Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter seeks an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team, managing care for patients with enduring mental health problems. Responsibilities include leading clinical decision-making and working within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, and various benefits, aiming to support professional development and promote staff wellbeing.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

£10,000 retention bonus

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Free meals while on duty

Career development and training

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification required.
• CCT/CESR equivalent experience may be considered based on interest.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician for up to 18 inpatients.
• Lead clinical decision-making and manage complex cases.
• Participate in MDT meetings and care reviews.

Skills

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Experience in acute inpatient or community settings with risk assessment

Education

MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

CCT/CESR equivalent in General Adult is desirable

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a dedicated team in Exeter, providing care to patients with enduring mental health problems. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, retention bonus, and relocation bonus, along with excellent CPD and professional development opportunities. You will be responsible for delivering quality clinical services, managing complex cases, and contributing to the strategic development of the team and broader services.

Job responsibilities

As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Pinhoe View in Exeter, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to men and women with enduring mental health problems. You will act as the Responsible Clinician for up to 18 inpatients, leading clinical decision-making, formulating care plans, and guiding evidence-based treatment. You will participate in MDT meetings, care reviews, and strategic service development, collaborate with external agencies, and implement the Mental Health Act. You will contribute to clinical governance, audits, and service improvement, maintain accurate clinical records, and provide on-call cover.

You will be part of a 36-bed inpatient service, working alongside another full-time Consultant Psychiatrist and two Associate Specialists, within a multidisciplinary team including Nursing, OT, Psychology, and Social Work, supporting up to 16 patients with the help of an Associate Specialist doctor.

You will work to steer the development of the service in line with the hospital strategy and Elysium, maintain CPD and professional development opportunities, and work 37.5 hours a week with a competitive salary and benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician for up to 18 inpatients
• Lead clinical decision-making and manage complex cases
• Formulate care plans and guide evidence-based treatment
• Participate in MDT meetings, care reviews, and strategic service development
• Collaborate with external agencies and implement the Mental Health Act
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and service improvement
• Maintain accurate clinical records and meet NHSE contractual obligations
• Participate in second tier-on-call rota (telephone advice) and provide cover for colleagues during absences

Qualifications and experience

• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• CCT/CESR equivalent in General Adult is desirable
• CCT/CESR equivalent in other specialties may be considered depending on interest and experience
• Candidates without CCT/CESR but with AC status and extensive experience in acute inpatient and senior medical/consultant-type roles may be considered
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• To hold Section 12(2) approval to work in England and Approved Clinician status
• Experience in acute inpatient or community settings with risk assessment and risk management

What you will get

• Competitive annual salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• £10,000 retention bonus
• Competitive relocation bonus
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity packages
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee assistance services
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

Site and employer information

Pinhoe View is a two 16-bed ward facility in Exeter, Devon. It is part of Elysium Healthcare, with a network of services across England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care and follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is part of a global network across 10 countries employing over 86,000 people. There is opportunity for you to grow within the organisation.

Additional information

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a disclosure check will be made. UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. More information is available on the NHS Careers website.