Job Overview

We're offering an exciting permanent Consultant Psychiatrist role within Jersey's Community Mental Health Services with the flexibility to tailor your job plan to your interests. These roles can be combined with Liaison Psychiatry or Criminal Justice Psychiatry, giving you variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact across different areas of care.

At Health and Care Jersey, we are not part of the NHS which means we are agile, well-resourced, and actively reshaping our mental health services to meet the islands needs. Our system is small enough to influence yet large enough to matter.

Interested in finding out more? Reach out to our Clinical Lead, Dr Rachel Ruddy, at r.ruddy@health.gov.je or call01534 445841for a confidential conversation.

Contact our dedicated HR consultant Claire on c.haynes@health.gov.je or 01534 445414 for an informal chat about relocating and living in Jersey.

Interviews are planned for 15th April 2026 in Jersey and we look forward to seeing you!

"Come and experience Jersey for yourself, you might not want to leave!"

Job Purpose

The successful applicant will be expected to provide medical expertise in the field of Adult CMHT Psychiatry. The key responsibilities and expectations are:
• Responsibility for the investigation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric disorders in a community setting for patients aged 18-65yr.
• Providing clinical leadership, support, and advice to the adult community mental health team.
• Contribution to the Care and Recovery framework process for individuals who are care co-ordinated.
• Supervising one of the staff grade doctors.
• Close working relationships with other parts of the mental health care group.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Officer for detained patients on long term leave in the community, working closely with the Mental Health law Office to ensure timely delivery of tribunal reports and other documentation linked to Jersey Mental Health Law.
• Working collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and the voluntary sector.

Statutory Responsibilities

Liaising with other medical specialties and primary care colleagues as required.
• To record clinical activity accurately and contemporaneously on the electronic patient record system and send letters to GPs.
• Participating in the in-house teaching programme.
• Fulfilling the CPD requirements set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and participating in a peer group.
• Participating in the development and delivery of training programmes for a variety of disciplines aimed at improving the level of expertise and the standard of care for adults with mental health needs within Health and Community Services.
• Participating in the all-age 1:14 on-call rota for psychiatry and contribution to the day on call rota for MHLaw assessments.
• Working with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of the services and to share with consultant colleagues the medical contribution to the management of the service.
• Complying with Health and Care Jersey’s agreed policies and procedures.
• Working effectively with partner organisations who provide services to people with mental health problems and co-morbidity issues as appropriate.
• Engagement in service development activities, audits, and monitoring.
• Cover for colleagues on annual leave or study leave.

Budgetary Responsibility

None

Person specification - Essential Criteria

Recognised basic medical degree

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

To have obtained CCT and be on specialist register

To Have obtained CESR and be on specialist register or,
Within 6 months of obtaining CCT with recommendation of programme director

Eligibility for Section 12 approval

Experience of assessing and treating adult patients in community psychiatric settings

Experience managing clozapine and depot prescriptions.

Experience of work in UK hospital systems (or equivalent, not just shadowing)

Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD

A sound understanding of clinical governance

Person Specification - Desirable Criteria

MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications

Section 12 approval

Experience in inpatient psychiatry

On call experience covering adults and older people

ADHD/ ASD assessment experience

Experience using Mental Health Law in community settings.

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills

Knowledge

Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultant

Ability to use IT, including email and the internet

Knowledge of risk management

Knowledge of the management and structure of mental health services and the wider health economy

Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in psychiatry and allied disciplines

Teaching

Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching

Understand principles of teaching

General skills / attributes

Evidence of leadership attributes

Commitment to service development

Ability to deal effectively with pressure

Thoroughness and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to community effectively with service users, carers and all grades of staff

Reliability and honesty

Flexible approach to working practice

Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process

Demonstrates core values by treating clients and colleagues with respect, consideration, dignity, and courtesy.

Seeks feedback from service users and treats complaints as an opportunity for service improvements.

Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post

Current UK driver’s license or equivalent

Able to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call

Satisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks

Job Plan

Direct Clinical Care                        7.5 - 8PA's (including TOIL session)

Supporting Professional Activity    2 - 2.5 PA's (depending on management responsibilities
Out of hours requirement              1 PA (included in DCC above)

More detailed job planning will take place after appointment
It is recognised that the consultants may also develop a private practice and with the agreement of the hospital management this is often undertaken in the TOIL session.