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
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Act as Responsible Clinician for an adult inpatient ward
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Lead clinical decision-making and manage complex cases
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Formulate care plans and guide evidence-based treatment
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Participate in MDT meetings, care reviews, and governance activities
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Undertake risk assessments and ensure safe risk management
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Liaise with external agencies and apply the Mental Health Act appropriately
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold service standards
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Participate in a second-tier on-call rota (telephone advice)
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Provide cross-cover when colleagues are absent
Requirements
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MRCPsych or equivalent
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CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry (other subspecialties considered depending on experience)
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OR senior-level experience with AC status and extensive inpatient background
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Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
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Strong experience in acute inpatient or community mental health settings
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Confident managing complex cases and leading MDT decision-making
What’s on Offer
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Highly competitive salary
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Car allowance
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Retention bonus
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Relocation package
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30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave
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Excellent pension scheme
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Medical indemnity cover
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Enhanced maternity package
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Free meals on duty
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CPD and professional development opportunities
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Employee wellbeing support
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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.
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