Consultant Psychiatrist - Inpatient - Eastbourne (enhanced RRP)

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a General Adult consultant psychiatrist in Eastbourne. You'll provide specialist assessments and leadership in a brand new state-of-the-art hospital. The role offers a salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, along with additional recruitment payments. Candidates must hold an MBBS or equivalent and be registered with the GMC. Immerse yourself in a vital role improving mental health services.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention payment of £45,000

Relocation Allowance if applicable

Qualifications

• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• On the GMC specialist register or will be within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Provide senior medical leadership to the ward MDT.
• Complete Mental Health Act assessments and related documents.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Knowledge in specialty

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult consultant psychiatrist to join East Sussex. The role is based in Amberley ward, currently at the Department of Psychiatry Eastbourne but soon to move to a brand new hospital in Bexhill. This ward cares for female adults requiring in-patient care and treatment.

This is a brand new state-of-the-art 54-bed hospital for adults and older people with mental health conditions. For more information please ask us or refer to the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust materials.

This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment 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

The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part-time employees. For further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, please contact our Medical HR Team via [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment including, when appropriate, physical investigations of patients.
• Provide senior medical leadership to the ward MDT and take the lead in managing complex cases.
• Provide specialist medical advice and consultation to a range of health and social care staff to promote effective delivery of person-centred mental health care.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to the SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors.
• Complete appropriate Mental Health Act assessments, related medical and administrative documents including Mental Health Tribunal reports.
• Operate within the professional code of conduct, guidelines, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to the post.
• Provide cover for Approved Clinician work to colleagues in the acute pathway upon the rota/request.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a large National Health Service (NHS) organisation that provides specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in the South East of England. We care for people at home, through our community services and in hospital. Our services are for people of all ages across Sussex. We also provide specialist mental health services for children and young people in Hampshire. Our values form the basis of how we behave and how we want people to experience Sussex Partnership, whether as a service user, a colleague or an employee.

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 354-AE-21145-A

Job locations: Eastbourne District General Hospital, King's Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD

Job description

Manage, appraise and give supervision to SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. Ensure that the SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors working with the post holder operate within the Working Time Directive. Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. Record clinical activity accurately, comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department. Participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. Participate in annual appraisal for Consultants. Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and abide by professional codes of conduct. Participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager. Work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Comply with the Trust's policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and take an active role in financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in planning for services.

Person Specification

Eligibility

• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at time of appointment
• On the GMC specialist register or will be within 6 months
• In good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice

Transport

• Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching or training
• Ability to work in and lead a team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required.

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Eastbourne District General Hospital, King's Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD

Employer's website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/