Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Stafford IMHT
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Stafford, ST16 3SR
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
Job description
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Community Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to join the Stafford Integrated Mental Health Team (IMH...
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide medical leadership within a collective leadership model.
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
- Ensure, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, regular effective review of the care of patients in the clinical pathway - via individual assessments and follow up appointments, MDT meetings and sometimes the Care Programme Approach (CPA) review, particularly where the complexity requires it.
- Be the Responsible Clinician for service users in the pathway who are subject to Community Treatment Order (CTO) where applicable
- Provide evidence based care
- Be recovery focused
- Provide cross-cover (emergency and prospective) for other Consultant Psychiatrist colleagues by mutual agreement
- Communicate with all key partners in an appropriate and timely way including service users, carers and General Practitioners.
- Comply with all Trust policies and the Living Our Values Framework.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for full details of this role.
For further details / informal visits please do not hesitate to contact us.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Full GMC registration including licence to practice or eligibility for licence to practice if coming from overseas
- Approved Clinician (AC) status or eligibility to obtain within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Additional qualification in a clinical area, management or education
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Leadership/management experience at any level
Desirable
- Experience at Consultant level
- Experience at setting up a new service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide leadership and vision in a changing environment
- Awareness of lean methodology
Desirable
- Experience in lean methodology
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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