Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Redwood 2 + Golden Hello

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Redwood 2. This full-time role involves managing a female acute inpatient ward, delivering high-quality evidence-based care, and providing leadership to junior doctors. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration, strong collaborative skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. Join a supportive team that values innovation and excellence in mental health comprehensive services.

Benefits

Golden Hello

Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• GMC registration & inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Commitment to evidence‑based, patient‑centred care.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care for Redwood 2 managing 16 beds.
• Provide senior medical leadership & supervision to junior doctors.
• Engage in service development and academic programmes.

Skills

GMC registration

Leadership

Collaborative skills

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Redwood 2, Highbury Hospital

Location: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Ward: Redwood 2 – Female Acute Inpatient Ward (16 beds)
Contract: Substantive, Full-Time

Why Join Us

• ✅ Golden Hello: 20% of the minimum point of the National Consultant (2003) contract
• ✅ Professional Development: Part of the North School of Psychiatry & East Midlands Deanery
• ✅ Educational Leadership: Guided by Dr Debasis Das (Head of School) & Dr Kehinde Junaid (Director of Medical Education)
• ✅ Supportive Team: Work with experienced clinicians, junior doctors & a strong MDT
• ✅ Impactful Role: Make a real difference in acute mental health care across Nottinghamshire

Your Role

• Lead clinical care for Redwood 2, managing 16 beds (with rare flexibility up to 20)
• Provide senior medical leadership & supervision to junior doctors and trainees
• Engage in service development, business planning, and academic programmes
• Maintain compliance with GMC registration, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and professional codes

Main Responsibilities

• ✅ Manage, appraise, and provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff
• ✅ Ensure compliance with New Dealand Working Time Directive for junior doctors
• ✅ Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care
• ✅ Accurately record and submit clinical activity data
• ✅ Participate in service and business planning for the locality and wider mental health service
• ✅ Engage in annual consultant appraisal and job plan review
• ✅ Attend and contribute to the Trust’s academic programme and CPD activities
• ✅ Maintain GMC registration, Section 12(2) approval, and professional standards
• ✅ Collaborate with managers and colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery
• ✅ Support financial planning and management within the service
• ✅ Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based senior medical care in acute and locked rehabilitation settings
• ✅ Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide person‑centred care
• ✅ Foster therapeutic relationships with patients and carers

What We’re Looking For

• ✅ GMC registration & inclusion on the Specialist Register
• ✅ Commitment to evidence‑based, patient‑centred care
• ✅ Strong leadership and collaborative skills

Interested?
Join us at Nottinghamshire Healthcare and be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in mental health care.

For informal enquiries or visits, contact:
Rebecca Keating, Clinical Director
[e-mail]

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026