Job Description
St Andrew’s Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare. We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a new male medium secure ward for working-age men, as part of our secure care pathway.
About the Role
* Responsible Clinician for the ward, leading assessment and treatment in a secure setting
* Provide clinical leadership and oversight of care plans
* Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care
* Contribute to service development and quality improvement
* Opportunity to develop specialist interests and pursue leadership roles regionally and nationally
About You
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
* MRCPsych or equivalent
* CCT in Forensic Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry, or Old Age Psychiatry (or within 6 months of completion)
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Commitment to our values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
What We Offer
* Highly 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, cycle-to-work scheme and wellbeing support
* Support for CPD, research, teaching and professional development
* Mentorship for newly qualified Consultants
* Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and academic work
Working at St Andrew’s
You will be supported by a full multidisciplinary team including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses and speech and language therapists, as well as junior doctors and administrative support. The Northampton site provides a wide range of services including low secure, PICU, CAMHS, learning disability, autism, neuropsychiatry and forensic pathways, along with academic and research facilities.
How to Apply
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact:Samantha Pendry, Recruitment Partner Email: