Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

TN United Kingdom; Widnes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Consultant Psychiatrist, where you will lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care to individuals with complex mental health needs. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment. With a focus on professional development and well-being, you will thrive in a culture that values innovation and teamwork. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to meaningful change, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Flexible working

Enhanced Maternity Package

Free meals on duty

Employee assistance services

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in managing complex mental health cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical teams and manage caseloads of 16-18 inpatients.
• Formulate care plans and guide evidence-based treatments.

Skills

MRCPsych

MDT care for complex needs

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Evidence-based treatments

Education

CCT in Psychiatry

Full GMC registration

Job description

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Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

As a Consultant, you’ll lead a team and strive for excellence. Join Gateway Recovery Centre to make a significant impact on men and women with enduring mental health issues.

Gateway Recovery Centre features 72 beds across 6 wards, including rehabilitation, acute psychiatric, and specialist units for different needs, such as high support women, ASD, low secure, and older men with complex health needs.

Your responsibilities will include managing complex cases, formulating care plans, guiding evidence-based treatments, and leading clinical teams. You will deliver care to a dedicated caseload, supported by a practice nurse, enhanced GP services, a supervisor, and a medical secretary team. Coverage from specialty doctors is available for the acute ward.

Benefits include excellent CPD and professional development opportunities, a 37.5-hour workweek, a competitive salary, pension scheme, and other benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in rehabilitation or acute wards.
• Option for full-time or part-time work.
• Managing a caseload of 16-18 inpatients, depending on service acuity.
• Participating in a low-frequency on-call rota.
• Assessing new referrals to meet service needs.
• Leading the clinical team and contributing to governance and service development.
• Maintaining relationships with external agencies.
• Contributing to training and education.

Candidate Requirements:

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• CCT in relevant psychiatry fields or AC status for experienced candidates.
• Full GMC registration and recent appraisal.
• Section 12 (2) approval and AC status.
• Experience in MDT care for complex needs.
• Innovative, motivated, and team-oriented mindset.

For more information, contact Dr. Sindhu Ashim, Medical Director, via email or phone.

What You Will Get:

• Competitive salary.
• 30 days annual leave, bank holidays, and your birthday off.
• Group Personal Pension Plan and contributions.
• Life Assurance, flexible working, medical indemnity cover.
• Enhanced Maternity Package, free meals on duty, employee assistance services.
• Career development, wellbeing support, and voluntary benefits.

About Your Next Employer:

Work for a stable and innovative organization with over 8,000 staff and a wide network of services across England and Wales. Part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity with over 86,000 employees across 10 countries.

Elysium Healthcare promotes safer recruitment and inclusive practices, with DBS checks required for all staff.