QR code linking to this job posting Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Learning Disability in Northallerton DL6 2FG inNorthallerton DL6 2FG PUBLISHED MON 8 SEP 2025

£105,504 to £139,882 a year  SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 











Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Learning Disability





The closing date is 20 October 2025










Job summary


This is a replacement post which has become
vacant as the previous Consultant Psychiatrist has retired.

The post is based within
the Adult Learning Disability Community Team based in North Moor House
-Northallerton and covers Hambleton & Richmondshire District
plus Botton Village (A large Camphill Village Trust community in The North York
Moors). Specifically, this service is commissioned by the Humber and North
Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership .





Referrals are received in
each locality; each team operates a local duty system and triages their own
referrals providing advice and support to referrers. We work with a range
of system partners including colleagues from Primary Care, Local Authority and
a number of different Voluntary Sector partners.





Main duties of the job


The postholders cases
will also have a keyworker from the team, usually a community nurse. The team
are highly regarded by local statutory and third sector partners with a good
history of collaborative working. Services are provided in the
Hambleton ,Richmond shire and Botton Village areas, serving a total population
of approximately 150,000.The Consultant holds clinics at North Moor House and
home visits as needed. There is a good relationship with local
mental health, CYPS & Older Person services,which also have offices
based at North Moor House. There is a close working relationship with North
Yorkshire Social services with whom there are regular meetings. Liaison
meetings are also held with the Acute Liaison Team for South Tees Hospitals and
with local GP practices on a rolling basis.



This a community-based
post. Patients requiring inpatient treatment where appropriate are admitted
under Greenlight arrangements to Adult Mental Health wards. There is also
access to Learning disability Assessment and Treatment beds at Bankfields Court,
Middlesbrough, which is part of TEWV services. RC responsibilities are managed
by the inpatient Consultants.





About us


We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and a workforce of some 6,700 staff operating from around 100 sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.

We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.

Psychiatrists are essential
contributors to our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified
to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work
consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical
Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and
retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The TEWV
Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting Document).






Details


Date posted


September 2025




Pay scheme


Hospital medical and dental staff





Grade



Consultant







Salary



£105,504 to £139,882 a year





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Part-time,



Flexible working





Reference number



C9346-LD-25M3







Job locations




North Moor House


North Moor Road


Northallerton


North Yorkshire


DL6 2FG














Job description


Job responsibilities


Please see the attached job description for further information on this post. The job description has been approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and is eligible for a recruitment premia.

The advert will close once sufficients applications have been recieved.







Job description



Job responsibilities


Please see the attached job description for further information on this post. The job description has been approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and is eligible for a recruitment premia.

The advert will close once sufficients applications have been recieved.








Person Specification






Leadership



Essential




  • Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.





Desirable




  • Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system








Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning



Essential




  • Able 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. Has actively participated in clinical audit.





Desirable




  • Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change








Qualifications



Essential




  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.


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





Desirable




  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.


  • MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.


  • Approved Clinician Status and Section 12 Status OR be able to achieve within 3 months.








Clinical Knowledge & Skills



Essential




  • Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA





Desirable




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








Experience



Essential




  • Describe your clinical experience relevant to this job role





Desirable




  • Any other experience that may be applicable











Person Specification







Leadership



Essential




  • Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.





Desirable




  • Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system








Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning



Essential




  • Able 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. Has actively participated in clinical audit.





Desirable




  • Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change








Qualifications



Essential




  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.


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





Desirable




  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.


  • MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.


  • Approved Clinician Status and Section 12 Status OR be able to achieve within 3 months.








Clinical Knowledge & Skills



Essential




  • Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA





Desirable




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








Experience



Essential




  • Describe your clinical experience relevant to this job role





Desirable




  • Any other experience that may be applicable












Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This 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 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 (Opens in a new tab).


From 6 April 2, 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).









Additional information




Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This 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 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 (Opens in a new tab).


From 6 April 2, 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 details


Employer name


Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust


Address




North Moor House


North Moor Road


Northallerton


North Yorkshire


DL6 2FG








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsVy0zqfUZ (Opens in a new tab)











Employer details


Employer name


Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust


Address




North Moor House


North Moor Road


Northallerton


North Yorkshire


DL6 2FG








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsVy0zqfUZ (Opens in a new tab)