Consultant Psychiatrist – The Willows (PICU), Highbury Hospital
Location: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Ward: The Willows – Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (9 beds)
Contract: Substantive, Part-Time (8 PAs)
Why Join Us?
Golden Hello: 20% of the minimum point of the National Consultant (2003) contract
Professional Development: Part of the North School of Psychiatry & East Midlands Deanery
Educational Leadership: Guided by Dr Debasis Das (Head of School) & Dr Bala Ganesan (Director of Medical Education)
Supportive Team: Work with experienced clinicians, resident doctors & a strong MDT
Impactful Role: Make a real difference in acute mental health care across Nottinghamshire
Your Role
Lead clinical care for PICU, managing 9 beds
Provide senior medical leadership & supervision to resident doctors and trainees
Engage in service development , business planning , and academic programmes
Maintain compliance with GMC registration , Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and professional codes
Job Plan:
8 PAs (6 DCC and 2 SPA) dedicated to inpatient work
Interested?
Join us at Nottinghamshire Healthcare and be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in mental health care.
For informal enquiries or visits, contact:
Rebecca Keating, Clinical Director
[email protected]
Main Responsibilities
Manage, appraise, and provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff
Ensure compliance with New Deal and Working Time Directive for junior doctors
Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care
Accurately record and submit clinical activity data
Participate in service and business planning for the locality and wider mental health service
Engage in annual consultant appraisal and job plan review
Attend and contribute to the Trust’s academic programme and CPD activities
Maintain GMC registration , Section 12(2) approval , and professional standards
Collaborate with managers and colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery
Support financial planning and management within the service
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based senior medical care in acute and locked rehabilitation settings
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide person-centred care
Foster therapeutic relationships with patients and carers
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
What We’re Looking For
GMC registration & inclusion on the Specialist Register
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care
Strong leadership and collaborative skills
