OverviewWe are recruiting 2 full-time Consultant Psychiatrist posts to work on Elm Ward and Maple Ward, the two acute admission wards at West Park Hospital, Darlington.

Elm Ward is a 20-bed female acute inpatient ward and Maple Ward is a 20-bed male acute inpatient ward located on the same site. The wards are supported by two Consultant Psychiatrists each and there are 4 beds commissioned by the Ministry of Defence across the two wards. The post holders will be expected to provide clinical input to approximately 10 to 12 inpatients on Elm and Maple wards, depending on acuity. The service operates within the Inpatient Team and is developing the Purposeful In-Patient Admissions model and the Productive Ward concept.

Main dutiesThe principal duty of Consultants is to support the Inpatient Team. The post holders will work with four Consultant Psychiatrists (4 WTE) and a Consultant Nurse to provide a flexible service that supports recovery for service users. They will provide leadership to the multi-disciplinary team alongside the team manager and contribute to service development. They will contribute to clinical governance and have responsibility for setting and maintaining standards, with a commitment to quality improvement.

About usTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and a workforce of around 6,700 staff across -100 sites in the region. We provide inpatient and community services to a broad catchment and are committed to staff development and flexible working where possible.

DetailsDate posted: 30 August 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9346-AMH-325M2

Job locations: West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2TS

Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for further information on this post. This post has been approved by The Royal College.

Person SpecificationClinical Knowledge and Skills – Essential

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Decision-making based on evidence and experience, including team input

Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning – Essential

Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training

Participated in continuous professional development

Participated in research or service evaluation

Able to use and appraise clinical evidence; participated in clinical audit

Desirable

Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

Experience in clinical research or service evaluation; evidence of education, research, audit and service improvement

Leadership – Essential

Reflects on own performance and seeks/acts on feedback

Able to influence and persuade to improve services

Able to take on leadership in a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge of NHS and Trust structures; commitment to quality improvement

Able to lead service change

Desirable

Leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team; understanding of NHS and wider health economy

Experience with TEWV Quality improvement system at level 2 or equivalent

Qualifications – Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

Higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management; MRCPsych

Eligibility – Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry OR within six months

Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months

Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months

Desirable

In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings/conditions on practice

Experience – Essential

Describe your clinical experience relevant to this job role

Desirable

Any other relevant experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer detailsTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2TS

Employer''s website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/

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