Senior Consultant - Older Adults Mental Health (HTT)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GMC Sponsorship

Recruitment premia £25,000

Relocation allowance: up to £8000

Sponsorship for International cand id–

Up to £2000/year CPD allowance

NHS pension employers contribution 23.

Company Car Lease Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join West Surrey Home Treatment Teams for Older Adults. You will provide clinical leadership, expert assessments, and treatment planning, supporting early discharge from hospital and coordinating with local teams and carers.

The post offers flexible working options, admin support, CPD opportunities, and generous relocation and sponsorship packages, with NHS pension and other benefits.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration or license to practice required.
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6–12 months of interview) or equivalent.
• Higher degree (MD/PhD/MSc or equivalent) preferred.
• MRCPsych or equivalent required.
• Management qualification or leadership development interest desired.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of appointment.
• In good standing with GMC with no warnings/conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Consultant psychiatric input and clinical leadership to the MDT in line with New Ways of Working.
• Liaise with Inpatient Acute Services, Single Point of Access, Section 136 Places of Safety, Community/Liaison Services and CJ System to ensure smooth handovers.
• Lead on clinical governance, teaching, and development within the team and contribute to patient pathway improvements, including home-based care.

Education

MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification

Full medical registration with a license to practice

Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent

Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications

MRCPsych or equivalent

Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills

Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months

In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice

Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment

Job description

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join West Surrey Home Treatment Teams for Older Adults. You will provide clinical leadership, expert assessments, and treatment planning, supporting early discharge from hospital and coordinating with local teams and carers.

The post offers flexible working options, admin support, CPD opportunities, and generous relocation and sponsorship packages, with NHS pension and other benefits.