Consultant Psychiatrist, CYPS attracts RRP

Consultant Psychiatrist, CYPS, Chertsey (attracts £25K RRP)

Join to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist, CYPS, Chertsey role at SURGERY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. This vacancy attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 in addition to £8,000 relocation allowance. The RRP is pro rata for part‑time employees.

Are you a compassionate and forward‑thinking Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? Join our dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will help shape the future of mental health care within our trust. You will work within Surrey Heath Children and Young Services team based at Unither House, Chertsey covering the NW patch of Surrey.

• Provide diagnostic, assessment and treatment service for children and adolescents with mental health problems within a multi‑disciplinary approach.
• Promote high‑quality multidisciplinary working and relationships.
• Provide back‑up during an emergency out‑of‑hours rota and for A&E.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team setting with other consultants, SAS doctors and trainees.
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 60, with review cycles as described.

• NHS Consultant grade £109,725 – £145,478 per annum + £149 fringe + on‑call requirement
• GMC sponsorship
• Recruitment premia £25,000 (subject to policy)
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (subject to policy)
• International candidate sponsorship up to £3,199
• CPD allowance up to £2,000 per year (subject to policy)
• NHS pension employer contribution 23.7%
• Car scheme tax savings up to £6,000
• Discounted Nuffield Gym membership and other benefits

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of health and social care services for all ages with mental ill‑health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Contract
:
Permanent
Working pattern
:
Full‑time
Grade
:
Consultant
Location
:
Unither House, Curfew Bell Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9FG

Reference Number
: 325‑6338411‑MR‑I
Post Opened
: 17 November 2025

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full medical registration with a licence to practice.
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (within 6–12 months of interview).
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months.
• Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health guidance.
• Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review.
• Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective.
• Experience across multiple patient groups and settings.
• Good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc) or other clinical qualifications.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Management qualification or evidence of leadership interest.
• Specific training qualification or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
• International candidate sponsorship (if applicable).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.