Trust Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Rowan 2 Ward

Job overview

Be Part of the Change – Shape the Future of Mental Health Care in Nottinghamshire. Are you ready to make a real impact? Whether you’re an experienced consultant or stepping into your first consultant role, this is your chance to join one of the most progressive mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands. At Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we don’t just deliver care – we innovate, we collaborate, and we invest in our people. Join us and become part of a team that’s passionate about improving lives and shaping services for the future.

• Lead with Purpose: Take clinical responsibility for our female acute mental health ward at Highbury Hospital.
• Strong Peer Support: Our experienced inpatient medical teams will wrap around new colleagues, offering mentorship, guidance, and a supportive environment.
• Training & Development: Access structured CPD programmes, Trust-wide academic sessions, and leadership development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Ideal for consultants seeking their first post – we’ll help you build confidence and competence in a nurturing setting.
• Exceptional Benefits: Relocation, Wellbeing support, and flexible working options.
• Join #TeamNottsHC: Be part of a diverse workforce of over 11,000 colleagues across more than 200 site

If you are interested in applying, please reach out to Rebecca Keating (Clinical Director) on [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for patients in acute and locked rehabilitation settings.
• Lead clinical care for up to 16 beds on Rowan 2, our female acute mental health ward.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and carers.
• Supervise and appraise junior medical staff, ensuring GMC standards and compliance.
• Participate in service planning, business development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in annual appraisal, job planning, and CPD activities.
• Maintain professional registration, Section 12 approval, and Approved Clinician status.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Passionate, driven consultants committed to improving mental health care.
• Experienced psychiatrists and those ready for their first consultant post – we’ll support you every step of the way.
• Team players who value collaboration and innovation.