Consultant in Adult MH – Acute Inpatient | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Doncaster is seeking an Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Adult Mental Health Services. This role requires strong clinical leadership and excellent communication skills, focusing on complex patient care within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal for new consultants, it offers supportive growth opportunities in a comprehensive mental health setting.

Benefits

Supportive peer group

Opportunities for professional growth

Potential for part-time work or job share

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee near completion of CCT.
• Evidence of good communication skills required.
• Commitment to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant input to the Adult Inpatient Team within the Acute Care Pathway.
• Deliver direct care for complex cases flexibly.
• Demonstrate strong clinical leadership and collaborate within a full MDT.

Skills

Good communication skills

Commitment to multidisciplinary working

Education

GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry

Eligibility for Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist post within Adult Mental Health Services, based in Doncaster. This post would complete substantive recruitment in the acute directorate and join a strong group of substantive Consultants across the Mental Health and Learning Disability Care Group. The Trust provides a comprehensive set of services including 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 welcomes applications from psychiatrists with a progressive approach to MDT working, to provide senior medical input to patient care for adults of working age in the Acute Care Pathway.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or be 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant input to the Adult Inpatient Team within the Acute Care Pathway as a leading member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver direct care for the most complex cases with a flexible timetable designed to respond to the needs of patients and carers and the team.
• Demonstrate strong clinical leadership and work closely with Consultant colleagues in other teams as part of a full MDT approach.
• Support service development and/or medical education and training as part of the role.
• Be open to a two-year placement in acute inpatient work with a view to moving into a community-based role thereafter, should the candidate wish.

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or be a trainee within 6 months of completing CCT.
• Evidence of eligibility for approval for Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status.
• Evidence of good communication skills and a commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.

What we offer / About the post

• The job plan relates to a whole-time appointment with the option to modify for part-time or job share.
• The Trust offers a supportive peer group and opportunities to grow and develop special interests in the post.
• The role is ideal for a new Consultant with potential for growth and development within the service.

About RDaSH and how to apply

• Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues who are valued and respected.
• We have a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
• We are committed to inclusive cultures; view our Allyship video on YouTube to learn more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
• Strategy: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
• Careers: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
• Additional information: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
• Please view the attached job description and person specification for full details about the role.
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high number of applications.
• This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.