Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist, Polaris Ward - Silverwood (attracts £25K RRP)
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Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient Service (Polaris Ward)
Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Role Overview
Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, a General Medical Council (GMC) sponsor employer, invites applications for a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our adult inpatient service at our newest purpose-built hospital located within Polaris Ward at Silverwood.
The post-holder will deliver consultant psychiatric input to inpatients admitted to the ward, per the Agreed Acute Service Operational Policy. Additionally, responsibilities include:
- Clinical leadership across the service
- Participation in service improvement activities
- Contribution to teaching, research, and quality improvement
- Collaborative working with multidisciplinary teams
This role offers:
- Additional acuity supplement (equivalent to 1PA) for applicants interested in leadership, teaching, or research
- ** career growth support** through extensive training opportunities, including Supplementary Prescription Authority (SPA) time for CPD, audit, clinical leadership, and supervision
- Involvement in Surrey-wide WAA consultant on-call rota (approximately 1:340 shifts)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychiatric care to adults admitted to Polaris Ward
- Lead and support the inpatient team while adhering to NHS Care Programme Approach policies
- Advocate for improvements in patient pathways, safeguarding effective handovers with other Surrey-based teams
- Proactively engage in teaching, research, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
- Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and service reviews
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Benefits
- Salary: £113,565 – £150,569 (NHS Consultant Grade), inclusive of:
- £149 fringe benefits allowance
- On-call payments
- Additional Acuity Supplement (equivalent to 1PA)
- GMC Sponsorship available for eligible applicants
- Relocation allowances: up to £8,000 (international candidates: up to £3,199)
- Recruitment Retention (R&R) bonus: £25,000 (pro rata for part-time)
- For full terms, contact: medicalrecruitment@sabp.nhs.uk
- NHS Pension: Employer contributes 23.7% from day one
- Professional support:
- Subsidised nursery places
- Car Scheme (tax-saving up to £6,000 per annum)
- Discounted Nuffield Health gym membership
- Flexible options: Full time, part time, or hybrid working where operationally possible
About the Organisation
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the region’s leading provider of mental health, learning disabilities, and loved care services, serving Surrey and North East Hampshire, with additional services in Croydon and Hampshire (including ADHD and ASD assessments).
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The Trust promotes an inclusive culture rooted in compassion, kindness, and community engagement, collaborating closely with NHS partners, voluntary sector organisations, and patient carers to improve mental wellbeing across the region.
Location & Environment
- Silverwood (the Trust’s newest hospital), offers purpose-built facilities 30 minutes from Central London and nearby coastal/airport access (Gatwick/Heathrow).
- Surrey’s combination of historic towns, green countryside, and strong transport links creates a balanced, desirable location for workers.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified Consultant Psychiatrist with adult inpatient experience
- Demonstrate clinical leadership and a commitment to service improvement
- Have a collaborative mindset and an interest in teaching, research and mentorship
- Be passionate about driving positive patient outcomes in an NHS setting
Next Steps
For informal enquiries, please contact: Dr Anand Mathilakath Associate Medical Director – Working Age Adults Email: anand.mathilakath@sabp.nhs.uk
Note: Applications may close early while sufficient candidates are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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