Job overview
We're looking for a dedicated & compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our SW Surrey Home Treatment Team (HTT).
Our HTT offers urgent & intensive mental health support to adults aged 18-65 in crisis, helping people stay at home & avoid hospital admissions wherever possible. You'll be working with a skilled & welcoming multi-professional team, supporting people across Guildford & Waverley.
As our Consultant Psychiatrist, you'll provide clinical leadership, expert assessments, & treatment planning. You'll also support early discharge from hospital &work closely with local teams, services & carers. The role is central to helping people recover in the community with the right support in place.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering Consultant psychiatric input & clinical leadership to the MDT & acting as a consultant/advisor to the team in line with the developing models of practice under 'New Ways of Working'
The post-holder is also expected to liaise effectively with the other general & specialist teams operating in Surrey to ensure effective handover of care when patients transfer between teams as part of the patient pathway.
Our offer:
- Salary: NHS Consultant Grade £113,565 - £150,569 + £149 fringe
- GMC Sponsorship
- Relocation allowance: up to £8000 *subject to policy requirements
- Sponsorship for international candidates: up to £3199
- Recruitment premia £25,000 *subject to policy requirements
- NHS Pension: employers contribution 23.7% from day one
- Subsidised nursery places
- Car Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000
- Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership
- Generous annual leave
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
Desirable
- • Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
- Full medical registration with a license to practice.
- Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care.
- Ability to appraise own performance as a Speciality Doctor and reflect on development needs
- Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.
- Participated in continuous professional development and in research or service evaluation
Desirable
- Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
Clinical Skill Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
- Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
- Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
- Experience in management
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This advert is for Consultant Psychiatrist, HTT, SW (attracts £25K RRP) with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Farnham Road Hospital (Mental Health Unit), England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Plus £149 Fringe Allowance. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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