Job summary
The Sussex Children and Young Peoples Service have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Speciality Doctor to join the Tier 4 inpatient team. This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service to those young people (up to 18th birthday) admitted to an Inpatient Unit and their families/carers within Sussex.
The role will be based in the newly opened CAMHS Inpatient unit at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath treating children and young people with serious mental health problems and eating disorders. This post completes the medical establishment of the inpatient team providing a minimum of a whole-time equivalent Consultant Psychiatrist alongside higher and core trainees.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality clinical care within their specialty, demonstrating excellent knowledge and advanced clinical skills grounded in a bio-psycho-social approach. You will be expected to assess, manage, and treat patients with complex needs, making sound clinical decisions in situations of uncertainty, informed by evidence, experience, and multidisciplinary input. The role requires a strong understanding of, and ability to fulfil, statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA).
You will communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing, ensuring clear, compassionate, and professional interactions at all times. Working collaboratively, you will contribute to shared leadership and support service development and continuous improvement.
The role also includes active involvement in teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate learners, supporting the development of others within the multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to maintain and demonstrate ongoing continuous professional development, as well as contribute to research, audit, or service evaluation activities, applying and critically appraising clinical evidence to enhance practice.
A valid UK driving licence (or suitable alternative) is required to support service delivery across sites.
About us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex.
This post sits within the Specialist Services Division, working alongside CAMHS, forensic services, perinatal services, Early Intervention in Psychosis and neurodevelopmental pathways.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued, developed and able to deliver their best care.
What we can offer you
Opportunity to work in a dynamic Acute CAMHS pathway
Comprehensive induction programme prior to opening where all new staff train together and contribute to the team's therapeutic approach
- Strong MDT working and supportive senior leadership
- High-quality supervision and reflective practice
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Access to training, CPD and leadership development
- NHS Pension Scheme
LocationThe unit is based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, with onsite parking and offering excellent rail links to London (under 45 minutes), close proximity to Gatwick Airport, and easy access to both the Sussex coast and South Downs.
If you are looking to develop your impact as a senior clinician and want to make a real difference to the lives of young people and families, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent experience), including a minimum of 2 years in a relevant specialty training programme
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence, or provides evidence of a suitable alternative arrangement
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and broad medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
- Ability to meet duties under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Demonstrates commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Evidence of participation in continuous professional development
- Participation in research or service evaluation
- Ability to use and critically appraise clinical evidence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent experience), including a minimum of 2 years in a relevant specialty training programme
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Desirable
- Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence, or provides evidence of a suitable alternative arrangement
Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and broad medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
- Ability to meet duties under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Demonstrates commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Evidence of participation in continuous professional development
- Participation in research or service evaluation
- Ability to use and critically appraise clinical evidence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
New CAMHS inpatient unit
Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Rd, Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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