General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist – Wren Ward

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a new acute ward in Derby. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to shape mental health services and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. You'll be instrumental in establishing high clinical standards and developing personalized recovery plans for patients. With a commitment to innovation and compassionate care, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in mental health care. Join a supportive and dynamic environment dedicated to professional growth and patient well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working options

33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual appraisal and ongoing training

Generous NHS pension scheme

Good 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

• Must have a medical degree and full GMC registration.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support service developments.
• Promote a culture of co-production of care involving service users.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the specialty

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Leadership and teamwork abilities

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 – Wren Ward

This is a full-time (10 PA) Consultant position for a new 18-bed Male Working Age Adult Acute Ward, based in Derby. Derbyshire Healthcare is currently developing purpose-built facilities to enhance safety, privacy, and dignity for adult acute mental health patients, including a new state-of-the-art unit at Kingsway Hospital, Derby, opening around December 2024. This role offers an excellent opportunity to shape the service and build the team alongside the Ward Manager and senior leaders.

You will collaborate with a forward-thinking programme team and senior leaders to establish and develop this new ward, providing clinical leadership within the Department and supporting service developments. You will lead by example within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensuring high clinical standards.

The ward will serve patients with mental health conditions requiring inpatient treatment in a safe environment supporting recovery. You will promote a culture of co-production of care, involving service users, carers, clinicians, and external agencies to create personalized, therapeutic recovery plans.

Please enquire about our generous relocation package.

About us

We prioritize quality of care, peer support, and clinical engagement. We welcome candidates enthusiastic about innovation, teaching, and development, working closely with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds. Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and be part of a compassionate workforce committed to making a positive difference. We are rated 'GOOD' by CQC, praised for compassionate care and staff pride.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options
• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
• Annual appraisal and ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good 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

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.