CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - East Sussex Community (£45k RRP)

CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - East Sussex Community (£45k RRP)

Ouse Valley CAMHS Service (Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough) offers a permanent Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist position. This role plays an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service for children and young people (0 18 years).

The role includes a Recruitment and Retention payment of £45,000, structured over a three year period: £15,000 upon successful recruitment, £10,000 at 12 months, £10,000 at 24 months, and £10,000 at 36 months.

Main duties of the job

Provide high quality specialist clinical assessments and relevant psychiatric and physical investigations to children, young people and their families in a range of settings. Collaborate with nurses, psychologists, systemic family therapists, child psychotherapists, and other team members to plan and deliver tailored treatment plans.

Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Participate in a Trust wide consultant network, attend division meetings and clinical governance meetings.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Trust is committed to flexible working and supports a balanced work life relationship. The trust offers a desirable location with easy access to coast, countryside, cycle routes, scenic walks, airports and London.

Job responsibilities

Contribute to people participation by involving patients, carers and supporters in service decision making and planning. Support the delivery of the service participation strategy.

Person Specification

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practise at appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months
• In good standing with GMC, no warnings or conditions on practice
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Transport

• Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of a proposed alternative

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent knowledge in specialty and bio psycho social perspective
• Excellent clinical, oral and written communication skills in English
• Wide range of specialist and sub specialist experience relevant to NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead a team
• Commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Continuous professional development participation
• Research or service evaluation participation
• Use and appraisal of clinical evidence
• Active participation in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Participatory approach to shared decision making and conversations about formulation, diagnosis and ongoing care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Annual salary: £113,565 to £150,569 (pro rata for part time working).