Consultant Psychiatrist

Sussex Partnership; Hove; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Hove is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead inpatient mental health care in a supportive multidisciplinary team at Mill View Hospital. You will provide expert assessment and treatment for acute conditions while collaborating with healthcare professionals and contributing to service development. Opportunities for teaching and involvement in consultant networks are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

£25,000 RRP recruitment and retention package

Up to £8,000 relocation allowance

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical qualifications required.
• Must be GMC registered with a licence to practise.
• Ability to achieve Approved Clinician status within three months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medical care of patients on Regency Ward.
• Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver care.

Skills

Excellent clinical knowledge and skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team

Experience in clinical research

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with licence to practise

Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register

Job description

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Base pay range

Consultant Psychiatrist – Regency Ward (Inpatient), Hove (RRP Payable)

Location: Mill View Hospital, Brighton and Hove

Contract: Permanent | Full-time (10 sessions per week, on-call requirement)

Lead and shape acute inpatient mental health care.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the acute services at Mill View Hospital, working with working-age adults on Regency Ward—a 19-bed acute mental health unit. You will be part of a well-established, supportive multidisciplinary team including SAS and resident doctors, nursing staff, occupational therapists, and psychologists.

About the role

You will provide expert psychiatric assessment, treatment, and leadership for voluntary and detained patients with a range of acute mental health conditions. You will work closely with the MDT, families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure person-centred, evidence-based care.

This post also provides opportunities for teaching Brighton and Sussex Medical School students, engaging in reflective practice, and participating in local service development and Trust-wide consultant networks.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the medical care of patients on Regency Ward, including Mental Health Act assessments
• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for acute adult mental health conditions
• Collaborate with nursing staff, allied health professionals, families, and carers to deliver coordinated care
• Offer specialist medical advice and consultation to colleagues in primary care, community services, and acute specialties
• Participate in reflective practice groups, ward-based training, and professional development sessions
• Contribute to local service development, clinical governance, and Trust-wide consultant networks

What we’re looking for

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months)
• Approved Clinician status (or able to achieve within 3 months)
• Excellent clinical knowledge and skills using a bio-psycho-social approach
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative decision-making
• Broad specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to acute adult psychiatry
• Experience in clinical research, audit, or service evaluation
• Track record in teaching, CPD, or quality improvement initiatives

Recruitment & Retention Package

This post attracts a £25,000 RRP, paid in staged instalments, plus up to £8,000 relocation allowance. Payments are pro rata for part-time employees.

Why Sussex Partnership?

• Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs
• Opportunities to engage in teaching, research, and service development
• Life in Sussex: stunning coastline, South Downs, vibrant Brighton, and excellent transport links
• Supportive multidisciplinary teams committed to inclusive, person-centred care

Contact

For further information, please contact the Medical Staffing Team: [e-mail]

Apply now to join a leading acute inpatient team and help shape the future of adult mental health care in Brighton and Hove.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care

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