Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Hastings; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Hastings is seeking a highly motivated Specialty Doctor to join its Assessment & Treatment Service. The role involves detailed patient assessments, managing treatment plans, and providing leadership within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree and relevant NHS experience, with a commitment to high-quality care and teamwork. The organization promotes flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Competence in providing assessments and management plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed patient assessments and risk assessments.
• Develop and review management plans for patients.
• Provide supervision and leadership to junior staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment and formulation

Patient management planning

Communication skills

Supervision of junior staff

Education

Medical degree

Relevant NHS experience

Job description

About SPFT

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. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated substantive Specialty Doctor to work with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust with the Assessment & Treatment Service in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex. The post holder will work closely with Senior Managers and other consultants to contribute towards local service development.

Key Responsibilities

• See new assessments, providing detailed assessments, formulation and risk assessments
• Develop management plans and review these if the patient remains on the case load
• Review patients already known to the ATS as required
• Direct these patients' treatment
• Liaise with local primary care services and provide advice and guidance
• Supervise junior medical staff and provide advice to other members of the team
• Provide senior clinical leadership to the ATS, with fellow doctors

EEO Statement

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.

Pay & Appointment

Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.

Safeguarding Commitment

SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.