Older Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a General Adult Psychiatrist to join a dedicated team at a leading NHS Trust in Derby. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, shaping the future of mental health services while enjoying a blend of city and country living. The Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued. With a generous study budget and excellent training programs, this position not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a positive impact on people's lives. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a compassionate team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts

Free employee assistance program

Access to staff networks

Structured learning opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team as a full-time Inpatient Consultant.
• Shape and develop services in a new purpose-built hospital.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of specialty

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in and lead a team

Participated in research and service provision

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with GMC with license

Approved clinician status

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Job Description:

Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist in Urgent Care (Derby)

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area: General Inpatient Psychiatry

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - sessions per week

Job ref: SPE-0--D

Site: Ward, Radbourne Unit

Town: Derby

Salary: £, - £, pa, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity, and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a General Adult Psychiatrist to be part of a well-established Multidisciplinary Team as a full-time Inpatient Consultant on Ward at the Radbourne Unit, Derby with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Ward is a -bed male-only acute psychiatric ward.

As a clinical leader, you will be involved in shaping and developing the service as the Trust is undertaking a new build project. In November, Ward 4 will be moving to the Kingsway Site in Derby, and the ward will be based in a new purpose-built hospital with the eradication of dormitories. The ward will then be named Dove Ward.

You will also have opportunities to grow and enhance your skills as a clinician and develop evidence-based innovative practices.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships.

The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people’s lives by improving health and wellbeing.

Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.

The Trust offers up to £0 in relocation expenses.

We have a generous study budget and an excellent in-house CPD program as well.

We encourage potential candidates to contact us, and we will be happy to arrange an informal visit.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• Days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing after 7 years
• Yearly appraisal and ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance program 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network, and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with GMC with license
• Approved clinician status

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent knowledge of specialty
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Ability to work in and lead a team
• Participated in research and service provision

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr. Farina Tahira

Job title: Clinical Director (Acute Care South)

Email: [additional info]

Elaine Abbott, Area Service Manager

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Recruitment Team, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, 1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D), Kingsway, Derby, DE 3LZ

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