Job summary
We are seeking to appoint to an Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist post within Adult Mental Health Services, based in Rotherham. The team in Rotherham is keen to welcome applications from dynamic psychiatrists with a progressive approach to MDT working, to provide senior medical input to patient care for adults of working age in our Acute Care Pathway. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within 6 months of completing their CCT and be approved/eligible for approval for Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status. They should have evidence of good communication skills and a commitment to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working. The job plan relates to a whole-time appointment with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered as part-time or job share. The successful applicant will be one of two full time consultants providing day to day medical support to the two Rotherham Acute Inpatient Wards. There is also a less than full time consultant who works on the PICU based in the same unit. The post will be based at Swallownest Court. Swallownest Court is in Rotherham with easy access to the M1 motorway and 20 minutes commute from Sheffield.

Information Event
To find out more, we are holding a recruitment information session on Wednesday 5th August on MS Teams. Please contact Laura Charlesworth l.charlesworth@nhs.net to book a place and receive further information.

Main duties of the job
The Inpatient Unit consists of 2 acute wards each with 18 beds. There is also a modern and very spacious PICU with 5 beds. The acute wards are covered by 2 full-time Consultant psychiatrists (one being this post) as well as a part time PICU Consultant. They are supported by 5 junior doctors (comprising of 1 FY1, 1 FY2, 2 CT's, 1 HT and 1 Specialty doctor across the three wards. On each ward other staff include Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Occupational Therapists (OT), OT Assistant, Clinical Psychologists, Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manger. The post holder will be a leading member of the well-established in-patient multidisciplinary team. On average, there are 20 admissions and discharges per month. The average length of stay on the ward is 4 weeks. The patients are admitted through the Crisis Team which acts as the gatekeeper for inpatient beds. Another route of admission is through Section 136 assessments to which the Home Treatment Team routinely provide input with the view to offering alternative support to the patients other than admission if deemed appropriate.

About us
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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. 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: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-RMS-039
Job locations: Swallownest Court, Aughton Road, Rotherham, S26 4TH, United Kingdom

Job 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
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC and license to practice
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT.

Desirable

• MRC Psych or equivalent higher qualification.
• Higher Specialist Training in Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme)
• MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT)

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience within General Adult Psychiatry.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Prior experience working as a Consultant in 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.

Knowledge
Essential

• Clinical supervision experience/skills. The aptitude and potential to develop a leadership role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement.
• Approved or eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of MHA 1983.
• Approved or eligible for Approved Clinician Status.
• To fulfil commitments and respond to emergencies in an appropriate and timely manner.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education.

Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of research processes.
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development.

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address: Swallownest Court, Aughton Road, Rotherham, S26 4TH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Rotherham Care Group Medical Director, Dr Amanda Hendry, l.charlesworth@nhs.net, 03000215444