General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist Hazel Ward (£30K RPP)

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes seeks a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist for Hazel Ward. The role involves providing high-quality care to adult male patients with various psychiatric conditions, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. Successful candidates benefit from an attractive recruitment package, including a retention bonus and generous leave allowances, along with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Exclusive staff discounts

Dedicated study leave

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
• Experience in acute care with complex mental health disorders.
• Participate in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Management of patients on the ward and undertaking ward rounds.
• Provide clinical leadership of the team.
• Liaise with other services and undertake administrative duties.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Excellent communication skills

Management of clinical complexity

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

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We are seeking a compassionate and forward-thinking

Job Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist (10 PAs)

(Attracts 30K RRP) + on call

We are seeking a compassionate and forward-thinking Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to join our dedicated team on Hazel Ward, Campbell Centre. where we provide high-quality care to adult male patients with a range of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. The role involves delivering thorough and culturally sensitive assessments and interventions in an accessible and patient-centred manner.

This is an exciting time to join Milton Keynes Mental Health, as we continue to grow and invest in our teaching and training programmes. Our department supports a thriving educational environment with Core and Senior Psychiatry trainees, alongside a strong presence of GP trainees, Foundation doctors, and undergraduate medical students.

This post is approved by The Royal College of Psychiatrists. This post offers an attractive £30,000 recruitment & retention, payable in three instalments (subject to eligibility, taxable and non-pensionable), along with a relocation package of up to £8,000 for eligible candidates. You'll also benefit from a generous annual leave allowance, dedicated study leaves, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, and a wide range of exclusive staff discounts — including savings on the purchase and lease of new cars.

Further information & arrangements to visit, please contact:

Dr Lok Raj Singh, Clinical Director MKMH – [e-mail]

AAC date: 16/07/2025 AM

Main duties of the job

• Management of patients on the ward; undertaking ward rounds and reviews/tribunals and work related to the Mental Health Act
• Management of complex cases
• Clinical leadership of the team
• Provide a role in assessment of referrals/admissions
• Care planning and treatment formulation
• Provide guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness
• Liaise and collaborate with other services/agencies
• Implement the Mental Health Act
• Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working
  
  

Working for our organisation

CNWL is a nationally leading NHS Foundation Trust providing Mental Health, Community Health and Child Health Services across London and the South East of England.

In Milton Keynes, CNWL are responsible for the provision of mental health services for children and young people, adults and older adults. We jointly run the learning disability services with the local authority.

Over the last few years our catchment area has grown significantly, making the Trust’s population more diverse than ever. The area spans the communities of London, Milton Keynes and wider geographical areas of Buckinghamshire, Surry, Kent and Hampshire. There are areas of great affluence as well as deprivation, and there are over 100 first-languages spoken in these communities.

The Trust is organised in to three Divisions: Jameson, Goodall and Diggory. Diggory Division is responsible for the delivery of Mental Health, Addictions and Community services in Milton Keynes, as well as Addictions services, Sexual Health/HIV and Health and Justice services in London and Surrey

www.cnwl.nhs.uk

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Manage, appraise and provide professional/clinical supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between Consultant colleagues and the Clinical Director and in accordance with the Trust’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Ensure junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• Participate in service and business planning activity for the service and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service
• Participate in annual appraisal for Consultants
• Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme
• Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and abiding by professional codes of conduct
• Participate in annual job plan review with the Clinical and Service Directors and in consultation with relevant managers ensuring the post develops in line with service configuration
• Work with local managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services, and sharing with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
  
  

Please note, applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining the CCT and Approved Clinician Status.

The Trust encourages all staff to use Quality Improvement (QI) methodology in their teams and so the post-holder will be offered training in QI. It is expected the post-holder will initiate projects within the service with both the managers and clinicians.

Being part of a large and diverse London based Trust enables clinicians to access alternative learning and experience opportunities including a comprehensive program of professional development to which the successful candidate will have access. A personal budget for CPD is allocated to each Consultant annually. There is also access to apply for CEA awards.

CNWL offers excellent professional support and career development options. The post-holder will be offered a place on the Management and Leadership Course run by the Trust in conjunction with Imperial College. The Trust also has a partnership with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI), giving you the opportunity to gain knowledge in improvement science and enhance your skills and confidence to understand healthcare systems and successfully implement change.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
  
  

Eligibility

Essential criteria

• ► Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• ► Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• ► Approved clinician status
• ► Approved under S12
  
  

Desirable criteria

• ► In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
  
  

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• ► Excellent knowledge in acute care with an interest in working with females presenting with complex mental health disorders
• ► Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• ► Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• ► Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• ► Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• ► Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• ► Excellent leadership and multi-disciplinary working skills
• ► Experience of using quality improvement methodology and service development
  
  

Desirable criteria

• ► Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
  
  

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential criteria

• ► Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• ► Participated in continuous professional development
• ► Participated in research or service evaluation.
• ► Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• ► Has actively participated in clinical audit.
• ► Supervisory and management experience.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• ► Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• ► Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• ► Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• ► Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• ► Has led clinical audits leading to service change.

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