Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time

Job description

### Consultant Psychiatrist Join a brand-new acute Mental Health service where you will play a central role in shaping care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team. This role is ideal for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in inpatient settings, including working with patients under the Mental Health Act, and with an interest in supporting trauma-affected patients. --- ### Key Responsibilities - Assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, supported by non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist - Ensure patients admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely - Oversee medication management - Support clinical governance, including quality assurance, complaints management, and co-production - Deliver care in line with NICE guidance - Lead and manage CPA and ICR processes to ensure compliance with quality standards - Participate in the On Call Consultant rota --- ### Requirements - Medically qualified (MRC Psych or equivalent) - Innovative and able to initiate corporate decisions - Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health - Knowledge of change management, legislation, contemporary mental health issues, and purchaser/provider contractual issues - Previous Consultant experience --- ### What’s on Offer - Competitive annual salary - £5,000 car allowance - 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave - Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution - Life Assurance - Enhanced maternity package - Free meals while on duty - Employee Assistance Services - Career development and training opportunities - Wellbeing support and activities - Voluntary benefits - Medical indemnity cover