Adult Psychiatrist

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist
• Proven experience functioning as a Responsible Clinician (RC) in a similar psychiatric care setting
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in General Adult Psychiatry or Forensic Psychiatry
• History of working within and leading multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)
• Experience in a setting that focuses on psychiatric rehabilitation, with an emphasis on:

• Positive Behavioural Support (PBS)
• Empowerment-based recovery models for service users

Licensing & Training Requirements:

• GMC registration with a valid license to practice in the UK
• Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3): 3 years full-time foundational training in general adult psychiatry and subspecialties
• Higher Specialist Training (ST4–ST6): 3 years advanced training in a chosen subspecialty (e.g., adult, forensic)
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT): Confirms consultant-level qualifications and registration on the GMC Specialist Register

Educational Qualifications:

• Medical degree such as MBBS or MBChB from a GMC-approved institution

Target Employers:

• NHS Mental Health Trusts
• Private Healthcare Providers, particularly those specializing in psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery

Mandatory Skills & Core Competencies:

• Expertise in psychiatric diagnosis
• Application of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Leadership in multidisciplinary care planning and delivery
• Positive behavioural support and patient-centred rehabilitation

Location Preference:

• Ideally local to the hospital site
• Relocation support available for candidates across the UK and Ireland

About the Hospital:

Spring Wood Lodge aims to support individuals to develop the skills they need to achieve a positive and sustainable discharge into the community.

Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): There is a six-bed PICU service for women which provides emergency care for those experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. The service aims to stabilise patients through assessment, care and support in the least restrictive environment possible. The goal is to enable the patient to continue their recovery in a less acute setting, be returned to home area services, or be discharged into the community.

Rehabilitation service: Spring Wood Lodge also provides a Level 2 mental health inpatient rehabilitation service that provides care and treatment for women who have an identified mental health rehabilitation need. This includes individuals who may also have a learning disability, who have a diagnosis of autism or PD. Reasonable adjustments will be made on an individual basis for people with additional needs.

The support we offer: The individuals we support have often experienced trauma, so we strive to create a safe, supportive and understanding environment during times of crisis. Once stabilised, the focus shifts to helping patients develop emotional management and life skills that foster resilience in dealing with future stress. We promote independence to enable individuals to progress towards community living. Individualised treatment plans are psychologically informed and holistic, delivered by an experienced Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of specialist Nurses and Support Workers.

Location: Nestled in the picturesque town of Guiseley on the outskirts of Leeds, Spring Wood Lodge is surrounded by stunning countryside. Nearby, there is access to a wealth of community amenities, including retail parks, cafes, restaurants, a leisure centre, a local library and an array of shops.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patients.
• Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy.
• Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff.
• Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
• Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
• Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
• Have previous Consultant experience in a management role