Experienced Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare charity in Northampton is seeking an Experienced Consultant Psychiatrist. This permanent role offers a starting salary of up to £165,000 depending on experience, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will be involved in leading a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring high-quality patient care. Join a supportive environment that encourages innovation and the development of clinical ideas.

Benefits

Up to £1,000 dedicated study allowance

Pension scheme

33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

In-house support for private practice

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Experience in relevant psychiatric specialties is essential.
• Current UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Promote innovation and improvement of services.
• Conduct non-clinical activities like research and teaching.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent

Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

Experience in Forensic Psychiatry

Experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry

Experience in Old Age Psychiatry

Education

CESR or CCT in relevant fields

Job description

Job summary

Experienced Consultant Psychiatrist

Location: Northampton or Birmingham

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

Starting Salary up to £165,000 depending on experience

Suitable for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrists.

St Andrews is a not for profit Charity - we have no shareholders and any surplus we make is ploughed straight back into our services. We are part of the Specialist Provider Collaboratives in the East and West Midlands and are a member of the East Midlands Alliance. Our services in Northampton, set in 150 plus acres of woodland greenery are spread across 5 Divisions Medium Secure, Low Secure and Specialist Rehabilitation, Learning Disability and Autism, Neuropsychiatry and CAMHS. We have a number of unique specialist national services including our Deaf Forensic Service, Huntingtons Service, Secure Brain Injury Service, Older Adults Secure Services, Blended Womens Service (one of 3 National Pilots) and a specialist inpatient DBT service.

Due to the variety of services we provide in Northampton we are looking for people who will be completing their CCT in General Adult, Forensics, Learning Disability, Old Age or CAMHS who want a role where they can learn and develop from over 30 other consultants at the site and progress into one of our 8 Clinical / Psychiatry Director level roles at the site in the future.

Main duties of the job

Make a difference for yourself and your patients!

Why join St Andrews

• Opportunities to progress Most of our senior medical managers started off as Consultant Psychiatristsin the Charity
• Speciality Doctor and Physical Healthcare team support
• Infrequent non resident second on calls with 24 hour first on call cover
• We sponsored some of our doctors to undertake MBA degrees
• The chance to be part of a community of over 30 Consultant Psychiatristsand 8 Clinical Directors on one site with a weekly multidisciplinary CPD and Grand Rounds programme that includes colleagues from the NHS
• Only 10 per cent of our Consultant Psychiatrist roles are occupied by locums. Our posts fill up fast
• Support in undertaking indemnified private practice and medicolegal work though our community partnerships
• Opportunities for joint roles with the NHS in some areas
• Teaching Opportunities for medical students from Cambridge and Buckingham as well as Trainees
• Opportunities for research with our Research and Innovation Team
• Class leading analytics and data monitoring with extensive integration with our Electronic Records
• Electronic Prescribing on all our wards.
• £1000 dedicated study allowance
• Opportunities for flexible working and some remote working.
• Located centrally in UK with great transport networks to London and the midlands whilst also having very good schools and great value for money properties.

About us

The Role

You will develop and strengthen their experience whilst having the chance to develop research and clinical ideas. This service is forward-thinking, open to new ideas and a holistic approach is taken to patient care and treatment.

If you would like to be part of working with an innovative and dynamic team; be able to develop and deliver up to date treatments; and work in a supportive environment then this is the place for you! This will be a personally and professionally rewarding role. The post-holder will be able to undertake non-clinical activities of interest e.g. research, teaching, governance and management - in an innovative way, and influence the direction of services in order for them to attain the best outcomes for our patients.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and oversee the management of patients with often complex needs. You will be able to promote innovation and improvement of services, with scope to develop your specialist interests and grow your remit and responsibilities. You will have an office and the support of an associate specialist as ward doctor and a full MDT including Clinical Administrators and Personal Assistants dedicated to your wards and service.

We are looking for an individual who wants a role where they have the autonomy to make decisions that will help improve patient care and outcomes and has a passion about transforming care. Someone who wants to join an organisation and be a leader of a team who also shares this passion.

Details Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£135,000 to £165,000 a year plus 41 days leave (including bank holidays) & benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

B0354-25-0051

Job locations

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5DG

St. Andrews Healthcare

70 Dogpool Lane

Birmingham

B30 2XR

St Andrews Healthcare

Northampton

MK9 1LA

St Andrews Healthcare

Northampton

MK41 6DN

St Andrews Healthcare

Northampton

LE1 5AD

Job description Job responsibilities

Please contact us for an update to date JD and information around the different routes for progression and development we offer.

Other benefits:

Pension, 33 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, free parking, sickness policy on par with the NHS, secretarial support and more.

International Medical Graduates

We welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK and you will be considered alongside all other applications. Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] if you would like more details on how we can support you.

Interested?

For further details please contact our Internal Recruitment Consultant, James Farrelly on 07827856634 [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

Please contact us for an update to date JD and information around the different routes for progression and development we offer.

Other benefits:

Pension, 33 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, free parking, sickness policy on par with the NHS, secretarial support and more.

International Medical Graduates

We welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK and you will be considered alongside all other applications. Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] if you would like more details on how we can support you.

Interested?

For further details please contact our Internal Recruitment Consultant, James Farrelly on 07827856634 [e-mail]

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and hold a CESR or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disability Psychiatry or Old Age Psychiatry

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and hold a CESR or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disability Psychiatry or Old Age Psychiatry

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

St Andrew’s Healthcare

Address

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5DG

Employer's website

https://www.stah.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

St Andrew’s Healthcare

Address

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5DG

Employer's website

https://www.stah.org (Opens in a new tab)