Consultant Psychiatrist – Learning Disabilities Lead & Remote

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Battle; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTLD) in East Sussex. The role includes clinical leadership, risk assessment, and psychopharmacology for adults with learning disabilities with complex needs.

A one-day-per-week remote support arrangement is included, with a focus on service development and innovation.

Qualifications

• UK medical registration and eligibility for Consultant grade.
• CCT in Psychiatry or equivalent recognised by UK endocrinology board.
• Experience in learning disabilities and complex mental health needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with learning disabilities.
• Provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team and oversee risk management.
• Lead on psychopharmacological interventions and Mental Health Act work.
• Contribute to governance, supervision, teaching and service improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Risk assessment

Psychopharmacology

Mental Health Act

Teaching & supervision

Education

CCT in Psychiatry

MBBS / Medical degree

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTLD) in East Sussex. The role includes clinical leadership, risk assessment, and psychopharmacology for adults with learning disabilities with complex needs.

A one-day-per-week remote support arrangement is included, with a focus on service development and innovation.