Job summary Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) Sponsor Employer. This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 in addition to £8000 relocation allowance. The RRP is pro rata for part time employees. We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Children and Young People's (CYPS) Mental Health Team in North East Hampshire, based at the Aldershot Centre for Health. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, welcoming, and multi-skilled team that supports the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 5 to 18. Our service provides specialist assessments, evidence-based treatments and ongoing support for young people with a range of emotional, behavioural, and complex mental health needs. You'll provide clinical leadership and direct psychiatric input as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes psychologists, nurses, therapists, and support workers. You'll work with schools, GPs, local authorities and other partners to ensure coordinated and person-centred care. The team also has strong links to our Eating Disorder Service, Crisis Intervention and Early Intervention in Psychosis teams. You'll be joining a Trust committed to early intervention, prevention, and supporting young people to thrive. If you're passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you! Main duties of the job You'll have the opportunity of working within a well-established and friendly team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate and committed to the care needs of our children and young people. You would be responsible for providing a diagnostic, assessment and treatment service for children and adolescents with mental health problems within a multi-disciplinary approach to care, promoting high-quality multidisciplinary working and relationships. On average, a full-time consultant would complete 2-3 monthly assessments. Patients have a consultant review after 6 weeks of treatment in the team and then every 2-3 months. You will participate in an emergency out-of-hours rota, providing back-up for junior doctors and professionals in assessing young people seen in A&E. You'll have opportunities to support, supervise and train our Junior Medical Staff within the team. Our Offer:

NHS Consultant grade £109,725 - £145,478 per annum + £149 fringe + on- call requirement
GMC Sponsorship
Recruitment premia £25,000 *subject to policy requirements
Relocation allowance: up to £8000 *subject to policy requirement
Sponsorship for International candidates
Up to £2000/year CPD allowance *subject to policy requirements
NHS pension employers contribution 23.7% from day one
Company Car Lease Scheme
Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership and many more.

Please check our benefits here:Medical : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for other benefits. About us Surrey 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! Details Date posted 17 February 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year Plus £149 Fringe Allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 325-6081298-MR-I Job locations Aldershot Centre for Health Hospital Hill Aldershot GU11 1AY
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role. Click here to watch our YouTube videos about our offer to Consultants. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role. Click here to watch our YouTube videos about our offer to Consultants. Person Specification Qualifications Essential

MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
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

Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
MRCPsych or equivalent
Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.

Eligibility Essential

Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months

Desirable

Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential

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
Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.
Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Experience in management
Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
Peer review or research publications
Published audit or research projects

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Essential

Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care
A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.
Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.

Desirable

Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
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

Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
MRCPsych or equivalent
Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.

Eligibility Essential

Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months

Desirable

Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential

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
Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.
Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Experience in management
Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
Peer review or research publications
Published audit or research projects

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Essential

Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care
A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.
Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.

Desirable

Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Check This 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 details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Aldershot Centre for Health Hospital Hill Aldershot GU11 1AY
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