Job Description

Are you an outstanding Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and making a difference in mental health? This is an exciting time to join us to contribute to the development of our new model of care and to shape the future of secure services for women.



Our Blended female inpatient service at The Hellingly Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. At SPFT, we have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing high quality care.



If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate doctor who is looking for a job with a right balance of challenge and flexibility, look no further. You will work alongside a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, offering expert assessment, diagnosis, and care for adults with complex psychiatric needs following a trauma informed care approach.



We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration



Please note this post attracts a Relocation Package of up to 8000 . Information on this can be obtained from the Medical Staffing Team on 0300 304 0393.



To find out more about what we offer please take a look at our careers portal: https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/



The post holder will participate in the Leadership Team and will be expected to work collaboratively with managers to achieve the most efficient and effective use of resources.



GMC registration with licence to practice

GMC specialist register or achievable within 3 months

The post holder will be expected to be approved as an Approved Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain AC approval and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures.

Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, service improvement



At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible 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 in Sussex before then you should consider the following:



Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes

Enjoy 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 Hastings, Bexhill on Sea and Eastbourne

Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond

Brighton and Hove or London are within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations



This post will help to develop better provision and capacity for Forensic Healthcare Services and provide inpatient consultant / RC responsibilities to 10 female patients on medium secure female only ward at the Hellingly Centre, East Sussex. The consultant would be part of a dynamic inpatient consultant body at the Hellingly Centre and of the wider consultant group within the FHS.

Other duties include:

To act as an Approved/Responsible Clinician for patient's subject to the MHA. Manage a case-load of 10 inpatients and carry out assessments as required.

Participate in the weekly referrals meeting and undertake assessments for suitability for admission to MSU

Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to assist in the management of mentally disordered offenders.

Offer training to professionals.

Participate in the on-call rota.

Develop a clinical leadership role within the MDT team and across the service and work with colleagues and management to ensure optimal service delivery.

Participate in business planning for the locality and, as appropriate, contribute to the broader strategic and planning work of the Trust.

Lead the improvement of quality of care within the team and system.

To provide assessments of prisoners thought to require hospital admission.

There is an opportunity to prepare Court reports, if the consultant would be inclined to undertake such work. A time-shift work pattern is applicable on such work.