Consultant Psychiatrist, Orion Ward - Silverwood (attracts £25K RRP)

HwC Ventures; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Orion Ward. The role comes with a recruitment premium of £25K plus relocation allowance. The ideal candidate will provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on high-quality patient care. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working patterns are part of the offer.

Benefits

Recruitment premium of £25,000

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

CPD allowance up to £2,000 per year

NHS pension employer contribution 23.7%

Company car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of NHS strategic vision.
• Experience with various patient groups across community and inpatient settings.
• Ability to lead in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant psychiatric input to inpatients.
• Manage admissions and discharges.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for care quality.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to manage clinical complexity

Knowledge of legislation

Education

MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification

Full medical registration with a licence to practice

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist, Orion Ward - Silverwood (attracts £25K RRP)

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Job Summary
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) Sponsor Employer. This role attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 in addition to £8,000 relocation allowance – the RRP is pro‑rata for part‑time employees. We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Orion Ward, a modern, 16‑bed mixed‑gender ward within our new Northwest Mental Health Inpatient Service in Chertsey. The role offers an exciting opportunity to provide clinical leadership and expert psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team, leading ward rounds, managing admissions and discharges, assessing medical and psychiatric needs, and working closely with families, carers and community services.

Main duties of the job

The role is delivered within an inclusive culture that values compassion and kindness. The post‑holder will deliver consultant psychiatric input to inpatients admitted to the ward per the Acute Service Operational Policy, provide clinical leadership and participate actively in service improvement activities. They will collaborate with colleagues from other professional disciplines, ensure high‑quality care via the Care Programme Approach, liaise with general and specialist teams across Surrey for effective hand‑over of care, and contribute to the broader Trust targets and objectives.

Our Offer

• NHS Consultant grade £109,725 – £145,478 per annum + £149 fringe allowance
• GMC Sponsorship
• Recruitment premium £25,000 (subject to policy requirements)
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (subject to policy requirement)
• International candidate sponsorship
• CPD allowance up to £2,000 per year (subject to policy requirements)
• NHS pension employer contribution 23.7% from day one
• Company car lease scheme

About Us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill‑health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively engage patients and communities to improve mental well‑being, collaborate with NHS and voluntary sector organisations, and operate within a county that offers excellent transport links and proximity to London.

Job Responsibilities

We offer a supportive and diverse work environment with opportunities for flexibility. The job requires working full‑time, part‑time or flexible patterns where operationally possible, with a commitment to work‑life balance and a broad range of benefits.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
• Full medical registration with a licence to practice
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (within 12 months of interview/assessment)

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc or other clinical qualifications)
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Management qualification or evidence of interest in developing leadership skills

Eligibility

Essential

• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC, concerning warnings and conditions on practice
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice
• Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
• Ability to use IT, including email and the internet
• Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across community, inpatient and specialist teams
• Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to NHS or comparable service
• Experience in management
• Specific training qualification or attendance on a recognised teaching course
• Peer review or research publications
• Published audit or research projects

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high‑quality care
• Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives and other professionals where opinions differ
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional groups under New Ways of Working
• High‑level ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally, presenting complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional audiences

Desirable

• Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

UK Registration

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

Employer Details

Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address Orion Ward, Silverwood Hospital, 1 Holloway Hill, Lyne, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0AE

Website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

Mental Health Care

Reference number 325-7027651-MR‑E

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full‑time

Location Orion Ward, Silverwood Hospital, 1 Holloway Hill, Lyne, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0AE