Consultant Psychiatrist

<p></p> <h3 data-start="207" data-end="277"><strong data-start="211" data-end="277">Consultant Psychiatrist – Acute Inpatient Service&nbsp;</strong></h3> <p data-start="279" data-end="478">A modern, forward-thinking inpatient service is seeking an experienced <strong data-start="350" data-end="377">Consultant Psychiatrist</strong> to join a well-established medical team providing care for adults with enduring mental health needs.</p> <p data-start="480" data-end="801">This is a <strong data-start="490" data-end="519">37.5-hour Consultant post</strong> within a <strong data-start="529" data-end="559">36-bed adult acute service</strong>, 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.</p> <p data-start="803" data-end="1014">Alongside delivering a high-quality clinical service, you will play an active role in <strong data-start="889" data-end="920">shaping service development</strong>, working closely with senior leadership to support clinical strategy and ongoing improvement.</p> <hr data-start="1016" data-end="1019"> <h3 data-start="1021" data-end="1049"><strong data-start="1025" data-end="1049">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1051" data-end="1636"> <li data-start="1051" data-end="1111"> <p data-start="1053" data-end="1111">Act as Responsible Clinician for an adult inpatient ward</p> </li> <li data-start="1112" data-end="1170"> <p data-start="1114" data-end="1170">Lead clinical decision-making and manage complex cases</p> </li> <li data-start="1171" data-end="1230"> <p data-start="1173" data-end="1230">Formulate care plans and guide evidence-based treatment</p> </li> <li data-start="1231" data-end="1303"> <p data-start="1233" data-end="1303">Participate in MDT meetings, care reviews, and governance activities</p> </li> <li data-start="1304" data-end="1366"> <p data-start="1306" data-end="1366">Undertake risk assessments and ensure safe risk management</p> </li> <li data-start="1367" data-end="1446"> <p data-start="1369" data-end="1446">Liaise with external agencies and apply the Mental Health Act appropriately</p> </li> <li data-start="1447" data-end="1520"> <p data-start="1449" data-end="1520">Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold service standards</p> </li> <li data-start="1521" data-end="1585"> <p data-start="1523" data-end="1585">Participate in a second-tier on-call rota (telephone advice)</p> </li> <li data-start="1586" data-end="1636"> <p data-start="1588" data-end="1636">Provide cross-cover when colleagues are absent</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1638" data-end="1641"> <h3 data-start="1643" data-end="1663"><strong data-start="1647" data-end="1663">Requirements</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1665" data-end="2074"> <li data-start="1665" data-end="1691"> <p data-start="1667" data-end="1691">MRCPsych or equivalent</p> </li> <li data-start="1692" data-end="1790"> <p data-start="1694" data-end="1790">CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry (other subspecialties considered depending on experience)</p> </li> <li data-start="1791" data-end="1871"> <p data-start="1793" data-end="1871">OR senior-level experience with AC status and extensive inpatient background</p> </li> <li data-start="1872" data-end="1928"> <p data-start="1874" data-end="1928">Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status</p> </li> <li data-start="1929" data-end="2005"> <p data-start="1931" data-end="2005">Strong experience in acute inpatient or community mental health settings</p> </li> <li data-start="2006" data-end="2074"> <p data-start="2008" data-end="2074">Confident managing complex cases and leading MDT decision-making</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2076" data-end="2079"> <h3 data-start="2081" data-end="2104"><strong data-start="2085" data-end="2104">What’s on Offer</strong></h3> <ul data-start="2106" data-end="2513"> <li data-start="2106" data-end="2135"> <p data-start="2108" data-end="2135">Highly competitive salary</p> </li> <li data-start="2136" data-end="2157"> <p data-start="2138" data-end="2157"><strong data-start="2138" data-end="2155">Car allowance</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="2158" data-end="2181"> <p data-start="2160" data-end="2181"><strong data-start="2160" data-end="2179">Retention bonus</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="2182" data-end="2208"> <p data-start="2184" data-end="2208"><strong data-start="2184" data-end="2206">Relocation package</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="2209" data-end="2266"> <p data-start="2211" data-end="2266">30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave</p> </li> <li data-start="2267" data-end="2295"> <p data-start="2269" data-end="2295">Excellent pension scheme</p> </li> <li data-start="2296" data-end="2323"> <p data-start="2298" data-end="2323">Medical indemnity cover</p> </li> <li data-start="2324" data-end="2354"> <p data-start="2326" data-end="2354">Enhanced maternity package</p> </li> <li data-start="2355" data-end="2377"> <p data-start="2357" data-end="2377">Free meals on duty</p> </li> <li data-start="2378" data-end="2428"> <p data-start="2380" data-end="2428">CPD and professional development opportunities</p> </li> <li data-start="2429" data-end="2459"> <p data-start="2431" data-end="2459">Employee wellbeing support</p> </li> <li data-start="2460" data-end="2513"> <p data-start="2462" data-end="2513">Additional voluntary benefits and staff discounts</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2515" data-end="2518"> <h3 data-start="2520" data-end="2544"><strong data-start="2524" data-end="2544">Service Overview</strong></h3> <p data-start="2546" data-end="2819">This service provides <strong data-start="2568" data-end="2601">36 acute adult inpatient beds</strong>, 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.</p> <p></p>