General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist - PICU 6 PA's + RRP up to 30%

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist for a new 14-bed Male PICU in Derby. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the service and develop the team, with a focus on therapeutic interventions and high standards of care. The position includes a generous relocation package and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working options

33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual appraisal and ongoing training

Generous NHS pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Health service discounts and online benefits

Incremental pay progression

Confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Access to LGBTI+, BAME, and Christian networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification required.
• Full GMC registration and approved clinician status needed.
• Strong communication and leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the department.
• Support service development and work closely with the MDT.
• Lead a team providing inpatient care for mental health conditions.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of the specialty

Strong communication skills in English

Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Leadership and teamwork capabilities

Experience in research and service provision

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration with license

Approved clinician status

Job description

General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist – PICU 6 PA's + RRP up to 30%

**This post is being advertised pending Royal College approval**

This is a great opportunity for a part-time (6 PA's) Consultant for a new 14-bed Male PICU, based in Derby. Derbyshire Healthcare is embarking on a programme to create purpose-built facilities that improve safety, privacy, and dignity for adult acute mental health patients by replacing dormitory accommodation. As part of this initiative, a new state-of-the-art Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) will be built on the Kingsway Hospital site, Derby.

The 14-bed male PICU will focus on therapeutic interventions and adhere to national PICU standards. Scheduled to open around November 2024, this role offers a unique chance to shape the service and develop the team alongside the Ward Manager and senior leaders.

Our organization emphasizes quality of care, peer support, and clinical engagement in service development. We welcome candidates enthusiastic about innovation, teaching, and development, and capable of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues.

This post offers a 30% RRP, based on the bottom of the National Consultant (2003) pay scale, subject to review, with a golden hello payment upon appointment. An relocation package of £8,000 is available, subject to certain conditions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership within the department, supporting service development and working closely with the MDT to ensure high standards of therapeutic care within a newly built, specialist ward environment.

You will lead a team providing inpatient care for patients with mental health conditions needing intensive treatment, fostering an environment that respects patients' cultures, experiences, and strengths to support recovery.

Our PICU ethos promotes co-production of care with service users, involving carers, clinicians, practitioners, and external agencies to develop individualized, therapeutic, and effective recovery plans.

Please inquire about our generous relocation package.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and be part of a dedicated, compassionate workforce committed to making a positive difference. Our CQC rating is 'GOOD', with positive feedback on compassionate patient care and staff pride.

Benefits include:

1. Flexible working options
2. 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
3. Annual appraisal and ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
9. Access to LGBTI+, BAME, and Christian networks
10. Health and wellbeing initiatives
11. Structured learning and development opportunities

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with license
• Approved clinician status

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the specialty
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities
• Experience in research and service provision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous convictions.