Overview
Consultant Psychiatrist - Rushcliffe Local Mental Health Team (6 PAs, Part-Time, Permanent). A part-time, permanent position to lead and shape mental health care delivery within the Rushcliffe LMHT.
A Golden Hello payment of 20% of the minimum point on the National Consultant (2003) contract is available.
You will play a key role in patient assessment and management, GP liaison, MDT meetings, and medicolegal work (MHA/Sec 12). The post includes clinical leadership, supervision, and participation in the day duty on-call rota. You will contribute to service transformation and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
The Trust is part of the North School of Psychiatry, East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery. Our Director of Medical Education is Dr Kehinde Junaid, and the Head of School is Dr Debasis Das.
DBS Notice: Applicants must pay for their DBS check (£26.40 standard / £54.40 enhanced), deducted from salary over two months. Annual DBS Update Service fee is £16.
Join us in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and making a real difference in our community.
Responsibilities
* The main focus of the role will include the assessment of new patients referred to the service related to patients resident in the catchment area, GP liaison work, management of patients within the recovery model, Mental Health Act work (Section 12) when required, day on-call duty rota (pro rata, on average 3 to 4 times a month for emergency work only; this is factored into the sessions and does not impact ongoing work as it is a last-resort cover), cover for colleagues when on leave and working within the multidisciplinary team supporting other members of the team. There will be an emphasis on providing leadership and consultancy to the team, supporting multidisciplinary team meetings and RAMM meetings.
* Assessment of referrals/admissions and management of complex cases.
* Clinical leadership of the team, engagement with MDT and RAMM.
* Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
* Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies/colleagues.
* Mental Health Act implementation.
* Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working.
* Day duty on-call rota.
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Desirable
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility
Essential
* 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.
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings or conditions on practice.
Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required 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 see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance (text only).
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Details
* Date posted: 08 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 186-38583-VB
* Job locations: Rushcliffe LMHT, 93 Musters Road, Nottingham, NG2 7PG
Employer
Employer: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Rushcliffe LMHT, 93 Musters Road, Nottingham, NG2 7PG
Employer's website: nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
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