Consultant Psychiatrist in MHSOP Inpatients

Overview

This is a full-time (1.0 WTE) Consultant Psychiatrist post providing clinical and medical leadership to Ceddesfeld Ward. Ceddesfeld Ward is a 15-bedded assessment and treatment unit for male patients experiencing organic brain disease (the vast majority of which will be dementia-related) and the associated complications of these.The ward is co-located with Hamsterley Ward (a similar 15-bedded ward for female patients) on the Auckland Park Hospital site which has separate consultant psychiatrist input from Dr Sarah Pearce. Together, the two wards work closely together to provide the hub of organic inpatient care to patients in the Durham and Darlington locality and have a strong reputation regionally for high quality patient care.Main duties

The Clinical PAs are 7.5 PA across the week and will be based on Ceddesfeld Ward, which has 15 beds. The consultant psychiatrist will provide clinical and medical leadership to the MDT and will lead the assessment and treatment of those patients on the ward. The post holder will be expected to work with a well-established, cohesive and enthusiastic MDT to maintain a high standard of clinical care for our patients.The ward operates a report out every weekday morning, which is effectively a board round of all patients on the ward. The consultant psychiatrist is expected to attend this meeting wherever possible. They are required to review any new admissions to the ward to determine the holistic treatment strategy and then continue to review these patients regularly to monitor their progress. They are also expected to attend any relevant patient meetings (e.g. Admission/Discharge Planning Meetings, CPAs, etc.) and maintain good relationships with patients families and carers in line with the principles of the Triangle of Care.About us

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and a workforce of some 6,700 staff operating from around 100 sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.Psychiatrists are essential contributors to our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting Document).Details

Date posted: 11 September 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference number: C9346-MHSOP-214Job locations: Auckland Park Hospital, Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AEJob description

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information on this post. The Job Description has been approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.Qualifications and experience

Essential: MB BS or equivalent; Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at appointment.Desirable: MRCPsych or CESR, additional qualifications, Endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry.Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential: Excellent knowledge in specialty; bio-psycho-social approach; excellent communication; ability to manage clinical complexity; evidence-based decisions; ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA.Desirable: Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.Eligibility

Essential: GMC registration with licence; Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register; Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months; Approved under S12; Included on GMC Specialist Register. Desirable: In good standing with GMC.Other

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Certificate of Sponsorship information applies. UK registration requirements.Employer

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAuckland Park Hospital, Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AEWebsite: ..... full job details .....