Visa Note
This position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. Applicants requiring UK work authorization must verify visa eligibility with Dr Saleem Tareen prior to application. All sponsored candidates must provide criminal record certificates from any country where they have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years.
Job Details
Company: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Cherrywood Clinic, Oldham
Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Language: English proficiency required
Education: Eligibility for GMC registration
Experience: Consultant-level qualifications
Essential Qualification: Fully GMC-registered with current license to practise
Desirable Qualification: Clean standing with GMC
Essential Experience: MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Contact: Dr Saleem Tareen (Clinical Director)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0161 716 2122
Application Portal: NHS Jobs website
Sponsorship: Certificate of Sponsorship available
Employer Website: https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk
Deadline: 16 November 2025
Job Summary
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a substantive Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry position covering outpatient services in Oldham. This newly created role provides an exciting opportunity to join our innovative mental health team in North West England.
Main Duties of the Job
Clinical Responsibilities
Consultants will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in hospital and community settings. Services include diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing management of complex psychiatric conditions.
Outpatient clinics operate primarily at Cherrywood Clinic (Royal Oldham Hospital site) and Werneth Primary Care Centre. Travel between locations is required.
Teaching & Research
Active participation in medical and nursing education is essential. Responsibilities include clinical supervision, undergraduate teaching sessions, and involvement in research initiatives like Bright Mind, FreshSTART, and Gamechange projects.
Service Development
Opportunities exist to contribute to service innovation, particularly regarding Oldham’s new Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) suite – the only NHS-provided TMS service in the North West.
Consultants engage with service user and carer advocacy groups to ensure patient-centered care delivery across Central sector areas (Chadderton, Royton, Shaw, Delph, Uppermill, Lees, Ashton Under Lyne).
About Us
We provide integrated mental health and learning disability services across Greater Manchester’s boroughs of Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside/Glossop. Our vision promotes hope and recovery through compassionate, evidence-based care.
The Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental illness or caring roles. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive professionally.
Staff benefits include:
- Generous annual leave (27+ days plus bank holidays)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Continuing Professional Development funding
- Research and improvement project involvement
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Staff discounts across retail, leisure, and travel sectors
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with practicing license
• GMC Specialist Register entry (or within 6 months)
• Approved Clinician status (achievable within 3 months)
• S12 approval (achievable within 3 months)
• Expert knowledge in adult psychiatry and complex psychological conditions
Desirable Qualifications
• Higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management
• MRCPsych or equivalent specialist qualification
• Additional clinical certifications
• Unblemished GMC standing
• Extensive specialist experience in NHS or comparable services
Disclosure and Barring Service
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. All convictions including spent convictions will be considered where relevant to the position.
Certificate of Sponsorship
We welcome applications from international candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship. The Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) will be provided for successful candidates meeting UK Visas and Immigration requirements.
Key sponsorship requirements include:
- Valid Certificate of Sponsorship sponsorship
- Criminal record certificates from all 12+ month residencies (past 10 years)
- English language proficiency (IELTS 7.5 minimum)
- Proof of qualifications equivalency
- Health surcharge payment
Adult dependants (18+) require separate criminal record checks.
How to Apply
Application Process
Step 1: Visit the NHS Jobs portal and search for vacancy reference [INSERT REFERENCE]
Step 2: Create an account or log in to existing NHS Jobs profile
Step 3: Complete the online application form including:
- Personal details section
- Equal opportunities monitoring
- Supporting statement (max 2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae
- GMC registration confirmation
- Two professional references
Step 4: For international applicants ONLY, contact Dr Saleem Tareen BEFORE submitting:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0161 716 2122
- Provide visa eligibility documentation
- Confirm Certificate of Sponsorship requirements
Step 5: Submit application by 16 November 2025, 23:59 GMT
Apply Instructions
Apply exclusively via the NHS Jobs website. Ensure all supporting documents are uploaded in PDF format. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications undergo shortlisting within 10 working days.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview via Microsoft Teams. The assessment process includes:
- Clinical scenario presentation
- Panel interview
- Medical education demonstration
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Successful candidates will receive a formal offer including Certificate of Sponsorship details if applicable. Pre-employment checks include DBS, occupational health, and reference verification.
For application technical support, contact NHS Jobs helpdesk. For clinical role inquiries, contact Dr Saleem Tareen directly. All correspondence regarding sponsorship must reference ‘International Applicant – Psychiatry Consultant’ in the subject line.
