Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9263-25-1066 |
Summary
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status. Senior medical input into the ward, 17 bed rehabilitation unit, working with a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide senior expertise in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis, formulation and initial treatment plans for patients who were transferred to the Rehabilitation Ward from acute wards and who needed support around further improvement of their mental health and of their independent living skills. Respect the rights and dignity of patients, considered the individual and cultural needs of each patient and work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient. Be aware of the Trust Policies and Procedures in order for their practice to always be compliant with these. Work with the senior leadership team flexibly as part of the 7-day working initiative for the acute adult inpatient wards. This will include advice, signposting, seclusion reviews, support with observations, complex clinical issues and coordination of debrief as required. There are three wards in Central Community Business Unit, Fellside 18 bed male acute, Lowry 18 bed female and Lamesley 18 bed female all based at St Nicholas Hospital. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role. Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.