Job summary
Can you provide clinical leadership and strategic oversight for our Secure Inpatient Services in Northampton?
Main duties of the job
Your role will provide clinical leadership and strategic oversight within the Secure Services division ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
About us
Our Charity
We are St Andrew's a leading charitable provider of specialist inpatient mental health services across the UK. We are a mental health charity, and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.
We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future.
Come and join us and support us to help people transform their lives.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Plus £20,000 Responsibility Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0354-REQ000065
Job locations
St. Andrews
Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
You be responsible for the line management of medical staff within the divisions and ensuring compliance of the medical body with Charity policies and guidelines.
You will provide clinical strategic oversight, working closely with the Medical Director to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
In your role you will develop and implement clinical strategies to improve patient outcomes and service delivery, while fostering a culture of open communication, reflective practice, and shared clinical leadership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You be responsible for the line management of medical staff within the divisions and ensuring compliance of the medical body with Charity policies and guidelines.
You will provide clinical strategic oversight, working closely with the Medical Director to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
In your role you will develop and implement clinical strategies to improve patient outcomes and service delivery, while fostering a culture of open communication, reflective practice, and shared clinical leadership.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* You will have an excellent understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and professional standards. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proven record of excellent clinical leadership and team management.
* You will have both the breadth and depth of skills to fulfil the role described above and the ability to inspire and lead with a focus on excellence and accountability.
* You will also be a role model for the St Andrews CARE values and the pillars of our Leadership Commitment including compassionate, person-centred care.
Qualifications
Essential
* About you
* You will bring significant clinical experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within Secure Services. You will hold a full GMC registration and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* You will have an excellent understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and professional standards. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proven record of excellent clinical leadership and team management.
* You will have both the breadth and depth of skills to fulfil the role described above and the ability to inspire and lead with a focus on excellence and accountability.
* You will also be a role model for the St Andrews CARE values and the pillars of our Leadership Commitment including compassionate, person-centred care.
Qualifications
Essential
* About you
* You will bring significant clinical experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within Secure Services. You will hold a full GMC registration and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St Andrew's Healthcare
Address
St. Andrews
Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DG
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Employer details
Employer name
St Andrew's Healthcare
Address
St. Andrews
Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DG
Employer's website
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