Consultant Psychiatrist, Lyra Ward - Silverwood; attracts RRP

Consultant Psychiatrist, Lyra Ward - Silverwood

Job Summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) Sponsor Employer. This role attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 in addition to an £8,000 relocation allowance. The RRP is pro rata for part-time employees.

We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Lyra Ward, a 16-bed female inpatient unit that is part of our new purpose-built Northwest Mental Health Inpatient Service in Chertsey.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role in a modern, recovery-focused environment designed to provide high-quality, therapeutic care.

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team providing care for working-age adults during periods of acute mental distress. As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will take Responsible Clinician duties, lead ward rounds, support clinical decision-making, and help shape the service's ongoing development. You will also work closely with Home Treatment Teams, community services, and families to support safe discharge and recovery.

You will join a Trust that values innovation, co-production, and inclusivity, with a clear vision to deliver outstanding care and support a better life for everyone we serve.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver consultant psychiatric input to inpatients admitted to the ward per the agreed Acute Service Operational Policy.
• Provide clinical leadership and be actively involved in service improvement activities.
• Work effectively with colleagues from other professional disciplines and deliver services consistent with the Trust policy for the Care Programme Approach.
• Liaise effectively with other general and specialist teams operating in Surrey to ensure effective handover when patients transfer between teams as part of the patient pathway.

Benefits and Offers

• NHS Consultant grade £109,725 - £145,478 per annum + £149 fringe + on‑call requirement
• GMC Sponsorship
• Recruitment premia £25,000 (subject to policy requirements)
• Relocation allowance: up to £8,000 (subject to policy requirement)
• Sponsorship for international candidates
• Up to £2,000/year CPD allowance (subject to policy requirements)
• NHS pension employer's contribution 23.7% from day one
• Company Car Lease Scheme
• Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership and many more

Qualifications & Experience (Essential)

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
• Full medical registration with a licence to practice
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act or equivalent (or within 6–12 months of interview/assessment)
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months
• In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice

Qualifications & Experience (Desirable)

• Relevant higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications)
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills
• Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings
• Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
• Experience in management
• Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course
• Peer review or research publications
• Published audit or research projects

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Knowledge of Risk Management and relevant legislation, guidance and literature
• Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
• Ability to use IT, including email and the internet
• Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Evidence of active participation in Continuous Professional Development
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experience
• Knowledge of…