Job summaryJob Title: General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist (Harbour Ward Berrywood Hospital)Service: Inpatient mental healthHours: Full Time 10 PAs per week / part time and flexible hours negotiableMain duties of the jobAbout the role: NHFT are currently looking to appoint a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to our inpatient service. About you: The post holder will need to share the values of NHFT, demonstrating a commitment to clinical excellence, shared leadership & collaborative working which aims to deliver improvement and innovation. Being able to work independently as well as part of an MDT is essential and it is important that the successful candidate is able to foster positive working relationship across services and motivate their peers. You need to be MRCPsych or equivalent with full registration, licensed and specialist registered or eligible within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the Advisory Appointment Committee. The ability to travel to all locations within the Trust is essential. In return we can offer: Opportunities to pursue areas of specialist interest e.g. ECT, gender dysmorphia, prison psychiatry, ketamine infusion etc. Flexible hours/ job share opportunitiesAccess to a dedicated research and innovation teamMentorship and Undergraduate education opportunitiesThere are many opportunities to be involved in clinical research and you will have access to the Trust research fellows to help develop research ideas. The Trust already has a portfolio of research studies in Old Age Dementia and Physical Health. About usHere at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) we are committed to making a positive difference. Whether this is to the life of our service users, patients and carers or the careers of those who work as part of our fantastic team. The Trust is committed to developing you and prides itself on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer. NHFT are proud to have been awarded an "OUTSTANDING" by CQC rating since 2018.The Trust also has a strong emphasis on Staff Engagement and is award winning in this area as well as being highly commended for Wellbeing and Staff Engagement initiative; with a range of accessible services and initiatives to improve Consultant wellbeing. This includes opportunities for frequent Consultant Away days and opportunities to attend the Trustwide Wellbeing Event. We also offer family friendly policies such as flexible working and support for working carers. NHFT have a number of opportunities for training, innovation and research, providing opportunities for growth both clinically and in leadership. The Trust provides a study leave annual package of 10 study days and up to 1000 per year. The post holder will also be offered a wide range of opportunities for taking on additional PAs from Prison clinics to the Section 136 rota that operates within the Trust. DetailsDate posted04 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year pa ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number270-MED463-AJob locationsBerrywood HospitalNorthamptonNN5 6UDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience EssentialMRCPsychFull GMC RegistrationOn specialist Register/CCT in General Adult psychiatry or eligible for Inclusion within six monthsApproval under Section 12 of the Mental Health ActDesirableAdditional Postgraduate QualificationsPublication of original researchManagement training Behaviours and Values EssentialIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvementAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDTAble to form a good working relationship with the peer groupWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this postAbility to work under pressureWillingness to participate in in-house training Skills and Abilities EssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levelsAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunalsAbility to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT membersTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a wholePost holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed mannerAn Understanding of the political and framework within which the services operateAble to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Person Specification Knowledge and Experience EssentialMRCPsychFull GMC RegistrationOn specialist Register/CCT in General Adult psychiatry or eligible for Inclusion within six monthsApproval under Section 12 of the Mental Health ActDesirableAdditional Postgraduate QualificationsPublication of original researchManagement training Behaviours and Values EssentialIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvementAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDTAble to form a good working relationship with the peer groupWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this postAbility to work under pressureWillingness to participate in in-house training Skills and Abilities EssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levelsAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunalsAbility to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT membersTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a wholePost holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed mannerAn Understanding of the political and framework within which the services operateAble to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationDisclosure 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 nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressBerrywood HospitalNorthamptonNN5 6UDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressBerrywood HospitalNorthamptonNN5 6UDUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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