Overview
We are recruiting 2 full-time Consultant Psychiatrist posts to work on Elm Ward and Maple Ward, the two acute admission wards at West Park Hospital, Darlington.
Elm Ward is a 20-bed female acute inpatient ward and Maple Ward is a 20-bed male acute inpatient ward located on the same site. The wards are supported by two Consultant Psychiatrists each and there are 4 beds commissioned by the Ministry of Defence across the two wards. The post holders will be expected to provide clinical input to approximately 10 to 12 inpatients on Elm and Maple wards, depending on acuity. The service operates within the Inpatient Team and is developing the Purposeful In-Patient Admissions model and the Productive Ward concept.
Main duties
The principal duty of Consultants is to support the Inpatient Team. The post holders will work with four Consultant Psychiatrists (4 WTE) and a Consultant Nurse to provide a flexible service that supports recovery for service users. They will provide leadership to the multi-disciplinary team alongside the team manager and contribute to service development. They will contribute to clinical governance and have responsibility for setting and maintaining standards, with a commitment to quality improvement.
About us
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and a workforce of around 6,700 staff across ~100 sites in the region. We provide inpatient and community services to a broad catchment and are committed to staff development and flexible working where possible.
Details
Date posted: 30 August 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9346-AMH-325M2
Job locations: West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2TS
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information on this post. This post has been approved by The Royal College.
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge & Skills – Essential
* Excellent knowledge in specialty
* Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
* Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Decision-making based on evidence and experience, including team input
* Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning – Essential
* Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* Participated in continuous professional development
* Participated in research or service evaluation
* Able to use and appraise clinical evidence; participated in clinical audit
Desirable
* Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
* Experience in clinical research or service evaluation; evidence of education, research, audit and service improvement
Leadership – Essential
* Reflects on own performance and seeks/acts on feedback
* Able to influence and persuade to improve services
* Able to take on leadership in a multidisciplinary team
* Knowledge of NHS and Trust structures; commitment to quality improvement
* Able to lead service change
Desirable
* Leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team; understanding of NHS and wider health economy
* Experience with TEWV Quality improvement system at level 2 or equivalent
Qualifications – Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
* Higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management; MRCPsych
Eligibility – Essential
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry OR within six months
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months
Desirable
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings/conditions on practice
Experience – Essential
* Describe your clinical experience relevant to this job role
Desirable
* Any other relevant experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure is required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2TS
Employer's website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/
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