Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust · Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£113565.00 to £150569.00
- Closing date
- 20 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 9d ago
- Specialism
- Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5645248
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Job summary
NHFT are currently looking to appoint Consultant Psychiatrist for Learning Disability Team. within the county of Northamptonshire.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will need to be a born leader and a people person who loves to collaborate and innovate. You need to be MRC psych or equivalent with full registration, licensed and specialist registered or within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the Advisory Appointment Committee. The ability to travel to all locations within the Trust is essential.
About us
There are many opportunities to be involved in clinical research and you will have access to the Trust research fellows to help develop research ideas. The Trust already has a portfolio of research studies in Old Age Dementia and Physical Health.
The trust is leading nationally on physical treatments in mental health, nurse administered ECT, and ketamine infusion. We also have research collaboration with the Open University along with Nottingham, Oxford and Northampton University.
The Trust hosts Undergraduates from Leicester Medical schools with numerous opportunities to teach this cohort.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-MED486-B
Job locations
Campbell House
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an Employer which is committed to developing you and that prides itself on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer. NHFT has recently being awarded OUTSTANDING
Northamptonshire is a county with varied countryside and numerous small villages as well as a range of good housing, excellent rail and road connections to London and elsewhere and good schools making it an attractive place for family living.
Please note job description is currently with the Royal College of Psychiatrists pending approval
Job responsibilities
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an Employer which is committed to developing you and that prides itself on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer. NHFT has recently being awarded OUTSTANDING
Northamptonshire is a county with varied countryside and numerous small villages as well as a range of good housing, excellent rail and road connections to London and elsewhere and good schools making it an attractive place for family living.
Please note job description is currently with the Royal College of Psychiatrists pending approval
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 20 Oct 2026.
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