Job summary
Shape the future of mental health care in Nottinghamshire.Are you a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? Join one of the largest and most progressive mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands. At Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding care and fostering innovation across our services.
This is more than a job--it's an opportunity to:
- Lead clinical excellence on a female acute mental health ward at Highbury Hospital.
- Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and person-centred care.
- Enjoy exceptional benefits, including a Golden Hello worth 20% of the minimum point of the National Consultant contract, comprehensive wellbeing support, and access to professional development programmes.
- Be part of #TeamNottsHC, a diverse workforce of over 11,000 colleagues who make a difference every day across more than 200 sites.
If you're passionate about improving lives and shaping services, this is your chance to join a Trust that invests in its people and its future.
If you are interested in applying, please reach out to Rebecca Keating (Clinical Director) on rebecca.keating@nottshc.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
In-patient work on Rowan 2 will be for 7.5 PA's. The in-patient wards based at Highbury hospital, admit patients from all over the county of Nottinghamshire. Each ward has 16 beds. The post holder will manage up to 16 beds on Rowan 2 (female ward). The ward cover will be with their consultant colleagues and a multi-professional approved clinician.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based senior medical care to patients in acute care and locked rehabilitation settings.
- Lead clinical care for up to 16 beds on Rowan 2, our female acute mental health ward at Highbury Hospital.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care.
- Foster collaborative therapeutic relationships with patients and carers.
- Manage, appraise, and provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff, ensuring compliance with GMC standards and the Working Time Directive.
- Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care and accurately record clinical activity.
- Participate in service and business planning for the locality and wider mental health services.
- Engage in annual appraisal and job planning, including CPD activities and Trust academic programmes.
- Maintain professional registration, Section 12 approval, and Approved Clinician status.
- Contribute to the efficient running of services and support the Medical Director in financial and operational planning
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based senior medical care to patients in acute care and locked rehabilitation settings.
- Lead clinical care for up to 16 beds on Rowan 2, our female acute mental health ward at Highbury Hospital.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care.
- Foster collaborative therapeutic relationships with patients and carers.
- Manage, appraise, and provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff, ensuring compliance with GMC standards and the Working Time Directive.
- Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care and accurately record clinical activity.
- Participate in service and business planning for the locality and wider mental health services.
- Engage in annual appraisal and job planning, including CPD activities and Trust academic programmes.
- Maintain professional registration, Section 12 approval, and Approved Clinician status.
- Contribute to the efficient running of services and support the Medical Director in financial and operational planning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
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.
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
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.
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).
