Consultant Psychiatrist in GA -Inpatients Willow ward in Chesterfield

Job Summary
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Divisional Medical Director – Older Adults, Specialist and Children\’s Services

You will ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services across the division. It will be your responsibility, in conjunction with leadership colleagues, to ensure the division delivers the Trust Strategy and enabling plans within the division and its care groups.

Clinical Director – Working Age Adults Community and Assessment Care Group

You will provide medical leadership through a triumvirate leadership model to your care group and work collaboratively to improve quality, productivity and efficiency. You will work closely with the other care group leaders to realise the vision, values and strategic objectives of the Trust.

Leadership Opportunities

Alongside the consultant role there are opportunities to take on one of the leadership roles on a three‑year basis within your workplan:

• Divisional Medical Director – Older Adults, Specialist and Children\’s Services (see Job Summary above)
• Clinical Director – Working Age Adults Community and Assessment Care Group (see Job Summary above)

Main Duties

As a clinical leader you will be involved in shaping and developing the service, grow and enhance your skills as a clinician and develop evidence‑based innovative practices.

The Consultant’s role is to provide consultant and Approved Clinician responsibility for all patients on Willow Ward. This includes:

• Prompt and comprehensive assessment of admissions
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Regular review of patients
• Proper administration of the Mental Health Act for detained patients, preparing tribunal reports and attending tribunals
• Delegation, organisation and supervision of junior medical staff

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; the trust offers up to £8,000 in relocation expenses, a generous study budget and an excellent in‑house CPD programme.

We encourage potential candidates to contact us for an informal visit.

About Us

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\’.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• 33 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to 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 programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Details

Date posted: 11 February 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 383‑MED‑6283‑25‑C

Job locations: Willow ward, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality clinical leadership across the division or care group.
• Ensure delivery of the Trust Strategy and enabling plans.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to improve quality, productivity and efficiency.
• Assess and treat patients in the ward, manage admissions and coordinate care.
• Prepare and attend tribunal reports as required.
• Supervise and delegate to junior medical staff.
• Develop evidence‑based innovative practices.

Person Specification

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with GMC with licence.
• Approved clinician status.
• Excellent knowledge of speciality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
• Ability to work in and lead a team.
• Experience of research and service provision.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xwzovoh For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Willow ward, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Website: J-18808-Ljbffr