Specialty Doctor - CRHTT Eastbourne

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an SAS psychiatrist to join the Eastbourne Crisis and Home Resolution Team (CRHTT) and the Haven in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) provides a 7 day per week service to people experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. The team provides an alternative to acute hospital treatment by offering intensive community-based interventions and gatekeeping all potential hospital admissions. The post also provides medical input to the Haven, a 4-chaired, nurse-led, community-based mental health crisis service. Both CRHTT and the Haven are based within the Department of Psychiatry in Eastbourne, on the site of Eastbourne District General Hospital.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment and aftercare services to patients in crisis.
• Participate in daily CRHTT meetings and perform urgent assessments of new referrals.
• Provide follow up appointments and clinical leadership to resident doctors.
• Have s12(2) approval and participate in Mental Health Act assessments.
• Ensure regular medical reviews of patients with extended stays at the Haven.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides NHS care and treatment for mental health, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity. They employ about 5,700 staff and work closely with Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Their services are rated 'good' by CQC and 'outstanding' for caring.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• 4 years postgraduate training with at least 2 in a relevant specialty.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent knowledge in specialty and clinical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Salary & Contract

Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time. Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff. Grade: Specialty Doctor. Reference number: 354-AE-21233-B.

Sponsorship

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.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Address: Department of Psychiatry, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD. Employer's website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/.