Senior Consultant Psychiatrist — Worthing Community Lead

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment premia

Relocation assistance

NHS pension

30 days study leave

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Research opportunities

Balint groups

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing is seeking a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Worthing Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. You will lead clinical care within a dynamic multidisciplinary community team, delivering specialist assessments and evidence-based treatments for adults with complex mental health needs.

The role offers senior clinical leadership within a supportive network across Coastal West Sussex, with opportunities for collaboration, teaching, and

Qualifications

• Senior medical leadership role within a community mental health service.
• Consultant-level responsibilities and decision-making.
• Ability to supervise junior medical staff and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist psychiatric assessments and deliver evidence-based treatments.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff and other team members.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders and attend related hearings.
• Participate in Mental Health Act assessments and liaise with inpatient teams.
• Collaborate with external services including forensic and substance misuse teams.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Specialist psychiatric assessment

Supervision

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree

GMC registration

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing is seeking a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Worthing Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. You will lead clinical care within a dynamic multidisciplinary community team, delivering specialist assessments and evidence-based treatments for adults with complex mental health needs.

The role offers senior clinical leadership within a supportive network across Coastal West Sussex, with opportunities for collaboration, teaching, and