Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Consultant Psychiatrist
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent: On call requirements
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-RMS-035
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tickhill Road
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/04/2026
Employer heading
High Dependency Unit Consultant Psychiatrist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
We are delighted to announce a new 16 bed service based in Doncaster that will welcome patients from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
The unit with support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care.
For more information please contact Dr Amanda Hendry [email protected] , Meagan McNaney [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The HDU will be a 16 bedded male High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit [Phoenix Ward] based on our Tickhill Road Site in Doncaster.
The mental health HDRU ward will provide intensive support and care for individuals with severe and complex mental health conditions who require a higher level of supervision and structured rehabilitation than is available in standard mental health units.
Patients in a HDRU often have significant challenges in daily functioning, such as difficulties with emotional regulation, cognitive impairments, or behavioural issues that impede their ability to live independently. The ward will combine therapeutic interventions, medication management, and personalised care plans aimed at stabilising patients and helping them regain skills for everyday living. The ultimate goal is to improve their mental health, promote recovery, and eventually transition them to less intensive care settings or community living.
The post holder will be a leading member of a MDT benefiting from Clinical Psychology, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietician, Housing support, Speech and Language therapy, Peer support and Nursing input.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed a minimum of ten years' medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings. Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Ability to practice clinically autonomously
Desirable criteria
- Prior experience working as a Senior Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Evidence of development of special interest
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care
- Other special interest/expertise relevant to the post.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC and license to practice
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT
Desirable criteria
- MRC Psych or equivalent higher qualification.
- Higher Senior Training in General Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme)
- Endorsement in Rehabilitation Psychiatry
- MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT)
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialty Register for General Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of research processes
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Sound knowledge of NHS management structures and systems
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education
Skills
Essential criteria
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: · That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; · Have achieved the scores of 7.5 in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application
Desirable criteria
- Access to motor vehicle with appropriate license Has Approved Clinician Status
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Hendry
- Job title
- Rotherham Care Group Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
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