Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry based in Wolverhampton.
This is an existing post within a well-established supportive team working both on the in-patient wards and in the community, having retained the Continuity of Care model.
Patients have access to local beds and strong links with community services and the CRHT team ensure that patients remain close to home.
Community services are based in a large mental health centre where the successful applicant will work with 3 other consultants and their medical teams; CPNs; OTs; psychologists and social workers, providing sectorised services to the North of the borough.
Main duties of the job
There are opportunities for someone with an enthusiasm for leadership and innovation to become involved in active service improvement and partnership working with GPs and primary care is a focus of our development.
The Trust encourages the participation of medical staff in Medical Management and the there is strong support from the Clinical Directors. As a training and teaching Trust there are opportunities to teach postgraduate psychiatric and GP trainees and undergraduates from Birmingham and Grenada Universities.
Links to local Universities have always been strong and input to Birmingham and Wolverhampton Universities is welcomed.
The post holder will work full time to a 10 PA Job Plan.
About us
Black Country General Adult Services
The General Adult Mental Health Service provides integrated inpatient and community care for adults with a wide range of mental health conditions across the four Black Country localities: Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.Community provision is delivered through North and South Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) within each locality. The service operates a continuity of care model, enabling clinicians to work across both community and inpatient settings, ensuring seamless patient journeys, improved outcomes, and enhanced therapeutic relationships.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year 1% of salary for on-call
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
L-MH
Job locations
Penn Hospital
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job Description and Person Specification attached.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job Description and Person Specification attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC Registration
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC Registration
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC
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
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penn Hospital
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penn Hospital
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Employer's website
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