There are 7 SHO posts in Mid-Sussex. The base is a 350 bedded district general hospital. Acute inpatient psychiatry, intensive psychiatric care unit, acute old age assessment, old age day hospital, medium stay rehabilitation unit and inpatient child and adolescent services are all based on site. Also on site is the regional neurosciences unit (neurology and neurosurgery).

In the adult psychiatry service there are 3 sectors each with its own CMHC and a Consultant led CMHT.

Brighton and Sussex university hospitals NHS Trust

The post holder accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation where practicable with his/her colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the profession and the department that while additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

The appointment is subject to the National Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) and to the General Whitley Council of Conditions of Service.

Medical clearance is required prior to taking up the post;

Doctors must be registered with the General Medical Council, and it is advisable to be a member of a Medical Defence Organisation;

The appointment is whole-time and salary is that of a Senior House Officer.

The posts are educationally approved for training.

The Junior Medical Staff have their own mess.

There are various facilities available through the ‘Better Deal for Staff’ Scheme, details of which are available from the Personnel Department.

An extensive shopping area is easily within reach and there is an adequate public transport service from a stop outside the Hospital.
Good train services exist to London.

The Hospital is situated a few minutes walk from the sea and Brighton Marina.

The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk, health and safety and will be required to work within the policies and procedures laid down by the Trust. All staff have a responsibility to access occupational health, other staff support services and/or any relevant others in times of need and advice.

As an employee of this Trust you may gain privileged knowledge of a highly confidential nature relating to private affairs, diagnosis and treatment of patients, information affecting members of the public, personal matters concerning staff, commercial confidences of third parties, and details of items under consideration by this Trust.