Job Description
Additional Guidelines
Mandatory Skills & Core Competencies
* Expertise in:
* Psychiatric diagnosis
* Application of the Mental Health Act 1983
* Leadership in multidisciplinary care planning and delivery
* Positive behavioural support and patient-centred rehabilitation
Location Preference
* Ideally local to the hospital site
* Relocation support available for candidates across the UK and Ireland
Must-Haves
The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist
* Proven experience functioning as a Responsible Clinician (RC) in a similar psychiatric care setting
* CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in General Adult Psychiatry or Forensic Psychiatry
* History of working within and leading multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)
* Experience in a setting that focuses on psychiatric rehabilitation, with an emphasis on:
* Positive Behavioural Support (PBS)
* Empowerment-based recovery models for service users
Licensing & Training Requirements
* GMC registration with a valid license to practice in the UK
Certification Milestones
* Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3):
* 3 years full-time foundational training in general adult psychiatry and subspecialties
* Higher Specialist Training (ST4–ST6):
* 3 years advanced training in a chosen subspecialty (e.g., adult, forensic)
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT):
* Confirms consultant-level qualifications and registration on the GMC Specialist Register
Educational Qualifications
* Medical degree such as MBBS or MBChB from a GMC-approved institution