Acting Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Inpatients
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, DN4 8QN |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7963669/376-DMS-043 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
The Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU) consists of 2 wards each with 20 beds. There is also a modern and very spacious Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with 6 beds, and a seclusion and de-escalation suite. We have also a developed frailty pathway with the nearby Old Age psychiatry frailty unit, where patients aged under 65 who meet a specific frailty threshold due to physical health co-morbidity are treated within the Old Age psychiatry service as the most appropriate clinical environment. Conversely, appropriately physically fit and healthy over 65 year olds can also be treated on the AMHU subject to the use of the same assessment tool. The Unit is covered by 2 full-time Consultant psychiatrists supported by postgraduate doctors in training (1 GP trainee and 2 Foundation Trainees), 3 SAS Doctors, a Nurse Consultant, 2 Nurse Specialist prescribers and a lead Clinical Psychologist. We also have a dedicated Occupational Therapy team.
The post holder will be expected to provide psychiatric input to one acute ward the in-patient unit, and some outreach to patients in the PICU beds. Duties will include:
• Daily morning MDT discussion, supporting purposeful in-patient admissions. This meeting is without patients present, the postholder contributes to considerations of diagnostic formulation, risk management, and therapeutics (notably pharmacotherapy).
• In developing pathways of care, the clinical and team leadership is seen to necessitate consultation and a presence to afford advice, opinions and options to the MDT, rather than having to undertake and deliver all patient care face to face. Clinical duties are seen to need a consultant, to be consulted, with the ward team delivering face to face hands on care (of assessments, information sharing and therapeutics).
• Psychiatric assessments and on-going management of patients admitted to one of the two in-patient wards and patients from that ward that are transferred to PICU.
• Preparation of psychiatric reports for, and attendance at, Mental Health Tribunals, Hospital Managers Hearings, and court reports.
• Function as the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act 1983.
• To conduct multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds and CPA reviews.
• Provide clinical leadership to the in-patient team.
• Play a leading role in Business/Management Meetings for the in-patient Unit
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
This advert closes on Saturday 25 Apr 2026
The Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU) consists of 2 wards each with 20 beds. There is also a modern and very spacious Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with 6 beds, and a seclusion and de-escalation suite. We have also a developed frailty pathway with the nearby Old Age psychiatry frailty unit, where patients aged under 65 who meet a specific frailty threshold due to physical health co-morbidity are treated within the Old Age psychiatry service as the most appropriate clinical environment. Conversely, appropriately physically fit and healthy over 65 year olds can also be treated on the AMHU subject to the use of the same assessment tool. The Unit is covered by 2 full-time Consultant psychiatrists supported by postgraduate doctors in training (1 GP trainee and 2 Foundation Trainees), 3 SAS Doctors, a Nurse Consultant, 2 Nurse Specialist prescribers and a lead Clinical Psychologist. We also have a dedicated Occupational Therapy team.
The post holder will be expected to provide psychiatric input to one acute ward the in-patient unit, and some outreach to patients in the PICU beds. Duties will include:
• Daily morning MDT discussion, supporting purposeful in-patient admissions. This meeting is without patients present, the postholder contributes to considerations of diagnostic formulation, risk management, and therapeutics (notably pharmacotherapy).
• In developing pathways of care, the clinical and team leadership is seen to necessitate consultation and a presence to afford advice, opinions and options to the MDT, rather than having to undertake and deliver all patient care face to face. Clinical duties are seen to need a consultant, to be consulted, with the ward team delivering face to face hands on care (of assessments, information sharing and therapeutics).
• Psychiatric assessments and on-going management of patients admitted to one of the two in-patient wards and patients from that ward that are transferred to PICU.
• Preparation of psychiatric reports for, and attendance at, Mental Health Tribunals, Hospital Managers Hearings, and court reports.
• Function as the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act 1983.
• To conduct multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds and CPA reviews.
• Provide clinical leadership to the in-patient team.
• Play a leading role in Business/Management Meetings for the in-patient Unit
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
This advert closes on Saturday 25 Apr 2026
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