Job Description

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) Sponsor Employer.



This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of 25,000 in addition to 8000 relocation allowance. The RRP is pro rata for part time employees.



We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Lyra Ward, a 16-bed female inpatient unit that is part of our new purpose-built Northwest Mental Health Inpatient Service in Chertsey.



This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role in a modern, recovery-focused environment designed to provide high-quality, therapeutic care. The new hospital has been developed to improve access, dignity, and outcomes for people needing acute inpatient mental health support.



You'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team providing care for working-age adults during periods of acute mental distress. As Consultant Psychiatrist, you'll take Responsible Clinician duties, lead ward rounds, support clinical decision-making, and help shape the service's ongoing development. You'll also work closely with Home Treatment Teams, community services, and families to support safe discharge and recovery.



You'll be joining a Trust that values innovation, co-production, and inclusivity, with a clear vision to deliver outstanding care and support a better life for everyone we serve.



The post-holder will deliver consultant psychiatric input to inpatients admitted to the ward per the agreed Acute Service Operational Policy. In addition, the post holder will provide clinical leadership and be actively involved in service improvement activities.



The Consultant Psychiatrist will be expected to work effectively with colleagues from other professional disciplines and deliver services consistent with the Trust policy for the Care Programme Approach. The post-holder is also expected to liaise effectively with the other general and specialist teams operating in Surrey to ensure effective handover of care when patients transfer between teams as part of the patient pathway.



We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits.

Our Offer:

NHS Consultant grade 109,725 - 145,478 per annum + 149 fringe + on- call requirement



GMC Sponsorship



Recruitment premia 25,000 *subject to policy requirements

Relocation allowance:

up to 8000 *subject to policy requirement



Sponsorship for International candidates



Up to 2000/year CPD allowance *subject to policy requirements



NHS pension employers contribution 23.7% from day one



Company Car Lease Scheme



Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership and many more

Please check our benefits here:

Medical : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for other benefits.



Surrey 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.



We 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.



Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.



Our 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.



For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.



Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.



We look forward to receiving your application!



Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.



Silverwood contains four adult inpatient wards. Our ambition is to transform inpatient mental healthcare for our local population.



Silverwood provides 64 beds all with single ensuite bedrooms, two lounges and a dedicated garden for each ward, as well as a woodland area for supervised walks.



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