Consultant Psychiatrist for Adult Mental Health
General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist (Harbour Ward Berrywood Hospital) – Service: Inpatient mental health. Full‑time 10 PAs per week, part‑time and flexible hours negotiable.
About the Role
NHFT is looking to appoint a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to our inpatient service.
About You
The post holder will demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement and innovation. They will work independently as part of an MDT, fostering positive working relationships across services and motivating peers. Candidates must be MRCPsych or equivalent with full registration, licensed and specialist registered or eligible within six months of obtaining their CCT on the date of the Advisory Appointment Committee. Travel to all Trust locations is essential.
In Return We Can Offer
* Opportunities to pursue specialist interests such as ECT, gender dysmorphia, prison psychiatry, ketamine infusion, etc.
* Flexible hours and job share opportunities.
* Access to a dedicated research and innovation team.
* Mentorship and undergraduate education opportunities.
* Access to research fellows to develop clinical research ideas; trust portfolio includes Old Age Dementia and Physical Health studies.
* Family‑friendly policies including flexible working and support for working carers.
* Study leave package of 10 days and up to £1,000 per year; additional PAs from prison clinics and Section 136 rota available.
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
NHFT is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. The Trust is proud to have been awarded an “OUTSTANDING” CQC rating since 2018. We are committed to staff engagement, wellbeing and supporting consultant away days and wellbeing events.
Contact
Name: Dr Das Purkayastha Debasish
Job title: Clinical Director
Email: Debasish.DasPurkayastha@nhft.nhs.uk
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