Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Acute, Hastings (enhanced RRP)

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

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in East Sussex is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Woodlands Acute Care Unit. You will provide in-patient care, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and have access to professional development opportunities. The role offers a supportive environment with flexible working options. The remuneration package starts at £45,000 over three years, rewarding your commitment to the role.

Benefits

Enhanced Recruitment and Retention package

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Senior Managers and other consultants.
• Provide in-patient care with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute towards local service development.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist working at the Woodlands Acute Care Unit in Hastings, East Sussex. The post holder will be split between the 2 adult wards at the unit:

• Abbey Ward - 14 bed female acute ward
• Castle Ward - 9 bed male acute ward

This opportunity is available following the retirement of a consultant psychiatrist within the team. The post holder will work closely with Senior Managers and other consultants to contribute towards local service development. You will work with a highly specialist multi-disciplinary team to provide in-patient care consisting of a Specialty Doctor, Clinical Psychologists, Nurses, Support Workers and an Occupational Therapist. You will be based in a friendly team environment and will have your own office space with access to a locker. You will also have access to a dedicated administrator. 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 East Sussex.

Working pattern and flexibility

Perhaps you have not decided yet and want to discuss your individual interests in working at Sussex Partnership? Although this job is advertised as a 10 PA post, if you want to discuss different working hours or flexible working please pick up the phone and talk to us! We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how our jobs can work for you.

If you have neither lived nor worked in Sussex before then please consider the following:

• Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes
• A lifestyle including renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park
• Discovering the 140+ miles of scenic and historic Sussex coastline
• Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both close to the county, providing worldwide transport links

Context and development

The Trust aims to realise the potential of everyone who uses its services and to enable staff to do a great job. Sussex Partnership has teaching status with close links to Brighton & Sussex Medical School and is developing into one of the country\'s leading Mental Health Trusts. Working with us offers continued professional development, variety and a rewarding challenge.

Remuneration and benefits

This job attracts a newly enhanced Recruitment and Retention package 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