CRHT and Haven Consultant Psychiatrist Brighton and Hove

Overview

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Urgent Care pathway within a joint Haven and Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team (CRHTT).This post provides senior medical input into the Haven Unit, a nurse-led unit offering assessment for adults (18+) experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require emergency medical treatment. The post also delivers intensive and responsive crisis resolution and home treatment to adults 18+ with functional mental health problems, aiming to treat individuals in the least restrictive way possible in line with clinical and safety needs.Main duties / Responsibilities

Provide senior medical input into the Haven, and oversee resident doctor tasks.Manage CRHTT referrals, plan team meetings, and supervise team members.Management of complex cases and clinical leadership of the team.Involvement in assessment of referrals/admissions.Develop care plans and treatment formulations; provide guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.Liaise and collaborate with other services/agencies.Implement the Mental Health Act as required.Engage in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working.About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides clinical and social care services to children, young people, adults and older adults with emotional and mental health problems or learning disabilities in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.The Trust operates within a wider health and social care network and partners with statutory and non-statutory agencies. It supports a psychiatry training scheme and collaborates with universities in the region.The Trust is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Outstanding for caring.Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (pro rata)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-timeReference number: 354-AB-20973Job location: Mill View Hospital, Nevill Avenue, Brighton and Hove, BN3 7HZJob responsibilities (additional)

To work within the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality psychiatric assessment, treatment and care to users and their carers in a range of settings, including Mental Health Act assessments during working hours.Psychiatric and, where appropriate, physical investigations of patients in hospital settings; related medical and administrative documentation.Operate within guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to the post.Provide clinical advice, liaison and consultation to colleagues in primary care, community services and acute specialties in line with new ways of working.Qualifications

MB BS or equivalent medical qualificationFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointmentEligibility

Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentTransport

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

Excellent knowledge in specialityExcellent 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 the post within the NHS or comparable serviceAcademic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead a teamCommitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipation in continuous professional developmentParticipation in research or service evaluationAbility to use and appraise clinical evidenceParticipation in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesAbility to work in a participatory way with people who access the serviceEligibility and Sponsorship

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered; further information available from UK Visas and Immigration guidance (text only).UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Mill View Hospital, Nevill Avenue, Brighton and Hove, BN3 ..... full job details .....