Consultant Psychiatrist, Early Intervention in Psychosis (attract RRP)

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Fancy a better work life balance on the vibrant Sussex coast? We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work in our Early Intervention in Psychosis Team in Bognor and Chichester. The Job Description for this post has been approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

This post has the advantages of easy access to the Sussex and Hampshire coast and also The South Downs. It is still easily accessible to London.

This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £25,000,in addition to(up to) £8000 relocation allowance.The RRP payment is paid in the following instalments:

  • £5000 payment paid on appointment
  • £5000 retention payment paid at 12 month anniversary of employment
  • £6500 retention payment paid at 30 month anniversary of employment
  • £8500 retention payment paid at 48 month anniversary of employment

The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical Staffing Team - medicalstaffing@spft.nhs.uk

To find out more about what we offer please take a look at our careers portal:https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity due to service expansion to offer a part time consultant post in the Bognor Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. This post arises from the retirement of our current consultant.

The Early intervention team has expanded its service for all 14-65yr old's. It provides assertive outreach mental health care to people with a first episode psychosis.

The post holder will provide Consultant input to the Bognor EIPS team which covers the coastal area of Bognor towards Chichester and the areas around it. The team base is co located with an ATS outpatient service in Bognor with on-site parking.

About us

Sussex Partnership is about the people. The people we work for, the people we work with and the people we want to become. We want to create the right job for you that not only provides a service but works with your interests.

At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to those 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
  • London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline station

Date posted

19 January 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year pro rata (per annum)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-21086-B

Job locations

The Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the post holder will be;

  • To provide consultant psychiatric and medical care to clients aged 14-65 in the Bognor team of the East Sussex Early Intervention in Psychosis Service.
  • To provide evidence based interventions to service users with first episode psychosis and comorbid conditions with a focus on regular reviews/CPA.
  • To support early intervention practitioners in the production of comprehensive care planning including relapse prevention and crisis management.
  • To lead the development of local evidence based interventions for this caseload, in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • To optimise the physical health of clients with first episode psychosis.

Please see the attached Royal College Approved Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the post holder will be;

  • To provide consultant psychiatric and medical care to clients aged 14-65 in the Bognor team of the East Sussex Early Intervention in Psychosis Service.
  • To provide evidence based interventions to service users with first episode psychosis and comorbid conditions with a focus on regular reviews/CPA.
  • To support early intervention practitioners in the production of comprehensive care planning including relapse prevention and crisis management.
  • To lead the development of local evidence based interventions for this caseload, in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • To optimise the physical health of clients with first episode psychosis.

Please see the attached Royal College Approved Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • 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.
  • s12/AC

Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
  • MRCPsych
  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge in specialty
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
  • Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

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.
  • 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.
  • s12/AC

Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
  • MRCPsych
  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge in specialty
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
  • Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant and Clinical Lead for EIP

Dr Katherine Hill

Katherine.Hill@spft.nhs.uk

07738756806

Date posted

19 January 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year pro rata (per annum)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-21086-B

Job locations

The Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF


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