Job summary
We are seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our team in the Worthing Assessment and Treatment community team.
You will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrists within the team to provide specialist assessment and treatment to service users alongside the MDT.
To find out more about what SPFT offer please take a look at our careers portal:https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
Main duties of the job
You will be a part of the team comprising of two team leaders, two consultant psychiatrists, a second SAS doctor, nurses, OTs and psychologists.
You will assess new patients, will formulate treatment plans and will conduct follow up reviews. You will have the opportunity to join professionals meetings and complex case and risk panels. You will participate in the MDT meeting weekly.
There is a weekly academic afternoon and SPFT supports candidates looking to undertake the CESR route to consultancy.
About us
At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities forflexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.
Also, if you haven't thought about living and working inWest Sussexbefore 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
- Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond
- London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties are discussed above. There is however a lot of scope to develop this role. Worthing ATS is a vibrant community team. It supports innovation and we are always motivated to look at Quality Improvement. The successful candidate can be supported to get enough experience to enter a training job or be supported to go through CESR.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.
There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below!
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- 4 years at full-time postgraduate training or higher or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chanctonbury building
Arundel Road
Worthing
BN13 3EP