Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry – Redwood 1/City Central LMHT with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

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Please note that while this employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer. Immigration regulations can be complex and subject to change, so it is essential to confirm all sponsorship details and visa requirements before applying.

Job Details

Company: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Highbury Hospital, Highbury Vale, Nottingham, NG6 9DR

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Fixed term (10 months)

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

Reference Number: 186-2846-VB

Job Summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Trust Locum Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to work on Redwood 1 and in City Central LMHT, based at Highbury Hospital. This is a 10-month fixed term position where cover is needed until October 2026, covering a career break.

The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated professionals working in adult mental health services. The Trust delivers training as part of the North School of Psychiatry, East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery, with Dr Debasis Das as the Head of School for Health Education East Midlands and Dr Kehinde Junaid as the Trust’s Director of Medical Education.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for psychiatrists seeking to develop their career in the UK healthcare system while contributing to high-quality patient care. The Trust is one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest employers.

Key Responsibilities

In-patient work will be based on Redwood 1 ward, a 16-bed adult male ward at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham. The ward cover will be provided by consultant and multi-professional approved clinician colleagues from the service.

The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) work will cover the Nottingham City Central LMHT Team, also based at Highbury hospital. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of existing patients on the team’s caseload.

Other key responsibilities include Mental Health Act work (Section 12) when required, participation in a day on-call duty rota (average 3-4 times monthly for emergency work only), and providing cover for colleagues when on leave. The position emphasizes providing leadership and consultancy to the team.

There will be junior doctors attached to the wards, including GP trainees, CT trainees, F2 trainees, and one Foundation 1 Doctor (F1). There may also be a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry (ST) trainee. A robust junior doctor day duty system is in place to cover wards when ward doctors are unavailable.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must hold MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Additionally, MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists is required.

Essential Experience and Eligibility

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. They must be included on the GMC Specialist Register or be able to achieve this within six months.

Approved clinician status or the ability to achieve this within 3 months of appointment is essential. Additionally, applicants must be approved under S12 or able to achieve this within 3 months of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

While not essential, qualifications or higher degrees in medical education, clinical research, or management are desirable. Additional clinical qualifications are also considered advantageous.

Desirable GMC Standing

Applicants who are in good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice are preferred.

About Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. The Trust delivers intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire, with care 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. The Trust hosts national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

The Trust is committed to staff wellbeing and offers a variety of employee-led 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.

Colleague health and wellbeing is a top priority, with significant investment in in-house occupational health and staff counselling services supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is also committed to reducing carbon emissions through a specialised Energy and Environmental team.

Working Environment

Highbury Hospital provides a modern and supportive working environment for clinical staff. The hospital is well-equipped to deliver high-quality mental health services to the local population.

The Trust values professional development and offers ongoing training opportunities through its academic programmes. Consultants are expected to participate in lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

The multidisciplinary team approach is central to the Trust’s philosophy, with close collaboration between psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver person-centred care.

Professional Development

As a teaching Trust, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers excellent opportunities for professional development. Consultants are expected to participate in service and business planning activities and contribute to the training and supervision of junior medical staff.

The Trust participates in the Modernising Medical Careers framework and supports professional development through annual appraisals and job plan reviews. Consultants are also expected to stay current with professional codes of conduct and maintain GMC registration.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary following appointment. The DBS application costs £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), deducted over the first 2 months of employment.

Applicants are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service, which has an annual fee of £16 per year.

Certificate of Sponsorship Information

Applications from international candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. The employer is able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please refer to the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.

How to Apply

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.

For international applicants, please ensure you:

• Verify your visa eligibility with the employer before applying

• Prepare all required documentation including medical qualifications, GMC registration evidence, and criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided

• Contact Rebecca Keating (CD) at rebecca.keating@nottshc.nhs.uk with any questions regarding the application process or sponsorship requirements

• Submit your application well before the closing date of 22 May 2026

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact:

Name: Rebecca Keating (CD)

Email: rebecca.keating@nottshc.nhs.uk

Phone: Not provided

Employer Website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

Privacy Notice

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Equal Opportunities

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. The Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Further Information

Supporting documents including the full Job Description & Person Specification are available for download. The Trust values transparency and provides comprehensive information about the role, responsibilities, and expectations.

This post is pending Royal College approval. All candidates will be assessed based on their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role according to the person specification.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services and employs staff who share this commitment to excellence in patient care.