Consultant Psychiatrist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a committed Consultant Psychiatrist for a permanent part-time role in Widnes. Responsibilities include ensuring safe patient admissions, medication management, and leading quality assurance processes. Ideal candidates should have MRCPsychiatry or equivalent with full GMC registration, along with relevant experience and skills in mental health. Benefits include a £5,000 car allowance, generous leave, and comprehensive support for wellbeing and career development.

Benefits

£5,000 Car Allowance

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Free meals while on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Career development and training

Wellbeing support

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Innovative and imaginative mindset.
• Knowledge of purchaser/provider contractual issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure admission assessments and discharges are safely managed.
• Medication management and quality assurance.
• Lead and manage CPA and ICR processes.

Skills

Understanding of current developments in psychiatry

Change management knowledge

Previous consultant experience

Education

MRCPsychiatry or equivalent

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional rehabilitation service based in the Widnes, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This is a state‑of‑the‑art facility which has two areas; a locked assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties.

To be considered for this position you must have an MRCPsychiatry or equivalent with full GMC registration.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that people admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely.
• Medication management.
• Quality assurance, complaints and co‑production.
• Delivery of NICE guidance.
• Lead and manage the CPA and ICR process to ensure full compliance with quality standards.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions.
• Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health.
• Substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues.
• Previous consultant experience.

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

Benefits

• £5,000 Car Allowance.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Employee Assistance Services.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance.
• Voluntary benefits.