Consultant Psychiatrist - Birmingham

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Travel allowance

Car lease scheme

Generous pension and sickness benefits

Free onsite parking

Relocation allowance

Job summary

St Andrews in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our secure inpatient service on a part-time basis (0.7–0.8 wte) with some flexibility for discussions around hours. The role involves clinical leadership as Responsible Clinician for a ward, and delivering recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to service strategy while collaborating with NHS partners.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry (or within six months of completion).
• Approved Clinician and Responsible Clinician status.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership as Responsible Clinician for a designated ward (Low Secure Services).
• Oversee assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Lead and collaborate with the MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Contribute to management meetings and clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry

Full GMC registration

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist Location - Birmingham B30 2XR Secure inpatient service We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team on a Part-time basis, working 0.7wte - 0.8wte although there is some flexibility around this and we are open to discussions on this.

We are St Andrews a mental health charity with a clear purpose: to inspire hope for people living with complex mental health needs. Our Birmingham site is on an ambitious improvement journey. St Andrews Birmingham is a 125 bedded secure adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham Our Birmingham site plays a vital role in this mission, providing secure services that combine recovery-focused treatment with partnership working across the NHS.

Why Join St Andrews?

Be part of a clinically driven organisation with a strong medical leadership structure. Lead a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, junior doctors and specialist therapists. Play a key role in REACH OUT, the West Midlands Provider Collaborative, alongside NHS partners Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Access opportunities for research, teaching, service development and leadership within a supportive and academically engaged environment. Work within a unique therapeutic setting that combines evidence-based practice with innovation, including the use of outcome measures to continually improve care.

About the Role

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will Provide clinical leadership as Responsible Clinician for a designated ward (currently in Low Secure Services) Oversee assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs. Lead and collaborate with the MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments. Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings Contribute to service strategy, improvement projects, and collaborative working with NHS partners through the REACH OUT model. Undertake research and innovation projects aligned with St Andrews mission to deliver worldclass, value-based healthcare. The role also includes participation in the Consultant oncall rota (currently one week in six).

Career Development and Leadership Opportunities

St Andrews is committed to investing in the next generation of clinical leaders. Many of our senior leaders began their careers here as consultants. We offer: Opportunities for teaching, research, and innovation. A strong culture of CPD supported by peer groups and internal training. Mentorship and career development programmes. Scope to develop specialist interests and influence regional and national mental health services.

Person Specification

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry (or within six months of completion).
• Approved Clinician and Responsible Clinician status.
• Strong clinical leadership, decisionmaking, and communication skills.
• Commitment to St Andrews CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for additional consultancy income.
• 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Travel allowance and car lease scheme.
• Generous pension and enhanced sickness benefits.
• Free onsite parking and cycletowork scheme.
• Relocation allowance (subject to eligibility).
• Access to wellbeing support, CPD, and professional development opportunities.

Partnering Trusts

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust