Are you a senior psychiatrist (Consultant, Associate Specialist or equivalent) with a passion for mental health?
At Dorset HealthCare we put our patients first and our mental health services across Dorset are growing. Join us to support our patients as a senior psychiatrist. We are looking for someone who is compassionate,committed to patient centred mental health care, has excellent communication skills and is a team player.
As a senior psychiatrist you will provide expert clinical leadership, support the delivery of high-quality mental health services, and lead diagnosis assessments alongside providing excellent treatment to individuals with mental health conditions.
These roles sit within our community mental health teams, mental health crisis services and inpatient wards, in both urban and rural settings across the county of Dorset.
Dorset is a county in southwest England, which is known for its Jurassic coast, sandy beaches, thriving multinational urban centres in Poole and Bournemouth and growing universities including Bournemouth University and Health Sciences University - we have something for everyone!
We are committed to supporting individuals to grow their careers and make a meaningful impact, across a number of services for our patients and their families.
Please apply directly to the vacancy or submit a full CV and covering letter to Julie Street, Executive Assistant to Chief Medical Officer,julie.street3@nhs.net, 01202 277011.
Closing date is midnight on Monday 26thMay 2025.
We welcome applications from international doctors who are senior psychiatrists and offer a supported streamlined process to achieve GMC registration through GMC sponsorship.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive, inclusive teams and excellent clinical leadership
- Access to teaching, research, and leadership development
- Flexible and family-friendly working options
- Excellent relocation and pastoral support for international candidates
- Live and work in one of the UK’s most scenic regions – from Jurassic Coast beaches to national parks
- GMC sponsorship means a supported process to achieve GMC registration
We offer a recruitment & retention payment .
We can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to Dorset.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025