Consultant Psychiatrist - Bognor Regis (enhanced RRP)

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bognor Regis is seeking a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Arun Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. This pivotal role involves providing expert psychiatric assessments, clinical supervision, and leadership within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree with specialization in Psychiatry and experience in community mental health settings. A competitive package includes recruitment and retention premia, relocation expenses, and opportunities for study leave and flexible working.

Benefits

Recruitment & retention premia

Relocation expenses

Excellent NHS pension scheme

30 days study leave

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Opportunities for research and teaching

Qualifications

• Experience in community mental health settings.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership and supervision.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist psychiatric assessments and deliver evidence-based treatments.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients under Community Treatment Orders.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Clinical supervision

Collaboration

Education

Medical degree with specialization in Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist within the Arun Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT), based in Bognor Regis. This is a pivotal senior medical and clinical leadership role, embedded within a dynamic multidisciplinary community team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care for adults experiencing mental health challenges.

The Arun NMHT is structured into two assessment and treatment teams—one serving Bognor Regis (this post) and the other covering Littlehampton and surrounding areas. Each team is aligned with local GP surgeries to support close collaboration with Primary Care colleagues. The Bognor Regis team benefits from the support of another Consultant Psychiatrist and a full-time Specialty Doctor. You\'ll be part of a wider network of NMHTs across Coastal West Sussex, including teams in Chichester, Worthing, and Adur (Shoreham). Inpatient services are provided at Oaklands Centre in Chichester and Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing, with access to Amber Ward, a mixed PICU at Langley Green Hospital in Crawley. The area is also supported by two Crisis and Home Treatment Teams and a dedicated Enhanced Community Rehabilitation Service. All services are consultant-led, and the successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across these teams to ensure continuity of care and service excellence.

Responsibilities

Arun NMHT is an integrated, multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessment and treatment for adults with complex and severe mental health needs. This is a key clinical leadership role within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment. As Consultant Psychiatrist, your core responsibilities will include:

• Conducting specialist psychiatric assessments and delivering evidence-based treatments for patients referred to the service.
• Providing clinical supervision to junior medical staff and offering informal guidance to non-medical team members.
• Acting as the Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, including attendance at Managers' Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.
• Participating in Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team\'s caseload.
• Liaising with inpatient Responsible Clinicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborating with external services such as forensic teams, substance misuse services, and the local risk panel as required.

Benefits

• Recruitment & retention premia of £45,000; £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment and £10,000 payable at 12, 24 and 36 months thereafter. (subject to role and policy requirements; please liaise with Medical HR for more details - 0300 304 0393/ [e-mail])
• Relocation expenses up to £8,000 subject to role and policy requirements
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• 30 days study leave over 3 years with annual study budget.
• Opportunities for flexible working and bespoke job planning.
• Access to wellbeing support, staff networks, and Balint groups.
• Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support
• Opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and quality improvement.