Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - PICU

Job Summary Consultant Psychiatrist
- The Willows (PICU), Highbury Hospital b>

Location:

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust b>

Ward:
The Willows
- Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (9 beds) b>

Contract:

Substantive, Part-Time (8 PAs)Why Join Us?

• Golden Hello: 20% of the minimum point of the National Consultant (2003) contract
• Professional Development:
  Part of the North School of Psychiatry & East Midlands Deanery
• Educational Leadership:
  Guided by Dr Debasis Das (Head of School) & Dr Bala Ganesan (Director of Medical Education)
• Supportive Team:
  Work with experienced clinicians, resident doctors & a strong MDT
• Impactful Role:
  Make a real difference in acute mental health care across Nottinghamshire

Your Role

• Lead clinical care for PICU, managing 9 beds
• Provide senior medical leadership & supervision to resident doctors and trainees
• Engage in service development, business planning, and academic programmes
• Maintain compliance with GMC registration, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and professional codes

Job Plan8 PAs (6 DCC and 2 SPA) dedicated to inpatient workMain Duties of the Job

• Manage, appraise, and provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff
• Ensure compliance with New Deal and Working Time Directive for junior doctors
• Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care
• Accurately record and submit clinical activity data
• Participate in service and business planning for the locality and wider mental health service
• Engage in annual consultant appraisal and job plan review
• Attend and contribute to the Trust's academic programme and CPD activities
• Maintain GMC registration, Section 12(2) approval, and professional standards
• Collaborate with managers and colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery
• Support financial planning and management within the service
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based senior medical care in acute and locked rehabilitation settings
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide person-centred care
• Foster therapeutic relationships with patients and carers

Interested?Join us at Nottinghamshire Healthcare and be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in mental health care. For informal enquiries or visits, contact:
Rebecca Keating, Clinical Director, rePerson SpecificationEssential Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Desirable Qualifications

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Essential Eligibility

• 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.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Desirable Eligibility

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.#J-18808-Ljbffr