Consultant Psychiatrist - Early Intervention in Psychosis & ARMS

Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our supportive and developing specialist service, where you will provide clinical leadership, contribute to service development and help shape the future of Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) services across Dorset. This is a newly created role with an exciting opportunity to develop the service.Based at the Hillcrest Unit in Bournemouth, you will work as part of a pan-Dorset multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care. EIP supports people aged 14-65, while ARMS supports young people aged 14-35.This varied role offers the opportunity to provide specialist clinical expertise in assessing and managing of complex mental health presentations, including psychosis. You will undertake new patient assessments, medical reviews, Mental Health Act assessments, tribunal work and care planning, delivered across clinic, community and home settings where appropriate.You will join a supportive, forward-thinking specialist service committed to excellent patient outcomes. ARMS is primarily psychologically led, with medical oversight from the Consultant Psychiatrist. Referrals come from community, CMHT, primary care and inpatient services, providing an opportunity to work across the wider general adult pathway.If you would like to discuss how this role could work for you please contact our Associate Medical Director, Dr Eman Shweikh 01202 492083Main duties of the jobAs Consultant Psychiatrist you'll provide clinical leadership and expert psychiatric assessment and management within EIP and ARMS. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, including an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care in clinic and community settingsYou'll contribute to assessments, medical reviews, Mental Health Act assessments, tribunals, discharge planning and collaborative care with community mental health teams, inpatient services and primary care. You'll support the interface between EIP, ARMS and wider general adult pathway.This post attracts an Enhanced Recruitment and Retention: A payment of 20,000 to be paid as two lump sums. The first 10,000 will be paid on appointment in the role and the remaining 10,000 will be made on the anniversary of the start date. Both payments will be subject to deductions at source, plus a further relocation package of up to 10,000 if relocating to Dorset. We also offer flexible working, a supportive Consultant body, excellent NHS benefits, 10 days' study leave and an annual study budget of up to 1,000.You'll have the opportunity to participate in the county-wide senior on-call rota, attracting a 3% availability supplement plus 0.75 APA per week, with an on-call frequency of approximately 1 in 21. Dedicated administrative support is provided, with opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement and service development.Join our Medical Team :: Careers DorsetAbout usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.DetailsDate posted27 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year p.a pro rata for part time ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number152-ME18.26Job locationsHillcrest Unit31 Slades Farm RoadBournemouthBH10 4EUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net Job description Job responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netPerson Specification Qualifications/Training EssentialGeneral medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.On Specialist Register in General Adult Psychiatry (open to Specialist Register on other Psychiatric specialities)Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry.Section 12(2) approval and Responsible Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post.DesirableMRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g., membership of a psychiatry college in another country.Further academic qualifications such as MRCGP, MRCP or research degree/diploma.Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience EssentialDemonstrable experience in General Adult Psychiatry at senior /specialist registrar level.3 years core training in psychiatry or equivalent.Experience of work in the NHS for at least two years.DesirableMore extensive experience e.g., in medicine, or General practice.Experience at Consultant Level.Experience in the treatment of patients with personality disorder.Management ExperienceTeaching experienceResearch Experience Management Skills EssentialUnderstand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care.Able to prioritise work as needed.Evidence of management/Leadership skills trainingTo understand principles of multi-disciplinary team working.DesirableInterest in undertaking management roles e.g., Lead clinicianPrevious management experience including that of other junior medical staff, approved Clinical Supervisor Educational Supervisor Leadership Skills EssentialUnderstand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice.Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.To be able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands. Clinical Governance EssentialTo understand and actively support the principles of Clinical Governance including audit and outcome measures.To demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation. Self Awareness EssentialTo have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning Supervision of Junior medical Staff EssentialKnowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff. Research and Audit EssentialExperience of carrying out an audit projectExperience or involvement in a research project and publicationAbility to supervisor junior medical staff and/or other staff from the MDT to undertake research projectsDesirablePublished audit project.Ability to critically appraise published research. Person Specification Qualifications/Training EssentialGeneral medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.On Specialist Register in General Adult Psychiatry (open to Specialist Register on other Psychiatric specialities)Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry.Section 12(2) approval and Responsible Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post.DesirableMRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g., membership of a psychiatry college in another country.Further academic qualifications such as MRCGP, MRCP or research degree/diploma.Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience EssentialDemonstrable experience in General Adult Psychiatry at senior /specialist registrar level.3 years core training in psychiatry or equivalent.Experience of work in the NHS for at least two years.DesirableMore extensive experience e.g., in medicine, or General practice.Experience at Consultant Level.Experience in the treatment of patients with personality disorder.Management ExperienceTeaching experienceResearch Experience Management Skills EssentialUnderstand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care.Able to prioritise work as needed.Evidence of management/Leadership skills trainingTo understand principles of multi-disciplinary team working.DesirableInterest in undertaking management roles e.g., Lead clinicianPrevious management experience including that of other junior medical staff, approved Clinical Supervisor Educational Supervisor Leadership Skills EssentialUnderstand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice.Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.To be able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands. Clinical Governance EssentialTo understand and actively support the principles of Clinical Governance including audit and outcome measures.To demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation. Self Awareness EssentialTo have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning Supervision of Junior medical Staff EssentialKnowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff. Research and Audit EssentialExperience of carrying out an audit projectExperience or involvement in a research project and publicationAbility to supervisor junior medical staff and/or other staff from the MDT to undertake research projectsDesirablePublished audit project.Ability to critically appraise published research.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressHillcrest Unit31 Slades Farm RoadBournemouthBH10 4EUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressHillcrest Unit31 Slades Farm RoadBournemouthBH10 4EUUnited KingdomEmployer's website