Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist in Urgent Care (Derby) (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)[...]

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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 – 10 sessions per week. Job ref: 383-SPE-4440-24-H

Site: Ward 34, Radbourne Unit. Town: Derby. Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 pa, pro-rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 27/05/2025 23:59

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

This is a rewarding opportunity for a General Adult Psychiatrist to join a well-established Multidisciplinary Team as a full-time Inpatient Consultant on Ward 34 at the Radbourne Unit, Derby, with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Ward 34 is a 20-bed male-only acute psychiatric ward.

As a clinical leader, you will be involved in shaping and developing the service as the Trust undertakes a new build project. In November 2024, Ward 34 will move to the Kingsway Site in Derby, to be based in a new purpose-built hospital with 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 countryside living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.

The Trust offers up to £8,000 in relocation expenses.

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

We encourage potential candidates to contact us for 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:

• Flexible working where possible
• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
• Yearly appraisal and ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance program 24/7
• Access to LGBT+ network, BAME Network, and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, click the APPLY FOR THIS JOB link, which will direct you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the 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
• Participation in research and service provision

Additional Information

Flexible Working

We are a flexible working-friendly organization. Discuss with us how we might accommodate flexible arrangements such as job share or part-time work.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. Please inform us if you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

For support with the application process, contact the Recruitment Team at 01332 564856 or via email at dchst.recruitment@nhs.net.

DBS Checks

The cost of DBS checks will be initially covered by the Trust, with deductions from your first salary.

This job may close early if many applications are received. Apply early to avoid missing out.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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