Senior Psychiatric Consultant for Crisis Intervention

3 weeks ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to become a vital part of the Coastal West Sussex Care Delivery Service. This position involves providing advanced medical care to individuals assessed within the crisis and home treatment team.

This role includes a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000, along with a (up to) £8000 relocation allowance. The RRP payment is distributed in the following manner:

  • £5000 upon appointment
  • £5000 at the 12-month employment milestone
  • £6500 at the 30-month employment milestone
  • £8500 at the 48-month employment milestone

The Recruitment and Retention payment is adjusted for part-time employees. For further details regarding the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, please reach out to our Medical Staffing Team.

To explore the opportunities available at Sussex Partnership, please visit our careers website.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting assessments and formulating treatment plans for patients under the care of the crisis and home treatment team. You will collaborate closely with bed management processes to enhance patient flow and work alongside the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

In this role, you will engage with medical staff from acute wards and provide specialized psychiatric assessments, treatment, and aftercare services to individuals in crisis, aged 18 and above, referred to the team.

You will also offer clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staff reporting to you. Opportunities exist to develop roles and provide educational and clinical supervision to GP or core mental health trainees and higher trainees, as agreed by the locality tutor.

About Sussex Partnership

At Sussex Partnership, we are dedicated to offering flexible working arrangements. If you wish to explore alternative working hours or arrangements, please feel free to discuss this further.

If you are considering relocating to West Sussex, here are some compelling reasons:

  • Quick access from coastal areas to the countryside
  • A lifestyle enriched with renowned cycling routes and scenic walks, including the famous South Downs Way
  • Opportunities to explore miles of beautiful coastline, including notable beaches
  • Convenient access to major airports, enhancing travel options
  • Proximity to vibrant cities and towns, easily reachable via local and national transport

Job Responsibilities

This position also supports interests in research, development, medical education, or any special interests you may wish to pursue. We believe in creating roles that not only serve the community but also allow you to cultivate your own areas of expertise.

We look forward to discussing this role in greater detail. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for comprehensive information.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Full registration with the GMC and a license to practice at the time of appointment.
  • Approved clinician status or the ability to achieve this within three months of appointment.
  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or the ability to achieve this within six months.
  • Excellent clinical skills with a bio-psycho-social perspective and extensive medical knowledge.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management.
  • MRCPsych.
  • Good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice.
  • A broad range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to the position within the NHS or a comparable service.


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