Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Eating Disorders

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Eating Disorders
The closing date is 21 August 2026.

Job summary
Spring Tide is a Tier 4 Intensive Therapy Program based in Hove that treats Young People aged 10-18, with a diagnosed Eating Disorder. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Sussex-wide team for 10 sessions per week.

This role plays an integral part in prioritising the delivery of a safe, effective and caring service to those YP and their families/carers within Sussex. The ITP is based on the Maudsley model and has been open in Sussex for 3 years. We accept up to 10 cases, which are referred to from the local CAMHS teams and/ or the local community Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS)

This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £45,000 structured over a three-year period as follows:

• £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment
• £10,000 payable at 12 months' service
• £10,000 payable at 24 months' service
• £10,000 payable at 36 months' service

The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical HR Team via spft.medicalhr@nhs.net

For other current Medical vacancies, please apply through our website.

Main duties of the job
The role is based at Aldrington House, Hove. The program treats children and young people with serious mental health problems and Atypical Anorexia/ Anorexia Nervosa.

The service we provide is in line with NICE Concordant Evidenced Based Treatment.

You will provide high quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families and work collaboratively with other members of the team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.

You will work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, systemic family therapists, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, dietician, Assistant Psychology, and Support workers.

This post works alongside other Consultants and Specialty Doctors who work in Sussex ChYPS.

You will also be part of a Trust wide consultant network where there are opportunities to liaise with colleagues in other posts throughout the Trust and develop peer networks. You will also see consultant peers at regular division meetings in the locality and at clinical governance meetings.

You will provide cover for leave for SFEDS during periods of annual leave, sickness and training.

About us
Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.

The Trust offers:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Bespoke, flexible job plans
• 30 days of study leave over a 3-year period supported by a study leave allowance each year.
• Opportunities to become a medical appraiser.
• Opportunities to become a clinical/educational supervisor.
• Monthly Medical Advisory Committees (MACs) which offer further peer support.
• Responsibility allowances for specific roles and responsibilities
• A variety of wellbeing support and tools, such as an Employee Assistance Programme, financial wellbeing, Occupational Health etc

SPFT is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey stating that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Staff survey results include:

• 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
• 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
• 77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Sussex Partnership is a place where your clinical voice, expertise and leadership genuinely influence how services evolve. Explore our CAMHS recruitment brochure to learn more.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 354-CS-21826-F
Job locations: Aldrington House, 35 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.

The post-holder will be expected to provide clinical advice and support to other services working with CYPs with an Eating Disorder across Sussex and to Children and Young People Services regarding patient care, ensuring consistency of approach across the Trust.

The role is pivotal in continuing to develop the Children and Young Person's Eating Disorder service, which is Sussex wide service.

You will be required to work alongside the leadership team with the Provider Collaborative and to work closely with the Tier 4 providers to identify suitable cases that could be "stepped down" and reduce their length of stay by attending the ITP.

The post holder would join Steering Groups that provides direction around the following:

• Strategic development of the service
• Operational policies and procedures
• Resource management
• Prioritisation of access to services
• Governance
• Outcomes
• Cross Trust Issues
• Research and Development
• Training and Development

Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.

There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below!

Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview

To find out more about we can offer you at SPFT, please apply through our website.

To find a list of our current Medical vacancies, please apply through our website.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician/RC status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills / Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Academic Skills
Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Ability to work in a participatory way

Desirable

• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

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.

Certificate of 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. 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).

Employer details
Employer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Aldrington House, 35 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
General Manager
Jay Jameson-Allen
jay.jameson-allen@nhs.net
07393140156