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.

• 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

• 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

• Highly competitive salary
• Retention bonus
• Relocation package
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Medical indemnity cover
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals on duty
• CPD and professional development opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits and staff discounts

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.