Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our supportive and developing specialist service, where you will provide clinical leadership, contribute to service development and help shape the future of Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) services across Dorset.
About the Role
Based at the Hillcrest Unit in Bournemouth, you will work as part of a pan-Dorset multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care. EIP supports people aged 14–65, while ARMS supports young people aged 14–35.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical expertise in the assessment and management of complex mental health presentations, including psychosis.
- Undertake new patient assessments, medical reviews, Mental Health Act assessments, tribunal work, and care planning.
- Work across clinic, community, and home settings where appropriate.
- Contribute to new assessments, medical reviews, CPA reviews, Mental Health Act assessments, tribunals, discharge planning, and collaborative care with community mental health teams, inpatient services, and primary care.
- Support the interface between EIP, ARMS, and the wider general adult pathway.
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Benefits
- £10,000 recruitment & retention payment, paid monthly during your first year in post.
- Generous relocation package of up to £10,000 for eligible candidates relocating to Dorset.
- Flexible working.
- Supportive Consultant body.
- Excellent NHS benefits.
- 10 days’ study leave.
- Annual study budget of up to £1,000.
Additional Opportunities
- Participate in the county-wide senior on-call rota, attracting a 3% availability supplement plus 0.75 APA per week, with an on-call frequency of approximately 1 in 21.
- Dedicated administrative support.
- Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, and service development.
About Us
At Dorset HealthCare, we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
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Contact Information
- Simon Potterton, Service Lead: spotterton@nhs.net or 01202 584336
- Cressida Manning, Medical Lead for Specialist Services: Cressida.manning@nhs.net or 01202 584329
We welcome the opportunity to meet with any interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application. If you have any role specific questions, please email:
- Simon Potterton (EIS/ARMS Service Lead): spotterton@nhs.net / 07785 906592
- Dr Eman Shweikh, Associate Medical Director: eman.shweikh@nhs.net / 07827 895796
If you would like a pre-application conversation with the Chief Medical Officer, please contact Julie Street (Executive PA to the Medical Director) on 01202 277011 or via email to julie.street3@nhs.net.
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