Job summary
This is a new post for an adult for a consultant psychiatrist/experienced SAS to provide medical input into the EIP team located in Cumbria. Post holders will work along with multidisciplinary teams covering the adult population in North-Cumbria. The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health problems and what are termed as at-risk mental states.

Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job
This is an 10PA substantive post providing senior clinical and leadership input in the Early Intervention in Psychosis team in North Cumbria. Post holder would be expected to work alongside other experienced consultants, nurses and other members of the MDT covering the working adult age population in North Cumbria. The post-holder is expected to:

• Participating in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CTT.
• Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care,
• Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams.
• Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve.
• To respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
• To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and
• Working with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers' Charter).

About us
Why us?

• Up to £8k relocation package
• 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
• Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
• Remote working available as suits service needs
• Dedicated and protected SPA time
• Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
• Teaching and research opportunities available
• Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
• Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
• Employee Excellence awards
• Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number: 263-COM26-014
Job locations: Civic Centre
Rickergate
Carlisle
CA3 8QG
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Consultant Psychiatrist working in the EIP Team in Cumbria, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment which is evidence based. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support.

The post holder would be expected to be included on the specialist register (or eligible within 6 months) and Approved Clinician Status.

Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on our exciting role available.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
• Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Approved Clinician Status

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Possess a CCT/CESR in Psychiatry
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge
Essential

• Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

Desirable

• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience
Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
• Experience of Clinical Audit

Desirable

• Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies.
• Experience in service management or development

Skills
Essential

• High level of clinical skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.

Desirable

• Established record of clinical leadership
• Established ability as a clinical teacher
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy

Personal Characterstics
Essential

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthiness
• Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
• Maturity, openness and flexibility
• Punctuality/good time management
• Honesty and integrity
• Well organised

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 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).

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.

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 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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Civic Centre
Rickergate
Carlisle
CA3 8QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Assistant Medical Director
Dr Oladipupo Omolabi
Oaldipupo.omolabi@cntw.nhs.uk
01912875060