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International applicants welcome: This employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates. However, applicants must verify their UK work eligibility directly with the employer before applying. Visa requirements and sponsorship details should be confirmed during the application process.
Job Summary
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Living Well Model in Oldham. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a community-based mental health setting with strong teaching and research commitments. The position offers expert clinical leadership while contributing to service development and innovation in mental healthcare.
Job Details
Company: Pennine Care NHS FT
Location: Cherrywood Outpatient Clinic, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Application Deadline: 12 November 2025
Reference Number: 311-M247-25
Main Duties of the Job
The Living Well psychiatrist will provide expert advice to GPs for patients not currently accessing secondary care mental health services. This includes medication advice, signposting to other services, clinical management, and diagnostic support provided Monday to Friday.
The post holder will work with the Living Well in Oldham service, providing clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team across Oldham. This involves developing and expanding the team, delivering training to new members, and championing the service with stakeholders.
Responsibilities include providing high-quality mental healthcare for adults with severe and enduring mental health problems in the community, working closely with other teams and consultants to ensure integrated care.
Additional duties involve supporting service development, attending local and divisional meetings, and contributing to local service user and carer groups to ensure patient-centered care approaches.
About the Organisation
The post is based at Cherrywood Outpatient Clinic, Royal Oldham Hospital, which operates an Inpatient-Outpatient model with 6 full-time Consultants in Adult Psychiatry. Each Community Consultant is supported by a Junior Doctor from NW Deanery training schemes, with input from advanced practitioners and specialty doctors.
Oldham has a strong teaching commitment, and candidates will be expected to contribute to the education of medical and nursing staff. There are close links to ongoing research projects, providing opportunities for academic development and contribution to the evidence base.
The Living Well model represents an innovative approach to community mental healthcare, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and reducing reliance on secondary services. This offers a unique opportunity to shape service development and implementation.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Possession of Medical Degree
- Full GMC registration with License to practice
- Entry into Specialist Register
- Higher psychiatric training or its equivalent
- Section 12(2) Approval under Mental Health Act 1983 or eligibility for approval
Desirable Criteria
- MRCPsych or equivalent, registered as completed Higher Training with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Progress towards additional postgraduate degree (MSc, MD)
- Other postgraduate degrees (MSc, MD, MRCP)
- Possession of CCT in general adult psychiatry or within 6 months of achieving this
- Current or past experience as educational supervisor of basic trainees and specialist registrars
- Evidence of leading service development elsewhere
On-Call Requirements
The position includes low frequency on-call duties (1 in 31) with full second tier on-call cover and one day off following on-call shifts. This manageable on-call commitment supports work-life balance while ensuring comprehensive service coverage.
Professional Development
We offer ample opportunities for consultant professional development, including opportunities for additional programmed activities (PAs) through negotiation. The Trust supports continuing medical education and encourages participation in research, teaching, and leadership activities.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
- Visit the NHS Jobs website to submit your application
- Prepare your CV and personal statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria
- Gather required documentation: medical qualifications, GMC registration, proof of specialist registration
- For international applicants: prepare evidence of English language proficiency if applicable
- Contact Dr. Saleem Tareen with any questions about the role or sponsorship process
Contact Information
Clinical Director: Dr Saleem Tareen
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01617162120
For questions about the job, sponsorship process, or international applications, please contact Dr. Tareen directly. He can provide specific guidance about the Certificate of Sponsorship process and eligibility requirements.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Pennine Care NHS FT
Address: Cherrywood Outpatient Clinic, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Website: https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, community, and specialist services across Pennine Lancashire. The Trust is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care and values diversity in its workforce.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. All applicants must be willing to undergo this check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring 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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For overseas healthcare professionals, further information is available on the NHS Careers website. The Trust will support international candidates through the registration process where applicable.
Supporting Documents
Personal Specification.pdf (PDF, 94 KB) is available as a supporting document for this role. Please review this document carefully as it contains detailed information about the person specification and selection criteria.
Privacy Notice
Pennine Care NHS FT’s privacy notice is available on their website. This outlines how your personal data will be processed, stored, and protected during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to data protection and complies with all relevant legislation.
Equal Opportunities
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. The Trust values diversity and aims to create an inclusive workplace environment.
