Consultant Psychiatrist, East Grinstead ATS (RRP Payable)

NHS; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a vibrant area. This role not only offers a competitive salary but also a substantial Recruitment and Retention payment, plus relocation assistance. You'll be part of a supportive environment that prioritizes clinical time, allowing you to focus on patient care while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of West Sussex. With opportunities for flexible working and professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health services while exploring the scenic coastlines and countryside nearby.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Relocation Allowance

Recruitment and Retention Payment

Qualifications

• Must be included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Work with local services including Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team.
• Support research, development, and medical education interests.

Skills

Clinical Audit Participation

Quality Improvement Programmes

Excellent Knowledge in Specialty

Research and Development

Education

GMC Specialist Registration

Qualification in Medical Education

Higher Degree in Clinical Research

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist, East Grinstead ATS (RRP Payable)

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join our West Sussex Care Delivery Service. The post is based at our Community Assessment and Treatment service team at Cantelupe House, East Grinstead, West Sussex.

This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000, in addition to (up to) £8000 relocation allowance. The RRP payment is paid in the following instalments:

• £5000 payment paid on appointment
• £5000 retention payment paid at 12 month anniversary of employment
• £6500 retention payment paid at 30 month anniversary of employment
• £8500 retention payment paid at 48 month anniversary of employment

The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, please do not hesitate to contact our Medical Staffing Team at [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

The team cares for adults of working age from East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team that consists of other Consultants, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and more.

The Trust strives to maximise clinical time for doctors, so you will benefit from admin support.

On appointment, you will have the opportunity to join the Trust-wide consultant network as well as having access to peer support from colleagues here in West Sussex.

About us

At Sussex Partnership, we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours than advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.

If you haven't thought about living in West Sussex before, then you should consider the following:

• 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!
• Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline, including West Wittering beach and Selsey.
• Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond
• Brighton and Hove or London are within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations

Job responsibilities

You will work with other services in the local area including the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team, the Liaison team, and acute in-patient services. There is a separate community service for older persons and those with dementia.

This role can also support any interest in research, development, medical education, or special interests that you may have. We strongly believe in creating roles that provide a service but also give you the opportunity to develop your own areas of special interest.

There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so we would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

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.

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