Consultant Psychiatrist

• Provide consultant psychiatric care for up to 18 inpatients, undertaking comprehensive assessments, leading ward rounds and delivering high-quality, patient-centred treatment.
• Provide clinical leadership for the ward, leading multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, supporting effective decision-making and ensuring safe, recovery-focused care.
• Supervise and support the Specialty Doctor, while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to promote clinical excellence and professional development.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the service through participation in clinical governance, audits, senior management meetings and service improvement initiatives, while building strong relationships with NHS partners and commissioners.
• Support effective patient flow through regular clinical reviews, risk management and discharge planning.

Essential

• Current GMC Registration
• Specialist Registration in a Psychiatric Speciality
• Approved Clinician status, or eligibility to apply for Approved Clinician status
• We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in UK acute inpatient psychiatry, gained within the NHS and/or independent healthcare sector. The successful candidate will have a strong background in managing patients in an acute mental health inpatient setting and be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Applications are welcomed from experienced Consultants, ideally with experience of working on NHS acute wards.
• We would also consider applications from newly appointed Consultants who can demonstrate substantial inpatient expertise.
• The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care, able to build strong relationships with NHS stakeholders and commissioners, and keen to become an integral member of the local service and medical team.
• Candidates who are not currently based in the area should be open to relocating to support their long-term commitment to the service.