Job Summary
Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) sponsor employer. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our adult inpatient service at our newest purpose built hospital, located within Vega Ward at Silverwood. The post-holder will deliver consultant psychiatric input to inpatients admitted to the ward per the Acute Service Operational Policy. The post holder will provide clinical leadership and be actively involved in service improvement activities.
You will be working in an organisation that fosters an inclusive culture, with pathways for personal and professional growth through extensive training opportunities. The post includes scope to contribute to teaching, supervision, quality improvement, audit, research and service development, supported by CPD structures and medical education opportunities. Participation in the Surrey-wide WAA consultant on-call rota (approximately 1:30) forms part of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Psychiatrist will work effectively with colleagues from other professional disciplines and deliver services consistent with the Trust policy for the Care Programme Approach. The post-holder will liaise with general and specialist teams across Surrey to ensure effective handover of care when patients transfer between teams as part of the patient pathway. The organisation supports flexible working options (full time, part time or flexible) where operationally possible and is committed to staff health and wellbeing with a broad range of benefits.
Our Offer
* Salary: NHS Consultant Grade £105,504 - £139,882 + £149 fringe, + on-call payments
* GMC Sponsorship
* Relocation allowance: up to £8,000 (subject to policy requirements)
* Sponsorship for international candidates: up to £3,199
* Recruitment premia £25,000 (subject to policy requirements)
* NHS Pension: employer contribution 23.7% from day one
* Subsidised nursery places
* Car Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000
* Discounted gym membership
Note: This job may attract a Recruitment & Retention (R&R) payment of £25,000 in addition to £8,000 relocation allowance. R&R payment is pro rata for part-time employees. For full terms, please contact the Medical Recruitment Team.
About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD/ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively engage service users and communities to improve mental wellbeing, and work with NHS and voluntary sector organisations to support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county, close to Central London and the South Coast, with good road and rail networks and nearby international airports (Gatwick and Heathrow).
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Details
Date posted: 04 February 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year plus £149 Fringe Allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 325-7709658-MR
Job locations: Vega Ward, Silverwood Hospital; 1 Holloway Hill, Lyne; Chertsey, Surrey; KT16 0AE
Job Description and Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description for full requirements. Silverwood contains four adult inpatient wards with 64 beds, single ensuite bedrooms, two lounges and a garden per ward, plus a woodland area for supervised walks.
Person Specification
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Full medical registration with a license to practice
* Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of interview/assessment) or equivalent
Desirable
* Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc, or equivalent)
* MRCPsych or equivalent
* Management qualification or leadership development
Eligibility
* Essential: Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
Desirable
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of legislation, DoH guidance and its clinical practice implications
* Knowledge of NHS strategic vision (Next Stage Review)
* Excellent bio-psycho-social clinical skills and broad medical knowledge
* Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
* Experience with diverse patient groups across care settings
* Knowledge of psychiatric provision
Desirable
* Teaching qualifications or attendance at recognised teaching courses
* Peer-reviewed publications or research
* Audits or research projects
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
* Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team
* Negotiation skills with patients, relatives and other professionals
* Strong communication abilities for complex information with patients and staff
* Desirable: ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires submission for DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Skilled Worker applicants may need to present a criminal records certificate from countries they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Please refer for guidance on overseas criminal records checks and UK registration.
Employer details
Employer: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Vega Ward, Silverwood Hospital, 1 Holloway Hill, Lyne, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0AE
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