St Andrew’s Healthcare is a leading medically led charity with a proud 180-year history of transforming the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We are nationally recognised for delivering innovative, holistic, and world-class care. Our Birmingham site plays a vital role in this mission, providing secure services that combine recovery-focused treatment with partnership working across the NHS.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a senior clinical leadership role, supporting the continued development of secure services in Birmingham and making a real impact on the lives of patients.
Why Join St Andrew’s? Be part of a clinically driven organisation with a strong medical leadership structure and a network of over 30 Consultant Psychiatrists across sites.
Lead a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, junior doctors and specialist therapists.
Play a key role in REACH OUT, the West Midlands Provider Collaborative, alongside NHS partners Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Access opportunities for research, teaching, service development and leadership within a supportive and academically engaged environment.
Work within a unique therapeutic setting that combines evidence-based practice with innovation, including the use of outcome measures from the International Consortium of Health Outcome Measures (ICHOM) to continually improve care.
About the Role
The post is based at St Andrew’s Birmingham, a 124-bed adult secure facility in Stirchley, comprising eight wards (seven for men and one for women), providing both medium and low secure care.
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:
* Provide clinical leadership as Responsible Clinician for a designated ward (currently in Low Secure Services, though flexible for the right candidate).
* Oversee assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs.
* Lead and collaborate with the MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
* Contribute to service strategy, improvement projects, and collaborative working with NHS partners through the REACH OUT model.
* Undertake research and innovation projects aligned with St Andrew’s mission to deliver world-class, value-based healthcare.
* The role also includes participation in the Consultant on-call rota (currently one week in six).
Career Development and Leadership Opportunities St Andrew’s is committed to investing in the next generation of clinical leaders. Many of our senior leaders began their careers here as Consultants.
We offer:
* Opportunities for teaching, research, and innovation.
* A strong culture of CPD supported by peer groups and internal training.
* Mentorship and career development programmes.
* Scope to develop specialist interests and influence regional and national mental health services.
Person Specification Essential criteria:
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* MRCPsych or equivalent.
* CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry (or within six months of completion).
* Strong clinical leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
* Commitment to St Andrew’s CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
* Rewards and Benefits Competitive salary with potential for additional consultancy income.
* 41 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
* Travel allowance and car lease scheme.
* Generous pension and enhanced sickness benefits.
* Free on-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme.
* Relocation allowance (subject to eligibility).
* Access to wellbeing support, CPD, and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion or to express your interest, please contact: Dr Neelam Kataria – Consultant Psychiatrist nkataria@stah.org
Samantha Pendry – Recruitment Partner slpendry@stah.org
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