Child & Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist -Inpatient (45k RRP)

Job summaryThis is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to play a key role in the future development of Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS in Sussex at our 12-bed Children & Young People's Inpatient Mental Health Unitin Haywards Heath (15 minutes from Brighton / 45 minutes from London), is entering an important phase of strengthening, innovation and service redesign.You will join an established, well-supported multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to help shape how the inpatient pathway evolves, drawing on best practice, national standards and collaboration across CAMHS. We are open to bespoke job planning and flexible working arrangements, including exploring a shared post model across our Children & Young People's Inpatient Mental Health Unit and the COAST CAMHS Acute service, where this supports continuity, service quality and candidate preference.This post offers a 45,000 Recruitment & Retention Package, bespoke job planning, relocation support (where applicable) and opportunities to shape a service with momentum and leadership visibility.If you are seeking a Consultant role where you can make a meaningful impact and help define the next chapter of inpatient CAMHS in Sussex, we would be delighted to hear from you. Informal conversations and visits are warmly welcomed.Main duties of the jobAs Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:o Provide clinical leadership for a skilled and compassionate MDT caring for young people aged 13-18 with complex needso Lead on formulation, risk management and treatment planning, working closely with families and partner agencieso Supervise junior doctors and trainees, and contribute to teaching, audit and quality improvemento Work within a supportive leadership group with strong operational and clinical management backingo Participate in the CAMHS Consultant on-call rota (1:9, with allowance for compensatory rest)Permanent, full-time (10 PAs), based at our Children & Young People's Inpatient Mental Health Unit, Haywards Heath.About usConsultants benefit from:o Flexible job planning and opportunities for hybrid workingo 30 days' study leave over 3 years, with fundingo Wellbeing initiatives, occupational health and staff networksLiving and Working in Sussexo A mix of coastline, countryside and vibrant cities (including Brighton & Hove)o Excellent links to London and Gatwick Airporto South Downs walking and cycling routesRecruitment & Retention Package (45,000 over 3 years):o 15,000 on appointmento 10,000 after 12 monthso 10,000 after 24 monthso 10,000 after 36 months(Pro-rata for part-time employees)Contact: for full terms and conditions of this packageSussex Partnership is a place where your clinical voice, expertise and leadership genuinely influence how services evolve. Explore ourCAMHS recruitment brochureto learn more.DetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number354-CS-21616-NJob locationsPrincess Royal HospitalLewes RoadHaywards Heath, West SussexRH16 4NQUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFull details of the role can be found in the attached job description but If youd like to know more or arrange an informal visit, please contact: Dr Saam Idelji-Tehrani Nicola Chainey
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFull details of the role can be found in the attached job description but If youd like to know more or arrange an informal visit, please contact: Dr Saam Idelji-Tehrani Nicola Chainey Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualificationFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Eligibility
EssentialApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Transport
EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.Participated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluation.Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesAbility to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualificationFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Eligibility
EssentialApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Transport
EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.Participated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluation.Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesAbility to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patientsDisclosure 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).
Additional information
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 TrustAddressPrincess Royal HospitalLewes RoadHaywards Heath, West SussexRH16 4NQUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressPrincess Royal HospitalLewes RoadHaywards Heath, West SussexRH16 4NQUnited KingdomEmployer's website