Experienced Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS

  • Northampton Birmingham
  • £135,000-165,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Experienced Consultant PsychiatristLocation: Northampton or BirminghamFull Time (part time / full time / flexible working will be considered)Starting Salary up to £165,000 depending on experienceSuitable for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrists.St Andrews is a not for profit Charity - we have no shareholders and any surplus we make is ploughed straight back into our services. We are part of the Specialist Provider Collaboratives in the East and West Midlands and are a member of the East Midlands Alliance. Our services in Northampton, set in 150 plus acres of woodland greenery are spread across 5 Divisions Medium Secure, Low Secure and Specialist Rehabilitation, Learning Disability and Autism, Neuropsychiatry and CAMHS. We have a number of unique specialist national services including our Deaf Forensic Service, Huntingtons Service, Secure Brain Injury Service, Older Adults Secure Services, Blended Womens Service (one of 3 National Pilots) and a specialist inpatient DBT service.Due to the variety of services we provide in Northampton we are looking for people who will be completing their CCT in General Adult, Forensics, Learning Disability, Old Age or CAMHS who want a role where they can learn and develop from over 30 other consultants at the site and progress into one of our 8 Clinical / Psychiatry Director level roles at the site in the future.Main duties of the jobMake a difference for yourself and your patients!Why join St Andrews
  • Opportunities to progress Most of our senior medical managers started off as Consultant Psychiatristsin the Charity
  • Speciality Doctor and Physical Healthcare team support
  • Infrequent non resident second on calls with 24 hour first on call cover
  • We sponsored some of our doctors to undertake MBA degrees
  • The chance to be part of a community of over 30 Consultant Psychiatristsand 8 Clinical Directors on one site with a weekly multidisciplinary CPD and Grand Rounds programme that includes colleagues from the NHS
  • Only 10 per cent of our Consultant Psychiatrist roles are occupied by locums. Our posts fill up fast
  • Support in undertaking indemnified private practice and medicolegal work though our community partnerships
  • Opportunities for joint roles with the NHS in some areas
  • Teaching Opportunities for medical students from Cambridge and Buckingham as well as Trainees
  • Opportunities for research with our Research and Innovation Team
  • Class leading analytics and data monitoring with extensive integration with our Electronic Records
  • Electronic Prescribing on all our wards.
  • £1000 dedicated study allowance
  • Opportunities for flexible working and some remote working.
  • Located centrally in UK with great transport networks to London and the midlands whilst also having very good schools and great value for money properties.
About usThe RoleYou will develop and strengthen their experience whilst having the chance to develop research and clinical ideas. This service is forward-thinking, open to new ideas and a holistic approach is taken to patient care and treatment.If you would like to be part of working with an innovative and dynamic team; be able to develop and deliver up to date treatments; and work in a supportive environment then this is the place for you! This will be a personally and professionally rewarding role. The post-holder will be able to undertake non-clinical activities of interest e.g. research, teaching, governance and management - in an innovative way, and influence the direction of services in order for them to attain the best outcomes for our patients.You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and oversee the management of patients with often complex needs. You will be able to promote innovation and improvement of services, with scope to develop your specialist interests and grow your remit and responsibilities. You will have an office and the support of an associate specialist as ward doctor and a full MDT including Clinical Administrators and Personal Assistants dedicated to your wards and service.We are looking for an individual who wants a role where they have the autonomy to make decisions that will help improve patient care and outcomes and has a passion about transforming care. Someone who wants to join an organisation and be a leader of a team who also shares this passion.DetailsDate posted30 July 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£135,000 to £165,000 a year plus 41 days leave (including bank holidays) & benefitsContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference numberB0354-25-0051Job locationsBilling RoadNorthamptonNN1 5DGSt. Andrews Healthcare70 Dogpool LaneBirminghamB30 2XRSt Andrews HealthcareNorthamptonMK9 1LASt Andrews HealthcareNorthamptonMK41 6DNSt Andrews HealthcareNorthamptonLE1 5ADJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease contact us for an update to date JD and information around the different routes for progression and development we offer.Other benefits:Pension, 33 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, free parking, sickness policy on par with the NHS, secretarial support and more.International Medical GraduatesWe welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK and you will be considered alongside all other applications. Please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@stah.org if you would like more details on how we can support you.Interested?For further details please contact our Internal Recruitment Consultant, James Farrelly on 07827856634 jcfarrelly@stah.org Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease contact us for an update to date JD and information around the different routes for progression and development we offer.Other benefits:Pension, 33 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, free parking, sickness policy on par with the NHS, secretarial support and more.International Medical GraduatesWe welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK and you will be considered alongside all other applications. Please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@stah.org if you would like more details on how we can support you.Interested?For further details please contact our Internal Recruitment Consultant, James Farrelly on 07827856634 jcfarrelly@stah.orgPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and hold a CESR or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disability Psychiatry or Old Age Psychiatry
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and hold a CESR or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disability Psychiatry or Old Age Psychiatry

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