Consultant Psychiatrist, Orion Ward – Silverwood (attracts 25K RRP)

Overview

In this role you join the adult inpatient service at Silverwood to provide expert consultant psychiatry for inpatients, lead clinical care, and drive service improvement. You will contribute to a supportive, learning-focused culture with opportunities for CPD, teaching, and leadership. The post includes an on-call rota and an Acuity Supplement, with GMC sponsorship and a pathway for personal and professional growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Relocation allowance up to 8000
• Recruitment and retention payment up to 25,000
• NHS Pension contributions
• Car scheme with tax saving up to 6000
• Subsidised nursery places
• Discounted gym membership

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant psychiatric input to inpatients per the Acute Service Operational Policy
• Provide clinical leadership and drive service improvement
• Participate in the Surrey-wide WAA consultant on-call rota (~1:30)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure effective handover of care
• Engage in CPD, teaching, supervision, audits, quality improvement, and research
• Support Trust policies on Care Programme Approach and patient pathways

Key requirements

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
• Full medical registration with a license to practice
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6–12 months)
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• MRCPsych or equivalent (Desirable)
• Management qualification or leadership interest (Desirable)

• clinical leadership
• communication and negotiation
• team collaboration across disciplines
• Knowledge of legislation and Guidance (MHA/MCA)
• NHS policy understanding and strategic vision
• Bio-psycho-social clinical approach

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