Consultant Psychiatrist – Birmingham with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Information
St Andrew’s Healthcare welcomes applications from international candidates and is pleased to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer. While sponsorship is available, final approval depends on meeting UK Visas and Immigration requirements. All international applicants should confirm their eligibility status before applying.
Job Details
Company: St Andrew’s Healthcare
Location: St. Andrews Healthcare, 70 Dogpool Lane, Birmingham, B30 2XR
Salary: Up to £165,000 plus Benefits Package
Schedule: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Application Deadline: 22 February 2026
Reference Number: B0354-26-0006
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to continue to lead the development of St Andrews Birmingham Secure Services and to become an integral part of the REACH OUT partnership. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified Consultant Psychiatrist to make a significant impact on mental healthcare provision in Birmingham.
St Andrews Healthcare is a charity with an excellent and well-deserved reputation as a provider of specialist mental healthcare. We transform the lives of people with the greatest mental health needs. Throughout our 180-year history, we have helped some of society’s most vulnerable people, and today we proudly continue to build world-class mental healthcare services.
Responsibilities and Duties
If successful, you will lead a full multi-disciplinary team and help shape services further through strategic decision-making, improvement projects and joint working. You will play a crucial role in developing our secure services while contributing to the REACH OUT partnership.
The post holder will be required to undertake on call duties on a rota basis (currently one week in 6 weeks). You will also be able to undertake research projects as part of St Andrews’ commitment to innovation and world-class care.
Facility Information
St Andrews Birmingham is a 124-bedded adult mental healthcare facility, located in Stirchley, South Birmingham, and comprises of eight wards which cover medium and low security. At present, 7 wards provide services for men, and 1 for women.
The Birmingham Site offers an excellent opportunity to deliver value-based healthcare focusing on clinical outcomes. The charity is focusing on using up-to-date data on outcomes based on the recommendations of International Consortium of Health Outcome Measures to continually adapt care to best meet every patient’s needs.
Partnership Opportunities
St Andrews Birmingham is a core partner of the West Midlands Provider Collaborative (REACH OUT) with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust and Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust. The aim of this partnership is to provide the highest quality care to our patients as close to home as possible, and the partnership is nationally recognised as one of the leading New Care Models, being highly commended by the Health Service Journal.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications: Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and hold a CCT in Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry.
At present the vacancy is in Low Secure Services but this can be flexible for the right candidate. We are looking for someone with leadership qualities, excellent clinical skills, and a commitment to innovation in mental healthcare.
Benefits and Compensation
The post attracts a competitive salary with travel allowance, sickness policy on par with NHS, 41 days annual leave, car lease scheme, free parking, cycle to work scheme, relocation allowance subject to status, ongoing CPD and much more.
St Andrew’s Healthcare is committed to employee wellbeing and professional development. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional growth.
Commitment to Innovation
We are also leading on the use of using data intelligently to inform safety and care. The Birmingham Site offers an excellent opportunity to deliver value-based healthcare focusing on clinical outcomes. The charity is focusing on using up-to-date data on outcomes based on the recommendations of International Consortium of Health Outcome Measures to continually adapt care to best meet every patient’s needs.
As part of our commitment to innovation and world-class care, you will have opportunities to engage in research projects and contribute to the development of new approaches to mental healthcare delivery.
Employment Details
The post is based at St. Andrews Healthcare, 70 Dogpool Lane, Birmingham, B30 2XR. The working pattern can be flexible, with options for full-time, part-time, job share, compressed hours, and home or remote working arrangements.
All positions at St Andrew’s Healthcare are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. For questions about the job, contact Samantha Pendry via email at slpendry@stah.org. Please apply or send your CV to the below.
International applicants should:
- Verify their eligibility for UK work visa with the employer
- Prepare all required qualifications and professional documentation
- Include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience
- Contact Samantha Pendry before applying for any preliminary questions
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided 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.
Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. All medical practitioners must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) to practice in the UK.
About St Andrew’s Healthcare
St Andrews Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.
Our commitment to holistic care, safety, recovery and innovative therapies and treatment makes St Andrews the perfect place to take your career to a new level. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their background.
Further Information
For more information about St Andrew’s Healthcare, please visit our website at https://www.stah.org. You can also view our privacy notice at https://www.stah.org/privacy/.
We would encourage anyone who is interested in this role to contact apply or email for more details. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading mental healthcare provider and make a real difference to the lives of people with complex mental health needs.