Consultant Psychiatrist - Lewes NMHT (45k RRP)

Job summaryWe are seeking a Full time (10 PA per week) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the newly formed Specialist Adult Mental Health Service within the Lewes Neighbourhood, East Sussex.You will be joining a mutually supportive, friendly and enthusiastic team with a real passion for what we do.This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of 45,000structured over a three-year period as follows:o15,000 payable upon successful recruitmento10,000 payable at 12 months' serviceo10,000 payable at 24 months' serviceo10,000 payable at 36 months' serviceThe 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 - find out more about we can offer you at SPFT, please follow the link to our careers websitehereMain duties of the jobThe team is gradually moving to a Neighbourhood model, where secondary care works in close collaboration with GPs, East Sussex Wellbeing, third sector services and other local partners, to offer the right help in the right place and by the right professional, reducing the excessive and inappropriate demands on specialist services.Towards the same aim, we have implemented fully New Ways of Working for psychiatrists and will soon introduce the post-CPA recommendations of NHSE and a new Electronic Patient Record systemAbout usWe offer annual Job Planning to review the needs of the professional and the service and plan accordingly the timetable of activities and objectives for the next year.DetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number354-AE-21263-GJob locationsHillriseChurch HillNewhaven, East SussexBN9 9HHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIt is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days.The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities.For an outline of the role duties and our local services, please read the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesIt is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days.The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities.For an outline of the role duties and our local services, please read the attached Job Description.Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
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 practiceApproved 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 evidenceHas 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.
Person Specification

Qualifications & Eligibility
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 practiceApproved 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 evidenceHas 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.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).
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 TrustAddressHillriseChurch HillNewhaven, East SussexBN9 9HHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressHillriseChurch HillNewhaven, East SussexBN9 9HHUnited KingdomEmployer's website