Job Description
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Consultant in Adult Psychiatry<br><strong>Grade:</strong> Consultant<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hove, Sussex<br><strong>Working Hours:</strong> 40 hours per week<br><strong>Rate:</strong> Competitive — details to be discussed upon application</p>
<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Mental Health to join our NHS client in Hove, Sussex. This is a full-time locum opportunity offering a dynamic role within a supportive and multidisciplinary team.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br>• Provide expert psychiatric care to adults with complex mental health needs in both inpatient and community settings<br>• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised treatment plans<br>• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, and case conferences<br>• Ensure legal compliance with the Mental Health Act, including responsibilities under Section 12 approval<br>• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and supervision of junior medical staff</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications Experience</strong><br>• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise<br>• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)<br>• Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act<br>• Significant experience in adult psychiatry, ideally in both inpatient and CMHT settings<br>• Excellent leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills</p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br>If your experience aligns with this role, apply today. Our specialist recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail.</p>
<p><strong>Why Work with Pulse?</strong><br>• Access to exclusive NHS roles through preferred supplier agreements<br>• Personalised support from experienced consultants<br>• Seamless onboarding and compliance assistance<br>• £300 referral bonus for recommending a friend (after 200 hours worked)</p>
<p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong><br>If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are committed to supporting your needs.</p>
<p><strong>Important Notice</strong><br>We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England.</p>
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