Consultant Psychiatrist

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician for an adult inpatient ward
• Lead clinical decision-making and manage complex cases
• Formulate care plans and guide evidence-based treatment
• Participate in MDT meetings, care reviews, and governance activities
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure safe risk management
• Liaise with external agencies and apply the Mental Health Act appropriately
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold service standards
• Participate in a second-tier on-call rota (telephone advice)
• Provide cross-cover when colleagues are absent

Requirements

• MRCPsych or equivalent
• CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry
• Senior-level experience with AC status and extensive inpatient background
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
• Strong experience in acute inpatient or community mental health settings
• Confident managing complex cases and leading MDT decision-making

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Retention bonus
• Relocation package
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Medical indemnity cover
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals on duty
• CPD and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support
• Additional voluntary benefits and staff discounts

About the Company

This service provides 36 acute adult inpatient beds, supporting both informal and detained patients in a modern, supportive, and clinically stimulating environment.