Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disabilities. This full-time role involves the assessment and management of patients, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and participation in developing treatment plans. Candidates must be GMC registered and demonstrate expertise in the field. The position offers competitive compensation between £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, alongside a commitment to high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dedicated Health and Wellbeing team

Professional development opportunities

Engagement in equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff.
• To ensure compliance with the New Deal and Working Time Directive.
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective

Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management

Job description

Job Summary

The IDD service provides specialist care for those aged over 18 with intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions, focusing on those whose needs cannot be met by a mainstream provision. We work to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our service users. Within the IDD Service, we take a holistic, person centred approach to meeting individual needs and ensuring that people receive the support they require to live a fulfilling life within their local community. Assessment and treatment is delivered by our Community Intellectual Disability Teams across Nottinghamshire. Where there has been an increase in risk or deterioration and the mental health issues cannot be managed in the community, then intensive support can be provided by our Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Teams assessment and treatment is delivered in our inpatient Unit. Where community options are no longer viable, we have a local IDD Assessment and Treatment Unit which receives admissions from across the county.

The focus of the role will include the assessment and management of new and existing patients, GP liaison, MDT meetings, medicolegal work (MHA/ Sec 12) and participation in on-call rotas. There will be an emphasis on providing leadership and consultancy to the team and contribute to the transformation programme.

This post is a full time post with 5 sessions based at Newark and 5 sessions based at Bassetlaw (Community Intellectual Disability Teams).

The successful candidate will be GMC registered with proven expertise in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disabilities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide clinical leadership, and actively participate in the development and implementation of innovative treatment plans. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and are ready to contribute to the advancement of mental health services, we invite you to apply and be part of our dedicated team.

About Us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.

Details

Date posted: 28 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 186 547363 KF

Job locations: Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY

Responsibilities

• 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 Trusts 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
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management
• To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the Medical Director and other managers in preparing plans for services

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications (Essential)

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility (Essential)

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under section 12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Eligibility (Desirable)

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience (Desirable)

• Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning (Desirable)

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Background Checks

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.

Disability & 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 UK Visas and Immigration website. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY

Website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/