Consultant Psychiatrist, Bucks Adult ASD/ADHD

Overview

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a new opportunity within Adult Autism Diagnostic and Intervention and ADHD Diagnostic services in Buckinghamshire?This is a county-wide service currently based at Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury. You will carry no responsibility for inpatients. Owing to different funding streams and mental health needs of the service users, the service consists of two teams, with some clinicians working across both teams.There will be flexibility for suitable candidates who would want to work additional sessions in CAMHS/ General adult/ Older Adult service. There are close links with Oxford University including term-time weekly academic meetings, regular research meetings, research opportunities, journal clubs and audit meetings.You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be within six months of attaining your Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent approved indicator of training.What We Offer:£15,000 recruitment bonusRelocation allowance of up to £8,000*Eligibility criteria applyResponsibilities

Main duties of the job include opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, multidisciplinary team members and other service providers, and for appraising and mentoring consultant colleagues. There will be opportunities for medical input into the Centre for Patient Safety and Quality and collaboration with the Biomedical Research Centre, CLAHRC or NIHR Clinical Research Network as part of the agreed job plan. The Trust hosts or collaborates with a wide range of research infrastructure and has recently set up a Centre for Patient Safety and Quality.There are extensive links with Oxford University including academic meetings, research opportunities, journal clubs and audit meetings. The Trust welcomes applications from clinicians who wish to work with research networks as part of their job plan.About us: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. The Trust’s vision is that you receive outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team, with values of caring, safe and excellent. Benefits include opportunities for career progression, tailored learning and development, 33 days annual leave pro rata, NHS discount, pension, lease car, cycle to work, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, staff accommodation (where available) and staff networking and support groups with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team.Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rataContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-timeReference number: 267-BUCKSCONS-BJob locations: Sue Nicholls Centre, Aylesbury, HP20 1EGJob responsibilities

Please see job description/person specification for full details. Informal enquiries and arrangements to visit the Trust are welcomed by Dr Keelyjo Hindhaugh, Associate Medical Director, Bucks Adult Directorate (Tel: 07770646506).Qualifications and eligibility

EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualificationDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management; MRCPsych; additional clinical qualificationsEligibilityFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointmentIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentDesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practiceTransport

Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provide evidence of proposed alternativeClinical skills, knowledge and experience

EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to NHS or comparable serviceAcademic skills and lifelong learning

EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead a team; commitment to shared leadership and collaborative improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceParticipated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesDesirablePlan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to the postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperience in clinical research and/or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvementLed clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomesOther information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check will be required.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Guidance about UK visa and overseas criminal record checks may apply. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer

Oxford Health NHS TrustAddress: Sue Nicholls Centre, Aylesbury, HP20 ..... full job details .....