Consultant Psychiatrist – East Assessment & Treatment Service (ATS)

Consultant Psychiatrist – East Assessment & Treatment Service (ATS) Full Time – 10 Sessions | Brighton £109,725 – £145,478 per annum Closing date: 4 May 2026

A community consultant role in a well-established MDT, working with complex mental health presentations across Brighton & Hove.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the East Assessment & Treatment Service (ATS), based within the Park Crescent Cluster.

About the role This is a key consultant role within a large, multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessment and treatment for people with complex and often unstable mental health needs.

You will work closely with primary care, inpatient services and partner organisations, supporting continuity of care across the system.

Your responsibilities will include: • Providing specialist psychiatric assessment and evidence-based treatment • Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients on Community Treatment Orders • Undertaking Mental Health Act assessments • Providing clinical supervision to trainees and support to MDT colleagues • Liaising with inpatient services, forensic teams and substance misuse services • Contributing to risk management and complex case discussions • Supporting collaborative, person-centred care planning

The service East ATS is part of Brighton & Hove community services, structured into smaller locality clusters aligned to GP practices, supporting strong primary care relationships.

The team benefits from: • A supportive and experienced MDT • Strong links with third sector organisations • Close collaboration with primary care and inpatient services • Teaching links with Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS)

Why join this team? • Established, friendly and collaborative MDT • Opportunity to work in a vibrant and diverse city • Strong system working across health, social care and voluntary sector • Regular access to trainees and teaching opportunities • Flexibility in job planning and working patterns

What we offer • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where possible • 30 days study leave over 3 years (with funding) • Strong peer support and consultant network • NHS pension and generous annual leave • Access to wellbeing and occupational health support

About you You will be a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist (or within 6 months of CCT) with strong clinical and collaborative skills.

You will hold: • MBBS (or equivalent) • GMC registration with licence to practise • Specialist Register status (or within 6 months) • Approved Clinician status (or ability to achieve within 3 months) • Section 12 approval (or ability to achieve)

You will also demonstrate: • Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty • Strong bio-psycho-social approach to care • Commitment to teamworking and shared leadership • Experience working within multidisciplinary and multi-agency settings

Key details Location: Brighton (Park Crescent Cluster) Hours: Full time – 10 sessions