Consultant Psychiatrist, CYPS, Aldershot (attracts £25K RRP)

NHS; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in Aldershot is looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to enhance mental health services for children and adolescents. This role involves diagnostic responsibilities, team collaboration, and leadership within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478, plus generous relocation allowance and benefits including NHS pension and subsidised nursery places.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Generous annual leave

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full medical registration with a license to practice.
• Knowledge of legislation and NHS strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, assessment and treatment services for children.
• Participate in an emergency out-of-hours rota.
• Support and supervise Junior Medical Staff.

Job description

Overview

This vacancy attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 in addition to £8,000 relocation allowance. The RRP is pro rata for part time employees. Are you a compassionate and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? Join our dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will help shape the future of mental health care within our trust. We are looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work in our well-established Surrey Heath Children and Young Service team based in Aldershot, Hampshire.

The successful candidate will provide clinical input and leadership to our Children and Young Peoples Services Community, working alongside a multidisciplinary team in line with New Ways of Working and our i-THRIVE framework. We provide various community services, integrated health and social care, early intervention, and detection programmes, and highly specialised therapy and treatment. Our high-quality care focuses on enabling people to live well with their conditions and to work towards recovery.

Whether you are seeking a fresh start, or the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties

You will be part of a well-established and friendly team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate and committed to the care needs of our children and young people.

Responsibilities include providing diagnostic, assessment and treatment services for children and adolescents with mental health problems within a multidisciplinary approach to care, promoting high-quality multidisciplinary working and relationships. On average, a full-time consultant completes 2-3 monthly assessments. Patients have a consultant review after 6 weeks of treatment in the team and then every 2-3 months. You will participate in an emergency out-of-hours rota, providing back-up for junior doctors and professionals in assessing young people seen in A&E. You will have opportunities to support, supervise and trainJunior Medical Staff within the team.

Our offer

• Salary: NHS Consultant Grade £109,725 - £145,478 + £149 fringe
• GMC Sponsorship
• Relocation allowance: up to £8,000 (subject to policy requirements)
• Sponsorship for international candidates: up to £3,199
• Recruitment premium £25,000 (subject to policy requirements)
• NHS Pension: employers contribution 23.7% from day one
• Subsidised nursery places
• Car Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000
• Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership
• Generous annual leave

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby. Finally, please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received. We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Plus £149 Fringe Allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 325-6081298-MR-F

Job locations: Aldershot Centre for Health, Hospital Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1AY

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
• Full medical registration with a license to practice
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of interview/assessment) or equivalent

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Management qualification or evidence of interest in developing leadership skills

Eligibility

• 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

Desirable

• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
• In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and related literature and implications for clinical practice
• Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
• Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Experience working with diverse patient groups across community, inpatient and specialist settings

Desirable

• Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course

Disclosure and UK Registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the DBS will be sought where applicable. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please refer to the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Aldershot Centre for Health, Hospital Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1AY