Acute Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Full Time Acute Adult Consultant Psychiatrist for their female acute ward in Warrington. This role involves delivering specialized care to women with complex mental health needs, fostering a collaborative environment, and contributing to service development. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Free meals on duty

Career development and training opportunities

Wellbeing support and activities

Medical indemnity cover

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic or general adult psychiatry.
• Good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Current appraisals required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and treatment for adult women with mental health issues.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments to determine care levels.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Collaboration

Multidisciplinary care

Psychiatric assessments

Quality improvement

Education

Full GMC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

GMC specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

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Posted:

19.05.2025

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03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to work for an established service where your knowledge and skills will be valued and developed? Do you value being part of an established, friendly, and successful medical department with a track record of success and a high level of expertise?

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? If so, join the team at Arbury Court hospital.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns, and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital.

Arbury Court is seeking a Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist for Clover (female acute) ward.

Located outside Warrington, Arbury Court is easily accessible via the M62, near Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester, with excellent transport links across the North West.

When you work for Elysium Healthcare, you will have access to a large, supportive peer group of professionals.

This role includes second on-call duties (currently 1 in 17-18 for full-time consultants), with middle-grade support on the ward. There are opportunities for voluntary paid extra first on-call locum shifts, and time off in lieu for on-call work.

Your responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure optimal care and treatment outcomes
• Drive multidisciplinary care approaches
• Contribute to service development and governance, including quality improvement initiatives
• Build positive relationships with external stakeholders such as ICBs
• Conduct psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine appropriate care levels
• Provide oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings
• Stay updated with latest developments by attending conferences and online courses

Requirements to be successful:

• Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• On (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• Good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and current appraisals

For more information, contact Dr Martin Williams, Medical Director, at email: [emailprotected] or call 01925 400600.

What you will get:

• Competitive annual salary
• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Free meals on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Additional benefits such as retail discounts and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Medical indemnity cover

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer:

You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a diverse approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, there are ample opportunities for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, is a Disability Confident employer, and emphasizes inclusive and accessible hiring practices. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding service users’ welfare. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.