Consultant Psychiatrist, Inpatient, Mulberry Ward (attracts £25K RRP)

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  • Guildford, Surrey
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
This vacancy attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 in addition to £8,000 relocation allowance. The RRP is pro rata for part time employees.Are you a compassionate and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? Join our dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will help shape the future of mental health care within our trust.We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work at our Mulberry Ward, based at Farnham Road Hospital in Guildford. The post-holder will work full time and will be part of the Acute Care Pathway, and will work closely with the home treatment and community teams, ensuring effective and efficient pathways and care for patients. This provides a service consistent with models initially recommended in the National Service Framework.Whether you are seeking a fresh start, or the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical input and leadership to a proportion of the inpatients in Mulberry Ward, and there are other opportunities to take on additional responsibilities with remuneration. The consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for providing clinical input and leadership and working alongside a multidisciplinary team in line with New Ways of Working.The home treatment team 'gate keeps' admissions to the inpatient units.The successful candidate will provide Consultant Psychiatrist input and be the Responsible clinician for the 15 bedded Mulberry Ward, mainly serving the population aligned to the ward with additional support from, other medical staff, Trainees and Multidisciplinary team.It is expected that the appointed candidate will work in partnership with the other consultant. In addition, the post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary staff on the ward, including trainee doctors.Our offer:
  • Salary: NHS Consultant Grade £109,725 - £145,478 + £149 fringe
  • GMC Sponsorship
  • Relocation allowance: up to £8000 *subject to policy requirements
  • Sponsorship for international candidates: up to £3199
  • Recruitment premia £25,000 *subject to policy requirements
  • NHS Pension: employers contribution 23.7% from day one
  • Subsidised nursery places
  • Car Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000
  • Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership
  • Generous annual leave
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 posted21 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Plus £149 Fringe AllowanceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number325-6318053-MR-HJob locationsMulberry Ward, Farnham Road HospitalFarnham RoadGuildford, SurreyGU2 7LXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full 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 equivalent.
Desirable
  • A recognised basic Medical Degree and MRCPsych or equivalent
  • MRCPsych or equivalent.
  • Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
EligibilityEssential
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
Desirable
  • In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice
  • Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
Clincical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge 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 knowledge
Desirable
  • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
  • Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
Academic Skills & Lifelong LearningEssential
  • Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care.
  • Ability to appraise own performance as a Specialty Doctor and reflect on development needs
Desirable
  • Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
  • Reflected on the purpose of CPD undertaken
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full 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 equivalent.
Desirable
  • A recognised basic Medical Degree and MRCPsych or equivalent
  • MRCPsych or equivalent.
  • Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
EligibilityEssential
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
Desirable
  • In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice
  • Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
Clincical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge 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 knowledge
Desirable
  • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
  • Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
Academic Skills & Lifelong LearningEssential
  • Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care.
  • Ability to appraise own performance as a Specialty Doctor and reflect on development needs
Desirable
  • Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
  • Reflected on the purpose of CPD undertaken

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