Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Morpeth, NE61 2NUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
This is a new and exciting inpatient consultant post has been created to enhance the inpatient medical team working alongside pre-existing consultants...
The Post holder will provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted under the post holder's care including making assessments and recommendations under the Mental Health Act.
The post holder will act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. They will provide leadership to the inpatient team to deliver high-quality evidence-based care for the patients to help their recovery journey through the inpatient pathway.
The post holder will work closely with the CBU, the Hospital to Home team, the Crisis team and the Community teams to effect timely and effective transitions of patients from inpatient to community care. This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant psychiatrist seeking a leadership role within a well-established acute inpatient service, providing consultant expertise across both male and female acute wards while working within a supportive, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
The post holder will provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the adult acute pathway and work collaboratively with senior clinical colleagues within the Inpatient Care team and the Inpatient CBU.
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
- Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
- Remote working available as suits service needs
- Dedicated and protected SPA time
- Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
- Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential: - Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry; - Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable: - An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable: - Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies; - Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy.
Personal Characteristics
Essential: - Able to sustain self and support others; - Trustworthiness; - Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post; - Maturity, openness and flexibility
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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