Consultant Psychiatrist, CYPS, Chertsey(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Overview of the Role

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS) team based at Unither House, Chertsey, serving the North-West Surrey area.

The postholder will lead on assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for children and young people presenting with a range of mental health needs, working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

This role is ideal for both experienced consultants and newly appointed specialists looking for strong mentorship, supportive colleagues, and opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment, formulation, and treatment for children and adolescents.
• Provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary CYPS team, collaborating with psychologists, nurses, therapists, SAS doctors, trainees, and social care professionals.
• Hold a caseload of approximately 60 patients with 2–3 new assessments per month.
• Undertake regular consultant reviews at 6-week intervals and ongoing 2–3-monthly reviews.
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota, supporting junior clinicians and offering senior input for young people presenting in A&E.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and high-quality multidisciplinary working.

What We Offer

• NHS Consultant Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 + fringe allowance
• £25,000 recruitment premium (subject to policy)
• Up to £8,000 relocation assistance
• CPD allowance up to £2,000 per year
• NHS Pension Scheme (employer contribution 23.7%)
• Car salary-sacrifice scheme, gym discounts, wellbeing programmes
• Sponsorship available for international candidates

About Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We are the lead provider of mental health and learning disability services across Surrey and North-East Hampshire. Our trust delivers community mental health, early-intervention programmes, specialist neurodevelopmental assessments, and integrated health and social care.

Surrey offers excellent transport links to London and the South Coast, as well as easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow for international travel.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Registration

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Section 12 approval (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months)

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Additional higher degree (MD/PhD/MSc)
• Interest in leadership, teaching, or service development

Eligibility

• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attaining CCT
• Good standing with the GMC

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong bio-psycho-social clinical approach
• Experience across a range of care settings: community, inpatient, specialist teams
• Awareness of national mental health policy and legislation

Desirable:

• Teaching or training qualifications
• Compliance
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.