Consultant Psychiatrist - Completing CCT in next 6 months

NHS; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves managing complex patient needs, developing clinical skills, and contributing to research and teaching. With a competitive salary up to £135,000 and flexible working options, this position is ideal for applicants close to completing their CCT in psychiatry. Excellent benefits and support for professional development are also provided.

Benefits

£1,000 dedicated study allowance

Private pension scheme

33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and hold a CESR or CCT in relevant psychiatry fields.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team managing patients with complex needs.
• Develop clinical experience and strengthen research ideas.
• Promote service innovation to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent

Current UK professional registration

Job description

Job Summary

Consultant Psychiatrist completing CCT within the next 6 months.

Location: Northampton or Birmingham.

Full Time (part time / full time / flexible working will be considered).

Starting Salary up to £135,000 depending on experience.

Suitable for someone due to complete their psychiatry CCT in the next 6 months.

Why Join St Andrews

• Opportunities to progress – most senior medical managers began as Consultant Psychiatrists in the Charity.
• Specialty doctor and physical healthcare team support.
• Infrequent non‑resident second‑on calls with 24 hour first‑on call cover.
• Sponsored MBA degrees for some doctors.
• Community of over 30 Consultant Psychiatrists and 8 Clinical Directors with weekly multidisciplinary CPD and Grand Rounds.
• Only 10% of Consultant Psychiatrist roles are occupied by locums; posts fill up fast.
• Support for indemnified private practice and medicolegal work through community partnerships.
• Opportunities for joint NHS roles.
• Teaching opportunities for medical students from Cambridge and Buckingham and trainees.
• Research opportunities with the Research and Innovation Team.
• Class leading analytics and data monitoring integrated with electronic records.
• Electronic prescribing on all wards.
• £1000 dedicated study allowance.
• Flexible working options and some remote work.
• Central UK location with excellent transport links to London and the Midlands, good schools and value for money properties.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi‑disciplinary team and oversee the management of patients with often complex needs.

Develop and strengthen clinical experience while having the chance to develop research and clinical ideas.

Promote innovation and improvement of services, with scope to develop specialist interests and grow responsibilities.

Lead up to date treatments, undertake non‑clinical activities of interest such as research, teaching, governance and management, and influence the direction of services to achieve best patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and hold a CESR or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disability Psychiatry or Old Age Psychiatry.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Benefits

£125,000 to £135,000 a year plus 41 days leave (including bank holidays).

Private pension scheme, 33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, free parking, sickness policy on par with the NHS, secretarial support and more.

Working Pattern

Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours.

Location

Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DG.

Billing Road, Birmingham, B30 2XR.

Billing Road, Northampton, MK9 1LA.

Billing Road, Northampton, MK41 6DN.

Billing Road, Northampton, LE1 5AD.

Contact & Application

For further details please contact the Internal Recruitment Consultant, James Farrelly, 07827856634 or [e-mail].

International Medical Graduates: We welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK and will be considered alongside all other applications. For support details, contact [e-mail].