Consultant Psychiatrist

Athona Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working incl. one day WFH

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits incl. healthcare and

Leadership and development

Job summary

Athona Limited seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for a specialist inpatient mental health service in Willenhall, West Midlands. The role offers a salary of £165,000 per annum and is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You will act as Responsible Clinician, provide leadership across two inpatient wards and deliver clinical care for adults 18+, while working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, patient-centred care and governance.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• CCT or equivalent and inclusion on GMC Specialist Register.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience relevant to adult psychiatry.
• Commitment to collaborative working, leadership and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician from patient admission through to discharge.
• Provide consultant psychiatric leadership across two inpatient wards.
• Provide clinical care for male and female adults aged 18 and over.
• Lead and contribute to a skilled multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute mental health needs.
• Support safe, effective and patient-centred care planning and treatment.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service improvement and shared leadership.

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Job description

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist inpatient mental health service supporting adults with acute mental health needs in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Salary: £165,000 per annum

Position: Consultant Psychiatrist

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Setting: Specialist inpatient mental health service

Location: Willenhall, West Midlands

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Act as Responsible Clinician from patient admission through to discharge.
• Provide consultant psychiatric leadership across two inpatient wards.
• Provide clinical care for male and female adults aged 18 and over.
• Lead and contribute to a skilled multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute mental health needs.
• Support safe, effective and patient-centred care planning and treatment.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service improvement and shared leadership.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• MRCPsych or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• CCT or equivalent and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience relevant to adult psychiatry.
• Commitment to collaborative working, leadership and continuing professional development.

What benefits are on offer?

• Flexible working, including one day working from home.
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Birthday holiday as an additional annual leave day.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare and gym membership.
• Leadership and professional development opportunities.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in healthcare, providing a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies across NHS, charities, social enterprises and private healthcare.
• Support from initial application through negotiations, onboarding and placement.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with the UK healthcare system.
• A dedicated team focused on understanding your career needs and aspirations.
• Continued support beyond placement to ensure your role meets your career goals.