Job overview
The Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Children & Young People's Services in East Sussex at Orchard House, Lewes Victoria Hospital. The post holder will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and interventions for children and young people in a community CAMHS setting. This includes medical assessments, care-planning, pharmacological treatments, and Mental Health Act assessments, as well as neuro-developmental assessments for conditions like ASD and ADHD.
A key aspect of the role is offering consultation and advice to professionals across health, social care, and education, ensuring collaborative, high-quality care. The consultant will deliver training to improve mental health knowledge and services locally. Working closely with families and carers is essential for care planning, and the consultant will provide timely guidance to GPs and other referrers to facilitate access to services.
The role involves leadership and supervision within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development and the improvement of care standards across the region. This post offers the chance to make a significant impact on mental health services for children and young people while supporting professional growth and service development.
This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000, in addition to (up to) £8000 relocation allowance. For full details of this, please contact [email protected]
Working for our organisation
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of clinical and social care services for individuals with mental health and learning disability needs across Brighton, Hove, East Sussex, and West Sussex. We work closely with statutory and non-statutory agencies, enhancing the integration of services and improving outcomes for those we care for. As part of a network of 24 health and social care organisations, we focus on strengthening links between services for optimal care.
Our strong emphasis on education and research, through partnerships with Health Education Kent, Surrey and Sussex, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and the Association of UK University Hospitals, fosters a thriving training environment. This commitment to excellence was recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with a Good rating and Outstanding for caring in 2018.
Working at Sussex Partnership means being part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation committed to continuous service improvement. Employees enjoy a dynamic and flexible work environment, with opportunities for professional development.
Beyond work, East Sussex offers a vibrant lifestyle with easy access to London, the South Downs National Park, and Brighton and Hove. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities, culture, or coastal living, Sussex provides a rewarding work-life balance.
To find out more about we can offer you at SPFT, please follow the link to our careers website here