Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist in Acute Inpatient
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Job Summary
The postholder will hold 1.5 PAs for Research & Innovation work, to be detailed and agreed on appointment with the Care Group Medical Director and the Director of Research & Innovation. The Research element of the role will flex to suit the requirements of the postholder. The Grounded Research Community Clinical Research Facility is based in Doncaster (Tickhill Road Site) but the postholder will be able to work from varying locations to suit the demands of the role.
Main duties of the job
* Provide senior psychiatric input to the North Lincolnshire in-patient unit. Duties will include:
* Psychiatric assessments and initial management of patients admitted to Mulberry Ward for up to the first period of hospital admission (flexible timescale in discussion with other Psychiatrists regarding the handover of cases that cannot be discharged after a period of assessment).
* Key role in determining suitability of patients for early discharge into Home Treatment under the continued care of the postholder
* Work closely with the Trust\'s Patient Flow Team around robust bed management
* Preparation of psychiatric reports for and attendance at Mental Health Tribunals/Managers Hearings
* Responsible clinician for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act
* Conduct multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds and CPA reviews
* Provide clinical leadership to the in-patient team
* Play a leading role in Business/Management Meetings for the In-patient Unit
* Supervision of medical and nursing staff in the Unit
* Lead in service development and implementation of changes to practice in line with evolving evidence and local needs
About Us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4000 colleagues and offers a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are committed to developing our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We strive to attract and retain colleagues who share our passion for providing first class care, while remaining committed to our Vision and Values. View our strategy at: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
For more about working for RDaSH, benefits, and culture, visit: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and to certificate of sponsorship for skilled workers where applicable.
Details
Date posted: 08 September 2025
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Location: Great Oaks Mental Health Unit, 97 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JX
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration with the GMC
* Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT
Experience
* Previous experience within General Adult Psychiatry
* Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings
* Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance
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