Associate Specialist / Consultant - Psychiatry

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Dorset as a Senior Psychiatrist. You'll provide clinical leadership, support mental health services, and work within community teams. Enjoy a competitive salary, relocation support, and a chance to make a real impact in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible and family-friendly working options

Excellent relocation and pastoral support for international candidates

Recruitment & retention payment

Generous relocation package of up to £10,000

Qualifications

• Possession or within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in Psychiatry.
• Experience outside psychiatry (e.g., general practice, medicine).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership and support high-quality mental health services.
• Lead diagnosis assessments and provide treatment to individuals with mental health conditions.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Leadership

Education

General medical qualification (e.g., MBBS)

MRCPsych or recognized equivalent

Qualification or higher degree in medical education

Job description

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Specialist / Consultant - Psychiatry

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Are you a senior psychiatrist (Consultant, Associate Specialist or equivalent) with a passion for mental health?

At Dorset HealthCare, we put our patients first, and our mental health services across Dorset are growing. Join us to support our patients as a senior psychiatrist. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, committed to patient-centered mental health care, has excellent communication skills, and is a team player.

As a senior psychiatrist, you will provide expert clinical leadership, support the delivery of high-quality mental health services, and lead diagnosis assessments alongside providing excellent treatment to individuals with mental health conditions.

This role is within our community mental health teams, mental health crisis services, and inpatient wards, in both urban and rural settings across Dorset.

Dorset is a county in southwest England, known for its Jurassic coast, sandy beaches, thriving urban centres like Poole and Bournemouth, and growing universities such as Bournemouth University and Health Sciences University. We have something for everyone!

We are committed to supporting individuals to grow their careers and make a meaningful impact across various services for our patients and their families.

Please apply directly to the vacancy or submit a full CV and covering letter to Julie Street, Executive Assistant to Chief Medical Officer, [e-mail], 01202 277011.

Main duties of the job

Closing date is midnight on Monday 26th May 2025.

We welcome applications from international doctors who are senior psychiatrists and offer a supported streamlined process to achieve GMC registration through GMC sponsorship.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, inclusive teams and excellent clinical leadership
• Access to teaching, research, and leadership development
• Flexible and family-friendly working options
• Excellent relocation and pastoral support for international candidates
• Live and work in one of the UK's most scenic regions - from Jurassic Coast beaches to national parks
• GMC sponsorship means a supported process to achieve GMC registration

We offer a recruitment & retention payment.

We can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to Dorset.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare, we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. 95% of patients and 89% of staff report positive experiences and perceptions of our services. Whether you're working in bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, seaside spots, or among Dorset's rolling hills, you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is central to our success. We believe in equal opportunities, celebrate diversity, and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves.

Working with us, you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and help us improve through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

Job responsibilities

For detailed duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. When applying, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria by demonstrating how your experience and skills align with this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

• General medical qualification (e.g., MBBS) and a Licence to Practice
• MRCPsych or recognized equivalent (e.g., membership of a psychiatry college in another country)
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management
• Possession or within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in Psychiatry, on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry, or international equivalent
• Experience outside psychiatry (e.g., general practice, medicine)

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent knowledge in your specialty
• Effective multidisciplinary team involvement
• Strong clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social approach and broad medical knowledge
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Decision-making based on evidence and experience, including input from others
• Teaching experience
• Wide range of specialist/sub-specialist experience relevant to NHS or equivalent services

Management Skills

• Understanding of working with managers for good patient care
• Ability to manage priorities
• Evidence of management/leadership training
• Previous management experience, including supervising junior medical staff

Leadership Skills

• Understanding of leadership principles and demonstrated leadership in practice
• Ability to provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous convictions.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £58,859 to £139,882 per annum, pro-rata for part-time roles