Consultant Psychiatrist, NMHT Spelthorne (attracts 25K RRP)
National Health Service
Job Description
Job Description
Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a full time 10 PA/40 hours per week Consultant Psychiatrist post in our Spelthorne Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT).This vacancy attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of 25,000 in addition to 8,000 relocation allowance. The RRP is pro rata for part time employees.
\nThe NMHT provides neighbourhood care following the Care Pathways underpinned by the principles of clinically focused risk management. The goals are of clinical progression within a recovery framework. This is a well-resourced team & you will work closely 1 full time Consultant, 1 full time specialty doctor, Service Manager, Clinical Leads, Psychologists, CPNs, Occupational Therapists & trainee doctors with an admin support team.
\nMain duties of the jobYou will be required to provide effective cover to the NMHT during working hours on days worked for emergency & routine work, including decisions regarding new referrals that arrive daily & to participate in Care Planning.
\nTo provide assessments on new referrals, formulate diagnoses & treatment plans in consultation with the Team & inputs for other Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) members.
\nYou will also be required to provide assessments on new referrals, formulate diagnoses & treatment plans in consultation with the Team & inputs for other MDT members.
\nOur offer: Salary: NHS Consultant Grade 113,565 - 150,569 + 149 fringeGMC SponsorshipRelocation allowance: up to 8000 *subject to policy requirementsSponsorship for international candidates: up to 3199Recruitment premia 25,000 *subject to policy requirementsNHS Pension: employers contribution 23.7% from day oneSubsidised nursery placesCar Scheme: tax saving up to 6,000Discounted Nuffield Gym MembershipGenerous annual leavePlease check our benefits here: Medical : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for other benefits.
\nAbout usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
\nWe actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
\nSurrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
\nOur historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
\nFor international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
\nPlease note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
\nWe look forward to receiving your application!
\nDetailsDate posted09 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
\n 113,565 to 150,569 a year
Plus 149 Fringe Allowance
\nContractPermanentWorking pattern
\nFull-time
\nReference number325-8111413-MRJob locationsUnither HouseCurfew Bell RoadChertsey, SurreyKT16 9FGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role. Click here to watch our YouTube video about our offer to Consultants.
\n Job description
\n Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role. Click here to watch our YouTube video about our offer to Consultants.
Person Specification
\nQualifications
\nEssentialMBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualificationFull 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 equivalentDesirableRelevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsMRCPsych or equivalentManagement qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
\nEligibility
\nEssentialIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. DesirableApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
\nAcademic Skills & Lifelong Learning
\nEssentialAbility to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care. Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ. A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.
DesirableAbility to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
\nClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
\nEssentialKnowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practiceKnowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExperience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teamsAbility to meet duties under MHA and MCAExperience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams. Knowledge of psychiatric provisionDesirableSpecific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
\nPeer review or research publicationsPublished audit or research projects
\n Person Specification
Qualifications
\nEssentialMBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualificationFull 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 equivalentDesirableRelevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsMRCPsych or equivalentManagement qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
\nEligibility
\nEssentialIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. DesirableApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
\nAcademic Skills & Lifelong Learning
\nEssentialAbility to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care. Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ. A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.
DesirableAbility to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
\nClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
\nEssentialKnowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practiceKnowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExperience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teamsAbility to meet duties under MHA and MCAExperience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams. Knowledge of psychiatric provisionDesirableSpecific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
\nPeer review or research publicationsPublished audit or research projectsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. UK Registration
\n Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
\n NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
\n Additional information
\n Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK Registration
\n Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
\n NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressUnither HouseCurfew Bell RoadChertsey, SurreyKT16 9FGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressUnither HouseCurfew Bell RoadChertsey, SurreyKT16 9FGUnited KingdomEmployer's website