Consultant Psychiatrist, East Assessment

5 days ago


Brighton, United Kingdom NHS Full time

Job Summary We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the East Assessment and Treatment Service (ATS) in Brighton & Hove. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessments and treatment to patients with complex mental health and social needs. Main Duties Provide specialist medical/psychiatric assessment and evidence‑based treatment to patients referred to the service. Provide clinical supervision to the HST and informal advice and supervision to non‑medical members of the team. Fulfil the duties of Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, including attendance at managers’ hearings and tribunals.\le>Conduct Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team caseload. Liaise with inpatient Responsible Clinicians. Liaise with the forensic team, drug and alcohol services and risk panel as required. Responsibilities Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement. Work in an participatory way so that shared decision‑making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are collaborative with service users. Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPsych (desirable). Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management (desirable). Eligibility Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register within six months of appointment. Approved clinician status achieved within three months of appointment. Approved under S12 achieved within three months of appointment. In good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice (desirable).  Clinical Skills & Knowledge Excellent knowledge in the specialty. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to the post in NHS or comparable service (desirable). Other Information The role is permanent, full‑time, at the Community Mental Health Centre in Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, BN2 3EW. Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year. Grade: Consultant. Contract: Permanent. Applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Reference number: 354‑AB‑20763‑T. Posted 15 December 2025. Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr



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