Consultant Psychiatrist, Inpatient, Magnolia Ward (attracts £25K RRP)
The closing date is 31 March 2026
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) Sponsor employer.
Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 plus £8,000 relocation allowance (pro rata for part‑time). For full terms, contact Medical Recruitment Team – medicalrecruitment@sabp.nhs.uk.
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work at our Magnolia Ward at Farnham Road Hospital. The role may be full‑time or part‑time as part of the Acute Care Pathway.
The successful candidate will provide clinical input and leadership to a proportion of inpatients in Magnolia Ward, and may take on additional responsibilities with remuneration. They will work alongside a multidisciplinary team in line with New Ways of Working.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with home treatment and community teams to ensure effective pathways and care for patients.
Provide Consultant Psychiatrist input and cover for the 10 beds of the 18‑bed Juniper ward and 0.6 WTE consultant covering 8 beds.
Collaborate with other consultant, multidisciplinary staff, including trainee doctors, to implement the Acute Service Operational Policy.
Our offer
* GMC Sponsorship
* Relocation allowance: up to £8,000 (subject to policy)
* International sponsorship: up to £3,199
* Recruitment premia: £25,000 (subject to policy)
* NHS Pension: employer contribution 23.7% from day one
* Subsidised nursery places
* Car scheme: tax saving up to £6,000
* Discounted Nuffield gym membership
* Generous annual leave
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people 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/ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively engage people who use our services and our communities in improving mental wellbeing locally, working closely with NHS and voluntary sector organisations.
Our services cover a beautiful county near Central London and the South Coast, with excellent transport links and nearby Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
Job responsibilities
See the attached job description for detailed requirements.
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Person specification
Qualifications
* Full medical registration with a license to practice.
* Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6–12 months of interview/assessment) or equivalent.
* Recognised basic medical degree and MRCPsych or equivalent.
* MRCPsych or equivalent.
* Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
* In good standing with GMC, concerning warnings and conditions on practice.
* Approved clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* 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 a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
* Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to NHS post or comparable service.
* Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
* Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high‑quality care.
* Ability to appraise own performance as a speciality doctor and reflect on development needs.
* Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
* Reflect on the purpose of CPD undertaken.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year plus £149 Fringe Allowance.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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