Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Kettering

Pulse Healthcare; Kettering; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is recruiting a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry for a full-time locum post in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The role involves delivering specialist psychiatric care to adults within CMHT and inpatient settings, with responsibility for assessments, treatment planning, and MDT collaboration.

The post requires GMC registration, Section 12 approval with Approved Clinician status, and proven leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• GMC registration is essential.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status required.
• Extensive experience in adult psychiatry including CMHT and inpatient care.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychiatric care to adults across CMHT and inpatient settings.
• Conduct assessments and oversee treatment plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and participate in ward rounds and clinical meetings.
• Maintain NHS-standard documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

GMC registration

Section 12 approval & Approved Clinician

Job description

Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Kettering

Kettering, Northamptonshire

Job Title:Consultant in Adult Psychiatry
Grade:Consultant
Location:Kettering, Northamptonshire
Working Hours:40 hours per week
Rate:Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start.

What will your responsibilities be?

This role involves working across community mental health teams (CMHT) and inpatient settings, delivering specialist psychiatric care to adult patients. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality mental health services. The postholder will also participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings, and maintain documentation in line with NHS standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• GMC registration (essential)
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• Extensive experience in adult psychiatry, including CMHT and inpatient care
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• A commitment to delivering patient-centred care

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.