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

Overview

In this role you will deliver consultant psychiatric input to adult inpatients on Vega Ward, providing clinical leadership and driving service improvement. You will participate in the Surrey-wide on-call rota and have access to dedicated CPD, teaching, supervision, audit, and research opportunities. The position supports leadership pathways and a supportive, inclusive culture with strong development prospects. This is an impactful role at Silverwood, contributing to transformation of inpatient mental healthcare.

Pay / Benefits

• NHS Pension: employer contribution
• Relocation allowance up to 8000
• Sponsorship for international candidates
• Recruitment premia 25,000
• On-call payments and fringe allowances
• Discounted gym membership

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant psychiatric input to inpatients per the Acute Service Operational Policy
• Exercise clinical leadership and contribute to service improvement activities
• Participate in the Surrey-wide WAA consultant on-call rota (~1:30)
• Liaise with general and specialist teams for effective handover and patient pathways
• Engage in CPD, teaching, supervision, audit, quality improvement, and research
• Support multidisciplinary collaboration and care planning under the Care Programme Approach
• Foster an inclusive, compassionate work environment and contribute to staff development

Key requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full medical registration with license to practice
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6–12 months)
• GMC Specialist Register (or within six months)
• Desirable MRCPsyh or equivalent; leadership/management interest or qualification
• Knowledge of legislation (MHA/MCA) and NHS policy guidance
• Experience across care settings (community, inpatient, and specialist teams)
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and communicate complex information

• leadership and team-building
• effective communication with patients, families, and professionals
• negotiation and conflict resolution
• bio-psycho-social clinical approach
• knowledge of MHA and MCA requirements
• publications or audit/research experience (desirable)

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