We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to continue to lead the development of St Andrews Birmingham Secure Services and to become an integral part of the REACH OUT partnership.
Main duties of the job
If successful you will lead a full multi-disciplinary team and help shape services further through strategic decision-making, improvement projects and joint working.
About us
You can achieve more at St Andrews Healthcare
St Andrews Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.
Job responsibilities
Location - Birmingham B30 2XR
Secure inpatient service
We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week in Low Secure Services.
St Andrews Healthcare is a leading medically led charity with a proud 180-year history of transforming the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We are nationally recognised for delivering innovative, holistic, and world-class care. Our Birmingham site plays a vital role in this mission, providing secure services that combine recovery-focused treatment with partnership working across the NHS.
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a senior clinical leadership role, supporting the continued development of secure services in Birmingham and making a real impact on the lives of patients.
Why Join St Andrews?
Be part of a clinically driven organisation with a strong medical leadership structure and a network of over 30 Consultant Psychiatrists across sites.
Lead a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, junior doctors and specialist therapists.
Play a key role in REACH OUT, the West Midlands Provider Collaborative, alongside NHS partners Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Access opportunities for research, teaching, service development and leadership within a supportive and academically engaged environment.
Work within a unique therapeutic setting that combines evidence-based practice with innovation, including the use of outcome measures to continually improve care.
About the Role
The post is based at St Andrews Birmingham, a 124-bed adult secure facility in Stirchley, comprising eight wards (seven for men and one for women), providing both medium and low secure care.
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will
* Provide clinical leadership as Responsible Clinician for a designated ward (currently in Low Secure Services)
* Oversee assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs.
* Lead and collaborate with the MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
* Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments.
Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings
* Contribute to service strategy, improvement projects, and collaborative working with NHS partners through the REACH OUT model.
* Undertake research and innovation projects aligned with St Andrews mission to deliver worldclass, value-based healthcare.
* The role also includes participation in the Consultant oncall rota (currently one week in six).
Career Development and Leadership Opportunities
St Andrews is committed to investing in the next generation of clinical leaders. Many of our senior leaders began their careers here as consultants.
We offer:
* Opportunities for teaching, research, and innovation.
* A strong culture of CPD supported by peer groups and internal training.
* Mentorship and career development programmes.
* Scope to develop specialist interests and influence regional and national mental health services.
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* MRCPsych or equivalent.
* CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry (or within six months of completion).
* Approved Clinician and Responsible Clinician status
* Strong clinical leadership, decisionmaking, and communication skills.
* Commitment to St Andrews CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
Rewards and Benefits Competitive salary with potential for additional consultancy income.
* 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
* Travel allowance and car lease scheme.
* Generous pension and enhanced sickness benefits.
* Free onsite parking and cycletowork scheme.
* Relocation allowance (subject to eligibility).
* Access to wellbeing support, CPD, and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion or to express your interest, please contact:
Dr Neelam Kataria Lead Consultant Psychiatrist atSt Andrew healthcare, Birmingham
nkataria@stah.org or James Farrelly Recruitment Consultant on jcfarrelly@stah.org or 07827856634
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and hold a CCT in Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry.
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.
Depending on experienceUp to £165,000 plus Benefits Package
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours
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