Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Job summary

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME. CNTW is on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we doAnd as a specialist in Adult Community Psychiatry you will work with the CPNs and integrated team psychologists to provide medical expertise for CTT patients across psychosis and non-psychosis pathways.

You will be an active member in supporting the Trust and your team during the Transformation work that the Trust is currently taking.

The job is a 10PAs a week and you will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team, including SAS doctors, resident doctors, and wider clinical teams, you will be the clinical expert from a medical perspective to ensure best practice care is delivered and support the team. Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name:
Dr Suzy Guirguis Email: suzy.guirguis.ukTel:
Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will provide Consultant clinical leadership to the service and will assume consultant psychiatrist responsibility for their proportion of patients being looked after by the team. This includes assuming Responsible Clinician status for patients under their care, including patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, taking a lead on compliance with the Mental Health Act and CQC requirements.

They will participate, directly and indirectly, in the assessment of patients referred to the service and in drawing up care plans which will address the patients' psychiatric, physical, and social needs. They will carry out detailed psychiatric assessments of patients as clinically indicated to allow accurate diagnoses and contribute to their treatment plans, including pharmacological management of psychotropic medication.

The post-holder will forge good working relationships with other psychiatrists across the Directorate in order to encourage appropriate referrals and assure a cooperative approach to the care of patients. They will be linked in with other Consultants and supported to join peer groups. They will also provide consultation and advice to members of the MDT and primary care colleagues

You will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.

About us Why us? Up to 8k relocation package 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan Remote working available as suits service needs

Dedicated and protected SPA time Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being

Teaching and research opportunities available

Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre Employee Excellence awards Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at  As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links.

The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty. Details Date posted
11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

pro rata for part time

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number
263-COM
26-016

Job locations

Teleport House Doxford ParkSunderlandSR3 3XD
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

The clinical responsibilities of the job will include Psychiatric assessment and management of patients aged 18 and above.

The…