Posted: 25 May
The role
Secure inpatient service in Low Secure Services.
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 Andrew’s 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 Andrew’s
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 Andrew’s 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
Supervise the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments
Contribute 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 Andrew’s mission to deliver world‑class, value-based healthcare
Participate in the Consultant on-call rota (currently one week in six)
Career Development and Leadership Opportunities St Andrew’s 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
Person Specification Essential Criteria
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, decision‑making, and communication skills
Commitment to St Andrew’s 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 on-site parking and cycle‑to-work scheme
Relocation allowance (subject to eligibility)
Access to wellbeing support, CPD, and professional development opportunities
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