Consultant Psychiatrist Acute Service

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative charity in Northampton is seeking a dedicated Consultant to lead a multidisciplinary team in providing high-quality patient care. This role offers opportunities for research, teaching, and career progression within a supportive environment. You will manage complex cases, promote service improvements, and engage with a diverse healthcare team. With a focus on patient involvement and continuous improvement, this position is perfect for someone passionate about transforming care and enhancing patient outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassion and inclusivity.

Benefits

Pension

32 Days Annual Leave

Free Parking

NHS-level Sickness Policy

Secretarial Support

£1000 Study Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in healthcare settings.
• Ability to manage complex patient cases and promote service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team and manage complex patient care.
• Promote service improvements and develop treatment strategies.

Skills

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Patient Management

Service Improvement

Research and Teaching

Education

CCT Completion

MBA Degree Support

Tools

Data Dashboards

Electronic Prescribing Systems

Job description

Location: Northampton

Full Time (part time / full time / flexible working considered)

Suitable for an experienced Consultant or someone due to complete their CCT in the next 6 months.

St Andrew’s is a not-for-profit Charity, reinvesting surplus into services. Our services in Northampton span over 150 acres, across various divisions including Medium Secure, Low Secure, and more. We offer unique national services such as Deaf Forensic, Huntington’s, and others.

Why join St Andrew’s

• Opportunities for career progression within the charity
• Support from Specialty Doctors and a dedicated healthcare team
• Infrequent non-resident second on calls with 24-hour first on-call cover
• Support for MBA degrees and research opportunities
• Engagement with a multidisciplinary team, including NHS colleagues
• Support for private practice and medicolegal work
• Teaching opportunities with students and trainees
• Advanced data analytics and electronic prescribing systems
• £1000 study allowance
• Central UK location with good transport, schools, and affordable housing

Other benefits: Pension, 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, free parking, NHS-level sickness policy, secretarial support, and more.

Our Acute Services

We aim to provide high-quality assessment, care, and treatment, helping patients progress to less restrictive settings and live independently. Our multidisciplinary teams have extensive experience in acute services, working alongside existing PICU teams. We value patient involvement, compassion, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

The Role

If you want to work with an innovative, supportive team, develop and deliver up-to-date treatments, and have opportunities for research and teaching, this role offers that. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage complex patients, promote service improvements, and develop your interests. You will have office support, data dashboards for clinical decisions, and a culture of psychological safety. We seek a leader passionate about transforming care and improving patient outcomes.