Consultant Psychiatrist in Community AMH - Scarborough Inner Team

The closing date is 27 October 2026

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Job summary

This exciting 10 PA post is a replacement post, to be shared with another full-time consultant who will work in the central (outer) area of the city. This post covers the provision of medical leadership to the inner area of the Scarborough Community Mental Health Team (SICT). The division between inner and central (outer) sections is purely for medical cover purposes and follows an equitable division of local GP surgeries. The community team continues to operate as one community team. The job is split into 3 PAs of supporting professional activities (SPA) and 7 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC).

The community team post is based at The Ellis Centre, 18 Dean Road, Scarborough which is a unit to house the facilities to support the delivery of community care to adults.

The community team receives an average of 100 - 120 referrals per calendar month with only a small proportion requiring assessments by the psychiatric team.

The post holder will not have a case load of their own but will work with other members of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure patient safety and appropriate care is delivered.

Main duties of the job

The appointed consultant will be expected to provide key medical leadership to the Community Mental Health Inner Team in Scarborough. The post holder is not expected to hold a care coordination role but may be expected to be the clinical lead for a specific cohort of patients stabilised on Clozapine and Lithium treatments (estimated caseload of 20-30 patients).

The post holder will have an average of 8 patients on CTO/MOJ. They will not have a case load of their own but will work with other members of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure patient safety and appropriate care is delivered.

The post-holder's core clinical duties will involve formulation, review and leadership meetings, MH Act related work, and involvement in complex care planning meetings. Based on Royal College recommendations, Outpatient work will comprise 3,5 PAs; Clinical Admin 1 PA; MDT work 1 PA; Emergencies 1 PA and MHA work 0,5 PAs..Management of patients on CTO, including assessments/reviews and attending tribunals and panels as appropriate.

The post-holder will be expected to provide clinical supervision to a resident doctor and expected to provide clinical placements for Medical Undergraduates form Hull York Medical School.

Further information can be found in the attached Job Description.

About us

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country operating from sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to 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).

DetailsDate posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Post may attract recruitment premia

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9346-AMH-345M3

Job locations

The Ellis Centre

18 Dean Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 7SN

United Kingdom

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.

AI in Recruitment

We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.

AI in Recruitment

We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person SpecificationLeadershipEssential

• 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 LearningEssential

• 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...