Full-time On-site Multiple UK Locations
Clacton-on-Sea Widnes Hatfield Leeds Charlwood Bury St Edmunds Warrington Newark Exeter
We are currently hiring Consultant Psychiatrists across several well-established mental health services throughout the UK. Opportunities span adult acute and rehabilitation services as well as specialist CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) focused on eating disorders. All roles are on-site in regulated inpatient facilities and come with strong multi-disciplinary team support clinical autonomy and a focus on long-term recovery outcomes.
Specialties were hiring for:
- General Adult Psychiatry - working in acute forensic or rehabilitation units supporting adults with complex mental health conditions.
- Adult Consultant Psychiatry (Womens Services) - managing inpatient services including female PICU locked rehabilitation and trauma-informed care pathways.
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - supporting young people aged 8-18 in eating disorder services with a structured MDT approach.
- Adult Psychiatry (non-Consultant track) - development post ideal for those pursuing CESR or near CCT.
Responsibilities across all roles:
- Provide Responsible Clinician duties for your patient group including assessments reviews discharge planning and Mental Health Act compliance.
- Lead the development and delivery of individualised treatment plans ensuring care is aligned with NICE guidance and clinical best practices.
- Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams including nursing psychology OT education and social work.
- Contribute to clinical governance service development and supervision of junior doctors or non-medical clinicians.
- Participate in the regional on-call rota (low frequency and well supported).
Requirements:
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise in the UK.
- Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility).
- Extensive experience working in inpatient mental health settings.
- Strong clinical leadership collaboration and communication skills.
In addition depending on specialty:
- General Adult / Forensic Psychiatry: CCT or within 6 months of achieving it.
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: CCT in CAMHS; prior experience in eating disorder treatment is a plus.
- Adult Psychiatry (non-Consultant): Suitable for candidates working towards CESR with at least 3 years of experience in psychiatry.
Offer:
- Long-term stable roles with opportunities to shape clinical services.
- Strong professional development and CPD support.
- Full benefits package including pension annual leave and wellbeing resources.
- Sign-on and relocation support available for some posts.
- A supportive modern environment focused on recovery safety and professional growth.
Please note: these are on-site positions across various UK locations. During the application process you will be asked to indicate your preferred region and clinical specialty.