Consultant Psychiatrist - Acute Inpatient Service

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Salary Band: 145000.0 - 165000.0 GBP