Location: Birmingham B30 2XR
Secure inpatient service
We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week in Low Secure Services.
St Andrew’s is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives.
With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrew’s today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come.
St Andrew’s has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, with its base in Northampton. It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults.
Our Birmingham site plays a vital role in this mission, providing secure services that combine recovery-focused treatment with partnership working across the NHS.
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a senior clinical leadership role, supporting the continued development of secure services in Birmingham and making a real impact on the lives of patients.
Why Join St Andrew’s?
Be part of a clinically driven organisation with a strong medical leadership structure and a network of over 30 Consultant Psychiatrists across sites.
Lead a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, junior doctors and specialist therapists.
Play a key role in REACH OUT, the West Midlands Provider Collaborative, alongside NHS partners Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Access opportunities for research, teaching, service development and leadership within a supportive and academically engaged environment.
Work within a unique therapeutic setting that combines evidence-based practice with innovation, including the use of outcome measures to continually improve care.
About the Role
The post is based at St Andrew’s Birmingham, a 124-bed adult secure facility in Stirchley, comprising eight wards (seven for men and one for women), providing both medium and low secure care.
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:
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Provide clinical leadership as Responsible Clinician for a designated ward (currently in Low Secure Services)
- Oversee assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs.
- Lead and collaborate with the MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments.
- Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings
- Contribute to service strategy, improvement projects, and collaborative working with NHS partners through the REACH OUT model.
- Undertake research and innovation projects aligned with St Andrew’s mission to deliver world‑class, value-based healthcare.
- The role also includes participation in the Consultant on‑call rota (currently one week in six).
Career Development and Leadership Opportunities
St Andrew’s is committed to investing in the next generation of clinical leaders. Many of our senior leaders began their careers here as consultants.
We offer:
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Opportunities for teaching, research, and innovation.
- A strong culture of CPD supported by peer groups and internal training.
- Mentorship and career development programmes.
- Scope to develop specialist interests and influence regional and national mental health services.
Person Specification Essential criteria:
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Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry (or within six months of completion).
- Approved Clinician and Responsible Clinician status
- Strong clinical leadership, decision‑making, and communication skills.
- Commitment to St Andrew’s CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
Rewards and Benefits - Competitive salary with potential for additional consultancy income.
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41 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Travel allowance and car lease scheme.
- Generous pension and enhanced sickness benefits.
- Free on‑site parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Relocation allowance (subject to eligibility).
- Access to wellbeing support, CPD, and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion or to express your interest, please contact:
Dr Neelam Kataria –Lead Consultant Psychiatrist at St Andrew healthcare, Birmingham
