Consultant Psychiatrist in MHSOP Inpatients(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Join a Purpose-Built Inpatient Service Making a Real Difference

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) inpatient team at Westerdale North Ward.

This is a replacement post, offering stability, focus, and the opportunity to work exclusively within a single, well-resourced inpatient setting — with no routine requirement to cover community or other inpatient services.

About Westerdale North Ward

Westerdale North is a 20-bed, mixed-sex inpatient ward for older adults experiencing functional mental health disorders. The ward relocated in March 2023 to modern, purpose-built facilities at Roseberry Park Hospital, providing an excellent therapeutic environment for patients and staff alike.

The ward is co-located with:

• Westerdale South (organic mental health diagnoses)
• General Adult inpatient services
• Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Forensic inpatient services

This enables strong clinical collaboration and seamless care pathways. Most admissions come from the Teesside area, supported by well-established relationships with community mental health teams, crisis services, and liaison teams.

The Role

You will provide consultant-level psychiatric leadership to Westerdale North Ward, working closely with a skilled and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team (MDT).

While the ward has 20 beds, a highly experienced Nurse Consultant (Approved Clinician) provides additional senior clinical input. As a result, your direct caseload will typically be 10–12 patients, allowing time for high-quality, reflective clinical practice.

• Job Plan
• 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week
• 7.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
• 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
• All clinical PAs are delivered within Westerdale North Ward
• No routine cross-cover of other services

Key Responsibilities

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Provide clinical and medical leadership to the MDT
• Lead the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for inpatients
• Attend and contribute to the daily weekday MDT “report-out” meeting (board round)
• Review all new admissions promptly and develop holistic treatment plans
• Conduct regular patient reviews, monitoring progress and risk
• Participate in CPA meetings, admission and discharge planning, and family meetings
• Maintain strong, compassionate relationships with patients, families, and carers, aligned with the Triangle of Care principles
• Model safe, evidence-based prescribing in line with national guidance
• Fulfil statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

About TEWV

TEWV is one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disability trusts in England, serving a population of approximately 2 million people across:

• County Durham
• Teesside
• North Yorkshire
• York and Selby

With an annual income of £320 million, a workforce of 6,700 staff, and services delivered across nearly 100 sites, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care through strong partnerships with local authorities, voluntary organisations, service users, and carers.

Psychiatrists play a central role in our services. Our Medical Directorate actively supports recruitment, retention, professional development, and wellbeing through the TEWV Medical Workforce Charter, ensuring consultants feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.

Person Specification (Summary)

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• On, or within 6 months of entry to, the GMC Specialist Register
• Approved Clinician (AC) status or ability to achieve within 3 months
• Section 12 approval or ability to achieve within 3 months
• Excellent knowledge and clinical skills in Older People’s Mental Health
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage clinical complexity
• Commitment to MDT working, quality improvement, and service development

Desirable

• MRCPsych, CESR, or equivalent
• Additional postgraduate qualifications (education, research, management)
• Experience in research, audit, or service evaluation
• Leadership roles beyond the MDT
• Endorsement or experience in Liaison Psychiatry
• Teaching, Research & Development

You will be encouraged to:

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD)
• Participate in audit, research, and service improvement initiatives
• Develop leadership skills within and beyond the clinical team

Pre-Employment Checks & Sponsorship

• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Applications requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcomed
• Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates where required
• Applicants must hold UK professional registration
• Information on NHS medical careers

Employer Details

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Roseberry Park Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3AF