Consultant Psychiatrist in Community AMH - Scarborough Inner Team

This exciting 10 PA post is a replacement post,

to be shared with another full-time consultant who will work in the central (outer)

area of the city. This post covers the provision of medical leadership to the

inner area of the Scarborough Community Mental Health Team (SICT). The division

between inner and central (outer) sections is purely for medical cover purposes

and follows an equitable division of local GP surgeries. The community team

continues to operate as one community team. The

job is split into 3 PAs of supporting

professional activities (SPA) and 7 PAs of

direct clinical care (DCC).

The community team post is based at The Ellis Centre,

18 Dean Road, Scarborough which is a unit to house the facilities to support

the delivery of community care to adults.

The community team receives an average of 100 -

120 referrals per calendar month with only a small proportion requiring

assessments by the psychiatric team.

The post holder will not have a case load of their own but will work

with other members of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure patient safety and

appropriate care is delivered.

Main duties of the job

The appointed consultant will

be expected to provide key medical leadership to the Community Mental Health Inner Team

in Scarborough. The post holder is not

expected to hold a care coordination role but may be expected to be the clinical lead for a

specific cohort of patients stabilised on Clozapine and Lithium treatments

(estimated caseload of 20-30 patients).

The post holder will have an average of 8

patients on CTO/MOJ. They will not have a case load of their own but will work

with other members of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure patient safety and

appropriate care is delivered.

The post-holder's core clinical duties will

involve formulation, review and leadership meetings, MH Act related work, and

involvement in complex care planning meetings. Based on Royal College

recommendations, Outpatient work will comprise 3,5 PAs; Clinical Admin 1 PA;

MDT work 1 PA; Emergencies 1 PA and MHA work 0,5 PAs..Management of patients on CTO, including

assessments/reviews and attending tribunals and panels as appropriate.

The post-holder will be expected to provide

clinical supervision to a resident doctor and expected to provide clinical placements for Medical

Undergraduates form Hull York Medical School.

Further information can be found in the attached Job Description.

About us

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country operating from sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.

We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.

Psychiatrists are essential

contributors to our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified

to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work

consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical

Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and

retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The TEWV

Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting Document).

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

Post may attract recruitment premia

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9346-AMH-345M3

Job locations

The Ellis Centre

18 Dean Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 7SN

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.

AI in

Recruitment

We are

aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used

to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should

be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager

believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this

document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not

prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they

need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job responsibilities

More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.

AI in

Recruitment

We are

aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used

to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should

be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager

believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this

document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not

prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they

need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Ellis Centre

18 Dean Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 7SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Ellis Centre

18 Dean Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 7SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.

AI in

Recruitment

We are

aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used

to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should

be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager

believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this

document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not

prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they

need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Leadership

Essential

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service