Job Description

The Trust is seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Brighton and Hove Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS) in Brighton. This vacancy has arisen due to an internal restructuring of rehabilitation services in SPFT.



This post is one example of the long-standing commitment of the Trust to developing and sustaining better provision and capacity for those individuals suffering from the most severe and enduring mental health problems and their families and carers using the service in challenging times.



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 employment



The 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, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical Staffing Team - spft.medicalstaffing@nhs.net



The CRS service provides specialist assessment, treatment, interventions and support, to enable recovery for people whose complex needs cannot be met by general adult mental health services . This includes those requiring an assertive approach to care.



There are 10 sessions available. For a full time consultant this will comprise of 7.5 sessions of direct clinical care and 2.5 sessions of supporting professional activities. For less than full time posts the SPFT job planning policy will be followed.



The Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for all ages across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Living & Working in Brighton:

Be spoilt for choice with Brighton's iconic seafront, vibrant lanes and array of shops and attractions



Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns on your doorstep



Embrace the outstanding natural beauty spots including the renowned Devils Dyke and South Downs National Park



We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, recent staff survey results told us that 82% recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Key staff survey results include:

70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work



79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work in their team



77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles



Please see the attached document for full details of the role and responsibilities. If you wish to discuss the post or arrange an informal visit, please contact Almas Channon, Service Manager a.channon@nhs.net or Dr Alison Chalu, Lead Psychiatrist for the community alison.chalu@nhs.net