Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time

Consultant Psychiatrist

Join a brand-new acute Mental Health service where you will play a central role in shaping care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team.

This role is ideal for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in inpatient settings, including working with patients under the Mental Health Act, and with an interest in supporting trauma-affected patients.

Key Responsibilities

Assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, supported by non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist

Ensure patients admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely

Oversee medication management

Support clinical governance, including quality assurance, complaints management, and co-production

Deliver care in line with NICE guidance

Lead and manage CPA and ICR processes to ensure compliance with quality standards

Participate in the On Call Consultant rota

Requirements

Medically qualified (MRC Psych or equivalent)

Innovative and able to initiate corporate decisions

Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health

Knowledge of change management, legislation, contemporary mental health issues, and purchaser/provider contractual issues

Previous Consultant experience

What’s on Offer

Competitive annual salary

£5,000 car allowance

30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave

Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Free meals while on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Career development and training opportunities

Wellbeing support and activities

Voluntary benefits

Medical indemnity cover