Consultant Psychiatrist for Adult Mental Health

OverviewJob Title:

General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist (Harbour Ward Berrywood Hospital)

Service:

Inpatient mental health

Hours:

Full Time 10 PAs per week / part time and flexible hours negotiable

About the roleNHFT are currently looking to appoint a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to our inpatient service.

About youThe post holder will need to share the values of NHFT, demonstrating a commitment to clinical excellence, shared leadership and collaborative working which aims to deliver improvement and innovation. Being able to work independently as well as part of an MDT is essential and it is important that the successful candidate is able to foster positive working relationship across services and motivate their peers.

You need to be MRCPsych or equivalent with full registration, licensed and specialist registered or eligible within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the Advisory Appointment Committee. The ability to travel to all locations within the Trust is essential.

Benefits and opportunities

Opportunities to pursue areas of specialist interest e.g. ECT, gender dysmorphia, prison psychiatry, ketamine infusion etc.

Flexible hours/ job share opportunities

Access to a dedicated research and innovation team

Mentorship and Undergraduate education opportunities

There are many opportunities to be involved in clinical research and you will have access to the Trust research fellows to help develop research ideas. The Trust already has a portfolio of research studies in Old Age Dementia and Physical Health.

About usHere at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) we are committed to making a positive difference. Whether this is to the life of our service users, patients and carers or the careers of those who work as part of our fantastic team. The Trust is committed to developing you and prides itself on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer. NHFT are proud to have been awarded an "OUTSTANDING" by CQC rating since 2018.

The Trust also has a strong emphasis on Staff Engagement and is award winning in this area as well as being highly commended for Wellbeing and Staff Engagement initiative; with a range of accessible services and initiatives to improve Consultant wellbeing. This includes opportunities for frequent Consultant Away days and opportunities to attend the Trustwide Wellbeing Event.

We also offer family friendly policies such as flexible working and support for working carers.

NHFT have a number of opportunities for training, innovation and research, providing opportunities for growth both clinically and in leadership. The Trust provides a study leave annual package of 10 study days and up to £1000 per year. The post holder will also be offered a wide range of opportunities for taking on additional PAs from Prison clinics to the Section 136 rota that operates within the Trust.

DetailsDate posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 270-MED463

Job locations: Berrywood Hospital, Northampton, NN5 6UD

Job responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

MRCPsych

Full GMC Registration

On specialist Register/CCT in General Adult psychiatry or eligible for Inclusion within six months

Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act

Desirable

Additional Postgraduate Qualifications

Publication of original research

Management training

Behaviours and ValuesEssential

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement

Ability to work independently as well as part of a MDT

Able to form a good working relationship with the peer group

Willingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to participate in in-house training

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels

Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals

Ability to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members

To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole

Post holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner

An Understanding of the political and framework within which the services operate

Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHFT recruitment information (note: external links ..... full job details .....