Consultant Psychiatrist - Inpatient - Eastbourne (enhanced RRP)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult consultant psychiatrist to join East Sussex. The role is based in Amberley ward, currently at the Department of Psychiatry Eastbourne but soon to move to a brand new hospital in Bexhill. This ward cares for female adults requiring in-patient care and treatment.This is a brand new state-of-the-art 54-bed hospital for adults and older people with mental health conditions. For more information please ask us or refer to the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust materials.This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £45,000, structured over a three-year period as follows:£15,000 payable upon successful recruitment£10,000 payable at 12 months'' service£10,000 payable at 24 months'' service£10,000 payable at 36 months'' serviceThe Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part-time employees. For further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, please contact our Medical HR Team via spft.medicalhr@nhs.net.Main duties of the job

Provide specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment including, when appropriate, physical investigations of patients.Provide senior medical leadership to the ward MDT and take the lead in managing complex cases.Provide specialist medical advice and consultation to a range of health and social care staff to promote effective delivery of person-centred mental health care.Provide leadership and clinical supervision to the SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors.Complete appropriate Mental Health Act assessments, related medical and administrative documents including Mental Health Tribunal reports.Operate within the professional code of conduct, guidelines, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to the post.Provide cover for Approved Clinician work to colleagues in the acute pathway upon the rota/request.About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a large National Health Service (NHS) organisation that provides specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in the South East of England. We care for people at home, through our community services and in hospital. Our services are for people of all ages across Sussex. We also provide specialist mental health services for children and young people in Hampshire. Our values form the basis of how we behave and how we want people to experience Sussex Partnership, whether as a service user, a colleague or an employee.Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 354-AE-21145-AJob locations: Eastbourne District General Hospital, King''s Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UDJob description

Manage, appraise and give supervision to SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors in accordance with the Trust''s personnel policies and procedures. Ensure that the SAS Doctor and Resident Doctors working with the post holder operate within the Working Time Directive. Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. Record clinical activity accurately, comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department. Participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. Participate in annual appraisal for Consultants. Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and abide by professional codes of conduct. Participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager. Work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Comply with the Trust''s policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and take an active role in financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in planning for services.Person Specification

Eligibility

Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationFully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at time of appointmentOn the GMC specialist register or will be within 6 monthsIn good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practiceTransport

Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeClinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Excellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishDesirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAcademic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching or trainingAbility to work in and lead a teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesAbility 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 serviceDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required.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.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer details

Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Eastbourne District General Hospital, King''s Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UDEmployer''s website: ..... full job details .....