Consultant Psychiatrist, CMHRS Guildford - Fixed Term

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a full time 10 PA/40 hours per week Consultant Psychiatrist post on a 12 month fixed term contract in Working Age Adult at our well-established Surrey Heath Community Mental Health Recovery Service (SHCMHRS).The SHCMHRS area forms the heart of the heath and the team covers areas which comprise of Ash, Ash Vale, Frimley, parts of Camberley, Lightwater and Bagshot. Rail routes link all parts of the Borough with Waterloo while the M25 and M3 motorways provide easy access to all parts of the country.This role may require you to travel between multiple sites within your working day.Whether you are seeking a fresh start, or the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!Main duties of the job The SHCMHRS provides community care following the Care Pathways underpinned by the principles of clinically focused risk management. The goals are of clinical progression within a recovery framework. This is a well-resourced team & you will work closely with other part time Consultant, a full time specialty doctor, Service Manager, Clinical Leads, Psychologists, CPNs, Occupational Therapists and trainee doctors with an admin support team.To provide effective cover to the CMHRS during working hours on days worked for emergency & routine work, including decisions regarding new referrals that arrive daily & to participate in Care Planning.To provide assessments on new referrals, formulate diagnoses & treatment plans in consultation with the Team & inputs for other MDT members.Salary: NHS Consultant Grade £109,725 - £145,478 + £149 fringeNHS Pension: employers contribution 23.7% from day oneSubsidised nursery placesCar Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000Discounted Nuffield Gym MembershipGenerous annual leaveAbout us Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staffContract Fixed termDuration 12 monthsWorking pattern Full-timeJob location Redwood Centre, Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7LXWe look forward to receiving your application!Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.To provide effective cover to the CMHRS during working hours on days worked for emergency & routine work, including decisions regarding new referrals that arrive daily & to participate in Care Planning.To provide assessments on new referrals, formulate diagnoses & treatment plans in consultation with the Team & inputs for other MDT members.Person Specification QualificationsEssentialMBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent.Full medical registration with a license to practice.DesirableMRCPsych or equivalent.Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications.Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.EligibilityEssentialIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.DesirableApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.Clinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssentialKnowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All).Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA.Knowledge of psychiatric provision.Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.DesirablePeer review or research publications.Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.Published audit or research projects.Academic Skills & Lifelong LearningEssentialAbility to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care.Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.DesirableAbility to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddress Redwood Centre Farnham Road Hospital Guildford GU2 7LXEmployer's website (Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-03-19