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

Consultant Psychiatrist in North Tyneside EIP

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

As a Consultant, you will know what it means achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as substantive consultant psychiatrist with the North Tyneside Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. This is 6PA post which has fallen vacant following departure of the current post-holder. The post is based in Benton View, Forest Hall.

You will join well-established multidisciplinary team covering localities in North Tyneside area. The service offers help to people aged 14-65 years who are experiencing first symptoms of psychosis, as well as providing help to their families.

The multidisciplinary workforce includes Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist, community psychiatric nurses, psychologist, Mental health and wellbeing practitioner, family therapist, individual placement support employment specialist and community support assistant. You will also have support of administrative staff.

Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

As a medical leader in the service, you will typically provide outpatient reviews of new and current patients. You will also provide support and consultative advice to the clinicians in the service, supervision and support to junior doctors as well as visiting medical students on an ad-hoc basis. Your role will involve liaison with GP' and other multi-agency staff.

You will take a lead role alongside other colleagues in service establishment, development, and innovation/ improvement, and will be expected to contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.

You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary.

We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.

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.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-COM25-029

Job locations

Benton View

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE12 7JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellence in clinical care, to working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and to promoting the safety and wellbeing of the patients. The post-holder is expected to respect the rights and the dignity of patients, to consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and to work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers Charter).

All services in the Trust are managed in Clinical Business Units, divided into four groups North West (Cumbria), North (Northumberland & North Tyneside), Central (Newcastle & Gateshead) and South (South Tyneside & Sunderland). The North Northumberland CTT post is managed in the North Community Clinical Business Unit. Clinical Business Units are managed via a Collective Leadership model and Associate Directors, including an Associate Medical Director, provide managerial input to all Clinical Business Units.

The Team has the support of a Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team for more acute clinical presentations or for service users more at risk of requiring inpatient treatment. The Team is also supported by the Psychiatric Liaison Teams based in nearby acute hospitals, namely the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Northumberland, and the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Trust is constantly seeking to improve its services and to respond to changes in health care need and demand. This job description may be amended in a light of changes to patterns or service delivery and the post holder should be flexible and open to changes that enhance patient care and will be expected to play a central role in developing these services.

The post-holder should familiarize themselves with Trust policies and procedures and their practice should be compliant with these.

Dedicated administration staff will arrange clinics in the team base or patients home, if appropriate.

The post-holder will also be an integral part of the Team, and will attend weekly multi-disciplinary Team meetings, offering advice and guidance to Team members. There will also be opportunities to offer teaching sessions to staff at this meeting.

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please

Name: Dr Hanna Zaborowska

Email: Hannah.Zaborowska@cntw.nhs.uk

Tel: 01916400136

or

Name: Dr Jeremy de Bono

Email: Jeremy.DeBono@cntw.nhs.uk

Tel: 01670502700

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellence in clinical care, to working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and to promoting the safety and wellbeing of the patients. The post-holder is expected to respect the rights and the dignity of patients, to consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and to work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers Charter).

All services in the Trust are managed in Clinical Business Units, divided into four groups North West (Cumbria), North (Northumberland & North Tyneside), Central (Newcastle & Gateshead) and South (South Tyneside & Sunderland). The North Northumberland CTT post is managed in the North Community Clinical Business Unit. Clinical Business Units are managed via a Collective Leadership model and Associate Directors, including an Associate Medical Director, provide managerial input to all Clinical Business Units.

The Team has the support of a Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team for more acute clinical presentations or for service users more at risk of requiring inpatient treatment. The Team is also supported by the Psychiatric Liaison Teams based in nearby acute hospitals, namely the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Northumberland, and the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Trust is constantly seeking to improve its services and to respond to changes in health care need and demand. This job description may be amended in a light of changes to patterns or service delivery and the post holder should be flexible and open to changes that enhance patient care and will be expected to play a central role in developing these services.

The post-holder should familiarize themselves with Trust policies and procedures and their practice should be compliant with these.

Dedicated administration staff will arrange clinics in the team base or patients home, if appropriate.

The post-holder will also be an integral part of the Team, and will attend weekly multi-disciplinary Team meetings, offering advice and guidance to Team members. There will also be opportunities to offer teaching sessions to staff at this meeting.

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please

Name: Dr Hanna Zaborowska

Email: Hannah.Zaborowska@cntw.nhs.uk

Tel: 01916400136

or

Name: Dr Jeremy de Bono

Email: Jeremy.DeBono@cntw.nhs.uk

Tel: 01670502700

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
  • Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
  • Approved Clinician Status

Desirable

  • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
  • Has undergone training in educational supervision
  • Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
  • Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

Desirable

  • An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
  • Experience of Clinical Audit

Desirable

  • Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
  • Experience in service management or development

Skills

Essential

  • High level of clinical skills
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner

Desirable

  • Established record of clinical leadership
  • Established ability as a clinical teacher
  • Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy.

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Able to sustain self and support others
  • Trustworthiness
  • Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
  • Maturity, openness and flexibility
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
  • Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
  • Approved Clinician Status

Desirable

  • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
  • Has undergone training in educational supervision
  • Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
  • Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

Desirable

  • An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
  • Experience of Clinical Audit

Desirable

  • Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
  • Experience in service management or development

Skills

Essential

  • High level of clinical skills
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner

Desirable

  • Established record of clinical leadership
  • Established ability as a clinical teacher
  • Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy.

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Able to sustain self and support others
  • Trustworthiness
  • Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
  • 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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

Benton View

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE12 7JJ


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

Benton View

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE12 7JJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Medical Director

Dr Hannah Zaborowska

Hannah.Zaborowska@cntw.nhs.uk

01916400136

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-COM25-029

Job locations

Benton View

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE12 7JJ


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