Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist (ASD) Autism, Northampton
Client:
St Andrew’s Healthcare
Location:
Northampton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
11
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
Full Time
Suitable for an experienced Consultant or someone due to complete their CCT in the next 6 months.
St Andrew’s is a not-for-profit charity with no shareholders; surplus funds are reinvested into services. We are part of the Specialist Provider Collaboratives in the East and West Midlands and a member of the East Midlands Alliance. Our Northampton services are spread across 5 divisions, including Medium Secure, Low Secure, Specialist Rehabilitation, Learning Disability and Autism, Neuropsychiatry, and CAMHS. We offer unique national services such as the Deaf Forensic Service, Huntington’s Service, Secure Brain Injury Service, Older Adults Secure Services, Blended Women’s Service, and a specialist inpatient DBT service.
Make a difference – for yourself and your patients!
Why join St Andrew’s
* Opportunities for career progression, with many senior medical managers starting as Consultants within the charity.
* Support from Specialty Doctors and a dedicated Physical Healthcare team.
* Infrequent non-resident second on-call duties with 24-hour first on-call coverage.
* Support for undertaking MBA degrees through sponsorship.
* Join a community of over 30 Consultants and 8 Clinical Directors, with weekly multidisciplinary CPD and Grand Rounds involving NHS colleagues.
* High fill rate for Consultant Psychiatrist roles, with only 10% occupied by locums.
* Support for private practice and medicolegal work through community partnerships.
* Potential for joint roles with the NHS.
* Teaching opportunities for medical students from Cambridge and Buckingham, as well as trainees.
* Research opportunities with our Research and Innovation Team.
* Advanced analytics and data monitoring with extensive electronic health record integration.
* Electronic Prescribing available on all wards.
* £1000 dedicated study allowance.
* Located centrally in the UK with excellent transport links, quality schools, and affordable housing.
Additional benefits:
Travel allowance, pension, 32 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off, free parking, £1000 annual study allowance, NHS-standard sickness policy, secretarial support, and more.
The Role
The Northampton Autism Spectrum Disorder Service seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to develop expertise within the Autism & Learning Disability Division, with opportunities for research and clinical innovation. Our service is progressive, receptive to new ideas, and adopts a holistic approach to patient care.
If you are interested in working with a dynamic, innovative team committed to delivering up-to-date treatments and fostering professional growth, this role offers significant personal and professional rewards. The post-holder will have opportunities to engage in research, teaching, governance, and management, influencing service development for optimal patient outcomes.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team, managing patients with complex needs, promoting service innovation, and expanding your specialist interests. The role includes office space, ward doctor support, and a dedicated full MDT including Clinical Administrators and Personal Assistants.
We seek a passionate individual who values autonomy, is committed to transforming care, and aspires to lead a team sharing this vision.
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