Consultant Psychiatrist - Hastings ATS (attracts RRP)An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust as a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist, working in the Assessment and Treatment Service at Cavendish House, Hastings, East Sussex.
The post holder will work closely with Senior Managers and other consultants to contribute towards local service development.
This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000, in addition to (up to) £8000 relocation allowance. The RRP payment is paid in the following instalments:
£5000 payment paid on appointment£5000 retention payment paid at 12 month anniversary of employment£6500 retention payment paid at 30 month anniversary of employment£8500 retention payment paid at 48 month anniversary of employmentThe Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, please contact our Medical Staffing Team - ******.
Main duties of the jobThis is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and confident Consultant Psychiatrist to join our professional services. The Consultants will provide quality mental health care and treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental illness. It is expected that the post holder will embrace New Ways of Working in their clinical practice.
You will be based in a friendly team environment and will have your own desk and workspace. You will also have access to a dedicated administrator.
Job responsibilitiesThe Trust aims to realise the potential of everyone who uses its services and to enable staff to do a great job. Sussex Partnership has teaching status with close links to Brighton & Sussex Medical School and is developing into one of the country's leading Mental Health Trusts. Working with us offers continued professional development, variety and a rewarding challenge.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person SpecificationQualificationsBasic Medical TrainingFull GMC/UK RegistrationMRC Psych or equivalentCST and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or expected within 6 monthsSection 12 approval and AC approvalExperienceExperience & training in management of people who are severely mentally illGood understanding and knowledge of all aspects of adult psychiatryThorough knowledge of legislation relating to mental healthKnowledge, Skills and CompetenciesAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary team and with other AgenciesDemonstrable evidence of effective communication skillsEvidence of participation in Clinical AuditPersonal AttributesMobility to travel across sitesUnderstanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff & patientsProven ability to liaise and maintain a professional relationship with a diverse range of peopleInterest in teachingMember of a medical defenceValuesCommitment to anti-discriminatory practiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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