Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Consultant in Adult Psychiatry Intensive Care Unit, as part of clinically led strategy for patient care. Post is fulltime based in Hadley Ward in Worcester. Candidate will be working alongside a SAS grade. Less than fulltime and flexible working applicants are welcome to apply. Consideration will be given to flexibility in timetable e.g (remote working). Designated office space will be provided along with a trust laptop and smartphone. This post is eligible for removal expenses. Use of SPA time for career and professional development is actively encouraged. Trust takes pride in its diversity and inclusiveness strategy. Main duties of the job Hadley is a 9 bed psychiatric intensive care unit based in the Elgar Unit, Newtown Hospital, Worcester, WR5 1JG. The Unit provides care and support for patients who have been identified as being at a higher risk of harm to themselves or others. The Unit accepts male and female patients. The Unit has been recently refurbished. The ethos of Hadley is to provide robust assessment and treatment for patients experiencing a period of acute illness, presenting with increased risks that do not allow safe or therapeutic engagement in a less acute setting. PICUs role is to provide a responsive multi-disciplinary team approach to respond intensively and clinically to patients risks and needs. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience Pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number C9798-1303 Job locations Hadley Unit, Elgar Unit Newtown Road Worcester WR5 1JG Job description Job responsibilities Providing direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment within a biopsychosocial model. Providing psychiatrist leadership to the multidisciplinary team and clinical leadership in collaboration with the middle grade doctor, psychologist, ward managers, nursing staff and occupational therapy staff along with community teams. The Consultant Psychiatrists responsibilities include treatment planning and regular reviews in line with multidisciplinary care programme approach that comprehensively address patients biopsychosocial needs. Assuring the involvement of families and carers wherever possible with the patients consent in treatment planning. Mental Health Act work. AC approval and Sec 12(2) is required To participate in the Consultant on call rota covering out of hours responsibilities including weekends. Special emphasis on working within appropriate governance frameworks will be necessary in the area of the Mental Health Act (including Community Treatment Orders), Mental Capacity, choice and control and the safety of patients, carers, staff and the general community. The development of any other clinical interest could proceed on the basis of appropriate funding being available. The appointee will be expected to develop his or her clinical role within the framework of the Trusts strategy and within its financial constraints. Dedicated sessions may be available by agreement. Flexibility to shape and respond to changing service requirements. E.g supporting other services as when required in agreement with the Line Manager. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Providing direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment within a biopsychosocial model. Providing psychiatrist leadership to the multidisciplinary team and clinical leadership in collaboration with the middle grade doctor, psychologist, ward managers, nursing staff and occupational therapy staff along with community teams. The Consultant Psychiatrists responsibilities include treatment planning and regular reviews in line with multidisciplinary care programme approach that comprehensively address patients biopsychosocial needs. Assuring the involvement of families and carers wherever possible with the patients consent in treatment planning. Mental Health Act work. AC approval and Sec 12(2) is required To participate in the Consultant on call rota covering out of hours responsibilities including weekends. Special emphasis on working within appropriate governance frameworks will be necessary in the area of the Mental Health Act (including Community Treatment Orders), Mental Capacity, choice and control and the safety of patients, carers, staff and the general community. The development of any other clinical interest could proceed on the basis of appropriate funding being available. The appointee will be expected to develop his or her clinical role within the framework of the Trusts strategy and within its financial constraints. Dedicated sessions may be available by agreement. Flexibility to shape and respond to changing service requirements. E.g supporting other services as when required in agreement with the Line Manager. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT) Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment). GMC Licence to practice. MRC Psych (or equivalent) Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act. Eligible to work in the UK I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Experience Essential Provision of high quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant. Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT) Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment). GMC Licence to practice. MRC Psych (or equivalent) Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act. Eligible to work in the UK I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Experience Essential Provision of high quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant. Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Hadley Unit, Elgar Unit Newtown Road Worcester WR5 1JG Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)