Consultant Psychiatrist

Elysium Healthcare; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist at a renowned hospital. You will lead a dedicated medical team, providing essential care to patients with complex mental health needs. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements. Be part of a dynamic organization that values innovation and teamwork, making a real difference in the lives of individuals with enduring mental health challenges. If you're passionate about clinical neuropsychiatry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

30 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Medical indemnity cover

Enhanced Maternity Package

Free meals on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and recent appraisal within 12 months.
• Section 12 (2) approval and AC status required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases and formulate tailored care plans.
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to service development.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

CCT in general adult psychiatry

Experience within an MDT

Interest in clinical Neuropsychiatry

Good team ethos

Education

MRCPsych

CCT in relevant psychiatry fields

Job description

Introduction
As a consultant, you’ll know what it means to lead a team. To always strive for better. Join an established medical team at St Mary’s Hospital as a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist and make a real difference to men who have enduring mental health and neurocognitive problems from various forms of Acquired Brain Injury.
St Mary’s Hospital has 67 beds spread across 4 main wards. There is one 17-bedded ward providing Neurorehabilitation services for men with acquired brain injury and mental health symptoms. Another 20-bedded unit is an acute psychiatric facility for men. The other 2 wards provide care to men in secure forensic services, including Adams Ward (a medium secure ABI ward) and Dalston Ward (a low secure ABI ward).
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your key responsibilities will include managing complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments tailored to individual needs, and guiding evidence-based treatment and evaluation.
The team currently comprises 3.5 consultants and 1.5 specialty doctors. You will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload, supported by a practice nurse, an enhanced GP service, a dedicated supervisor, and a medical secretary team.
As a valued staff member, you will have access to excellent CPD and professional development opportunities. The role involves working 37.5 hours per week in a clinically rewarding environment, with a highly competitive salary, a pension scheme, and other benefits.
Key Responsibilities of the Consultant Psychiatrist include:
· Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in a forensic facility or rehabilitation ward.
· Full-time work options are available.
· The post holder will carry a caseload of approximately 16-18 inpatients, depending on service acuity. SAS doctor cover is available for the acute service.
· Participation in a low-frequency second-on-call rota for the region.
· Assessing new referrals to ensure service needs are met.
· Providing clinical leadership and contributing to clinical governance and service development.
· Maintaining good relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies.
· Contributing to training and education activities.
To be successful, you will need:
· MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
· CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or Psychiatry of LD. Experienced candidates not on the specialist register but with AC status will be considered.
· Interest in clinical Neuropsychiatry, with higher qualifications and training preferred.
· Full GMC registration and recent appraisal within 12 months.
· Section 12 (2) approval and AC status.
· Experience working within an MDT caring for patients with complex needs.
· Be innovative, motivated, and passionate.
· Good team ethos.
For more information, contact Dr. Tahib Abioye, Medical Director, at [e-mail] or 01925423300.
What you will get:
· Competitive annual salary
· £8,400 car allowance
· 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
· Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and contributions
· Life Assurance
· Flexible working arrangements
· Medical indemnity cover
· Enhanced Maternity Package
· Free meals on duty
· Employee Assistance Services
· Career development and training opportunities
· Wellbeing support and activities
· Voluntary benefits, retail discounts, and more.
About your next employer
You will work for an established, stable, and agile organization with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors, there are growth opportunities.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide.
Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, inclusive employment practices, and safeguarding service users. All staff are required to understand their responsibility to promote welfare and will be subject to a DBS disclosure.