Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide medical leadership to our growing Neuropsychiatry Service, based in Haywards Heath. The service is commissioned by NHS England, to provide specialist neuropsychiatry and psychological input to people diagnosed with Non-epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD), across Sussex. In this role, you will be working with practitioner psychologists, Registrars on psychotherapy placements, and trainees, to deliver assessment and treatment to people diagnosed with NEAD. Our focus is on person-centred, holistic care, ensuring people receive a responsive and high-quality treatment. This post is one example of the commitment of the Trust to develop better provision and capacity for local Neuropsychiatry Service. You will be a core part of the team developing the neuropsychiatry provision within Sussex, for people with neuropsychiatric conditions, as well as functional neurological disorders.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of our friendly and supportive Neuropsychiatry Team, which also includes psychologists (clinical, counselling and neuro), psychology trainees, Registrars and Team Administrators. You will provide senior medical input to the team, participate in local leadership meetings, and work with local operational leads on service development to improve quality in services, locally.
Neuropsychiatry is part of the wider Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) department and you will be joining the team at an exciting time of innovation and growth, as physical health services look to further integrate psychiatric/ psychological principles and practices into their care pathways. The CHP team includes psychologists, psychological therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Speciality GPs, and trainees, and team members work into services for pain, cardiac and respiratory conditions, critical care, major trauma, diabetes, sexual health and neurology.
On appointment you will have the opportunity to join the Trust wide consultant network as well as having access to peer support from colleagues.
About us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust offer clinical and social care services to children, young people, adults and older adults, with emotional and mental health problems or learning disabilities across Sussex, and Children & Young People's Services provided across Sussex and Hampshire.
At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.
If you haven't thought about living in Sussex before then you should consider the following:
- Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes
- Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park!
- Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline.
- Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond
- Brighton and Hove or London are within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be part of the existing Neuropsychiatry team based at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, working 1PA for the service. You will undertake 2 clinics per month and there is the option to offer input flexibly, such as 1 day per fortnight or 2 days together, per month. The team provides a service during core working hours only (9.00am to 5.00pm).
You will provide input into the NEAD clinic. This would involve triaging referrals sent to the team (other team members also carry out this role and it is supported by the team administrator), assessment of accepted patients and providing treatment recommendations for them. Referrals are accepted for treatment for NEAD from Neurologists and GPs when a confirmed diagnosed has been provided. You will not be expected to carry an active caseload.
You will provide medical leadership in the development of the team and wider working age services, in line with the CDS and Trust goals, in order to provide high quality mental health care for patients. You will also provide senior clinical leadership and support to the team. Consultants are actively encouraged to take their study leave entitlement in line with Royal College Guidelines and to support the development needs identified in their PDP, Peer Group reviews and appraisal. There are locally occurring peer groups of Consultant Psychiatrists
Essential:
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Excellent knowledge in specialty (such as, experience of working in a Neuropsychiatry service, or with Neuropsychiatry populations)
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of appointment
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable:
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be part of the existing Neuropsychiatry team based at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, working 1PA for the service. You will undertake 2 clinics per month and there is the option to offer input flexibly, such as 1 day per fortnight or 2 days together, per month. The team provides a service during core working hours only (9.00am to 5.00pm).
You will provide input into the NEAD clinic. This would involve triaging referrals sent to the team (other team members also carry out this role and it is supported by the team administrator), assessment of accepted patients and providing treatment recommendations for them. Referrals are accepted for treatment for NEAD from Neurologists and GPs when a confirmed diagnosed has been provided. You will not be expected to carry an active caseload.
You will provide medical leadership in the development of the team and wider working age services, in line with the CDS and Trust goals, in order to provide high quality mental health care for patients. You will also provide senior clinical leadership and support to the team. Consultants are actively encouraged to take their study leave entitlement in line with Royal College Guidelines and to support the development needs identified in their PDP, Peer Group reviews and appraisal. There are locally occurring peer groups of Consultant Psychiatrists
Essential:
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Excellent knowledge in specialty (such as, experience of working in a Neuropsychiatry service, or with Neuropsychiatry populations)
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of appointment
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable:
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty (including experience of working in a Neuropsychiatry service)
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty (including experience of working in a Neuropsychiatry service)
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
