Specialty Doctor

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health organization is seeking an SAS psychiatrist to join their team in Eastbourne, England. The role involves providing psychiatric assessments and treatment for patients in acute crisis and leading a dedicated multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree with psychiatric training and experience in crisis interventions. This position emphasizes community-based care and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid medical degree and psychiatric training.
• Experience in mental health services and crisis interventions is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment for patients in crisis.
• Lead the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team meetings.
• Formulate crisis management plans and conduct risk assessments.
• Oversee medical reviews for patients with extended stays at the Haven.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychiatric assessment

Crisis management

Community-based interventions

Education

Medical Degree

s12(2) approval

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we\'re proud to make a difference every day.

At SPFT we put people first. We\'ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You\'ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development. We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it\'s part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we\'ll explore what works for you and the role.

We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you. We\'re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we\'d love to hear from you.

Role and Team

We have an exciting opportunity for an SAS psychiatrist to join the Eastbourne Crisis and Home Resolution Team (CRHTT) and the Haven in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) provides a 7 day per week service to people experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. The team offers intensive community-based interventions and gatekeeping of potential hospital admissions. Where a hospital admission occurs, CRHTT can assist in shortening the inpatient stay by facilitating the discharge back to the community. The Haven is a 4-chaired, nurse-led, community-based mental health crisis service designed to provide rapid assessment (up to 24hrs) and short-term support for individuals in acute mental health distress. Both CRHTT and the Haven are based within the Department of Psychiatry in Eastbourne, on the site of Eastbourne District General Hospital. The specific clinical responsibilities of this post are outlined below and should be read in conjunction with the indicative job timetable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment and aftercare services to patients in crisis, aged 18 and above, who have been referred to CRHTT.
• Participate in a daily CRHTT meeting.
• Perform urgent assessments of new referrals to CRHTT, diagnosing and formulating crisis management plans and risk assessments.
• Provide follow up appointments with patients under CRHTT care to review treatment plans. The post-holder will offer advice on treatment and risk management to other team members.
• Provide clinical leadership to any resident doctors within the team.
• Participate in planning and developing local Mental Health Services in line with the CDS aims and to contribute constructively to improving the standards of mental health care offered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
• Have s12(2) approval and participate when needed in Mental Health Act assessments of patients on the team's caseload.
• Take a clinical leadership role in the team.
• Ensure regular medical reviews of patients with extended stays at the Haven.
• Ensure Haven patients who have been identified by the nursing team as needing medical input are assessed and treated appropriately.

Haven and MDT Working

The post-holder will assess and treat Haven patients who have been identified by the nursing team as needing medical input. As the Haven is a nurse-led unit, it is expected that the post-holder will work collaboratively with the nursing team. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to review any Extended Length of Stay Patients who have been in the Haven for over 24 hours and provide the necessary physical health assessment, VTE assessment and a formal drug chart. The post-holder will work closely with other Sussex Partnership teams, including: Assessment and Treatment Service (ATS), Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Teams, Learning Disability and Neurodevelopmental Services, Mental Health Liaison Services (MHLT), Specialist Older Adult Mental Health Services (SOAMHS), Crisis pathways including Blue Light Line, Rapid Response and the Sanctuary (a Crisis House in Hastings), Sussex Partnership\'s Housing Team, Staying Well (out-of-hours crisis prevention service in Eastbourne).

Context and Safeguarding

SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented. We provide NHS care and treatment to children, young people, adults and older people who have mental health problems, learning disabilities or neurodiversity needs. SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously and requires all staff and bank workers to complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.

Organisation Facts

CRHTTs typically receive around 25 new referrals weekly, including assessments for service users referred by GP via the agreed 4-hour urgent referral pathway. CRHTTs provide a gatekeeping function for all adult acute inpatient requests to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, ensuring the least restrictive principles of care and treatment are achieved. CRHTTs use a Red, Amber and Green (RAG) zoning system to reflect assessed risk and intensity of contact. The post-holder is expected to be present for weekly MDT meetings and weekly complex case discussions and available at short notice to review patients, respond to emergencies and advise the team. The consultant psychiatrist will be expected to undertake home visits and will not normally carry their own caseload or act as care co-ordinator or key worker. The consultant will collaborate with the wider MDT in overseeing risk assessment and formulation, approving key management decisions and ensuring risk management plans are appropriate and effective.

Hospital and Partnership Details

Haven: The post-holder will assess Haven patients who need medical input and work with the nursing team. Review Extended Length of Stay patients and provide physical health and drug chart input. Work with Sussex Partnership teams including: ATS, EIP, Learning Disability and Neurodevelopmental Services, MHLT, SOAMHS, Crisis pathways, Housing Team and Staying Well. SPFT is committed to safeguarding and values collaboration with partner organisations. Our services are delivered in homes, clinics, hospitals and GP surgeries. SPFT collaborates with NHS and independent sector providers across the South-East and participates in Provider Collaboratives for eating disorders, secure care and children and young people inpatient services.

About SPFT

Sussex Partnership was formed in April 2006 as an NHS Trust and established as an NHS Foundation Trust with teaching trust status in August 2008. We work with Brighton and Sussex Medical School and are part of broader university hospital networks. Our services are rated by the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to innovation, including research and development. We also acknowledge the importance of safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.

Closing

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless NHS experience justifies higher placement. We provide NHS care to a wide range of age groups and across multiple settings. We employ about 5,700 staff and work with partner organisations to deliver services across Sussex and beyond.