Job summary
Sussex Partnership is seeking to appoint a part-time Specialty Doctor working 6 Programmed Activities on a fixed term contract for up to 12 months to join our Learning Disability Service. The post is with the Hastings & Rother Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) based in Hastings. Sussex has lots to offer including:
Journeys from coast to the countryside in minutes
- A lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park
- City life that is never far away either. Brighton and Hove and London are both within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations
The successful applicant will provide specialist psychiatric services for assessment and treatment of adults with a learning disability and provide community psychiatric care to adults with a learning disability living in the catchment area for the pos.t You will ensure clients are supported adequately to enable them to function optimally in the community and where they relapse they receive prompt and appropriate treatment to retain mental health and social functioning.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide specialist psychiatric services for assessment and treatment of adults with a learning disability and provide community psychiatric care to adults with a learning disability living in the catchment area for the pos.t You will ensure clients are supported adequately to enable them to function optimally in the community and where they relapse they receive prompt and appropriate treatment to retain mental health and social functioning.
About us
We know that building on your personal and professional development are key to providing the best patient care.
At Sussex Partnership, we know our people are our biggest asset. We are committed to providing a working environment where you can progress your career, build your knowledge base and develop your skillset.
We know that a culture focussed on personal and professional development has a direct impact on the care we provide to our service users. We are working hard to create new pathways for people to join our Trust and work in mental health and learning disability services, and pathways for staff to progress with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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This is a newly developed post to be offered as a fixed term contract. The post holder will provide specialty doctor input to Learning Disability Services in East Sussex in a community setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
see Job description
This is a newly developed post to be offered as a fixed term contract. The post holder will provide specialty doctor input to Learning Disability Services in East Sussex in a community setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- 4 years at full-time postgraduate training or higher or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Clinical Skills, knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- 4 years at full-time postgraduate training or higher or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Clinical Skills, knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
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
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).
