Consultant Psychiatrist

Pulse Healthcare; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Relocation package

30 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Birthday leave

Medical indemnity cover

Enhanced maternity package

Free meals on duty

CPD and professional development

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join an acute inpatient service in Exeter. This 37.5-hour post will work within a 36-bed adult unit alongside another Consultant and two Associate Specialists, supported by a full MDT.

You will shape service development and lead MDT decisions. The role requires MRCPsych or equivalent, CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry, and AC status with Section 12 approvals.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent is required.
• CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry (other subspecialties considered depending on experience).
• AC status and Approved Clinician status required.
• Section 12(2) approval required.
• Strong experience in acute inpatient or community mental health settings.
• Confident managing complex cases and leading MDT decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician for an adult inpatient ward.
• Lead clinical decision-making and manage complex cases.
• Formulate care plans and guide evidence-based treatment.
• Participate in MDT meetings, care reviews, and governance activities.
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure safe risk management.
• Liaise with external agencies and apply the Mental Health Act appropriately.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold service standards.
• Participate in a second-tier on-call rota (telephone advice).
• Provide cross-cover when colleagues are absent.

Skills

MDT leadership

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry

AC status and Approved Clinician status

Section 12(2) approval

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Acute Inpatient Service

A modern, forward-thinking inpatient service is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established medical team providing care for adults with enduring mental health needs.

This is a 37.5-hour Consultant post within a 36-bed adult acute service, working alongside another full-time Consultant and two Associate Specialists. You’ll be supported by a full MDT including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Social Work, with additional input from an Associate Specialist doctor.

Alongside delivering a high-quality clinical service, you will play an active role in shaping service development, working closely with senior leadership to support clinical strategy and ongoing improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Act as Responsible Clinician for an adult inpatient ward

Lead clinical decision-making and manage complex cases

Formulate care plans and guide evidence-based treatment

Participate in MDT meetings, care reviews, and governance activities

Undertake risk assessments and ensure safe risk management

Liaise with external agencies and apply the Mental Health Act appropriately

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold service standards

Participate in a second-tier on-call rota (telephone advice)

Provide cross-cover when colleagues are absent

Requirements

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry (other subspecialties considered depending on experience)

OR senior-level experience with AC status and extensive inpatient background

Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status

Strong experience in acute inpatient or community mental health settings

Confident managing complex cases and leading MDT decision-making

What’s on Offer

Highly competitive salary

Retention bonus

Relocation package

30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave

Medical indemnity cover

Enhanced maternity package

Free meals on duty

CPD and professional development opportunities

Additional voluntary benefits and staff discounts

Service Overview

This service provides 36 acute adult inpatient beds, supporting both informal and detained patients. The environment is modern, supportive, and clinically stimulating, with strong MDT collaboration and a commitment to service improvement and safe, patient-centred care.