Consultant Psychiatrist enhanced RRP

Consultant Psychiatrist - Bognor Regis (enhanced £45k RRP)

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 comprises two assessment and treatment teams; one serves Bognor Regis and the other covers 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. The team is part of a wider network of NMHTs across Coastal West Sussex, with inpatient services at Oaklands Centre, Meadowfield Hospital, Amber Ward, Langley Green Hospital, plus Crisis and Home Treatment Teams and an Enhanced Community Rehabilitation Service.

• Conduct specialist psychiatric assessments and deliver evidence‑based treatments for patients referred to the service.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff and offer informal guidance to non‑medical team members.
• Act as the Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, including attendance at Managers Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.
• Participate in Mental Health Act assessments for patients on the team’s caseload.
• Liaise with inpatient Responsible Clinicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with external services such as forensic teams, substance misuse services, and the local risk panel as required.

• Recruitment & retention premia: £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).
• Relocation expenses up to £8,000 (subject to role and policy requirements).
• Excellent NHS pension scheme.
• 30 days study leave over 3 years with an annual study budget.
• Opportunities for flexible working and bespoke job planning.
• Access to wellbeing support, staff networks, balance groups and Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs).
• Opportunities to engage in research, teaching and quality improvement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high‑quality, person‑centred care within a well‑established community mental health service. You will become a senior member of the medical team within the NMHT and have the opportunity to work with the leadership team to develop local mental health services in line with West Sussex Division’s strategic aims and objectives. The post holder can also support any interests in research, development, medical education or special interests.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact our recruitment team (insert contact details). The attached Job Description and Person Specification provide full details.