Lead Psychiatrist Coastal - West Sussex CDS

Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the West Sussex Care Delivery Service leadership team.The post holder will be responsible for the professional governance of medical staff in the Coastal area of West Sussex and play a key role in medical engagement in service development in the area.The post holder will agree a 6 session clinical role within West Sussex.Main duties of the jobYou will work with other professional leads in West Sussex and join the Care Delivery Service board meetings. You will become a member of the medical leadership group and will work closely with both teams to ensure we are delivering excellent care in North West Sussex.About usAt Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities forflexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.If you haven't thought about living inWest Sussexbefore then you should consider the following:Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutesEnjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park!Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline, including West Wittering beach and Selsey.Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyondBrighton and Hove or London are within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stationsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be part of a friendly and supportive CDS team that consists of Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and more.Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.We would love to hear from you if you want to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Please see our contact details below.Person Specification

Essential and desirable

EssentialMRCPsych or equivalent medical qualificationIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsAbility to work in and lead teamsExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, or managementExperience of having worked in a leadership or management role in a healthcare settingExperience of having managed or led psychiatrists (e.g. managing doctors in difficulty, job planning).Disclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressSwandeanArundel RoadWorthingBN13 3EPEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Director West Sussex CDSDr Claire ##### posted20 November 2023Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

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ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time


Reference number354-AC-20799-IJob locationsSwandeanArundel RoadWorthingBN13 3EP