Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry , Inpatient, Shropshire

Integrated Care System; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Shrewsbury is seeking a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to join their inpatient service at Oak Ward. This role involves providing psychiatric assessments for patients, managing junior staff, and engaging in service planning. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and experience in adult psychiatry. This position also offers opportunities for teaching and research involvement.

Benefits

Career development programs

Supportive work environment

Research opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry at ST 4-6 level or equivalent.
• Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983.
• Ability to develop relationships with GPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment for patients admitted to the ward.
• Manage and supervise Junior Medical Staff.
• Participate in service planning and academic activities.

Skills

General Adult Psychiatry

Psychiatric assessment

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Education

MRC Psych or equivalent

Eligible for specialist register

Job description

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry , Inpatient, Shropshire

The closing date is 25 August 2025

We are delighted to offer an opportunity to join Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust as aConsultant in General Adult Psychiatryin our inpatient service based at Oak Ward in the Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury

In the role you will provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation for those admitted to Oak Ward

The general psychiatry Oak Ward is primarily a Dementia ward but may also care for older adults with a functional mental health condition. Oak Ward is a 16 bedded ward, and cares for service users with a range of Dementia types, cared for under the Mental Health Act or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs).

Occasionally there may be patients with a functional condition admitted to Oak ward, under an informal basis. The ward works closely with the Dementia Hospital Avoidance Team who provide a 7 day service caring for community patients living with Dementia.

Oak Ward is very well supported by the local acute hospital, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, who provide the ward with specialist advice and treatment for patients with physical or medical co-morbidities. The ward also has dedicated physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and activity coordinators. The team also works very closely with the community Dementia service.

Why move to our County? Shropshire is often described as a 'rural gem' it combines the best of old and new, has vast open spaces and a strong range of education provisions

Main duties of the job

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to Junior Medical Staff as agreed between Consultant colleagues and the Medical Director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel Policies and Procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
• To ensure that Junior Medical staff working with the Post Holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
• To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• To participate in annual appraisal for Consultants.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

About 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.

Job responsibilities

Why Chose MPFT

• Keele University MPFT is linked with Keele medical college. We receive at least 40 students across the Care Group. They have monthly block placements across 20 undergraduate tutors. There is scope to involve in timetable teaching during their placements at MPFT.
• Research -The MPFT Research and Innovation (R&I) department oversees research projects and promotes and encourages a research culture within the Trust. It is comprised of several portfolios: Academic research, National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) delivery, partnerships, research governance, service evaluation, innovation, patient and public involvement and engagement and sponsorship. The Research & Innovation Department have collaborated with colleagues at Keele University and University of Worcester to develop a learning and development programme(STARS), focused around research skills. MPFT promotes research culture at work to help you have an active research portfolio.
• Leadership- The Care Group has three medical leads across adult, old age and CAMHS. In recent years we have few planned retirements from senior consultants who have held various portfolios. We expect new consultant to actively involve in these leadership roles.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRC Psych or equivalent
• Eligible for inclusion on the specialist register (senior trainees must be within six months of CCT at the point of interview)
• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry at ST 4 -6 level or equivalent senior level in a variety of settings including in-patient and community.
• Awareness of current guidelines for the assessment and treatment of mental disorder
• Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983,
• Ability to travel between trust sites.
• Experience of working closely with GPs and developing constructive positive relationships.

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.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust