CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - COAST (Enhanced £45k RRP)
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
CQC: GoodHaywards Heath
Salary
£109,725 – £145,478
Posted
2 weeks ago
About the role
COAST (Crisis Outreach Acute Support Team) is seeking a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to help lead intensive home treatment and crisis outreach for young people across Mid Sussex. Based at Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, you will support an active caseload of approximately 12-20 young people at any one time, working at the interface of inpatient and community CAMHS services. This is an opportunity to influence clinical pathways, strengthen system relationships and shape the delivery of crisis care within a well-established multidisciplinary team including creative therapists, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, systemic therapy and social work. The service works closely with inpatient units, community CAMHS and the Southern Counties Provider Collaborative to reduce avoidable admissions and improve outcomes for young people in crisis. Recruitment & Retention Package - up to £45,000 over three years (pro-rata for part-time):o £15,000 on appointmento £10,000 after 12 monthso £10,000 after 24 monthso £10,000 after 36 months Haywards Heath offers direct rail links to London and the south coast, proximity to Gatwick Airport and easy access to the South Downs National Park. Free on-site parking is available, with additional local parking nearby.