Consultant Psychiatrist in Working Age Adults Inpatients: Sponsorship Available

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register for the speciality, or eligible for entry within six months of the interview date. Candidates who are aspiring to go through the portfolio pathway are also welcome to apply.

You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationship.

Main duties of the job

As a clinical leader you will be involved in shaping and developing the service as the Trust is undertaking a new build project. In November 2024 Ward 35 will be moving to the Kingsway Site in Derby and the ward will be based in a new purpose built hospital with the eradication of dormitories. The ward will then be named Dove Ward.

The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people’s lives by improving health and wellbeing.

Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.

The Trust offers up to £8000 in relocation expenses.

We have a generous study budget and an excellent in-house CPD program as well.

We encourage potential candidates to contact us and we will be happy to arrange an informal visit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Fully registered with GMC with license
  • Approved clinician status
  • Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register for the speciality, or eligible for entry within six months of the interview date. Candidates who are aspiring to go through the portfolio pathway are also welcome to apply

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge of speciality
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
  • Ability to work in and lead a team
  • Participated in research and service provision

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: 6 October 2026

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