Consultant Psychiatrist, Polaris Ward - Silverwood; attracts RRP

Overview

Job Summary

Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) sponsor employer. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our adult inpatient service at our Polaris Ward, Silverwood.

The post-holder will deliver consultant psychiatric input to inpatients admitted to the ward per the agreed Acute Service Operational Policy. The post holder will provide clinical leadership and be actively involved in service improvement activities. This role offers SPA time supporting CPD, teaching and supervision, audit, quality improvement, research interests and clinical leadership. The role includes participation in the Surrey-wide WAA consultant on-call rota (approximately 1:30).

We are committed to a positive work-life balance and supporting personal and professional growth through extensive training opportunities. We welcome full-time, part-time or flexible working where operationally possible.

Our

Offer:

• Salary: NHS Consultant Grade £105,504 - £139,882 + £149 fringe, + on-call payments
• GMC Sponsorship
• Relocation allowance: up to £8,000 (subject to policy)
• Sponsorship for international candidates: up to £3,199
• Recruitment premium: £25,000 (subject to policy requirements)
• NHS Pension: employer contribution 23.7%
• Subsidised nursery places
• Car Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000
• Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership

Note:

This job attracts a Recruitment & Retention (R&R) payment of £25,000 in addition to £8,000 relocation allowance. R&R payment is pro rata for part-time employees. For full terms, please email Medical Recruitment Team.

About Us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD/ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively engage service users and communities to improve mental wellbeing, and work with NHS and voluntary sector organisations to support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county, close to Central London and the South Coast, with easy road and rail networks. For international travel, Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Important
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Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Date posted 04 February 2026

Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant

Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year plus £149 Fringe Allowance

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number -MR

Job locations Polaris Ward, Silverwood Hospital; 1 Holloway Hill, Lyne;
Chertsey, Surrey; KT16 0AE

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role. Silverwood contains four adult inpatient wards with 64 beds, single ensuite bedrooms, two lounges and a garden per ward plus a woodland area for supervised walks.

Person Specification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
• Full medical registration with a license to practice
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of interview/assessment) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc or other
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Leadership/management qualification or interest

Eligibility

Essential

• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months

Desirable

• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health guidance and its implications for clinical practice
• Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and broad medical knowledge
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Experience with diverse patient groups across settings (community, inpatient, specialist teams)
• Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

• Teaching/training qualifications or…