Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

### **Consultant Psychiatrist – Acute Inpatient Service** A modern, forward-thinking inpatient service is seeking an experienced **Consultant Psychiatrist** to join a well-established medical team providing care for adults with enduring mental health needs. This is a **37.5-hour Consultant post** within a **36-bed adult acute service**, working alongside another full-time Consultant and two Associate Specialists. You’ll be supported by a full MDT including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Social Work, with additional input from an Associate Specialist doctor. Alongside delivering a high-quality clinical service, you will play an active role in **shaping service development**, working closely with senior leadership to support clinical strategy and ongoing improvement. --- ### **Key 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 (other subspecialties considered depending on experience) - OR 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 --- ### **What’s on Offer** - Highly competitive salary - **Car allowance** - **Retention bonus** - **Relocation package** - 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + 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 --- ### **Service Overview** This service provides **36 acute adult inpatient beds**, supporting both informal and detained patients. The environment is modern, supportive, and clinically stimulating, with strong MDT collaboration and a commitment to service improvement and safe, patient-centred care.