Job summary
The inpatient services at Roseberry Park Hospital are provided within four acute commissioned admissions units, totalling 66 beds distributed in four single sex wards (two male and two female wards). The inpatient services are led by consultant psychiatrists and supported by Specialty Doctors and Resident Doctors, with additional support from a Nurse Consultant approved for adult services at Roseberry Park Hospital.
The current ward arrangements include two 14–18 bedded units for South Tees (Middlesbrough, and Redcar & Cleveland) and two 14–18 bedded units for North of Tees areas (Stockton and Hartlepool). There may be out-of-area patients on any ward depending on requirements.
We operate the Purposeful Inpatient Admissions Process (PIPA), enabling daily consultant-led inpatient services with high quality and performance. This has supported bed occupancy to be under 50, in line with the NHS 10-year plan, currently in 3 wards with under 50 patients at any time.
The Tees Urgent Care comprises Liaison Psychiatry, Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Services, and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. Roseberry Park Hospital also has a 24-hour crisis assessment suite on site, supported by Crisis and Inpatient Medical Staffing.
Main duties of the job: Consultants are allocated new admissions as per rota and lead assessment, formulation and treatment within the PIPA model. They will be supported by Specialty Doctors, Specialist Registrars and Resident Doctors under supervision. The average number of inpatients the Consultant Psychiatrist will be involved with at any time is anticipated to be 10–14, with RC responsibilities retained by the Consultant Psychiatrist. There is excellent multi-disciplinary team working. The average length of stay is 35 days, with a target to reduce to align with national bed occupancy recommendations. The Specialty Doctor will assist with Tribunal reports and attending hearings as needed, but the Consultant retains ultimate responsibility for matters assigned to ACs. The post holder will work closely with consultant psychiatrists in Urgent Care services.
About us
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disability trusts in the country, providing inpatient and community services across County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire, with additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our teams work in partnership with patients, communities and partners to help people in our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated. Our patients, families and carers work with us toward better mental health. We are committed to new thinking that improves wellbeing in our region and connect with communities to get mental health care right where it is most needed. We will continue to strive until everyone in our region has access to the mental health care they need to lead their best life. Psychiatrists are essential contributors to our mental health teams, delivering collaborative care as part of effective services.
Details
Date posted: 20 January 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9346-AMH-333M2
Job locations: Roseberry Park Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS4 3AF
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information on this post. The job description is pending approval by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Person Specification
Leadership
* Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeks and acts on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services; able to take on a leadership role in a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of the NHS and Trust structure; commitment to quality through quality improvement and lean thinking methodology, or ability to achieve within one year of appointment. Able to adapt to and lead service change.
Desirable
* A leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team; understanding of NHS and wider health economy and implications for the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
* Essential: Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training; participated in CPD; participated in research or service evaluation; able to appraise clinical evidence; actively participated in clinical audit.
* Desirable: Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; reflect on CPD; experienced in clinical research/service evaluation; evidence of achievements in education, research, audit and service improvement including awards, prizes, presentations and publications; led clinical audits leading to service change.
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification; fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at appointment.
* Desirable: qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management; MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification; Approved Clinician Status and Section 12 Status OR able to achieve within 3 months.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
* Essential: Excellent knowledge in specialty; strong clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective; wide medical knowledge; excellent oral and written English; ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty; make evidence- and experience-based decisions including input from others; able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
* Desirable: Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to the NHS or equivalent service.
Experience
* Essential: Describe your clinical experience relevant to this job role.
* Desirable: Any other experience that may be applicable.
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Certificates & Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For details, see the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, applicants may need to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Roseberry Park Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS4 3AF
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/
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