Specialist Grade Psychiatrist Role in Worthing with Sponsorship: Advance Mental Health Care, Apply Now

Here’s your chance to make a lasting impact in adult mental health care while developing your clinical expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Location
Meadowfield Hospital, Swandean, Arundel Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3EP

Type
Permanent, Full time – 10 sessions per week

Salary (£)
£100,870 – £111,441 per year plus £35,000 Recruitment and Retention package

About Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services for people across South East England. They care for those living with psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia, and personality disorders. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to provide outstanding care and treatment you can be confident in.

They put people first. Whether you’re a clinician, patient, or family member, they believe in respect, growth, and collaboration. They’ll support your development through lifelong learning and give you the freedom to shape better services. With their “Good” CQC rating and strong commitment to inclusion and innovation, they’re a place where ideas matter and professionals thrive.

Job details

Benefits

• £35,000 Recruitment and Retention package – paid over three years to recognise your commitment
• Lifelong learning support – funded apprenticeships and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working options – balance personal life and professional goals
• Inclusive culture – feel valued, respected, and heard across every level of the organisation
• Career growth and recognition – opportunities to lead service development and influence care quality

Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise and good standing
• At least six years’ experience at specialty grade in General Adult Psychiatry
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Effective communication and empathy in patient interactions
• Experience supervising trainees and supporting junior colleagues
• Eligible for or willing to obtain Section 12(2) MHA 1983 approval within six months
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and continuous reflection on clinical competence

Salary Details

You’ll earn £100,870 – £111,441 per year, plus a structured £35,000 Recruitment and Retention package (£10,000 on appointment, £10,000 at 12 months, £7,500 at 24 months, and £7,500 at 36 months).

About the Role

As a Specialist Grade Psychiatrist, you’ll join two adult inpatient wards, Rowan and Maple, both 17-bed mixed units for working-age adults experiencing acute mental health crises. You’ll work alongside a full medical team including a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist and trainee doctors, playing a key role in assessment, treatment planning, and patient recovery.

This is more than just ward work. You’ll influence service development, mentor junior doctors, and collaborate with an established multidisciplinary team made up of nurses, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, and activity workers. Your leadership will help foster a calm, therapeutic ward culture where recovery is always the focus.

It’s a role where your insight, compassion, and expertise can shape how care is delivered. If you’re someone who values teamwork and believes in continuous improvement, you’ll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessments and interventions for adult inpatients to support safe and effective recovery
• Lead multidisciplinary team discussions, ensuring integrated and holistic treatment planning
• Supervise and guide junior medical staff to support their professional growth
• Collaborate with senior consultants to influence service improvements and quality initiatives
• Promote a therapeutic and inclusive ward environment that empowers patients and staff
• Maintain high standards of documentation and adherence to clinical governance principles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 1 January 2021, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities they serve. They welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially from those underrepresented in healthcare, including people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and individuals with disabilities.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Swandean, Arundel Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3EP
• Contact: Dr Tom Barton, Lead Psychiatrist, Coastal West Sussex
• Email: tom.barton@nhs.net
• Telephone: 01243 791898

Reference Number
354-AC-21137-B

How To Apply
If you’re ready to make a tangible difference in adult mental health care, apply today and join a Trust that believes in compassion, collaboration, and career growth.