Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to recruit a full-time consultant psychiatrist following the relocation of the current postholder. They will be based at St Ann's Hospital and will join a well-established inpatient team providing acute care to older adults with functional mental illness from across Dorset. The team work closely with the community and home treatment team to provide inpatient care to informal and detained patients when required. The aim of admission is to provide treatment and return patients back to their community home in a timely manner. The team is multidisciplinary in nature and there is an ST doctor, a Core Trainee and a foundation doctor working alongside the consultant. The unit provides patient centered consultant led care. The post holder will be invited to take part in the consultant on-call rota remunerated paid at 3% plus 0.25 APA. The post attracts 10 days per year of study leave and an annual study leave budget of up to £1000. We offer a recruitment and retention payment of £10,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment. If you are interested in moving to our beautiful county, we can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits. Main duties of the job This is a post for full-time older adult Psychiatrist working in St Ann's Hospital in Poole, Dorset. The postholder will work full time within the Older Adult Acute Inpatient Unit which provides comprehensive inpatient-based services to patients registered with general practitioners within Dorset. The consultant will be supported by an ST, a Core Trainee and a Foundation doctor in addition to the wider multidisciplinary team. Inpatient services for older adults with functional illness are also provided at Melstock House in the West of the county. Inpatient beds for those with organic illness are located at Alderney Hospital in the east of the county and provide the service across the whole county. The unit liaises closely with the relevant community teams which are located across the county. Community staff continue to input into patient care whilst they are inpatients. A psychiatric intensive care unit is base at St Ann's hospital and there is a comprehensive rehabilitation service based across the county. The home treatment team for West Dorset is also based at the Forston clinic. Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview. Candidates must be Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 152-ME55.24 Job locations Alumhurst Ward, St Ann’s Hospital 69 Haven Rd, Canford Cliffs, Poole BH13 7LN Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise. MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualification Eligibility Essential Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post On Specialist Register in Older Adult Psychiatry. Desirable Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Excellent knowledge in specialty Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wider medical knowledge. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Make decisions based on evidence and experience including contribution of others. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Desirable Teaching Experience Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within the NHS or comparable service. Management Skills Essential Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care Able to manage priorities Evidence of management/Leadership skills training Desirable Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff Leadership Skills Essential Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice. Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team. Clinical Governance Essential An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation Self Awareness Essential To have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning. To have an understanding of the stresses involved in being a consultant 22 psychiatrist and how to manage these appropriately. Supervision of Junior medical Staff Essential Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff. Approved educational supervisor training Research and Audit Essential Experience of carrying out an audit project Experience or involvement in a research project and publication Ability to supervisor junior medical staff undertaking research projects Desirable Published audit project Ability to critically appraise published research Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise. MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualification Eligibility Essential Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post On Specialist Register in Older Adult Psychiatry. Desirable Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Excellent knowledge in specialty Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wider medical knowledge. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Make decisions based on evidence and experience including contribution of others. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Desirable Teaching Experience Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within the NHS or comparable service. Management Skills Essential Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care Able to manage priorities Evidence of management/Leadership skills training Desirable Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff Leadership Skills Essential Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice. Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team. Clinical Governance Essential An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation Self Awareness Essential To have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning. To have an understanding of the stresses involved in being a consultant 22 psychiatrist and how to manage these appropriately. Supervision of Junior medical Staff Essential Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff. Approved educational supervisor training Research and Audit Essential Experience of carrying out an audit project Experience or involvement in a research project and publication Ability to supervisor junior medical staff undertaking research projects Desirable Published audit project Ability to critically appraise published research 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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address Alumhurst Ward, St Ann’s Hospital 69 Haven Rd, Canford Cliffs, Poole BH13 7LN Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)