Psychiatrist jobs in United Kingdom

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) Sponsor Employer inviting applications for a dedicated and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Northwest Surrey Home Treatment Team (HTT) based at Two Bridges in Chertsey. The role offers a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 (pro‑rata for part‑time staff) and an £8,000 relocation allowance.

• Provide consultant psychiatric input and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Deliver expert assessments, treatment planning, and support for early hospital discharge.
• Collaborate closely with local teams, services and carers, ensuring effective handover across Surrey.
• Interface with Inpatient Acute Services, Single Point of Access Triage Services, Section 136 Places of Safety, Community Services, Liaison Services, and the Criminal Justice System.
• Attend 2–3 outpatient clinics per week and 2–3 emergency/domiciliary visits per week (full‑time).

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

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
• Full medical registration with a licence to practice
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6–12 months of interview) or equivalent
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register (or within six months)
• In good standing with GMC regarding warnings and conditions on practice

• Relevant higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc or other clinical qualifications)
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills
• Approved clinician status (or ability to achieve within three months of appointment)

• 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)
• Excellent bio‑psycho‑social clinical skills and broad medical knowledge
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Experience working across community, inpatient and specialist settings, with people of diverse clinical severity
• Knowledge of psychiatric provision and ability to meet duties under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act

• Broad specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to an NHS role
• Experience in management and leadership
• Specific training qualifications or attendance on recognised teaching courses
• Peer review or research publications
• Published audit or research projects

• Ability to take a clinical leadership role in an MDT, ensuring high‑quality care
• Negotiation skills with patients, relatives and professionals where opinions differ
• High‑level communication skills in written and oral form to patients, families, carers and diverse audiences
• Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2 Bridges, Guildford Street
Chertsey, Surrey
KT16 9AU
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us