Consultant Psychiatrist -Medium Secure – x2 vacancies with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Important Visa Information

St Andrew’s Healthcare is pleased to offer sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa and work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship will be provided to successful candidates who meet the UK visa requirements. Please contact the employer directly to discuss sponsorship details and eligibility criteria.

Job Overview

St Andrew’s Healthcare is seeking two Consultant Psychiatrists to join our Medium Secure Service in Northampton. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist male medium secure ward that provides care and treatment for working age males with mental illnesses. The new ward will form part of our established and successful medium secure male service, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless pathways between wards and services as patients progress through treatment and recovery.

About St Andrew’s Healthcare

St Andrew’s is a not-for-profit Charity with no shareholders – any surplus we generate is reinvested directly into our services. We are part of the Specialist Provider Collaboratives in the East and West Midlands and a member of the East Midlands Alliance. Our Northampton campus spans 150 plus acres of woodland greenery and houses five distinct Divisions: Medium Secure, Low Secure and Specialist Rehabilitation, Learning Disability and Autism, Neuropsychiatry and CAMHS.

Our Unique Services

We offer several unique specialist national services including our Deaf Forensic Service, Huntington’s Service, Secure Brain Injury Service, Older Adults Secure Services, Blended Women’s Service (one of only 3 National Pilots), and a specialist inpatient DBT service. This diversity of services provides an exceptional environment for professional development and career advancement.

The Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist within our Medium Secure Service, you will serve as the Responsible Clinician for our specialist medium service. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and oversee the management of patients with often complex needs. This position offers significant scope to promote innovation and improvement of services while developing your specialist interests and growing your professional remit and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

You will be actively encouraged to become a leader nationally in mental health and influence the future direction of services. The role provides substantial autonomy to make decisions that will directly improve patient care and outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to work with an innovative and dynamic team, develop and deliver up-to-date treatments, and work in a supportive environment that values both personal and professional growth.

Professional Development

The post-holder will be able to undertake non-clinical activities of interest including research, teaching, governance and management in an innovative way. You’ll have the opportunity to influence the direction of services to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients while advancing your own career.

Support and Resources

You will have an office space and the support of an associate specialist as ward doctor, plus a full multi-disciplinary team including Clinical Administrators and Personal Assistants dedicated to your wards and service. We provide comprehensive resources to support your professional development and ensure you can deliver high-quality patient care.

Benefits Package

We offer a competitive benefits package including travel allowance, pension scheme, 33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, free parking, and a sickness policy on par with the NHS. Additional benefits include secretarial support and various professional development opportunities.

Study and Career Progression

Each Consultant receives an individual study budget of £1,000 per year. We have sponsored many of our doctors to undertake MBA degrees and actively support career progression. Most of our senior medical managers started as Consultants within the charity, demonstrating our commitment to internal development.

Working Arrangements

We offer flexible working patterns including full-time, part-time, job share, flexible working, home or remote working options, and compressed hours. This role is suitable for an experienced Consultant or someone due to complete their CCT in the next 6 months.

Call Requirements

The position features infrequent non-resident second on calls with 24-hour first on call cover, providing a better work-life balance compared to many similar roles in the sector.

Professional Community

You’ll join a community of Consultants based on one site with a weekly multidisciplinary CPD and Grand Rounds programme that includes colleagues from the NHS. Only 10% of our Consultant Psychiatrist roles are occupied by locums, indicating high satisfaction and stability among our permanent staff.

International Medical Graduates

We warmly welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. International candidates will be considered alongside all other applications. Please contact slpendry@stah.org if you would like more details about how we can support your relocation to the UK.

Additional Opportunities

We offer opportunities for joint roles with the NHS in some areas, teaching opportunities for medical students from Cambridge and Buckingham as well as trainees, and research opportunities with our Research and Innovation Team. Our facilities feature class-leading analytics and data monitoring with extensive integration with our Electronic Records system and Electronic Prescribing on all wards.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must hold GMC Registration and must have MRCPsych or equivalent qualifications. The position requires current UK professional registration, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

How to Apply

Please apply via the NHS Jobs website. For questions about the job, contact Samantha Pendry at slpendry@stah.org or call 01604872660. When applying, please include your CV and any relevant supporting documents. International applicants should specifically mention their visa requirements and confirm they are seeking sponsorship.

Application Checklist for International Candidates

Before applying, international candidates should verify their eligibility with the employer. Ensure you have your GMC registration, MRCPsych or equivalent qualifications, and relevant work experience documentation ready. Contact the employer directly to discuss sponsorship requirements and the application process specific to international medical graduates.

Company Details

St Andrew’s Healthcare is located at Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DG. For more information about our organisation, please visit our website at https://www.stah.org. Our privacy notice can be found at https://www.stah.org/privacy/.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 22 February 2026. We encourage early applications as this position may be filled before the closing date. Reference number for this position is B0354-26-0005.

Equal Opportunities

St Andrew’s Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitable candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.