Fantastic Opportunity for a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry – Lead in a Growing Specialty!

St Andrews Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrews Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Neuropsychiatry for their Northampton services. This full-time role will involve working in a team-oriented environment with opportunities for clinical research, teaching, and governance, while also offering substantial annual leave and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Pension

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking

NHS-level sickness policy

Secretarial support

Qualifications

• Experienced consultant psychiatrist or someone completing CCT in 6 months.
• Skills in research, teaching, and management are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical and research skills in a holistic environment.
• Work with an innovative team to develop up-to-date treatments.

Skills

Research skills

Teaching

Governance

Management

Education

CCT in psychiatry

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Neuropsychiatry

Location: Northampton

Full Time (part-time or full-time considered)

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

Suitable for an experienced Consultant or someone due to complete their CCT in the next 6 months.

St Andrew’s is a not-for-profit charity with no shareholders; any surplus is reinvested into our services. We are part of the Specialist Provider Collaboratives in the East and West Midlands and a member of the East Midlands Alliance. Our Northampton services are set in over 150 acres of woodland across 5 divisions: Medium Secure, Low Secure, Specialist Rehabilitation, Learning Disability and Autism, Neuropsychiatry, and CAMHS. We offer unique national services including Deaf Forensic Service, Huntington’s Service, Secure Brain Injury Service, Older Adults Secure Services, Blended Women’s Service (a national pilot), and a specialist inpatient DBT service.

Make a difference – for yourself and your patients!

Why join St Andrew’s

• Opportunities to progress, including leadership roles and sponsored educational opportunities such as MBAs.
• Community of Consultants with weekly multidisciplinary CPD and Grand Rounds, including NHS colleagues.
• Support for private practice and medicolegal work through community partnerships.
• Joint roles with the NHS in some areas.
• Teaching opportunities for medical students from Cambridge and Buckingham, as well as trainees.
• Research opportunities with our Research and Innovation Team.
• Advanced data analytics and electronic records integration.

Other benefits:

Travel allowance, pension, 32 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, free parking, NHS-level sickness policy, secretarial support, and more.

The Role

The Neuropsychiatry service in Northampton offers an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to develop clinical and research skills in a forward-thinking, holistic environment.

We currently have a full-time position covering Tallis and Redwood wards. Part-time applicants who can cover one ward are also welcome.

Tallis:

A 12-bed inpatient unit for adult men with acquired/traumatic brain injury and complex behavioural, psychiatric, or emotional difficulties.

Redwood:

A 10-bed ward in our dementia hub, supporting patients with complex behaviours or restrictions under the MHA or criminal justice system.

If you want to work with an innovative team, develop up-to-date treatments, and have a rewarding career, this is the place for you. The role includes opportunities for research, teaching, governance, and management, influencing service development for optimal patient outcomes.

The Service

The Neuropsychiatry Division provides specialist services for Dementia and Acquired Brain Injury, recognized for innovation, excellence, and risk management. It offers value-based healthcare focusing on clinical outcomes using diverse outcome measures to inform decisions and strategic planning.

International Medical Graduates

We welcome applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK, considered alongside other applicants.

Interested? Apply now.