Job summary
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking an opportunity within an inpatient ward? Phoenix ward is an 18-bedded ward for adults of working age (AWA) population of Oxfordshire.
This vacancy has 12 PAs therefore would be suitable for two Consultants to do at least 6 PAs each and therefore open to full-time or part-time applications.
Internal applications to be kindly received by 20th October 2025
There are approximately 7 male admissions per week in Oxfordshire. Inpatients are treated by a multidisciplinary team led by a consultant and the expectation is that there is shared responsibility for clinical management at an appropriate level. All inpatients have a care coordinator (either existing or allocated) and it is expected that the CCO is actively involved in inpatient care, thereby forming a link to AMHTs.
What we offer:
- £15,000 recruitment bonus (subject to Terms and Conditions)
- Relocation allowance up to £8,000 to eligible successful candidate
For more information on this opportunity please contact Dr Smita Pandit, Associate Medical Director.
*Please note this job description has been sent to the college for approval*
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team on the ward along with the ward manager and modern matron and will assume consultant responsibility for patients admitted to the ward.
About us
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 33 days annual leave per annum/pro-rata increasing to 35 days after seven years seniorityo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the person specification and the job description for a detailed overview of the role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the person specification and the job description for a detailed overview of the role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines)
- Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act) Approval
- Approved Clinician status or Eligibility
Desirable
- Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychology, or other studies
Training
Essential
- Higher specialist training in psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post.
- CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
- Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post such as working in in-patient and PICU settings as a specialist trainee or Consultant.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in this specialty.
- Experience of close collaborative work with social care and other agencies.
Desirable
- Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group
- Development of close collaboration with primary care services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework, and to share leadership responsibilities with senior colleagues of other professions.
- Commitment to active clinical governance.
- Ability to promote effective team working.
- Capacity to prioritise workload.
- Active participation in clinical audit.
- Commitment to interagency partnership working.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
- Experience in supervising and teaching core psychiatric trainees.
- Application of research evidence to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Relevant experience of the administrative, management and leadership roles of senior medical staff
- Inter-agency partnership working and development.
- Consultant Appraiser
- Undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
- Supervision of advanced level trainees
- Research experience and skills
GMC
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Meets specifications set out in GMC guidance: duty of doctor
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines)
- Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act) Approval
- Approved Clinician status or Eligibility
Desirable
- Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychology, or other studies
Training
Essential
- Higher specialist training in psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post.
- CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
- Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post such as working in in-patient and PICU settings as a specialist trainee or Consultant.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in this specialty.
- Experience of close collaborative work with social care and other agencies.
Desirable
- Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group
- Development of close collaboration with primary care services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework, and to share leadership responsibilities with senior colleagues of other professions.
- Commitment to active clinical governance.
- Ability to promote effective team working.
- Capacity to prioritise workload.
- Active participation in clinical audit.
- Commitment to interagency partnership working.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
- Experience in supervising and teaching core psychiatric trainees.
- Application of research evidence to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Relevant experience of the administrative, management and leadership roles of senior medical staff
- Inter-agency partnership working and development.
- Consultant Appraiser
- Undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
- Supervision of advanced level trainees
- Research experience and skills
GMC
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Meets specifications set out in GMC guidance: duty of doctor
Desirable
Skills
Essential
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).
