Consultant in Adult MH – Acute Inpatient

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Adult Mental Health Services team in Doncaster. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing essential medical input to the Acute Care Pathway. Ideal candidates will be GMC registered and possess a passion for multi-disciplinary teamwork. With a commitment to service development and medical education, this position is perfect for those seeking to grow their career while making a significant impact on patient care. Join a supportive team and contribute to enhancing mental health services in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be on GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry.
• Evidence of good communication skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical input to patient care for adults in Acute Care Pathway.
• Lead member of multi-disciplinary team providing Consultant input.

Skills

GMC Registration

Adult Psychiatry

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

CCT in Psychiatry

Postgraduate Management Qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint to an Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist post within Adult Mental Health Services, based in Doncaster. The Trust provides a comprehensive adult, child, older adult, learning disability, and community forensic mental health services to Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. It also provides Community Physical Health Services and Substance Misuse Services in Doncaster

The team in Doncaster is keen to welcome applications from dynamic psychiatrists with a progressive approach to MDT working, to provide senior medical input to patient care for adults of working age in our Acute Care Pathway.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within 6 months of completing their CCT and be approved/eligible for approval for Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status. They should have evidence of good communication skills and a commitment to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.

The job plan relates to a whole-time appointment with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered as part-time or job share.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a leading member of the well-established multi-disciplinary team providing Consultant input into the Adult Inpatient Team. We operate a full MDT approach, with strong clinical leadership, and the post holder will work closely with Consultant colleagues in other teams. The Consultant will have a flexible time table designed to respond to the needs of the patients and carers as well as the needs of the team members for support and advice, whilst providing direct delivery of the most complex care. Ideally suited to those with an interest in service development and/or medical education and training.

This would be an ideal post for a new Consultant with a supportive peer group on offer and plenty of opportunity to grow and develop special interests in post.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year + 30% RRP over 3 yrs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DMS-029-1

Job locations

AMHU

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT.
• S12(2) Approved
• Approved Clinician status or eligibility to hold this

Desirable

• Previous inpatient experience
• Other postgraduate management/education/clinical qualification

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT.
• S12(2) Approved
• Approved Clinician status or eligibility to hold this

Desirable

• Previous inpatient experience
• Other postgraduate management/education/clinical qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

AMHU

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

AMHU

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)