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Job summarySurrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) sponsor employerWould you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best Mental Health organisations in the country to work in?We are looking to recruit a Consultant for Lyra Ward at our new Mental Health Inpatient Service, who will be responsible for providing clinical input & leadership & working alongside a multidisciplinary team in line with New Ways of Working.The team will support the Consultant Psychiatrist with participating in triaging of referrals daily, completing initial assessments, liaising & collaboratively working with other professionals.Our offer:Salary: NHS Consultant Grade 105,504 - 139,882+ 149 fringe, + on-call paymentsGMC 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 MembershipThis job attracts a Recruitment & Retention (R&R) payment of 25,000 in addition to 8000 relocation allowance. The R&R payment is pro rata for part time employees. To request full terms of the R&R payment or relocation allowance please email Medical Recruitment Team -medicalrecruitment@sabp.nhs.ukMain duties of the jobYou will be working in an organisation that fosters an inclusive culture, where we will treat each other with compassion and kindness. You will be able to grow your career here and we have dedicated pathways to enable you to do this. We will support your personal and professional growth through our extensive training opportunities.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 strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where operationally possible. 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 values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our colleagues, and celebrate success.About 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.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!Details Date posted22 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary105,504 to 139,882 a year Plus 149 Fringe AllowanceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number325-7027992-MR-AJob locationsLyra Ward, Silverwood Hospital1 Holloway Hill, LyneChertsey, SurreyKT16 0AEApply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease 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.Click here to watch our YouTube video about our offer to Consultants.Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease 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.Click here to watch our YouTube video about our offer to Consultants.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMB BS or equivalent recognised medical qualificationFull medical registration with a license to practiceApproval 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.Eligibility EssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsDesirableIn good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practiceApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointmentClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience EssentialKnowledge of Risk ManagementKnowledge 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)Ability to use IT, including email and the internetExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMake decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of othersAbility 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 teamsEvidence of active participation in Continuous Professional DevelopmentEvidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experienceKnowledge of psychiatric provisionCommitment to and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teachingAbility to critically appraise published researchExperience in carrying out a range of audit projectsDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceExperience in managementAbility to develop and use complex multimedia materials for presentation in public, professional and academic settingsSpecific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching coursePeer review or research publicationsPublished audit or research projectsAcademic Skills & Lifelong Learning EssentialAbility to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality careSkills in managing time and prioritising clinical workAbility to appraise own performance as a Speciality Doctor and reflect on development needsSkills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differSkills in providing consultation to other professional groups under New Ways of WorkingA high-level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHSParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesDesirableAbility to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on the purpose of CPD undertakenEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations, and publicationsPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialMB BS or equivalent recognised medical qualificationFull medical registration with a license to practiceApproval 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.Eligibility EssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsDesirableIn good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practiceApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointmentClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience EssentialKnowledge of Risk ManagementKnowledge 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)Ability to use IT, including email and the internetExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMake decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of othersAbility 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 teamsEvidence of active participation in Continuous Professional DevelopmentEvidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experienceKnowledge of psychiatric provisionCommitment to and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teachingAbility to critically appraise published researchExperience in carrying out a range of audit projectsDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceExperience in managementAbility to develop and use complex multimedia materials for presentation in public, professional and academic settingsSpecific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching coursePeer review or research publicationsPublished audit or research projectsAcademic Skills & Lifelong Learning EssentialAbility to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality careSkills in managing time and prioritising clinical workAbility to appraise own performance as a Speciality Doctor and reflect on development needsSkills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differSkills in providing consultation to other professional groups under New Ways of WorkingA high-level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHSParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesDesirableAbility to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on the purpose of CPD undertakenEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations, and publicationsDisclosure 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 RegistrationApplicants 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 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer details Employer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressLyra Ward, Silverwood Hospital1 Holloway Hill, LyneChertsey, SurreyKT16 0AEEmployer's websitehttps://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)Employer details Employer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressLyra Ward, Silverwood Hospital1 Holloway Hill, LyneChertsey, SurreyKT16 0AEEmployer's websitehttps://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr