Consultant or Specialist Psychiatrist - Kettering and Corby CMHT

Job summaryARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY?WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK FOR A CQC OUTSTANDING TRUST?ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HYBRID WORKING?WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK FOR A TRUST WHO CARES ABOUT THEIR STAFFS WELLBEING?ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TRUST THAT CAN SUPPORT YOU IN TRAINING TO DEVELOP YOUR CAREER?If the answer is yes, then this role could be for you!Main duties of the jobThe post holder will demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will need to be a born leader and a people person who loves to collaborate and innovate. You need to be MRC psych or equivalent with full registration, licensed and specialist registered or within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the Advisory Appointment Committee. The ability to travel to all locations within the Trust is essential.About usIn return we can offer:Opportunities to pursue areas of specialist interest e.g. ECT, gender dysmorphia, prison psychiatry, ketamine infusion etc.Flexible hours/ job share opportunitiesAccess to a dedicated research and innovation teamMentorship and Undergraduate education opportunitiesThere are many opportunities to be involved in clinical research and you will have access to the Trust research fellows to help develop research ideas. The Trust already has a portfolio of research studies in Old Age Dementia and Physical Health.The trust is leading nationally on physical treatments in mental health, nurse administered ECT, and ketamine infusion. We also have research collaboration with the Open University along with Nottingham, Oxford and Northampton University.The Trust hosts Undergraduates from Leicester and Norwich Medical schools with numerous opportunities to teach this cohort.Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an Employer which is committed to developing you and that prides itself on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer. NHFT has recently being awarded "OUTSTANDING"Northamptonshire is a county with varied countryside and numerous small villages as well as a range of good housing, excellent rail and road connections to London and elsewhere and good schools making it an attractive place for family living.DetailsDate posted16 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
104,401 to 150,569 a year
pa
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number270-MED410-BJob locationsSt Mary's HospitalLondon RoadKetteringNN15 7PWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more detailed information regarding the Trust and the role please access the attached Job description.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor more detailed information regarding the Trust and the role please access the attached Job description.Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
EssentialMRC Pysch or EquivalentFull GMC RegistrationOn specialist Registration CCT in General AdultApproval under Section 12 of the Mental Health ActDesirableAdditional Postgraduate QualificationsPublication of original researchManagement training
Behaviours and Values
EssentialIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvementAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDTAble to form a good working relationship with the peer groupWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this postAbility to work under pressureWillingness to participate in in-house training
Skills and Abilities
EssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunalsTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.An understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operatePost holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed mannerAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operateDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
Person Specification

Qualifications/Registration
EssentialMRC Pysch or EquivalentFull GMC RegistrationOn specialist Registration CCT in General AdultApproval under Section 12 of the Mental Health ActDesirableAdditional Postgraduate QualificationsPublication of original researchManagement training
Behaviours and Values
EssentialIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvementAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDTAble to form a good working relationship with the peer groupWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this postAbility to work under pressureWillingness to participate in in-house training
Skills and Abilities
EssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunalsTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.An understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operatePost holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed mannerAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operateDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressSt Mary's HospitalLondon RoadKetteringNN15 7PWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressSt Mary's HospitalLondon RoadKetteringNN15 7PWUnited KingdomEmployer's website