Consultant Psychiatrist for Adult Mental Health

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified MRCPsych to join their team. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration, and independent working within a supportive environment. The organization is committed to professional development through training and research opportunities. They promote employee wellbeing and offer flexible working arrangements, including family-friendly policies and study leave. Join a Trust that's been rated 'OUTSTANDING' by CQC since 2018 and enhance your clinical career in a dynamic team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Study leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Mentorship and education opportunities

Qualifications

• Must share values of clinical excellence and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must foster positive working relationships across services.

Responsibilities

• Develop research ideas with the Trust research fellows.
• Work with diverse teams to enhance clinical effectiveness.
• Participate in innovations and trainings available for growth.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Collaborative working

Independence

Motivating peers

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Opportunities

• Opportunities to pursue areas of specialist interest e.g. ECT, gender dysmorphia, prison psychiatry, ketamine infusion etc.
• Flexible hours/ job share opportunities
• Access to a dedicated research and innovation team
• Mentorship and Undergraduate education opportunities

There are many opportunities to be involved in clinical research and you will have access to the Trust research fellows to help develop research ideas. The Trust already has a portfolio of research studies in Old Age Dementia and Physical Health.

Post Requirements

The post holder will need to share the values of NHFT, demonstrating a commitment to clinical excellence, shared leadership & collaborative working which aims to deliver improvement and innovation. Being able to work independently as well as part of an MDT is essential and it is important that the successful candidate is able to foster positive working relationship across services and motivate their peers.

You need to be MRCPsych or equivalent with full registration, licensed and specialist registered or eligible within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the Advisory Appointment Committee. The ability to travel to all locations within the Trust is essential.

Benefits

Here at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) we are committed to making a positive difference. Whether this is to the life of our service users, patients and carers or the careers of those who work as part of our fantastic team. The Trust is committed to developing you and prides itself on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer. NHFT are proud to have been awarded an "OUTSTANDING" by CQC rating since 2018. The Trust also has a strong emphasis on Staff Engagement and is award winning in this area as well as being highly commended for Wellbeing and Staff Engagement initiative; with a range of accessible services and initiatives to improve Consultant wellbeing. This includes opportunities for frequent Consultant Away days and opportunities to attend the Trustwide Wellbeing Event. We also offer family friendly policies such as flexible working and support for working carers. NHFT have a number of opportunities for training, innovation and research, providing opportunities for growth both clinically and in leadership. The Trust provides a study leave annual package of 10 study days and up to £1000 per year. The post holder will also be offered a wide range of opportunities for taking on additional PAs from Prison clinics to the Section 136 rota that operates within the Trust.