Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist in Inpatient Services

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient consultant psychiatrist working across a move on open community rehabilitation unit and a PICU (where you will carry a small caseload). You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with complex psychosis and rehabilitation needs. The post holder will work with colleagues of other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, social worker, OT, pharmacist) to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of treatment and support rehabilitation and recovery.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to hold RC responsibility for patients under your care. You will provide medical leadership to the MDT. The role provides excellent opportunity in being a leader and work on improving pathways for patients within the service.

About us

Why us?

Up to £8k relocation package
30 days study leave (every 3 years)
Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
Remote working available as suits service needs
Dedicated and protected SPA time
Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
Teaching and research opportunities available
Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
Employee Excellence awards
Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-IP25-010

Job locations

Brooke House and Hopewood Park

Houghton-le-Spring/ Sunderland

DH5 8NB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details. If you require any further information please contact the appointing officer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details. If you require any further information please contact the appointing officer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice.
Included on GMC Specialist Register for general psychiatry or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT.
Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in general Psychiatry.
Endorsement in rehabilitation
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
Has undergone training in supervision.

Eligibility

Essential

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders especially complex psychosis
Excellent teaching skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.
Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Experience in working in inpatient settings

Desirable

Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies.
Established record of clinical leadership.
Established ability as a clinical teacher.
Experience in service management or development
Experience in working in inpatient rehabilitation settings

Fitness to Practise

Essential

Good values.
Trustworthiness.
Maturity, openness, and flexibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice.
Included on GMC Specialist Register for general psychiatry or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT.
Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in general Psychiatry.
Endorsement in rehabilitation
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
Has undergone training in supervision.

Eligibility

Essential

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders especially complex psychosis
Excellent teaching skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.
Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Experience in working in inpatient settings

Desirable

Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies.
Established record of clinical leadership.
Established ability as a clinical teacher.
Experience in service management or development
Experience in working in inpatient rehabilitation settings

Fitness to Practise

Essential

Good values.
Trustworthiness.
Maturity, openness, and flexibility.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brooke House and Hopewood Park

Houghton-le-Spring/ Sunderland

DH5 8NB

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brooke House and Hopewood Park

Houghton-le-Spring/ Sunderland

DH5 8NB

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)