Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Grimsby is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their established medical team. This role involves key responsibilities in assessment, risk management, and the treatment of patients with developmental disorders. The position requires CCT or equivalent in psychiatry, strong clinical and leadership skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. Competitive salary package and benefits are included, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career development and training opportunities

Medical indemnity cover

24/7 GP service

Qualifications

• To hold MRCPsych or equivalent.
• CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of LD or within 6 months of attainment.
• Full GMC registration with a license to practise.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients.
• Provide clinical leadership and training to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with Mental Health and Capacity Acts.

Skills

Leadership Communication Skills

Clinical and Risk Management

Mental Health Act Implementation

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in relevant psychiatry field

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity to join an established medical team at Bradley Complex Care and make a real difference to those with developmental disorders. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in assessment, risk management, treatment planning, and timely discharge of service users, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with the Mental Health Act (MHA), relevant NICE guidance, and local and national standards.

Main Duties

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will act as the Responsible Clinician for inpatients at the Bradley Complex Care service. You will have CCT/specialist expertise in Learning Disability or Forensic psychiatry and experience of working with and leading multidisciplinary teams. You will ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for patients, provide clinical leadership to the team, contribute to the training and development of staff, and ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality medical services.

About Us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services in the UK. With over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare is part of the Ramsay Health Care group, which extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.

Details

Date Posted: 12 December 2025

Pay Scheme: Other

Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 1443226889

Location: Elysium Healthcare, Grimsby, DN37 0AA

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for patients.
• Work constructively with other multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure good patient care and throughput.
• If needed, elevate any clinical concerns to Regional Directors within the region.
• Provide clinical leadership to clinical teams including through effective team building and facilitation.
• Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines.
• Ensure medical and clinical voice is represented in hospital clinical governance meetings.
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality medical services.
• Safe and appropriate implementation of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Liaison with external agencies who are stakeholders in patient care.
• Support compliance with CQC/HIW standards.

Qualifications

• To hold MRCPsych or equivalent.
• CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of LD or within 6 months of attainment.
• Will consider experienced candidates who are not on the specialist register but have AC status (or eligible to obtain).
• Full GMC registration with a license to practise.
• Proven MDT leadership and communication skills.
• Strong clinical and risk management skills in acute inpatient psychiatry.
• Previous experience in managing inpatients with developmental disabilities. Working in secure or inpatient ward settings (Desirable).
• Experience working in trauma‑informed and least restrictive settings (Desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• £5,000 car allowance.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Medical indemnity cover.
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate.
• Wellbeing support and activities.
• Access to Blue Light Card.
• Life Assurance.
• Stream – instant access to earned wages and saving options.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.

About Your Next Employer

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Disability and DBS

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Location: Elysium Healthcare, Grimsby, DN37 0AA

Website: https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/