Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Hove

Job Title: Consultant in Adult Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Hove, Sussex
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

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.

• Provide expert psychiatric care to adults with complex mental health needs in both inpatient and community settings
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised treatment plans
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, and case conferences
• Ensure legal compliance with the Mental Health Act, including responsibilities under Section 12 approval
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and supervision of junior medical staff

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
• Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act
• Significant experience in adult psychiatry, ideally in both inpatient and CMHT settings
• Excellent leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills

If your experience aligns with this role, apply today. Our specialist recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail.

• Access to exclusive NHS roles through preferred supplier agreements
• Personalised support from experienced consultants
• Seamless onboarding and compliance assistance
• £300 referral bonus for recommending a friend (after 200 hours worked)

We are committed to supporting your needs. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know.

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.