Job overview

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist within the Arun Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT), based in Bognor Regis. This is a pivotal senior medical and clinical leadership role, embedded within a dynamic multidisciplinary community team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care for adults experiencing mental health challenges.

 The Arun NMHT is structured into two assessment and treatment teams—one serving Bognor Regis (this post) and the other covering Littlehampton and surrounding areas. Each team is aligned with local GP surgeries to support close collaboration with Primary Care colleagues. The Bognor Regis team benefits from the support of another Consultant Psychiatrist and a full-time Specialty Doctor.

 You’ll be part of a wider network of NMHTs across Coastal West Sussex, including teams in Chichester, Worthing, and Adur (Shoreham). Inpatient services are provided at Oaklands Centre in Chichester and Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing, with access to Amber Ward, a mixed PICU at Langley Green Hospital in Crawley. The area is also supported by two Crisis and Home Treatment Teams and a dedicated Enhanced Community Rehabilitation Service.

 All services are consultant-led, and the successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across these teams to ensure continuity of care and service excellence.

Main duties of the job

Arun NMHT is an integrated,  multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessment and treatment for adults with complex and severe mental health needs. This is a key clinical leadership role within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As Consultant Psychiatrist, your core responsibilities will include:

•                Conducting specialist psychiatric assessments and delivering evidence-based treatments for patients referred to the service.

•                Providing clinical supervision to junior medical staff and offering informal guidance to non-medical team members.

•                Acting as the Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, including attendance at Managers’ Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.

•                Participating in Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team’s caseload.

•                Liaising with inpatient Responsible Clinicians to ensure continuity of care.

•                Collaborating with external services such as forensic teams, substance misuse services, and the local risk panel as required.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality, person-centred care within a well-established and forward-thinking community mental health service.

Working for our organisation

Not only will you be working in a county with areas of outstanding beauty such as the south downs, and the 137 miles of coastline, along with exciting cities such as Brighton & Hove - the Trust also offers:

• Recruitment & retention premia of £45,000; £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment and £10,000 payable at 12, 24 and 36 months thereafter. (subject to role and policy requirements; please liaise with Medical HR for more details - 0300 304 0393/ [email protected])
• Relocation expenses up to £8,000 subject to role and policy requirements
•  Excellent NHS pension scheme .
• 30 days study leave over 3 years with annual study budget.
•  Opportunities for flexible working and bespoke job planning.
• Access to wellbeing support, staff networks, and Balint groups.
• Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support
• Opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and quality improvement.