Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare charity is seeking a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join their dynamic team in Northampton. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team, manage complex cases, and engage in research and teaching. With a commitment to high-quality patient care, you will have the autonomy to influence service direction and promote innovative practices. Enjoy a supportive environment with flexible working options, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous study allowance and ample annual leave. Make a meaningful impact on patient lives while advancing your career in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Pension

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking

NHS-equivalent sickness policy

Secretarial support

£1000 study allowance

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experienced Consultant Psychiatrists or those completing their psychiatry CCT within 6 months.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team and manage complex patients.
• Engage in research, teaching, and governance to improve patient care.

Skills

Consultant Psychiatrist experience

Leadership skills

Team management

Research and teaching

Education

CCT in Psychiatry

Job description

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Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult, Northampton

Client:

St Andrews Healthcare

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Northampton

Full Time (part time / full time / flexible working considered)

Salary: Total package up to £150,000 depending on experience

Suitable for experienced Consultant Psychiatrists or those completing their psychiatry CCT within 6 months.

St Andrew’s is a not-for-profit charity, reinvesting surplus into services. We operate across various divisions including Medium Secure, Low Secure, Specialist Rehabilitation, Learning Disability and Autism, Neuropsychiatry, and CAMHS. We offer unique national services such as our Deaf Forensic Service, Huntington’s Service, and others.

Make a difference – for yourself and your patients!

Why join St Andrew’s?

• Opportunities for career progression within the charity
• Support from Specialty Doctors and a Physical Healthcare team
• Infrequent non-resident second on-call with 24-hour first on-call coverage
• Support for MBA degrees
• Community of over 30 Consultant Psychiatrists and 8 Clinical Directors, with multidisciplinary CPD and Grand Rounds
• Low locum occupancy rate
• Support for private practice and medicolegal work through community partnerships
• Potential joint roles with NHS
• Teaching opportunities with Cambridge and Buckingham students
• Research opportunities with our Research and Innovation Team
• Advanced analytics and data monitoring with integrated electronic records
• Electronic Prescribing across wards
• £1000 study allowance
• Flexible working options, including some remote work

Other benefits:

Pension, 32 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, free parking, NHS-equivalent sickness policy, secretarial support, and more.

Low Secure and Specialist Rehabilitation Division

Our aim is to provide high-quality assessment, care, and treatment, helping patients progress to less restrictive settings and live independently. Our multidisciplinary teams have extensive experience working with various patient groups, including those with EUPD, mental illnesses in adults and older adults, and acute services treating admissions for stabilization and step-down care.

We prioritize patient involvement in care planning, using compassion to promote inclusivity, motivation, honesty, and respect. Our focus is on outcomes and continuous improvement.

The Role

If you want to work with an innovative, dynamic team, develop and deliver up-to-date treatments, and be in a supportive environment, this role offers personal and professional rewards. You can engage in research, teaching, governance, and management, influencing service direction for optimal patient outcomes.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage complex patients, promote service innovation, and develop your interests and responsibilities. You will have an office, ward doctor support, and a full MDT including Clinical Administrators and Personal Assistants dedicated to your wards and services.

We seek a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist who values autonomy, aims to improve patient care, and is eager to lead a team sharing this vision.