Consultant Psychiatrist, HTT, OA -West Surrey (attracts 25K RRP) in Guildford

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. The teams covered would include North East Hampshire HTT, South West Surrey HTT & North West Surrey HTT. 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. Most patients & referred from NMHT & Liaison Services.The post-holder is also expected to liaise effectively with the other general &specialist teams operating in Surrey to ensure effective handover of care when patients transfer between teams as part of the patient pathway.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.Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.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.Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.We look forward to receiving your application!DetailsDate posted02 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year Plus 149 Fringe Allowance ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number325-8233815-MRJob locationsThe Larches, Theta & BramdeanThe Larches, Farnham Road HospitalGuildford, SurreyGU2 7LXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.Person Specification Qualifications 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. Eligibility EssentialIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.DesirableIn good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practiceApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience 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.Knowledge of psychiatric provisionAbility to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.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.Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.DesirableAbility to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Person Specification Qualifications 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. Eligibility EssentialIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.DesirableIn good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practiceApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience 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.Knowledge of psychiatric provisionAbility to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.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.Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.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.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 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