Consultant Psychiatrist in GA -Inpatients Willow ward

DiabloRosso; CHESTERFIELD; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant for the Willow Ward to provide high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include treatment oversight and patient assessments. The role offers a salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 along with up to £8,000 in relocation expenses. Benefits include flexible working, 33 days annual leave, and a generous NHS pension scheme. Candidates are encouraged to contact the trust for informal visits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Up to £8,000 relocation expenses

Health service discounts

Structured learning opportunities

Free confidential employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant and Approved Clinician responsibility for all patients on Willow Ward.
• Responsible for the treatment given to patients in care.
• Prompt and comprehensive assessment of admissions, diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of speciality

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Ability to work in and lead a team

Participated in research and service provision

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with GMC with licence

Approved clinician status

Job description

Job Summary

• Divisional Medical Director – Older Adults, Specialist and Children's Services
  • You will ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services across the division. It will be your responsibility, in conjunction with leadership colleagues, to ensure the division delivers the Trust Strategy and enabling plans within the division and its care groups.
• Clinical Director – Working Age Adults Community and Assessment Care Group
  • You will provide medical leadership through a triumvirate leadership model to your care group and work collaboratively to improve quality, productivity and efficiency. You will work closely with the other care group leaders to realise the vision, values and strategic objectives of the Trust.

Alongside this consultant job there are also opportunities to take on one of our leadership roles on a three‑year basis within your workplan in your substantive consultant role.

For more information about these please contact Mark Broadhurst and express your interest on your application form.

As a clinical leader you will be involved in shaping and developing the service. You will also have opportunities to grow and enhance your skills as a clinician and develop evidence‑based innovative practices.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships.

The Consultant's role is to provide consultant and Approved Clinician responsibility for all patients on Willow Ward. Consultants will be responsible for the treatment given to patients in their care; they will be responsible for the prompt and comprehensive assessment of admissions, for diagnosis and treatment of patients, for regularly reviewing patient and for the proper administration of the Mental Health Act in relation to detained patients, preparing tribunal reports and attendance at tribunals. They will be supported by junior medical staff and the consultant is responsible for the appropriate delegation, organisation and supervision of the junior medical staff in the team.

The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving health and wellbeing.

Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. The Trust offers up to £8,000 in relocation expenses. We have a generous study budget and an excellent in‑house CPD programme as well.

We encourage potential candidates to contact us, and we will be happy to arrange an informal visit.

About Us

Join ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’ and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

Benefits Include

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Details

Date posted: 24 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 383‑MED‑6283‑25‑B

Job locations
Willow Ward
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield
S44 5BL

Job Responsibilities

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Person Specification – Essential

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with GMC with licence
• Approved clinician status

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of speciality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Ability to work in and lead a team
• Participated in research and service provision

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 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. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

3>Employer Details

Employer name: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Willow Ward, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Website: http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/

Additional Information

For more details, visit the employer's website or contact the recruitment team directly.

References

Job posted 24 December 2025.

Contact

Mark Broadhurst – contact details on application form.