Consultant Psychiatrist – Acute

Athona Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a new acute mental health service in the UK. The role involves managing inpatient care and leading clinical governance to improve outcomes for adults in crisis. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £165k, 30 days of annual leave, and additional benefits like a car allowance and enhanced pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary & car allowance

30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off

Enhanced pension & life assurance

Free meals while on duty

Protected CPD and development time

Medical indemnity cover

Qualifications

• Eligible for Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Experience leading care in inpatient psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Responsible Clinician for a mixed-gender inpatient service.
• Managing treatment in line with the Mental Health Act.
• Leading the Care Programme Approach processes.
• Ensuring high clinical standards in care delivery.

Skills

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

MRCPsych or equivalent

Consultant-level experience in adult inpatient psychiatry

Sound knowledge of current legislation

Job description

Job Description

Join a brand-new acute mental health service where you’ll help shape care pathways and co-create a forward-thinking, trauma-informed clinical culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist with inpatient experience who is passionate about improving outcomes for adults in crisis.

Salary: Up to £165k dependant on experience
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Acute inpatient – mixed-gender, trauma-informed service
Location: Clacton On Sea, Essex

Your key responsibilities will be

• Acting as Responsible Clinician (RC) for a mixed-gender inpatient service
• Managing admission, treatment, and discharge in line with the Mental Health Act
• Leading the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and Internal Case Review (ICR) processes
• Supporting the delivery of NICE guidance and ensuring high clinical standards
• Working alongside a Lead Consultant Psychiatrist and junior doctors
• Supporting clinical governance and contributing to continuous service improvement
• Participating in the Consultant on-call rota

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

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Consultant-level experience in adult inpatient psychiatry
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility)
• Sound knowledge of current legislation, NICE guidance, and change management

What benefits are on offer

• Competitive salary & car allowance
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
• Enhanced pension & life assurance
• Free meals while on duty
• Protected CPD and development time
• Medical indemnity cover