Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Mental Health (PICU) in Middlesbrough

Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an adult mental health consultant psychiatrist to become involved the PICU service.PICU facilities
are provided at the 10 bedded Bedale Ward, which is also based at Roseberry
Park Hospital, Middlesbrough. In addition
to the inpatient services at Roseberry Park Hospital are provided within three
acute commissioned admissions units, in a total of 52 beds distributed in three
single sex wards The
inpatient services, led by a team of consultant psychiatrists, will be
supported by Specialty Doctors and SpRs.There is existing additional support from one
non-medical AC trained consultant to adult services in the Roseberry Park
HospitalMain duties of the job
The post holder will act as Responsible
Clinician for In Patients on Bedale Ward, shared with the Consultant or Highly
Specialised Psychologist
The post holder (in conjunction with the
Specialist Psychologist) will provide committed, proactive and responsible
leadership, and support the Force Reduction drivers
The consultants will jointly chair the 24 hour morning
Report Out meeting when decisions are made about patient care and the
management plan, risk and leave arrangements are reviewed. Tasks are allocated at the meeting and
reviewed the following morning.
The Consultant will attend and fully contribute
to the 72 formulation meeting (when admission to PICU occurs before
formulation) and transfer/discharge planning meetings for their own patients
The Consultant will undertake seclusion reviews
on Bedale Ward for their own patients
The Consultant will be responsible for Mental
Health Act work including acting as Approved clinician for Bedale Ward patients
The Consultant will provide appropriate
supervision to Junior Medical Staff
The Consultant will be expected to liaise with
other ward and community teams and ConsultantsConsultant
annual leave is arranged with the Consultant Psychologist and Consultant
Psychiatrist colleaguesAbout 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 the majority of our mental health teams. Service users expect
and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated
psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and
Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment
and retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The
TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting
Document).The Trust welcomes conversations about flexible working practices.DetailsDate posted14 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
This post may be subject to a recruitment premia
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberC9346-AMH-352MJob locationsRoseberry Park HospitalMarton RoadMIDDLESBROUGHTS4 3AFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for further information on this post. Please note the job description is currently waiting approval from the Royal College.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for further information on this post. Please note the job description is currently waiting approval from the Royal College.Person Specification
Leadership
EssentialReflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. 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.DesirableAble to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. 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. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.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. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 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.Included on the GMC Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
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
Experience
EssentialDescribe your clinical experience relevant to this job roleDesirableAny other experience that may be applicable
Person Specification

Leadership
EssentialReflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. 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.DesirableAble to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. 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. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.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. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 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.Included on the GMC Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
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
Experience
EssentialDescribe your clinical experience relevant to this job roleDesirableAny 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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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 nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoseberry Park HospitalMarton RoadMIDDLESBROUGHTS4 3AFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoseberry Park HospitalMarton RoadMIDDLESBROUGHTS4 3AFUnited KingdomEmployer's website