Consultant Psychiatrist - UCAT South, Urgent Care

Transformation Unit; Northampton; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£40,000 welcome bonus

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Urgent Care Assessment Team for the South of the county, based in Northampton. The role offers a £40,000 welcome bonus to the successful candidate, payable over the first two years in post.

Responsibilities include providing 24/7 assessment services, acting as gatekeeper to acute inpatient care, and delivering rapid, flexible interventions while coordinating with community teams. Apply by 19/11/2026.

Qualifications

• On Specialist Register/CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion within six months.
• Approval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act and able to act as Responsible Clinician.
• Minimum of six years postgraduate experience (including three years as SpR in approved training post).
• Publication of original research.

Responsibilities

• 24/7 UCAT service providing mental health assessments from referrals and addressing home treatment caseload.
• Act as gatekeeper to acute inpatient care.
• Provide rapid, intensive, flexible interventions to service users, families and carers.
• Address social issues surrounding crisis from the outset.
• Administer and supervise medication.
• Link patient care to continuing care after crisis.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

MDT collaboration

Education

Specialist Register/CCT General Adult Psychiatry

Section12 approval & Responsible Clinician

Job description

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Urgent Care Assessment Team for the South of the county, based in Northampton. The role offers a £40,000 welcome bonus to the successful candidate, payable over the first two years in post.

Responsibilities include providing 24/7 assessment services, acting as gatekeeper to acute inpatient care, and delivering rapid, flexible interventions while coordinating with community teams. Apply by 19/11/2026.