Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult – Living Well with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa and Work Permit Information

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for international candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for this Consultant Psychiatrist position. This sponsorship is essential for obtaining a skilled worker visa to work in the United Kingdom.

About the Position

We are seeking a full-time substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join our innovative Living Well Model in Oldham. This community-based position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to service development while providing expert mental health care to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.

Main Duties

The Living Well psychiatrist will provide expert advice to General Practitioners for patients not currently accessing secondary care mental health services. Responsibilities include advising on medication, signposting to other services and specialties, providing clinical management and diagnostic advice. The service operates Monday to Friday.

Benefits for International Applicants

We offer competitive salaries ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year (pro rata), along with opportunities for professional development and additional work arrangements. The position includes low frequency on-call duties (1 in 31) with full second tier support and a day off following on-call shifts.

Location and Working Environment

Based at the Cherrywood Outpatients Clinic, Royal Oldham Hospital, you will work within an Inpatient-Outpatient model (New Ways of Working). The Oldham service is staffed by 6 full-time Consultants in Adult Psychiatry, with each Community Consultant allocated a Junior Doctor for support.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

Applicants must possess an MB BS or equivalent medical qualification and be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment. You must be included on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of receiving your CCT in General Adult Psychiatry.

Clinical Skills Required

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent knowledge in psychiatry using a bio-psycho-social perspective, strong oral and written communication skills in English, and the ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. You must be able to make evidence-based decisions and fulfill duties under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Academic Requirements

Candidates should be able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching, participate in continuous professional development, engage in research or service evaluation, use and appraise clinical evidence, and participate in clinical audits.

Desirable Qualifications

Additional qualifications in medical education, clinical research, or management are desirable, along with MRCPsych or equivalent approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Experience in a wide range of specialist and sub-specialist areas within NHS or comparable services is also advantageous.

Sponsorship Process

Our HR team will assist with the sponsorship process for successful international candidates. From April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. For questions about the position, contact Dr Saleem Tareen (Clinical Director) at Saleem.tareen@nhs.net or 01617162120. The closing date for applications is 20 May 2026.

Required Documentation

International applicants should prepare their GMC registration proof, evidence of specialist registration or anticipated CCT, CV, and relevant qualifications. Criminal record certificates from all countries of residence (as applicable) will be required during the sponsorship process.

Professional Development Opportunities

We offer numerous opportunities for professional development, including participation in teaching activities, research projects, and service evaluation. The trust has strong links with ongoing research projects and encourages contribution to local service user and carer groups.

Teaching Commitment

Oldham has a very strong teaching commitment, and candidates will be expected to contribute to the education of medical and nursing staff. The position includes opportunities to develop and deliver training programs for new team members.

Management Responsibilities

As this is a new and innovative service, some managerial responsibilities are anticipated, including developing and expanding the team, delivering training to new members, and championing the service with stakeholders.

Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration and be able to achieve approved clinician status and S12 approval within three months of appointment. Those not already meeting these requirements should outline their plans to achieve them.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous criminal convictions. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.

About Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Information

For further information about this position or the sponsorship process, please contact Dr Saleem Tareen (Clinical Director) at Saleem.tareen@nhs.net or 01617162120. You can also visit our website at https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk for additional information about our trust and services.