Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Services in Guildford, Surrey

Job summaryWe're looking for a dedicated & compassionate Consultant to join Home Treatment Teams (HTT) in West Surrey for Older Adults (OA). This will also provide cover to urgent referrals via SPA for OA. Our HTT offers urgent & intensive mental health support to adults aged 65 years or older in crisis, helping people stay at home & avoid hospital admissions wherever possible. You'll be working with a skilled & welcoming multi-professional team,supporting people across Guildford & Waverley As our Consultant, you'll provide clinical leadership, expert assessments, & treatment planning. You'll also support early discharge from hospital & work closely with local teams, services & carers. The role is central to helping people recover in the community with the right support in place.The post offers flexible working options, admin support, and CPD opportunities.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for delivering Consultant psychiatric input and clinical leadership to the MDT & acting as a consultant/advisor to the team in line with the developing models of practice under 'New Ways of Working'The HTT interfaces with Inpatient Acute Services, Single Point of Access Triage Services, the Section 136 Places of Safety, Community Services, Liaison Services & the Criminal Justice System. On average, a full time Consultant will have 7-10 visits per week. Our Offer:NHS Consultant grade 113,565 - 150,569 per annum + 149 fringe + on- call requirementGMC SponsorshipRecruitment premia 25,000 *subject to policy requirementsRelocation allowance: up to 8000 *subject to policy requirementSponsorship for International candidatesUp to 2000/year CPD allowance *subject to policy requirementsNHS pension employers contribution 23.7% from day oneCompany Car Lease SchemeDiscounted Nuffield Gym Membership and many morePlease check our benefits here:Medical : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for other benefits.About usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.DetailsDate posted02 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Plus 149 Fringe Allowance Full-time EssentialMBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualificationFull medical registration with a license to practice.Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalentDesirableRelevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsMRCPsych or equivalentManagement qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills. EssentialKnowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wide medical knowledgeAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyExperience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different careScr settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.Experience in managementSpecific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.Peer review or research publicationsPublished audit or research projects Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning EssentialAbility to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care.DesirableAbility to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post EssentialMBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualificationFull medical registration with a license to practice.Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalentDesirableRelevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsMRCPsych or equivalentManagement qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills. EssentialKnowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wide medical knowledgeAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyExperience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different careScr settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.Experience in managementSpecific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.Peer review or research publicationsPublished audit or research projects Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning EssentialAbility to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care.DesirableAbility to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postDisclosure 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.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.NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Larches, Theta & BramdeanThe Larches, Farnham Road HospitalGuildford, SurreyGU2 7LXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Larches, Theta & BramdeanThe Larches, Farnham Road HospitalGuildford, SurreyGU2 7LXUnited KingdomEmployer's website