OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a full time 10 PA/40 hours per week Consultant Psychiatrist post on a 12 month fixed term contract in Working Age Adult at our well-established Surrey Heath Community Mental Health Recovery Service (SHCMHRS).The SHCMHRS area forms the heart of the heath and the team covers Ash, Ash Vale, Frimley, parts of Camberley, Lightwater and Bagshot. Rail routes link all parts of the Borough with Waterloo while the M25 and M3 motorways provide easy access to all parts of the country. This role may require travel between multiple sites within the working day. We would love to hear from you whether you are seeking a fresh start or the next step in your career.ResponsibilitiesMain duties of the jobThe SHCMHRS provides community care following the Care Pathways underpinned by the principles of clinically focused risk management with clinical progression within a recovery framework.Work closely with other members of the team including a part-time Consultant, a full-time specialty doctor, Service Manager, Clinical Leads, Psychologists, CPNs, Occupational Therapists and trainee doctors with an admin support team.Provide effective cover to the CMHRS during working hours on days worked for emergency and routine referrals, including decisions regarding new referrals arriving daily, and participate in Care Planning.Perform assessments on new referrals, formulate diagnoses and treatment plans in consultation with the Team and inputs for other MDT members.Salary and BenefitsSalary: NHS Consultant Grade £109,725 - £145,478 + £149 fringeNHS Pension: employers contribution 23.7% from day oneSubsidised nursery placesCar Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000Discounted Nuffield Gym MembershipGenerous annual leaveAbout usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.DetailsDate posted: 13 March 2026Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Plus £149 Fringe AllowanceContract: Fixed termDuration: 12 monthsWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 325-7865457-MRJob locations: Redwood Centre, Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7LXJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential – MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualificationApproval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of interview/assessment) or equivalentFull medical registration with a license to practiceDesirable – MRCPsych or equivalentRelevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsManagement qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skillsEligibilityEssential – Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsDesirable – Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointmentClinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceKnowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practiceKnowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeAbility to meet duties under MHA and MCAKnowledge of psychiatric provisionExperience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teamsDesirable items include peer review or research publications, specific training qualifications, or published audits or research projectsAcademic Skills & Lifelong LearningAbility to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality careSkills in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differAbility to communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS in written and oral formDesirable: ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postOtherDisclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Redwood Centre, Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7LXEmployer's website: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us #J-18808-Ljbffr