Job Overview
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Mental Health Community to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team at Enterprise House in Spennymoor, County Durham. This is a permanent, full-time position offering flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum. This exceptional opportunity includes Certificate of Sponsorship for international candidates seeking to relocate to the United Kingdom.
About Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and a workforce of approximately 6,700 staff operating from around 100 sites across Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. Our trust provides comprehensive inpatient and community services to 2 million people living across County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton, and Richmondshire.
Service Description
The Sedgefield Treatment and Intervention Team, based in Spennymoor, provides secondary mental health service input for all mental health conditions affecting the working-age adult population. Our team receives referrals primarily from GP surgeries via the central Access team, as well as from Crisis Team, Liaison Psychiatry, and inpatient wards. We offer specialist support to patients with significant mental health difficulties including mood disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and adult neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and Autism.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
The successful candidate will work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team and contribute to compassionate, evidence-based patient care and service improvement. The team maintains effective working relationships with Crisis Team and Inpatient Team members, ensuring seamless patient care transitions and collaborative treatment planning.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide clinical expertise for both new and ongoing cases, with particular focus on psychopharmacology, diagnosis, and risk assessments. Responsibilities include liaison with local GPs and inpatient units, conducting formulation meetings, and participating in transfer of care meetings. Most outpatient work will be conducted at Enterprise House, with some clinics based at the Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe, along with home visits and outreach as necessary.
Clinical Leadership
The post-holder will take on a leadership role within the multidisciplinary team, influencing and persuading to improve services while demonstrating commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology. The role requires adaptability and the ability to lead service change effectively.
Location and Community
Situated within Spennymoor, County Durham, this position serves the Sedgefield North Primary Care Network (PCN), which consists of 10 GP Practice groups in the area. The location offers excellent transport links and access to beautiful countryside while being within easy reach of major urban centers.
Salary and Benefits
We offer an attractive salary package ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, depending on experience. The position is a 10 Programmed Activity (PA) replacement post with flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Additional benefits include comprehensive NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, and professional development opportunities.
Certificate of Sponsorship
We are pleased to offer Certificate of Sponsorship for international candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Essential Qualifications
Candidates must possess an MB BS or equivalent medical qualification and be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Essential requirements include the ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training, participation in continuous professional development, research or service evaluation experience, ability to use and appraise clinical evidence, and active participation in clinical audit.
Desirable Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include the ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post, reflection on the purpose of CPD undertaken, experience in clinical research and/or service evaluation, evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement (awards, prizes, presentations, publications), and experience leading clinical audits leading to service change.
Essential Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to reflect on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Essential experience includes the ability to influence and persuade to improve services, take on leadership roles in multidisciplinary teams, knowledge of NHS structure and management, commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, and adaptability to lead service change.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Excellent knowledge in specialty with strong clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge are essential. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English, ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty, make decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others, and meet duties under Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA).
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website before the closing date of 06 October 2025. This advert will close once sufficient applications have been received. For questions about the job, please contact Rosie Wheadon, Medical Recruitment Advisor, at [email protected].
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring 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 Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
Supporting Documents
Detailed Job Description and Medical Workforce Charter documents are available for download through the NHS Jobs portal. These documents provide comprehensive information about the role and our Trust’s commitment to medical workforce development.
Why Join Our Trust?
Psychiatrists are essential contributors to our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and retention through various initiatives, with the cornerstone being The TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce.
Relocation Support
We understand that relocating to a new country can be challenging. Our trust offers comprehensive support for international candidates, including assistance with registration processes, orientation programs, and integration into both professional and local communities.
Professional Development
We are committed to supporting your continuous professional development through access to training programs, research opportunities, and career advancement pathways. Our trust fosters an environment of learning and innovation, encouraging consultants to contribute to service improvement and clinical excellence.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 06 October 2025. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications as they are received and may close the advert once sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Contact Information
For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Rosie Wheadon, Medical Recruitment Advisor, at [email protected]. We welcome informal discussions and visits to our facilities for interested candidates.
