Consultant in Adult Psychiatry-Oldham

Pulse; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to provide high-quality psychiatric care in community settings. The role requires a medical degree, GMC registration, and significant experience in community psychiatry. This position offers first-class support and a variety of work opportunities in both NHS and private sectors. A passion for community mental health is essential.

Benefits

£300 recommend a friend bonus scheme

Access to high-quality CPD training events

Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) required.
• Experience in community psychiatry is essential.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams for integrated care.
• Mentor junior medical staff and psychiatrists in training.
• Participate in clinical governance activities.
• Liaise with primary care providers and community agencies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Medical degree

Specialist registration in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title

Consultant in Adult Psychiatry (Community Experience)

Company

Pulse Mental Health (Recruitment Agency)

Location

Oldham

About Us

Pulse Mental Health is a premier recruitment agency specializing in connecting healthcare professionals with fulfilling opportunities in the field of mental health. We are dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to well-being and pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Consultant in Adult Psychiatry with community experience to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality psychiatric care to adults in community settings. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to improving the mental health outcomes of individuals while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide evidence-based treatment to adult patients in community settings.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in consultation with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and holistic care delivery.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship to junior medical staff, including psychiatrists in training.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audits, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management.
• Engage in regular liaison with primary care providers, social services, and other community agencies to facilitate seamless transitions of care.

Requirements

• Medical degree and full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Specialist registration in Psychiatry with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Substantial experience working as a Consultant Psychiatrist in adult mental health services, with a focus on community psychiatry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence‑based practice.

Benefits

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training events

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist with a passion for community mental health and are interested in joining our team, please submit your CV below