Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Job summaryAt CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME. CNTW is on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service. 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 doAnd as a specialist in Adult Community Psychiatry you will work with the CPNs and integrated team psychologists to provide medical expertise for CTT patients across psychosis and non-psychosis pathways. You will be an active member in supporting the Trust and your team during the Transformation work that the Trust is currently taking.The job is a 10PAs a week and you will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team, including SAS doctors, resident doctors, and wider clinical teams, you will be the clinical expert from a medical perspective to ensure best practice care is delivered and support the team. Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.For further details / informal visits contact:Name: Dr Suzy GuirguisEmail: suzy.guirguis@cntw.nhs.ukTel: 07711292879Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will provide Consultant clinical leadership to the service and will assume consultant psychiatrist responsibility for their proportion of patients being looked after by the team. This includes assuming Responsible Clinician status for patients under their care, including patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, taking a lead on compliance with the Mental Health Act and CQC requirements. They will participate, directly and indirectly, in the assessment of patients referred to the service and in drawing up care plans which will address the patients' psychiatric, physical, and social needs. They will carry out detailed psychiatric assessments of patients as clinically indicated to allow accurate diagnoses and contribute to their treatment plans, including pharmacological management of psychotropic medication.The post-holder will forge good working relationships with other psychiatrists across the Directorate in order to encourage appropriate referrals and assure a cooperative approach to the care of patients. They will be linked in with other Consultants and supported to join peer groups. They will also provide consultation and advice to members of the MDT and primary care colleaguesYou will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.About usWhy us? Up to 8k relocation package 30 days study leave (every 3 years)Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job planRemote working available as suits service needsDedicated and protected SPA time Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well beingTeaching and research opportunities availableStimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education CentreEmployee Excellence awards Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty. DetailsDate posted11 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year pro rata for part time ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number263-COM26-016Job locationsTeleport HouseDoxford ParkSunderlandSR3 3XDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe clinical responsibilities of the job will include Psychiatric assessment and management of patients aged 18 and above.The post holder would work together with the wider multidisciplinary team and external agencies to develop and deliver formulations, risk assessment and care plan and treatment packages through the use of their expertise in diagnostics, psychopharmacology and other psychosocial interventions. The post holder will contribute to service management and development together with their line managers and co-workers. The post holder will participate in the out of hours on call rota .The Job dedicated SPA time to supporting you in professional activities including continuous professional development, developing any academic interest and to partake in teaching, audit and research.This is a substantive and full-time post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe clinical responsibilities of the job will include Psychiatric assessment and management of patients aged 18 and above.The post holder would work together with the wider multidisciplinary team and external agencies to develop and deliver formulations, risk assessment and care plan and treatment packages through the use of their expertise in diagnostics, psychopharmacology and other psychosocial interventions. The post holder will contribute to service management and development together with their line managers and co-workers. The post holder will participate in the out of hours on call rota .The Job dedicated SPA time to supporting you in professional activities including continuous professional development, developing any academic interest and to partake in teaching, audit and research.This is a substantive and full-time post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialMBBS (or equivalent)RCPsych or equivalent qualificationIncluded on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCTApproved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983Approved Clinician StatusDesirablePostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisal Knowledge EssentialUp to date knowledge in the field of PsychiatryAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislationDesirableAn area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies Experience EssentialExperience of multidisciplinary team workingWide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of Clinical AuditExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationWide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settingsDesirableExperience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesHas led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patientsExperience in service management or development Skills EssentialExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAHigh level of clinical skillsAble to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamProven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult PsychiatryExcellent communication skillsExcellent teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerDesirableEstablished record of clinical leadershipEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy Personal Characteristics EssentialAble to sustain self and support othersTrustworthinessAble to meet the mobility requirements of the postMaturity, openness and flexibility Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialMBBS (or equivalent)RCPsych or equivalent qualificationIncluded on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCTApproved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983Approved Clinician StatusDesirablePostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisal Knowledge EssentialUp to date knowledge in the field of PsychiatryAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislationDesirableAn area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies Experience EssentialExperience of multidisciplinary team workingWide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of Clinical AuditExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationWide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settingsDesirableExperience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesHas led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patientsExperience in service management or development Skills EssentialExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAHigh level of clinical skillsAble to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamProven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult PsychiatryExcellent communication skillsExcellent teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerDesirableEstablished record of clinical leadershipEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy Personal Characteristics EssentialAble to sustain self and support othersTrustworthinessAble to meet the mobility requirements of the postMaturity, openness and flexibilityDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressTeleport HouseDoxford ParkSunderlandSR3 3XDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressTeleport HouseDoxford ParkSunderlandSR3 3XDUnited KingdomEmployer's website