Job summary
Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist ready to take the next step in your career within a growing organisation where your expertise will be valued, supported and your leadership will make a genuine impact?
We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Psychiatrist or existing Medical Director to provide visible, value driven clinical leadership at Baldock Manor Hospital. As a Consultant Psychiatrist and Responsible Clinician, you will lead the delivery of safe, effective, and high quality patient care, while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
You will play a central role in shaping clinical strategy, strengthening governance frameworks, and ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and the Mental Health Act. Working closely with the Clinical Director, Clinical Services Manager, and wider Senior Management Team, you will influence decision making at both hospital and organisational level.
In this highly influential role, you will take responsibility for driving service development, innovation, and the long-term sustainability of the hospital. You will also build strong and effective relationships across the organisation, including with the Nouvita Board, contributing to the continued growth and success of the service.
Main duties of the job
You will lead and support multidisciplinary teams, drive quality and patient safety initiatives, and oversee the development and performance of the medical workforce. You will also contribute to service development, innovation, and the long-term sustainability of the hospital, while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
We are looking for a senior clinician on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry, with Approved Clinician status and significant leadership experience in inpatient settings. You will bring a passion for person-centred care, the ability to inspire and influence others, and a strong commitment to clinical excellence. In return, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and potentially transition into a permanent leadership role.
About us
Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Surrey, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.
We are committed to:
Delivering high-quality mental health services
Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes
Supporting staff development and wellbeing
Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide senior clinical leadership as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Responsible Clinician, holding overall responsibility for a defined caseload of patients.
- Represent the organisation at local, regional, and national levels, building strong relationships with commissioners, regulators, and partner agencies.
- Maintain effective liaison with GPs, community mental health teams, and other stakeholders to support integrated care pathways.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care for individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Lead the recruitment, appointment, and retention of medical staff, including Consultants, Specialty Doctors, and SHOs.
- Ensure appropriate medical staffing and consultant cover across the hospital, including participation in the on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide senior clinical leadership as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Responsible Clinician, holding overall responsibility for a defined caseload of patients.
- Represent the organisation at local, regional, and national levels, building strong relationships with commissioners, regulators, and partner agencies.
- Maintain effective liaison with GPs, community mental health teams, and other stakeholders to support integrated care pathways.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care for individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Lead the recruitment, appointment, and retention of medical staff, including Consultants, Specialty Doctors, and SHOs.
- Ensure appropriate medical staffing and consultant cover across the hospital, including participation in the on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Requirements:
- Qualifications
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CESR) in Psychiatry
- Approved Clinician status
- Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) with evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation
- Experience
- Substantial experience working as a Consultant Psychiatrist within inpatient services
- Demonstrable experience of clinical leadership and senior-level decision-making
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
- Experience of working within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act framework
Desirable
- Desirable Requirements:
- Qualifications
- Higher degree or relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD)
- Leadership or management qualification
- Experience
- Experience within specialist services (e.g. Older Adult, PICU, Acute)
- Experience contributing to service development or hospital mobilisation
- Experience working within an independent healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Requirements:
- Qualifications
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CESR) in Psychiatry
- Approved Clinician status
- Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) with evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation
- Experience
- Substantial experience working as a Consultant Psychiatrist within inpatient services
- Demonstrable experience of clinical leadership and senior-level decision-making
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
- Experience of working within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act framework
Desirable
- Desirable Requirements:
- Qualifications
- Higher degree or relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD)
- Leadership or management qualification
- Experience
- Experience within specialist services (e.g. Older Adult, PICU, Acute)
- Experience contributing to service development or hospital mobilisation
- Experience working within an independent healthcare setting
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.
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
