Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities
On-site in Northampton
£114k - £151k
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Our summary
- Salary
- £104,401 - £150,569 a year
About £5,850 - £7,630 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Kettering
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- Senior level
- Closing date
- Apply by Wednesday 25 November
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- MRC Pysch or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- On specialist Registration CCT in General Adult
- Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Ability to work independently as well as part of A MDT
- Able to form a good working relationship with the peer group
- Willingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to participate in in-house training
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- An understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate
- Post holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner
Nice to have
- Additional Postgraduate Qualifications
- Publication of original research
- Management training
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
Education & certifications
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
The role
What you'll do
The post holder will demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will need to be a born leader and a people person who loves to collaborate and innovate. You need to be MRC psych or equivalent with full registration, licensed and specialist registered or within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the Advisory Appointment Committee. The ability to travel to all locations within the Trust is essential.
For more detailed information regarding the Trust and the role please access the attached Job description.
Job summary
- ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY?
- WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK FOR A CQC OUTSTANDING TRUST?
- ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HYBRID WORKING?
- WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK FOR A TRUST WHO CARES ABOUT THEIR STAFFS WELLBEING?
- ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TRUST THAT CAN SUPPORT YOU IN TRAINING TO DEVELOP YOUR CAREER?
If the answer is yes, then this role could be for you!
In return we can offer
- Opportunities to pursue areas of specialist interest e.g. ECT, gender dysmorphia, prison psychiatry, ketamine infusion etc.
- Flexible hours/ job share opportunities
- Access to a dedicated research and innovation team
- Mentorship and Undergraduate education opportunities
There are many opportunities to be involved in clinical research and you will have access to the Trust research fellows to help develop research ideas. The Trust already has a portfolio of research studies in Old Age Dementia and Physical Health.
The trust is leading nationally on physical treatments in mental health, nurse administered ECT, and ketamine infusion. We also have research collaboration with the Open University along with Nottingham, Oxford and Northampton University.
The Trust hosts Undergraduates from Leicester and Norwich Medical schools with numerous opportunities to teach this cohort.
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an Employer which is committed to developing you and that prides itself on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer. NHFT has recently being awarded "OUTSTANDING"
Northamptonshire is a county with varied countryside and numerous small villages as well as a range of good housing, excellent rail and road connections to London and elsewhere and good schools making it an attractive place for family living.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Address
St Mary's Hospital
London Road
Kettering
United Kingdom
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
11 November 2026
Other
£104,401 to £150,569 a year pa
Permanent
Full-time
St Mary's Hospital
London Road
Kettering
United Kingdom
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