Consultant Psychiatrist
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11 hours ago
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Job Summary
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. Youll 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
Whats 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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Transportation Management Systems
- Behavioral Health
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Epic
- Leadership Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
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