Consultant Psychiatrist

Merco Medical Staffing Ltd; York; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious neurorehabilitation hospital in York seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team. The role centers on integrated care for individuals with acquired brain injuries, emphasizing comprehensive patient support and excellent psychology. Join a team dedicated to innovation and recovery with a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

Pension & life assurance

Free on-site parking

Excellent clinical supervision and CPD support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, or complex mental health.
• Strong knowledge of mental health legislation and psychiatric medication management.
• A bio-psycho-social approach to treatment.

Responsibilities

• Leading comprehensive psychiatric care and oversight.
• Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act.
• Providing expert psychiatric assessments and treatment planning.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Professional Integrity

Leadership

Collaborative Working

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych qualification

Section 12/MHA Approved Clinician status

Job description

Are you a dynamic and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist ready to make a lasting difference? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established neurorehabilitation hospital in York, seeking an expert in psychiatry to lead a specialist service supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries.

This is a rewarding opportunity to bring your clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team delivering truly person-centred care using a bio-psycho-social and neurobehavioral model. You’ll guide the psychiatric direction of the service, support stabilisation and recovery of complex patients, and ensure gold-standard care across the board.

The Role:

You will be the lead consultant for neuropsychiatry, taking full responsibility for psychiatric oversight and care planning within a specialist brain injury setting. This is a holistic model of care — integrating neurorehabilitation, psychiatry, physical health, and psychological support to help individuals regain control and purpose after life-changing injuries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act
• Providing strategic psychiatric leadership within a well-established multi/interdisciplinary team
• Offering expert psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing reviews
• Leading clinical team meetings and supervising junior/specialty grade doctors
• Supporting medication reviews, especially during complex stabilisation stages
• Overseeing and supporting goal-oriented rehabilitation with clear clinical outcomes
• Building collaborative relationships with internal colleagues, external referrers, GPs, and community teams
• Leading on compliance with Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA), and CQC standards
• Participating in a non-residential on-call rota within the defined geographical area
• Supporting clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement across the hospital
• This role is ideal for a Consultant who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys the challenge of complex presentations requiring both medical and therapeutic insight.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of clinical excellence, professional integrity, and strong leadership:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with GMC and licensed to practice
• MRCPsych qualification and Section 12/MHA Approved Clinician status
• Significant experience in neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, or complex mental health
• Strong working knowledge of mental health legislation, clinical risk, and psychiatric medication management
• A bio-psycho-social approach to treatment, combined with strategic thinking and evidence-based practice
• A commitment to collaborative working, clinical teaching, audit, and service development
• Enthusiastic about multidisciplinary work and empowering patients in long-term recovery

What’s In It for You:

• £109,179 – £125,637 pro rata (depending on experience)
• 28-hour working week (great work-life balance)
• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)
• Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company pension & group life assurance
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Excellentclinical supervision, CPD support & leadership coaching
• Long service awards & recognition

This is more than a Consultant post — it’s a place to bring your expertise to a service that values clinical excellence, innovation, and recovery. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary environment where psychiatry is integrated, valued, and essential to life-changing care.

Apply Now

We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

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