Consultant Psychiatrist

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. You’ll 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 What’s 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.