Job overview

This is a novel and exciting post that is available for six months, with the possibility of further extension. Our medical education team has recently embarked on an ambitious programme of change, with investment in its consultant resource, simulation technology and psychotherapy teaching. The post-holder will work closely with, Dr James Fallon, DME whilst joining a community adult team within East Sussex, a Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT)

 The post will be split as follows:

•  80% of time will be spent in clinical practice. Full clinical supervision will be provided and the post-holder will be expected to work at the level appropriate to their experience and competency (i.e. at the level of a Higher Specialty Trainee). 
•  20% of time will be spent supporting the medical education team with the development and delivery of postgraduate education. Duties are likely to include: co-facilitating seminars with more senior Psychiatrists, developing and organising learning materials, co-facilitating simulation sessions, assisting with virtual delivery of content, advising the senior leadership on new initiatives, providing additional support to trainees sitting the CASC and leading on their own educational project.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and formulate differential diagnoses
• Develop management plans collaboratively with patients using a biopsychosocial approach
• Perform Mental State and Cognitive Examinations
• Undertake physical health assessments
• Participate in risk assessments and care planning
• Liaise with families, carers, and other professionals
• Refer patients appropriately to other services
• Present cases in MDT meetings and clinical supervision
• Participate in out-of-hours assessments (if applicable)
• Develop skills in report writing and documentation
• Gain experience in the application of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Support the management of psychiatric emergencies

Working for our organisation

We provide NHS mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services for children, young people, adults, and older people across Sussex. Our care is delivered in homes, clinics, hospitals, and GP surgeries, often in partnership with other organisations.

We are the lead provider in three regional Provider Collaboratives covering adult eating disorders, secure care, and children and young people’s inpatient services.

 As a teaching trust, we work closely with Brighton and Sussex Medical School and are a member of the Association of UK University Hospitals. Our services are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and ‘Outstanding’ for caring. We are committed to innovation, research, and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Our Vision:  Delivering great care and improving outcomes together

Our Values: Our values underpin everything we do and the experience we want people to   have when using our services, working within them and working alongside them, as a partner. Our values are:Compassionate, accountable, Optimistic

 Services we provide

 We provide a wide range of mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex for all age groups. This includes inpatient and community care, crisis services, CAMHS, perinatal, forensic, and specialist support for people with complex needs.