Consultant Psychiatrist

In this role you will lead high-quality psychiatric care for women on a Specialist PICU ward, operating within a multidisciplinary team. You will act as the Responsible Clinician, oversee treatment plans, and ensure governance and compliance with GMC standards. The position offers scope for career progression toward Medical Director through internal schemes, and participation in teaching, research, and QI initiatives at a renowned mental health care group.

• salary up to 160,000
• generous annual leave
• study leave and study budget
• in-house CPD/peer group programme
• life assurance 3x salary
• contributory pension scheme

• Lead high-quality care for service users on the ward
• Serve as a positive role model for patients, families, and staff
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals and perform mental state examinations
• Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical audits
• Lead risk assessment, risk management and embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and manager hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain patient records and ensure regular communication with Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Engage in academic meetings and CPD in line with GMC and Royal College standards
• Contribute to the on-call rota as required
• Support and collaborate with a Specialty Doctor and MDT for life-changing treatments

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent)
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experience and knowledge in Learning Disabilities and mental health diagnoses
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• Strong communicator capable of interviewing, assessing and documenting medical notes
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• MRCPsych or equivalent (member of Royal College of Psychiatrists)

• excellent communication
• team collaboration
• professionalism
• mental state examinations
• risk assessment and management
• clinical governance