Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Acute Ward
Priory Healthcare
Manchester, SK8 3DG
Salary
£170,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 November 2026
91 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves working as a doctor on a mental health ward, helping patients recover and making decisions about their care. You'll work with a team to assess and treat patients, and make sure they get the right treatment. It's a challenging but rewarding role that suits someone who is a good leader and communicator.
What you'll need
- You need to be a doctor with specialist training in psychiatry, registered with the GMC and have the right qualifications.
- You should have experience working in a similar role and be able to lead a team.
- You'll need to be able to communicate effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- You should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions quickly.
- You'll need to be committed to ongoing learning and professional development.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you have a good understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the role of a Responsible Clinician.
- Highlight your experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and your leadership skills.
- Show that you're committed to providing high-quality care and improving services.
- Check that you meet the GMC's requirements for Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
- Consider applying if you're passionate about working in mental health and have a strong desire to make a difference.
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Job description
Priory Hospital Cheadle on our Adult Acute Ward £170,000 Full Time - 37.5 Hours Priory Hospital Cheadle has an opportunity for a GMC registered Consul...
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
- Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu. Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
- Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
- Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 12 miles from the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status. They must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the speciality, the ability to work within and lead a team, and a commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
11 August 2026
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