CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Horsham Community (attracts RRP)
North West Sussex CAMHS Service has an exciting opportunity for a permanent Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to join their locality team.
This role offers a chance to be a key player in delivering a safe, effective, and caring service for children and young people aged 0-18. Psychiatrists are vital in driving change and shaping service development. The Trust aims to continually improve for the benefit of patients and welcomes diverse clinical and non-clinical perspectives to achieve this.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team comprising nurses, psychologists, systemic family therapists, and child psychotherapists. The post collaborates with other Consultants and Specialty Doctors within Sussex CAMHS and connects with a Trust-wide Consultant network for peer support and development.
As a teaching Trust with strong ties to Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), we host trainees at all levels, including F2, GP, core, and higher trainees, and provide training for medical and Physician Associate students from BSMS.
Main duties of the job
The service aligns with NICE evidence-based guidelines. You will conduct high-quality clinical assessments, including psychiatric and physical investigations, working collaboratively to develop tailored treatment plans.
* Provide psychiatric assessments and interventions, including medication management and mental health act assessments, ensuring high standards of care within a multidisciplinary team.
* Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ASD, ADHD) in partnership with colleagues, following established care pathways.
* Offer expert clinical advice, assessment, and intervention across various settings.
* Engage families and carers in care planning and delivery.
* Provide timely advice and consultation to GPs, social services, and other referrers to facilitate access to appropriate services.
About us
Located in a county renowned for its natural beauty, including the South Downs and extensive coastline, with vibrant cities like Brighton & Hove, the Trust offers:
* Recruitment & retention premium of £25,000 (subject to policy)
* Relocation expenses up to £8,000 (subject to policy)
* Excellent pension contributions of 23.7%
* Flexible working arrangements
* Customizable, flexible job plans
* 30 days of study leave over three years, with an annual allowance
* Opportunities to become a medical appraiser and clinical/educational supervisor
* Monthly Medical Advisory Committees for peer support
* Responsibility allowances for designated roles
* Wellbeing support tools, including Employee Assistance Program, occupational health, and financial wellbeing services
* Staff networks supporting diversity and inclusion, such as ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and women's groups
Job responsibilities
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability services across Sussex and Hampshire, guided by values of compassion, accountability, and optimism. Our future strategy (2025-2030) emphasizes these values and our ambitions. We promote flexible working to support work-life balance, including homeworking, part-time hours, and flexible start/finish times.
Living and working in Sussex offers benefits such as stunning countryside, coastlines, renowned cycle routes, picturesque walks like the South Downs Way, excellent transport links to London and airports, and vibrant social scenes.
We invite you to discuss this opportunity further and arrange visits to our services. Contact details:
Dr Arianna Marconi, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Email: Arianna.marconi@nhs.net
Phone: 0300 304 0218
Dr Jane McCarthy, Clinical Director
Email: Jane.McCarthy9@nhs.net
Please note: The Job Description is pending approval from the Royal College. Any minor revisions will be shared with applicants before interviews.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent
* GMC registration with license to practice at appointment
* On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of eligibility
* AC/S12 status
* Higher degree in medical education, research, or management (if applicable)
* Additional clinical qualifications (if any)
Experience
* Strong knowledge in the specialty
* Excellent clinical skills with a bio-psycho-social approach
* Ability to manage complex and uncertain clinical situations
* Decision-making based on evidence and collaborative input
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum (pro rata for part-time).
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