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The fastest growing specialty in the NHS

As the medical specialty dealing with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness as well as emotional and behavioural disorders - it is the fastest growing specialty in the NHS offering competitive salaries, career progression, specialty training and CCT & CESR.

Requirements for an overseas psychiatrist to work in the UK

  • IELTS or OET 
  • MRCPsych (UK) or PLAB
  • GMC registration
  • EEA applicants will only require GMC registration and IELTS or OET 

IMG Library Find out more on IELTS or OET, GMC Registration, PLAB, MRCPsych or to understand the Route to the UK for an Overseas Psychiatrist.

What should I know about Psychiatry in the UK?  

NHS psychiatrists may see in-patients in a hospital setting, or work within the community. Psychiatrists work across a range of services, such as specialist hospital units, schools, residential care homes, or a combination of settings. However, most work in community mental health teams, out-patient departments and hospital wards. 

There are six psychiatry specialties: adult psychiatry, psychiatry of old age, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of intellectual disability, and psychotherapy. It is possible to sub-specialise in adult psychiatry - in liaison, perinatal, substance misuse or addictions, neuro-psychiatry, eating disorders, rehabilitation and social psychiatry.

What can you expect to do as part of a typical working week in the NHS?

Psychiatrists in the UK often follow a regular Monday-Friday daytime pattern. On call work, especially at associate specialist or consultant level, is generally less onerous than other medical and surgical specialties. The regular work pattern enables an excellent work-life balance. 

Hospital work can include ward rounds for acute or long-term patients as well as outpatient clinics. New patients may have appointments lasting an hour, considerably longer than appointments given in other medical specialties. Follow-up appointments may last around 20 or 30 minutes.

Most consultant psychiatrists have around ten hours allocated each week for non-clinical activities including research and audit. 

Psychiatrists sometimes see patients on their own in an out-patient clinic. More often, they work as part of a team with colleagues from other professions such as nursing, social work, psychology and occupational therapy.


Did you know? The Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder in the UK.



 

51,000  - 131,964
Opportunities for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join one of the largest NHS healthcare trusts in the UK on a fixed term or permanent contract. Applications are open to psychiatrists in General Adult, including overseas IMG applicants looking for CESR support or to enter specialist training. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your psychiatry career in the UK.

Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. The trust employs over 7,000 staff and serves a population of approximately 1.7 million providing services across an area totalling 4,670 square miles from over 60 sites across the north and north east of England. The Trust has a budget of more than £350 million a year.

You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.

You will receive: 
  • A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
  • Dedicated and protected SPA time.
  • Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
  • Generous Relocation package available
  • Focus on staff health and wellbeing
  • A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Community Mental Health Team provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health based on episodic model of care. The CMHT works closely with local Crisis Team, Liaison service and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely transitions when required. The Community Mental Health Team provides a service for men and women over the age of 18 years who require a period of assessment and treatment.

Patients are generally care coordinated by the wider team but the post holder can expect to be the Lead Professional in caring for some of these patients. Work allocation is divided between the consultants according to the patient’s GP practice, however fairness and equity of caseload is always ensured. The team receives around 25 referrals a week. Each Specialist would be expected to attend one SPA (single point of access) meeting and one PAM (post assessment meeting) on one day per week.

WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU? 
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity for IMGs to work towards and complete CESR or enter specialist training. There is a dedicated Medical Education and Development department, running a regional journal club programme and organising a successful rolling programme of updates and innovations. The quality of these attract national participants. The Trust encourages medical staff to access online CPD offered by the College and the British Association for Psychopharmacology.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE NORTH EAST? 
The Trust is located in the North East of England which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities including Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesborough which are supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.


ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE: 

Non-EEA: 

  • MRCPsych or PLAB
  • Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
EEA: 
  • Specialist certification in psychiatry 
  • Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
UK based: 
  • Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
  • Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

This is a great NHS job for any experienced psychiatrist looking to work towards specialist psychiatry registration in the UK.

99,532 - 131,964

Opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult, including overseas IMG applicants. 

Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.

You will receive: 
  • A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
  • Dedicated and protected SPA time.
  • Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
  • Relocation package available
  • Focus on staff health and wellbeing
  • A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Community Mental Health Assessment and Recovery Team provides a service for adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions. For example, this could include:

  • depression which is difficult to treat, reoccurs or has a significant impact upon your ability to get on with daily tasks
  • personality disorders
  • specific disorders such as moderately severe and severe eating disorder, severe obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias and severe anxiety
  • people with a dual diagnosis such as learning disability, or a substance misuse problem together with a mental health problem

The team is made up of a number of people including mental health nurses, social workers, doctors, occupational therapists and psychologists.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA? 
The Trust is located in the North East 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 one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE: 

Non-EEA: 

  • MRCPsych
  • Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
EEA: 
  • Specialist certification in psychiatry 
  • Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
UK based: 
  • Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
  • Within 6 - 12 months from CESR
52,530-82,400

An excellent opportunity for Psychiatrists interested in working in Old Age Psychiatry to join a top performing North London NHS Trust. Joining one of four community Old Age Psychiatry Teams, you will be working with a friendly, welcoming and established MDT. The post if suitable for overseas psychiatrists, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed. 

WHAT IS THE MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust is performing at a good level across all community and inpatient services, it provides integrated mental health services and also provides community health services in several boroughs of London. They are a large provider of integrated mental health services, employing 3,359 staff with an annual income of £237 million. The trust serves a population of 1.2 million and operates services from five main inpatient sites and a further 25 sites in the community. Specialist services include regional forensic, eating disorders and adolescent inpatient services and a national stalking service. Since 2011, the Trust has provided general community health services in the London Borough to adults and children to meet the physical healthcare needs of people in the community.

In 2014 they were awarded \'University Affiliated’ status, which facilitates stronger working relations, including the opportunity for experienced academics and experienced clinicians within the Trust to coproduce mental health education and research projects which meet the needs of local people. This agreement enhances the current partnership between the two organisations, demonstrating a strong commitment to education, research and development.

WHAT IS THE OLDER ADULTS DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 
Based out of a London Old Age Community Mental Health Team, you will provide leadership and supervision for a multidisciplinary community mental health team (CMHT) for older people and will work closely with the Memory Service (MS), providing clinical input to that service. You will have responsibility for the diagnostic assessment and treatment of older adult psychiatric patients from the designated catchment area referred to and accepted by the service. Outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits in the community will constitute the majority of the direct clinical care provided by the Consultant. There will be a one day a week commitment to the Memory Service.
The personnel of the CMHT include: medical staff, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapist, and Psychiatric Social Workers. There is a Psychological Therapy Department which provides therapy for older adults and which works across CMHTs in the Borough as does the Occupational Therapy Service. A secretarial team provides administrative support. 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN LONDON FOR PSYCHIATRISTS? 
This great world city is far more than just the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. London is bustling, vibrant, multicultural and cosmopolitan. London is both old and new, a place where traditional pubs rub shoulders with the newest cocktail bars. Its most ancient castle is right next door to its newest skyscrapers. London\'s energy, as 8.6 million people go about their everyday lives, is tangible in every journey on the Underground, every stroll through a market and every walk along the banks of the River Thames. From the royal parks to the theatre stage, London really does have it all.

Working as a psychiatrist in London brings a range of exciting prospects. You will have the opportunity to work in some of the best mental health trusts in the UK, who will offer you the opportunity to constantly grow your medical and scientific knowledge and skills. In London you will have the opportunity to work in a wide range of settings, and as you progress through your career, you will have more opportunity to shape the way you work; you can develop research, work part time or full time and can combine your career with a wide range of other interests.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE TRUST?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD. 

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

  • Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

  • MRCPsych

  • Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry

UK based applicants

  • Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry

93,666-126,281

An opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist or Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to join one of three Community Mental Health Teams in the North West of England. CESR, Section 12 and AC training & development are supported in this NHS post. Situated north of Manchester, the location is ideal for those looking for the city life, or the peace and quiet of the countryside. The role is ideal for experienced General Adult Psychiatrists looking for an NHS job in a friendly and supportive team. Specialty Doctors or Associate Specialists will also be considered for the role, a good level of experience in General Adult Psychiatry would be essential. 

This full time (10PA), permanent post would be based within either the Community mental Health Team (CMHT), Single Point of Access Team, or Urgent Care Pathway. 

This is a really exciting opportunity to work with patients and their families as part of a passionate multidisciplinary team and a very supportive NHS Trust. Overseas applications are welcomed and the trust has in place numerous support measures to make all new recruits career change a success.

WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
In this NHS Trust they are proud of their traditions around research, education and development of the Medical Workforce. They have within their Medical workforce, the RCPsych CESR Evaluator of the year, the RCPsych NW Trainer of the Year and the RCPsych Researcher of the Year!

They have an extremely active education/teaching programme which our Consultants enjoy supporting.

The Trust specialises in secure, inpatient and community mental health services and covers the whole of the county, employing around 7,500 members of staff across more than 420 sites, working with a multitude of partners to provide health & wellbeing services. The Trust’s vision is to provide high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

WHAT IS THE THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY COMMUNITY TEAM LIKE?
Situated on the coast, the immediate area is almost entirely urban, containing several towns. The rest of the the catchment area is rural with villages. 

The services are delivered as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that works with individual patients. The psychological services provided are comprehensive and include a range of assessments and treatments.  The occupational therapy services provide a wide range of opportunities for patients.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The NHS Trust operates in an area that includes the Lake District National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. 

It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. This location is ideal for families and professionals alike, based within 20 minutes from central Manchester and in a wonderful town of its own right, you will be spoilt for choice on where to settle with your family. For city lovers, Manchester is ideal. For those wanting a smaller town, Preston is fast becoming one of the most popular places to relocate to, and is surrounded bu magnificent countryside.

State and private schools have excellent reputations with a number of secondary and primary schools having outstanding Ofsted reports, being ranked as some of the highest in the country. Housing is affordable with many areas being significantly more competitive than the rest of the UK.

The region offers a county of contrasting landscapes, with wide, open spaces, diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 km2 of England’s North West. There is something for everyone, with countryside, canals, coast and towns. Enjoy stunning views, quiet lanes, rare wildlife and our famous Lancashire coastline.
There is the unique, wildlife rich bays in the north to the flat and fertile coastal plain around the estuaries. Parts of the area have been voted as the best places to live in the UK by Channel 4 show Best Place to Live in the UK.

While most people might think Manchester, London and Leeds would be the ideal spots for people to settle down - this area perhaps beats them all, certainly according to a new study!

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT LCSFT?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

  • Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

  • Board Certified Specialist in Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

  • MRCPsych

  • Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based applicants

  • Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

  • Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

51,000  - 131,964

An opportunity for an experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a dedicated and passionate NHS community CAMHS team in the North West of England. Situated close to Manchester, and also the Lake District, this is a great location to join the NHS.  Suitable for experienced Child Psychiatrists, the trust will support. CESR and consider both Specialty Doctor, Specialist Grade and Consultants to join their team depending on your situation and experience. 

This full time post based within Tier 3 Generic CAMHS and ideal for experienced child & adolescent psychiatrists from the UK and overseas. 

WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE? 
At the Trust, they are proud of their traditions around research, education and development of the Medical Workforce. They have within their Medical workforce, the RCPsych CESR Evaluator of the year, the RCPsych NW Trainer of the Year and the RCPsych Researcher of the Year!

They have an extremely active education/teaching programme which our Consultants enjoy supporting.

The Trust specialises in secure, inpatient and community mental health services. The NHS Foundation Trust covers the whole of the county and employs around 7,500 members of staff across more than 420 sites, working with a multitude of partners to provide health & wellbeing services. The Trust’s vision is to provide high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Tier 3 CAMHS team is one of the 7 CAMH Services within this NHS Trust. There are good links with primary care, Children's Services, local schools and the Paediatricians at the nearby University Hospitals. 

The post is within the tier 3 CAMHS team, which provided generic & outpatient CAMHS. The post holder will be involved in assessing, diagnosing and treating children and young people presenting with a range of mental health difficulties up to the age of 18 years.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
Situated close to Manchester, the trust operates in an area that includes the Lake District National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits.

State and private schools have excellent reputations with a number of secondary and primary schools having outstanding Ofsted reports, being ranked as some of the highest in the country. Housing is affordable with many areas being significantly more competitive than the rest of the UK.

The Lake District, one of the most beautiful regions of the UK, is located in the heart of Cumbria, a predominantly rural county in the far north west of England.
World famous for its beautiful lakes and mountainous fells, carved out long ago by glaciers, the Lake District today is a playground for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE TRUST?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD. 

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates: 

  • Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 

Non-EEA Candidates: 

  • MRCPsych

UK based applicants 

  • Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 

51,000  - 131,964

An opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry to join an established Liaison Psychiatry Team based in North West England, near Manchester. You would be joining a Team operating within the Emergency Department (A&E) and Medical Assessment Wards. CESR, Section 12 and AC training & development are supported in this NHS post.

Situated next to Manchester, the location is ideal for those looking for the city life, or the peace and quiet of the countryside, and is ideal for experienced Psychiatrist looking for an NHS job in a friendly and supportive team. Experienced Specialty Doctors or Associate Specialists will also be considered for the role, a good level of experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry would be essential. 

You will be leading an MDT supported by junior doctors, nursing staff, operational managers, clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and OTs. An opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced environment and being able to deliver to the overall care available to patients referred to the team. This is a really exciting opportunity to work with patients and their families as part of a passionate multidisciplinary team and a very supportive NHS Trust.

Overseas applications are welcomed and the trust has in place numerous support measures to make all new recruits career change a success.

WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
In this NHS Trust they are proud of their traditions around research, education and development of the Medical Workforce. They have within their Medical workforce, the RCPsych CESR Evaluator of the year, the RCPsych NW Trainer of the Year and the RCPsych Researcher of the Year!

They have an extremely active education/teaching programme which our Consultants enjoy supporting.

The Trust specialises in secure, inpatient and community mental health services and covers the whole of the county, employing around 7,500 members of staff across more than 420 sites, working with a multitude of partners to provide health & wellbeing services. The Trust’s vision is to provide high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

 

WHAT IS THE THE LIAISON PSYCHIATRY TEAM LIKE?
Based in Preston, this service provides:

  • A rapid mental health assessment service for individuals aged 16 and over who present to the Accident & Emergency Department and Medical Assessment Unit of the Acute Trusts.

  • Mental health assessments and advice for clients who are in-patients on medical wards within the Acute Trusts

  • Comprehensive risk and mental health assessments to a standardised level of best practice

  • Advice and support to colleagues within the Acute Trusts

  • Signposting/referral onto relevant statutory and non-statutory agencies as identified, including Single Point of Access (SPOA), Perinatal Community Mental Health Teams (PCMHT), Home Treatment Teams (HTT), Substance Misuse Services and Housing and Emergency Social Services Team in response to client need

  • Improved communication between the Accident and Emergency Department, Mental health services and other departments within the Acute Trust Hospital setting in relation to patient care and management 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The NHS Trust operates in an area that includes the Lake District National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. 

It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. This location is ideal for families and professionals alike, based within 20 minutes from central Manchester and in a wonderful town of its own right, you will be spoilt for choice on where to settle with your family. For city lovers, Manchester is ideal. For those wanting a smaller town, Preston is fast becoming one of the most popular places to relocate to, and is surrounded bu magnificent countryside.

State and private schools have excellent reputations with a number of secondary and primary schools having outstanding Ofsted reports, being ranked as some of the highest in the country. Housing is affordable with many areas being significantly more competitive than the rest of the UK.

The region offers a county of contrasting landscapes, with wide, open spaces, diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 km2 of England’s North West. There is something for everyone, with countryside, canals, coast and towns. Enjoy stunning views, quiet lanes, rare wildlife and our famous Lancashire coastline.
There is the unique, wildlife rich bays in the north to the flat and fertile coastal plain around the estuaries. Parts of the area have been voted as the best places to live in the UK by Channel 4 show Best Place to Live in the UK.

While most people might think Manchester, London and Leeds would be the ideal spots for people to settle down - this area perhaps beats them all, certainly according to a new study!

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE TRUST?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

  • Experience of working in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry

  • Board Certified Specialist in Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

  • MRCPsych

  • Experience of working in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry

UK based applicants

  • Experience of working in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry

  • Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

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