Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult

Athona Ltd; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment company is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a part-time role in Melton Mowbray. The role involves taking clinical responsibility for patients with complex mental health needs and coordinating multidisciplinary care. Candidates must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training in Psychiatry and be registered with the GMC. This position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 P.A. plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent in Psychiatry.
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Supervising the process of referral and admission for young people.
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Leicestershire

Salary £60,000 P.A. (Negotiable) + Benefits

Type Permanent

Work Pattern Part Time (2 Days per week)

Setting Inpatient General Adult

Our client is opening a new nurse led residential service in Melton Mowbray supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a pioneering service.

Service:26-bed, nurse-led specialist mental health residential service

Population / Need:

• Adults aged 18+ with enduring mental health conditions (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or complex trauma).
• Designed to provide an alternative to prolonged inpatient stays, bridging the gap between hospital rehabilitation and community living.
• It is registered as a residential service with nursing under the Health & Social Care Act.

Service model / purpose:

• 24-hour Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) coverage with full complement of healthcare assistants.
• Stable, recovery-focused environment that supports progression toward independence, personal growth and skill acquisition.
• Clinical oversight but balanced with autonomy and dignity for the individuals.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of Clients.

Responsibilities

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent in Psychiatry, and be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice in the UK.