Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult Psychiatry (Community and EIP)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Foundation Trust located in Carlisle is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry. This full-time role involves providing medical input to community treatment teams and working within the Early Intervention in Psychosis team. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, and promoting patient well-being. Candidates must hold an MBBS and be registered with the GMC. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a relocation package and flexible working options.

Benefits

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave

Flexible working opportunities

Remote working available

Dedicated and protected SPA time

Employee Excellence awards

Qualifications

• Registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.

Responsibilities

• Engagement, assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of patients.
• Deliver excellence in clinical care.
• Work with multidisciplinary community and in-patient teams.

Skills

High level of clinical skills

Excellent teaching skills

Ability to communicate with clarity

Established record of clinical leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult Psychiatry (Community and EIP)

The closing date is 12 January 2026

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Early Intervention Psychosis team across Cumbria.

This is a full time (10PA) post for an adult consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the East Adult community Treatment and the Early Intervention in Psychosis teams located at Portland House Team in Carlisle, Cumbria.

The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health problems and what are termed as at‑risk mental states.

Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

The post‑holder is expected to:

• Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the EIP.
• Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care.
• Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in‑patient teams.
• Promote the safety and well‑being of the patients we serve.
• Respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
• Consider the individual and cultural needs of patients.
• Work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers’ Charter).

About us

Why us?

• Up to £8k relocation package
• 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
• Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
• Remote working available as suits service needs
• Dedicated and protected SPA time
• Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological, financial and career well‑being
• Teaching and research opportunities available
• Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
• Teaching opportunities in our brand‑new state of the art Medical Education Centre
• Employee Excellence awards
• Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England’s finest areas of natural beauty.

Job responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact.

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Person Specification

Qualifications/Eligibility

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Registration with GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT/CESR
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
• Approved Clinician Status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
• Possess a CCT/CESR in Psychiatry
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge in the relevant field of Psychiatry
• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
• Experience of Clinical Audit
• Experience in multi‑agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Experience in service management or development

Skills

• High level of clinical skills
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
• Excellent teaching skills
• Established ability as a clinical teacher
• Established record of clinical leadership
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy

Personal Characteristics

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness and flexibility
• Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form
• Able to meet the mobility requirement of the post
• Punctuality/good time management
• Honesty and integrity
• Well organised

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.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata for part time