Job summary
We are looking for a 0.5WTE Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of a job share in the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Worthing, West Sussex.
The Sussex EIPS service main area of work is the delivery of care and treatment to young people and adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Help will be offered to reduce service user's distress, maintain independence and integrity of care networks, shorten illness, prevent relapse, promote recovery and social inclusion, and minimise the impact of disabilities. Work with friends and family members is seen as an integral element to the way care is delivered.
In Sussex the EIPS service is made up of six teams all of which are managed through the Specialist services division. An EIPS Locality Leadership Team meets monthly to oversee the operation of the teams, and this group will be responsible along with team leaders in each team for ensuring there is a consistent approach taken wherever possible across teams.
Main duties of the job
The service provides specialist mental health assessments for a suspected first episode of psychosis. Assessment and formulation will lead to appropriate treatment and care plans, as well as appropriate risk management. An At Risk Mental State (ARMS) pathway is incorporated into this service.
The Consultant's role will be to work closely with the wider team to assess new patients referred to the service and provide a diagnosis and treatment plan, to monitor that treatment plan and ensure optimal treatment and minimal side effects. To work with the MDT to provide a holistic care plan. To liaise with inpatient and CRHT teams when clients are under these services and respond to wider trust needs as identified
About us
West Sussex is situated in the south east England between the sea and the South Downs with a populationof around 848,000. The county offers good access to London and is in close proximity toGatwick Airport. West Sussex is one of the 20% least deprived counties/unitary authorities in England, however about 11% (15,500) of children live in low income families. Life expectancy for both men and women is higher than the England average. The health of people in West Sussex is generally better than the England average.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service provides a wide care package of evidence-based interventions to assist recovery and prevent relapse.The Sussex Early Intervention Teams had a total caseload of approximately 528 in 2024 with Hailsham caseload being around 85-95 in 2024 but with capacity to be increased further. The post holder will work in the Worthing Early Intervention Service team. They will work alongside the other Sussex Early Intervention consultants in the Hastings, Bognor, Brighton, Horsham and Hailsham teams.
The 14-18-year olds on the caseload will be medically managed by the locality CAMHS Consultants. The EIPS consultant will support the CAMHS medical input for those under 18 years of age as appropriate.
Service users/families are seen in a variety of settings as befits an EIPS model of care. In order to minimise travel, medical reviews will take place primarily in the clinic at the EIPS base. Occasionally reviews will take place at service users homes, in hospital or in other settings such as GP surgeries or 3rdsector facilities. There are Trust policies to govern safe working in non-clinic-based settings.
For further information on the role, please see the job description.
The current job description is subject to Royal College approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service provides a wide care package of evidence-based interventions to assist recovery and prevent relapse.The Sussex Early Intervention Teams had a total caseload of approximately 528 in 2024 with Hailsham caseload being around 85-95 in 2024 but with capacity to be increased further. The post holder will work in the Worthing Early Intervention Service team. They will work alongside the other Sussex Early Intervention consultants in the Hastings, Bognor, Brighton, Horsham and Hailsham teams.
The 14-18-year olds on the caseload will be medically managed by the locality CAMHS Consultants. The EIPS consultant will support the CAMHS medical input for those under 18 years of age as appropriate.
Service users/families are seen in a variety of settings as befits an EIPS model of care. In order to minimise travel, medical reviews will take place primarily in the clinic at the EIPS base. Occasionally reviews will take place at service users homes, in hospital or in other settings such as GP surgeries or 3rdsector facilities. There are Trust policies to govern safe working in non-clinic-based settings.
For further information on the role, please see the job description.
The current job description is subject to Royal College approval.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCPsych
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
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
- 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
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Desirable
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCPsych
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
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
- 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
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.
Desirable
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
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).
