Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adults Closing date:
27 May 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established CTT with several exciting opportunities in the region. This is also an extremely exciting and interesting opportunity to spearhead and contribute towards the development of Hope Haven, a mental health and wellbeing hub in the heart of Whitehaven and Copeland, which is a community partnership initiative between CNTW and several partnership organisations.
There is also opportunity to be part of developing ongoing changes within services in the region such as The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) which is also a new venture in the region between University of Cumbria and Imperial College London. The aim is to produce doctors committed to delivering cutting‑edge healthcare approaches and serve the needs of the Cumbria community.
This is a full time (10PA) post for an adult consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into Portland House, 11‑12 Portland Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1PY.
Important:
We can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Important:
This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Tel: 0191 245 687
Email: Oladipupo.Omolabi@cntw.nhs.uk / Prathibha.rao@cntw.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job The post-holder is expected to:
Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CTT.
Support the medical workforce on the west CTT.
Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care.
Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in‑patient teams.
Promote the safety and well‑being of the patients we serve.
Respect the rights and dignity of patients.
Consider the individual and cultural needs of patients.
Work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers' Charter).
About us Why us?
Up to £8k relocation package
30 days study leave (every 3 years)
Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
Remote working available as suits service needs
Dedicated and protected SPA time
Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological, financial and career well‑being
Teaching and research opportunities available
Stimulating CPD sessions and programmes including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
Teaching opportunities in our brand‑new state of the art Medical Education Centre
Employee Excellence awards
Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England’s finest areas of natural beauty.
Job responsibilities This is a 10PA post for an adult consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the East Adult community Treatment team located at Portland House in Carlisle. The post holder is expected to have total DCC of 7.5pa and 2.5pa for SPA.
Post holder will work along with multidisciplinary team covering the adult population in North‑Cumbria.
The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health problems and what are termed as at‑risk mental states.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training
MBBS (or equivalent)
Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
Approved Clinician Status
MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
Has undergone training in educational supervision
Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
Experience of Clinical Audit
Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
Experience in service management or development
Skills
High level of clinical skills
Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
Excellent teaching skills
Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Established record of clinical leadership
Established ability as a clinical teacher
Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Able to sustain self and support others
Trustworthiness
Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Maturity, openness and flexibility
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.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata for part time
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