Job Overview
Consultant Psychiatrist – City North LMHT (10 PAs, Full-Time, Permanent) – We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our City North Local Mental Health Team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to lead and shape mental health care delivery in Nottinghamshire.
Golden Hello Incentive
A Golden Hello payment of 20% of the minimum point on the National Consultant (2003) contract is available for successful candidates. This significant financial incentive demonstrates our commitment to attracting top-tier psychiatric talent from around the world.
Certificate of Sponsorship Available
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from international candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship. We are pleased to offer Certificate of Sponsorship for qualified overseas psychiatrists looking to relocate to the United Kingdom and join our dedicated mental health team.
Position Details
Job Title
Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry – City North Local Mental Health Team
Employer
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 9DR, United Kingdom
Salary Range
£105,504 to £139,882 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type
Permanent, Full-time position (10 Programmed Activities)
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 05 October 2025
About Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites throughout the region.
Trust Size and Scope
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
Employee Support and Networks
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
Health and Wellbeing Commitment
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
Environmental Responsibility
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The focus of the role will include the assessment and management of new and existing patients, GP liaison, MDT meetings, medicolegal work (MHA/Sec 12) and participation in on-call rotas. There will be an emphasis on providing leadership and consultancy to the team and contribute to the transformation programme.
Clinical Responsibilities
• The number of new medical assessments varies. The locality team will receive up to 25 referrals per week, most taken on by service and most seen by service unless there was a specific medical need as the first assessment
• Management of complex cases requiring specialist psychiatric expertise
• Role in assessment of referrals/admissions and care plan formulation
• Guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness
Leadership and Team Engagement
• Clinical leadership of team, engagement with MDT and RAMM (Risk Assessment and Management Meeting)
• Supervision of team members and providing consultancy to multidisciplinary teams
• Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working across the healthcare system
Medicolegal Work
• Mental Health Act implementation and Section 12 approved work
• Participation in day duty on-call rota
• Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies/colleagues
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Essential Qualifications
• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Essential Eligibility Requirements
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of obtaining specialist registration
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable Qualifications and Attributes
Desirable Qualifications
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional clinical qualifications relevant to psychiatry practice
Desirable Attributes
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Experience working in UK healthcare system or similar international systems
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development
International Applicants Information
Visa Sponsorship Process
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.
Criminal Record Checks
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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
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.
DBS Payment Information
Applicants must pay for their DBS check (£26.40 standard / £54.40 enhanced), deducted from salary over two months. Annual DBS Update Service fee is £16.
Educational and Training Opportunities
The Trust is part of the North School of Psychiatry, East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery. Our Director of Medical Education is Dr Kehinde Junaid, and the Head of School is Dr Debasis Das. We offer comprehensive educational support and continuous professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the NHS Jobs website. Please ensure you include all required documentation and meet the essential qualifications before applying.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Sophia Senthil (Deputy Clinical Director)
Email: [email protected]
Why Join Our Team?
Join us in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and making a real difference in our community. We offer a supportive working environment, excellent career development opportunities, and the chance to work within a diverse and dynamic healthcare trust that values innovation and excellence in mental health care.
Relocation Support
While specific relocation packages are not detailed, the Golden Hello payment provides significant financial support for international candidates transitioning to the UK. Nottingham offers excellent living standards, affordable housing compared to other UK cities, and excellent transport links throughout the country.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are accredited with various recognition schemes including Disability Confident Employer, Armed Forces Covenant, and Stonewall diversity champions.
Application Process Timeline
The selection process will include review of applications, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates. We aim to complete the recruitment process efficiently to support successful international candidates with their visa applications and relocation planning.
Join Our Transformative Journey
This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to service transformation while working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams. Your expertise will help shape the future of mental health care delivery in the City North locality.
