Job summary

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Mental Health Service.

This is a full-time post for a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry covering the adult inpatient ward and also providing 2 sessions in Primary Care Liaison.

Crevichon Ward is the islands only Adult Inpatient Ward, which is therefore general by necessity. It has 14 beds on the main ward, with 2 in extra care and 1 in high care, for those in need of a separate environment. The ward has an average occupancy of between 60-70% and has an experienced, dedicated Associate Specialist, purely covering the inpatient ward.

This post will also have 2 sessions dedicated to Primary Care Liaison, spread between the 3 on island GP practice groups and the island of Alderney.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time post for a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry covering the single adult inpatient ward and also providing sessions as Primary Care Liaison.

The post will be based at the Oberlands Centre, where all the Mental Health Teams and Inpatient Wards are located. Crevichon Ward is the islands only Adult Inpatient Ward, which is therefore general by necessity.

It has 14 beds on the main ward, with 2 in extra care and 1 in high care, for those in need of a separate environment.

There is also a seclusion room. All rooms are single occupancy, with en-suite facilities. The ward has an average occupancy of between 60-70% and has an experienced, dedicated Associate Specialist, purely covering the inpatient ward.

This post will also have 2 sessions dedicated to Primary Care Liaison, spread between the 3 on island GP practice groups and the island of Alderney.

The Clinical Director and Associate Director are responsible for agreeing the job plan with the applicant and Consultant colleagues.

Remuneration for this post will be in accordance with the HSC consultants pay scale as below. Unlike in the UK, a pensionable CEA award is made to consultants in HSC based on length of service and is included in the total remuneration.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with General Medical Council
Possession of MRCPsych or equivalent
Name on Specialist Register or equivalent, with CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
Wide and recent experience of General Adult Psychiatry
Experience in managing high risk and complex mental health issues
A proven record of clinical leadership
A proven record of providing continuity of care within a substantive post
Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Relevant teaching and continuing medical education activity
Evidence of a commitment to quality eg clinical audit
Experience in research activity
Ability to contribute to the effective overall management of the mental health service
Evidence of recent continual professional development
Excellent interpersonal skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 13 July 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.