Consultant Psychiatrists - Adult Mental Health Inpatients

Role Summary

We are looking to recruit two full‑time consultants to work on Elm Ward and Maple Ward – the two acute admission wards in West Park Hospital, Darlington.

Ward Details

Elm Ward is a female acute ward and Maple Ward is a male acute ward. Each ward is a 20‑bedbeded inpatient unit, commissioned by the Ministry of Defence to house a total of four beds across the two wards.

• Elm Ward – 20 beds (assessment and treatment)
• Maple Ward – 20 beds, also supported by two Consultant Psychiatrists

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide clinical input to approximately 10‑12 patients on both Elm and Maple wards, depending on acuity.
• Work closely with other clinicians in Adult Mental Health, supporting a flexible service that recognises potential for recovery.
• Lead the multi‑disciplinary team alongside the team manager, contributing to service development.
• Participate in clinical governance, setting and maintaining standards, and commit to quality improvement.

Service Environment

The inpatient units operate on the Purposeful In‑Patient Admissions model and the Productive Ward concept. Four Consultant Psychiatrists (4 WTE) support the two acute wards at West Park Hospital, in addition to a Consultant Nurse.

About the Trust

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and a workforce of some 6,700 staff operating across more than 100 sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, Selby, and surrounding areas. We provide a range of inpatient and community services to about 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton, and Richmondshire, and additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.

We are a multi‑award winning trust, listed in the Health Service Journals Best 100 Places to Work, and we embrace a positive and proactive approach to staff development, embedding Talent Management across the Trust.

Additional Information

Our medical staffing strategy focuses on recruitment and retention, aided by the TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. We welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.

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