Spring Tide is a Tier 4 Intensive Therapy Program based in Hove that treats Young People aged 10-18, with a diagnosed Eating Disorder. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Sussex-wide team for 10 sessions per week.
This role plays an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service to those YP and their families/carers within Sussex. The ITP is based on the Maudsley model and has been open in Sussex for 3 years. We accept up to 10 cases, which are referred to from the local CAMHS teams and/ or the local community Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS)
This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000structured over a three-year period as follows:
o£15,000 payable upon successful recruitment
o£10,000 payable at 12 months' service
o£10,000 payable at 24 months' service
o£10,000 payable at 36 months' service
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 HR Team via [email protected]
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The role is based at Aldrington House, Hove. The program treats children and young people with serious mental health problems and Atypical Anorexia/ Anorexia Nervosa.
The service we provide is in line with NICE Concordant Evidenced Based Treatment.
You will provide high quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families and work collaboratively with other members of the team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.
You will work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, systemic family therapists, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, dietician, Assistant Psychology, and Support workers.
This post works alongside other Consultants and Specialty Doctors who work in Sussex ChYPS.
You will also be part of a Trust wide consultant network where there are opportunities to liaise with colleagues in other posts throughout the Trust and develop peer networks. You will also see consultant peers at regular division meetings in the locality and at clinical governance meetings.
You will provide cover for leave for SFEDS during periods of annual leave, sickness and training.
Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.
The Trust offers:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Bespoke, flexible job plans
- 30 days of study leave over a 3-year period supported by a study leave allowance each year.
- Opportunities to become a medical appraiser.
- Opportunities to become a clinical/educational supervisor.
- Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support.
- Responsibility allowances for specific roles and responsibilities
- A variety of wellbeing support and tools, such as an Employee Assistance Programme, financial wellbeing, Occupational Health etc
SPFT is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC . Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey stating that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
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 within their team
77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Sussex Partnership is a place where your clinical voice, expertise and leadership genuinely influence how services evolve. Explore ourCAMHS recruitment brochureto learn more.