Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Liaison (RRP Applicable)

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their Mental Health Liaison Team. The role involves providing specialist assessments and treatment, ensuring continuity of care, and developing new care pathways. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in mental health. This position offers a competitive Recruitment and Retention payment and opportunities for flexible working, alongside a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of appointment.
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within three months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment to patients.
• Support the wider nursing team and deliver continuity of care.
• Develop and implement new care pathways and integrated psychiatric care.
• Teach and train undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Skills

Excellent knowledge in the specialty and bio-psycho-social clinical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to work with both general adult and older adult patients

Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training

Active participation in clinical audit and quality improvement

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work in our Mental Health Liaison Team based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

In this role you will develop your career, shape our strategy and provide excellent patient care. Consider joining Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) and help us improve the quality of life for our thriving local communities.

This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 and up to £8,000 relocation allowance. The RRP payment is paid in the following instalments:

• £5,000 on appointment
• £5,000 at 12‑month anniversary of employment
• £6,500 at 30‑month anniversary of employment
• £8,500 at 48‑month anniversary of employment

The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro‑rata for part‑time employees. For full terms, contact our Medical Staffing Team – [e-mail].

About the Team

The post is in working‑age Liaison Psychiatry. You will support the wider nursing team and ensure continuity of care across the week in a general hospital setting, providing specialist medical and psychiatric assessment to people aged 17 and over referred from the Emergency Department and inpatient wards.

You will be expected to have expertise in working‑age adults’ mental health, organic mental states, medically unexplained symptoms, the interplay between physical and mental health problems and management of psychiatric crises.

We participate in nationally recognised Liaison Psychiatry research and teach students from Brighton and Sussex Medical Schools, as well as nursing and paramedic students. You will also lead development of new care pathways and integrated psychiatric care aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan.

Benefits

We provide opportunities for flexible working. If you wish to work different hours than advertised, please discuss with us.

Living in Sussex offers a lifestyle with scenic coastlines, cycle routes, walks and proximity to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

SPFT has a thriving research network and has been rated ‘outstanding’ in caring by the CQC and ‘good’ in all other domains.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment to patients referred by the Emergency Department and inpatient wards.
• Support the wider nursing team and deliver continuity of care across the week.
• Develop and implement new care pathways and integrated psychiatric care.
• Teach and train undergraduate and postgraduate students and assist with clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of appointment.
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within three months of appointment.
• Excellent knowledge in the specialty and bio‑psycho‑social clinical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work with both general adult and older adult patients and evidence of relevant experience.
• Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training, lead teams, and commit to shared leadership and collaborative working.
• Active participation in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• Experience relevant to NHS or comparable services, including addictions psychiatry, neuropsychiatry or psychotherapy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website (https://www.gov.uk/))

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website (https://www.nhs.uk).

Employer Details

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE

Website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/