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Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Job Summary:
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to join our team at Chalkhill, providing psychiatric input to Children & Young People's Services in an inpatient setting. This role is essential in delivering high-quality care to young people aged 13-18 years as part of the acute psychiatric (Tier 4) team.
The role will be based in Haywards Heath, Chalkhill which is one of the country’s leading hospitals for treating children and young people with serious mental health problems and eating disorders.
You will work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, systemic family therapy and social work. This post will work alongside other Consultants and Specialty Doctors who work in Sussex ChYPS. You will also be part of a Trust wide consultant network where there are opportunities to liaise with colleagues in other posts throughout the Trust and develop peer networks. You will also see consultant peers at regular division meetings in the locality and at clinical governance meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide clinical leadership and specialist assessment for young people in the inpatient unit.
2. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate treatment plans.
3. Lead multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, offering expert advice and guidance.
4. Supervise junior medical staff, including training and mentorship.
5. Collaborate with external agencies and families to ensure holistic care.
6. Act as Responsible Clinician for detained patients under the Mental Health Act (MHA).
7. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the MDT.
8. Engage in clinical governance and contribute to service development initiatives.
9. Participate in regular supervision and professional development activities.
Additional Information:
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.
Please note this post attracts a Golden Hello payment as well as a Relocation Package. Information on these can be obtained from the Medical Staffing Team on 0300 304 0393.
Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy. #J-18808-Ljbffr