Consultant Psychiatrist

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a senior leadership team in Plymouth. The role involves providing clinical leadership, conducting psychiatric assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration, significant experience in related settings, and strong leadership skills. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary range of £105,000 to £135,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in substance misuse or dual diagnosis.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (GMC, CQC, NICE).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans integrating medical and social interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Excellent interpersonal skills

Clinical governance knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

GMC registration with license to practice

CCT or equivalent on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry

Job description

Blackstone Recruitment is working with a private organisation that is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their high‑end stress management and burnout recovery retreat based in Plymouth, South Devon.

This is a permanent job to start soon.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced and committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join their senior leadership team. The Consultant will provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise, ensuring safe, evidence‑based, and person‑centred care for all service users. You will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop individualised treatment plans that integrate medical, psychological, and social interventions. As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, therapists, and the Clinical Service Manager to deliver holistic care in line with GMC, CQC, and NICE standards.

Job Specifics

Salary: £105,000 – £135,000 per annum. Working Hours: 5 days per week. Contract Type: Permanent employment.

Requirements

Essential:

• GMC registration with licence to practise and CCT or equivalent on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry (General Adult, or related specialty).
• Significant post‑qualification experience in substance misuse, addictions, or dual diagnosis settings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee therapeutic interventions throughout the program.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance (GMC, CQC, NICE).
• Excellent interpersonal, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in senior medical management or service development.
• Training in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, or trauma‑informed care.
• Research interest or publications in stress management, psychiatry or related fields.

For further information and a JD on this role, please contact Ella Wratten at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now.