Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work in our well‑established Children & Young People Services Community Team in South West Surrey. The postholder will be responsible for providing clinical input and leadership to our CYPS Community Team, working alongside a multidisciplinary team in line with New Ways of Working and our i‑THRIVE framework.
Responsibilities
Provide diagnostic, assessment and treatment service for children and adolescents with mental health problems within a multi‑disciplinary approach to care.
Promote high‑quality multidisciplinary working and relationships.
Complete on average 2‑3 monthly assessments as a full‑time consultant.
Provide a consultant review after 6 weeks of treatment and then every 2‑3 months.
Participate in an emergency out‑of‑hours rota, providing back‑up for junior doctors and professionals in assessing young people seen in A&E.
Offer
£113,565 – £150,569 per annum + £149 fringe allowance, plus on‑call requirement.
GMC sponsorship.
Up to £2,000/year CPD allowance subject to policy requirements.
NHS pension employer contribution 20.68% from day one.
Subsidised nursery places.
Car scheme tax savings up to £6,000.
Discounted Nuffield Gym membership and other benefits (see benefits brochure).
Qualifications and Experience
MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
Full medical registration with a licence to practice.
Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6–12 months of interview/assessment).
Relevant higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc) and/or other additional clinical qualifications (desirable).
MRCPsych or equivalent (desirable).
Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills (desirable).
Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health guidance and clinical, NHS strategic vision (Next Stage Review).
Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psychosocial perspective.
Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Experience working with a range of patient groups across community, inpatient and specialist settings.
Knowledge of psychiatric provision.
Experience in management (desirable).
Peer review or research publications, audit projects (desirable).
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high‑quality care.
Skills in negotiation with patients, relatives and other professionals where opinions differ.
Effective communication of complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional audiences (written and oral).
Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post (desirable).
Eligibility
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of appointment.
Approved clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment (desirable).
In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice (desirable).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contact Hope Service Consultant and CYPS Medical Lead: Dr Salvatore Mura salvatore.mura@sabp.nhs.uk 07813547437
Closing Date 05 July 2026
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