential/desirable Essential

• MB BS
• GMC registration
• Entry on specialist register or within 6 months
• AC approval or within 3 months
• Excellent knowledge of speciality

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, service improvement
• Good standing with the GMC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)