Psychiatrist jobs in United Kingdom

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.

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

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

• 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

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