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

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

Job summary

A health service employer in the UK is seeking a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team focusing on the mental health of children & young people. The role includes clinical leadership, assessing and treating a varied patient caseload, and contributing to service development. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478, along with additional benefits including substantial relocation support. Opportunities for career development and continuing professional education are also available.

Benefits

Recruitment premia of £25,000

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

NHS pension employers contribution of 23.7%

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full medical registration with a licence to practice.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a diagnostic and treatment service for children with mental health problems.
• Maintain a consultant caseload of approximately 60 patients.
• Participate in emergency out-of-hours rota.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Knowledge of legislation

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full medical registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

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

The closing date is 26 January 2026

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.

We are looking for a skilled & committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Children and Young People Services (CYPS) team in North West Surrey, based at Unither House in Chertsey. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children & young people up to the age of 18 across Runnymede, Spelthorne & Woking.

You will work as part of a large, supportive multi‑disciplinary team that includes psychologists, therapists, nurses, social workers & specialist practitioners. Together, you will provide assessment, diagnosis & treatment for a wide range of mental health & neuro‑developmental needs, including emotional difficulties, behavioural concerns, eating disorders, ADHD & complex presentations. The service also benefits from a single point of access for referrals, extended hours, and strong partnership working across Surrey.

Your role will include offering clinical leadership, carrying out assessments, holding a consultant caseload, supporting MDT discussions, & providing guidance & supervision to colleagues. You will also contribute to service development, teaching, training & quality improvement within a forward‑thinking & expanding CAMHS partnership.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a diagnostic, assessment and treatment service for children and adolescents with mental health problems within a multi‑disciplinary approach.
• Maintain a consultant caseload of approximately 60 patients, with reviews after 6 weeks of treatment and then every 2–3 months.
• Participate in an emergency out‑of‑hours rota, providing backup for junior doctors and professionals in assessing young people seen in A&E.
• Support MDT discussions and provide clinical leadership across the team.

Our Offer

• GMC Sponsorship
• Recruitment premia £25,000 *subject to policy requirement
• Relocation allowance: up to £8,000 subject to policy requirement
• Sponsorship for International candidates up to £3,199
• Up to £2,000/year CPD allowance subject to policy requirements
• NHS pension employers contribution 23.7% from day one
• Car scheme tax savings up to £6,000
• Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership and many more – please see our benefits brochure for other benefits.

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 & 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, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full medical registration with a licence to practice.
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6–12 months of the date of interview/assessment) or equivalent.
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
• 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 literature and its 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.
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
• Knowledge of psychiatric provision.
• Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient and specialist teams.
• Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to a post within NHS or comparable service.
• Experience in management.
• Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
• Peer review or research publications.
• Published audit or research projects.

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high‑quality care.
• Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives and other professionals where opinions differ.
• A high‑level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.
• Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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