Job summary
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
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry to join the East Sussex Division providing psychiatric and physical healthcare to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to Adults in a Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.
This is a developmental post suitable for doctors with experience working in Psychiatry who are seeking further experience in community psychiatry. The post holder will work under supervision. The post would suit someone who has a background in working in Psychiatry, ideally having completed Core Training or with equivalent experience. This post would be suitable for someone who wants to spend time in a non-training position to develop their skills in medical education and work on their portfolio before applying for a Higher Specialty training post. This role would also be open to SAS grade doctors considering applying for Higher Specialty Training or gathering evidence for CESR.
This is a novel and exciting post that is available for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of further extension. This post combines community psychiatry experience with allocated time for work in the medical education department. Our medical education team has recently embarked on an ambitious programme of change, with investment in its consultant resource, simulation technology and psychotherapy teaching.
Please refer to JD for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry to join the East Sussex Division providing psychiatric and physical healthcare to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to Adults in a Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.
This is a developmental post suitable for doctors with experience working in Psychiatry who are seeking further experience in community psychiatry. The post holder will work under supervision. The post would suit someone who has a background in working in Psychiatry, ideally having completed Core Training or with equivalent experience. This post would be suitable for someone who wants to spend time in a non-training position to develop their skills in medical education and work on their portfolio before applying for a Higher Specialty training post. This role would also be open to SAS grade doctors considering applying for Higher Specialty Training or gathering evidence for CESR.
This is a novel and exciting post that is available for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of further extension. This post combines community psychiatry experience with allocated time for work in the medical education department. Our medical education team has recently embarked on an ambitious programme of change, with investment in its consultant resource, simulation technology and psychotherapy teaching.
Please refer to JD for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
- Completion of Psychiatric Core Training (or equivalent experience)
- Section 12 approval (or can evidence meets criteria to apply)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Appropriate knowledge of core medical care, psychotherapy, psychology and neuroscience
- Capacity to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Capacity to critically appraise research in psychiatry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
- Completion of Psychiatric Core Training (or equivalent experience)
- Section 12 approval (or can evidence meets criteria to apply)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Appropriate knowledge of core medical care, psychotherapy, psychology and neuroscience
- Capacity to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Capacity to critically appraise research in psychiatry
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
