Job summary
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to contribute to the leadership and clinical expertise of highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary teams within an acute female 17-bedded inpatient ward in Aylesbury?
Do you have an interest in working with people with severe mental illness and complex emotional needs?
You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be within six months of attaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent approved indicator of training.
If you are highly motivated and able to demonstrate adapting to the changing circumstances of modern mental healthcare, we look forward to your application!
What We Offer
* £15,000 recruitment bonus
* Relocation allowance* of up to £8,000
* A supportive and integrated multidisciplinary environment
*Eligibility criteria apply
Main duties of the job
There are extensive opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, members of the multidisciplinary team and other service providers, and for appraising and mentoring consultant colleagues.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave per annum/pro-rata increasing to 35 days after seven years seniority
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted: 03 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 267-MHCBucks-C
Job location: Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and person specification for detailed information about the main duties of the role.
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Guidelines).
* Approved Clinician (AC) status and Section 12 (MHA) approval are essential. Candidates who are in the process of getting AC approval will be considered.
Person Specification – Desirable
* Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies
Person Specification – Training
* Higher specialist training in psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post.
* CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Person Specification – Additional Desirable Training
* Sub‑speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post.
Person Specification – Other requirements
* Transport – mobility as required for the post.
Desirable – Driving licence and own transport
* Driving licence and own transport.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address: Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG
Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
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