Consultant in Adult Psychiatry

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care for adult patients in an inpatient setting
• Act as an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act, including detention, treatment, and discharge planning
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, person-centred care
• Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to their training and development
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
• Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to support holistic care and recovery

Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act (or eligibility to obtain)
• Significant experience in inpatient adult psychiatry
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills

About the Company

Pulse is a specialist recruitment agency focused on finding the best opportunities for medical professionals through preferred and sole supplier status with many clients.