Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Mental Health (Rehab)) in Darlington

both specialist inpatient and community eating disorder services and has both Adults and CAMHS elements to this. This post is based in the adult eating disorder inpatient unit at Birch Ward, West Park Hospital. The unit hosts the North East & inpatient services for all ages both within the North East Specialist Services Regional Commissioning area and nationally to those requiring high intensity inpatient care who are either too high risk for community management or such ward service provision is for patients aged 18 and over. unit at West Park Hospital. closely with the community consultant in eating disorder service. for the medical management aspects of clinical care of eating disorders Working closely with the ward manager, service manager and Associate Medical Director to plan and develop the service in line with the Trust Integrated Business Plan, to ensure the quality and development of the unit. About usWe are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of 320m and a workforce of some 6,700 staff operating from around 100 sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England. We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public. Psychiatrists are essential contributors to our mental health teams. to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work The Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and Charter for the Medical Workforce. (DetailsDate posted29 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time, Flexible working The job description has yet to be approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used need to for the purposes of any declared disability. The job description has yet to be approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used need to for the purposes of any declared disability. EssentialReflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in the Specialty or within 6 months of gaining CCTApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointmentDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification. EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service EssentialReflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in the Specialty or within 6 months of gaining CCTApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointmentDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification. EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service EssentialExperience of working within the specialtyDesirableAny other experience that may be applicableDisclosure 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressWest Park HospitalEdward Pease WayDarlingtonCo DurhamDH2 2TSUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressWest Park HospitalEdward Pease WayDarlingtonCo DurhamDH2 2TSUnited KingdomEmployer's website