Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Acute Inpatient Ward – Aylesbury

Job summary

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to contribute to the leadership and clinical expertise of highly skilled team within an acute female inpatient ward?Based in our Ruby Ward at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury, you'll work closely with the ward manager and modern matron to provide direct clinical care to all inpatients and leadership to the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Ruby is a a 17-bedded ward for working age women who have acute mental health needs.This role also offers extensive opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, members of the multidisciplinary team and other service providers, and for appraising and mentoring consultant colleagues. We are looking for candidates who are fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be within six months of attaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent approved indicator of training.If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're looking for a rewarding next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to 8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).

Main duties of the job

• Provide direct clinical care to all inpatients under their care and provide clinical leadership to the MDT, in doing so, work collaboratively with the ward manager and modern matron.
• Provide direct clinical supervision and line management to the trainees and any senior trainee and/or specialty doctor. This will include one hour per week clinical supervision for core trainees.
• Undertake the role of Responsible Clinician for all patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Provide timely written correspondence to relevant professionals, documenting assessments, ongoing management, progress, and eventual discharge using Trust IT and clinical records system - training will be provided where needed.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies, in particular, liaison with colleagues from other teams to manage smooth and timely transfer into and out of the ward.
• Active commitment to delivering the Trust's clinical governance agenda.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• 33 days annual leave per annum/pro-rata increasing to 35 days after seven years seniority
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time

Details

Date posted 13 August 2026

Reference number 267-MHCBucks-D

Job locations Whiteleaf Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

• Approved Clinician (AC) status and Section 12 (MHA) approval are essential. Candidates who are in the process of getting AC approval will be considered.
• Full GMC registration
• Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines).

Training

• Higher specialist training in psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post.
• CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
• Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post.

Other requirements

• Transport - Mobility as required for the post.
• Driving licence and own transport.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Whiteleaf Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG United Kingdom

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