Job summary
The Trust is seeking a full-time consultant psychiatrist to join our inpatient multidisciplinary team on Ruby ward, a 17-bedded female acute ward in Aylesbury. The vacancy has arisen due to a colleague leaving the organization.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate adaptability to the changing landscape of modern mental healthcare and an interest in working with individuals with severe mental illness and complex emotional needs. We welcome highly motivated colleagues to collaborate with our team managers and contribute to the leadership and clinical expertise of our dedicated multidisciplinary teams.
There are extensive opportunities for teaching and training medical students, postgraduate doctors, multidisciplinary team members, and other service providers, as well as for appraising and mentoring consultant colleagues.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the Job description and person specification for detailed information about the main duties of the role.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and patients' homes, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that everyone receives: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe, and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits, including career progression, tailored learning and development, NHS discounts, pension schemes, lease car, cycle to work, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, staff accommodation, and support groups.
Job details
* Posted on: 23 April 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent
* Approved Clinician (AC) status and Section 12 (MHA) approval (candidates in process considered)
Training (Essential)
* Higher specialist training in psychiatry or equivalent experience
* CCT in Psychiatry or GMC Specialist Register inclusion or within six months of CCT
Clinical Experience (Essential)
* Excellent knowledge in psychiatry
* Experience working with social care and other agencies
Skills and Knowledge (Essential)
* Leadership and team working skills
* Organizational and management skills
* Commitment to clinical governance and interagency partnership
* Strong communication skills in English
* Professional and collaborative approach
* Interest in and commitment to mental health patients and their carers
* Teaching and supervision experience
Other requirements (Essential)
* GMC registration
* Mobility and transport as required
* Professional attributes per GMC guidance
* Good IT skills
Additional notes
Post subject to DBS check, sponsorship considerations, and UK registration requirements.
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