Consultant Psychiatrist, CMHT-OP, East (attracts £25K RRP)

The closing date is 03 March 2026

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.

We"re looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Mental Health Team for Older People at our Redhill service, responsible for consultant oversight of patients aged 65 and over referred to the CMHT for Older People and registered with surgeries in the Horley locality. The team functions as a CMHT with integrated memory service. The post-holder will also be responsible for medical input to care homes in the East region.

Main duties of the job

Duties as an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act will occasionally be required. The role includes 2.5PA allocated to SPA, and the post holder will be encouraged to access the local academic programme on Friday mornings. The trusts supports consultants who wish to develop interests in Education, Medical Management and Research.

Our Offer

• 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.

About us

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!

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

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Person Specification Qualifications

• Consultant with licence to practice in good standing with the GMC
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• MRCPsych or equivalent

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
• Knowledge 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 knowledge
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and Specialty teams.
• Knowledge of psychiatric provision
• Published audit or research projects

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

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.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Mental Health Recovery Service

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearPlus £149 Fringe Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

486-MR

Job locations

Community Mental Health Recovery Service