Consultant Psychiatrist in inpatient Adult Rehabilitation Service HDU

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for an inpatient Adult Rehabilitation Service. This role involves providing expert assessment and treatment for patients with complex psychosis, leading a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to a high-quality rehabilitation service. The Trust offers excellent training opportunities, relocation support, and a supportive work environment in a beautiful region of Northeast England.

Benefits

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave every 3 years

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working options

Dedicated and protected SPA time

Focus on health and wellbeing support for staff

Teaching and research opportunities

Stimulating CPD sessions

Employee Excellence awards

Additional benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Eligible for GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT.
• Approved Clinician status required.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings.

Responsibilities

• Hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit.
• Provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and improve pathways for patients within the service.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical knowledge in complex psychosis

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration with a license to practice

CCT or equivalent in General Psychiatry

Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist in inpatient Adult Rehabilitation Service HDU

The closing date is 20 May 2025

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

An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient consultant psychiatrist in a male high dependency psychiatry rehabilitation unit. You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with complex psychosis and rehabilitation needs.

The post holder will work with colleagues from other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, nurse consultant, social worker, OT, pharmacist) to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of treatment supporting rehabilitation and recovery.

When you work for CNTW, you will be part of a Trust rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and ranked 1st nationally in the GMC trainer survey for support to trainers. You will make a difference in changing lives and join a passionate medical workforce. You will also receive superb training, development opportunities, and excellent staff benefits.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include holding RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit.

You will provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and improve pathways for patients within the service.

About us

Why us?

• Up to £8k relocation package
• 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Remote working options as suited to service needs
• Dedicated and protected SPA time
• Focus on health and wellbeing support for staff
• Teaching and research opportunities
• Stimulating CPD sessions including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
• Teaching in our new Medical Education Centre
• Employee Excellence awards
• Additional benefits and discounts. More info at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

The Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural beauty, including national parks, heritage sites, and major cities with excellent transport links. The Lake District, one of England's finest areas, is within this region.

Job responsibilities

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

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

For confidential discussions or visits, contact:

Name: Dr Mohamed Morsy, Associate Medical Director Inpatients south CBU

Tel: [phone]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration (or eligibility) with a license to practice
• Included on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT
• Approved Clinician status
• CCT or equivalent in General Psychiatry
• Endorsement in rehabilitation
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields
• Training in supervision
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills, especially in complex psychosis
• Excellent teaching skills
• Ability to work efficiently
• Mobility to meet the post requirements
• Experience with multi-agency collaboration, including service users, carers, and voluntary agencies
• Clinical leadership experience
• Proven ability as a clinical teacher
• Experience in service management or development
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings

Fitness to Practice

• Good values
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness, and flexibility

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any previous convictions.

Salary range: £105,504 to £139,882 per year, pro-rata for part-time.