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