Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry - Birkenhead.

NHS; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birkenhead is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry. The role involves managing and supervising junior staff, participating in planning and delivering psychiatry services, and maintaining professional registration. Ideal candidates will possess a medical qualification and excellent communication skills. The salary range is £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, with full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage, appraise and supervise junior medical staff.
• Participate in service and business planning for the locality.
• Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust.

Skills

Excellent clinical communication skills

Wide medical knowledge

Ability to manage clinical complexity

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Overview

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time (10 PA's) Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry - Birkenhead Community Mental Health. The successful applicant will work alongside a large and enthusiastic service of consultant colleagues and will have an important role in developing and delivering psychiatry services across the trust footprint. The consultant will participate in the Consultant Psychiatrist on-call rota.

Main duties

• To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director, and in accordance with Trust policies. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
• To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
• To participate in service and business planning for the locality and, where appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager to ensure the post evolves with service configuration and delivery changes.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues to ensure efficient running of services and to contribute to management alongside consultant colleagues.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, with three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with an overall rating of Good.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and values differences. We welcome applications from people with direct experience of our services.

New starters commence on a fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme (up to 3 weeks). Whether you are starting your career or bringing existing skills to a new role, you’ll find opportunities at CWP.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 373-MED1244

Job locations: Stein Centre, St Catherine's Hospital; Derby Road, Tranmere, CH62 0LQ

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, recruitment is based on competence and values. We use a values-based approach in interviews. Review the Trust Values and reflect them in your application with examples from work or life.

Guidance and support for applying can be found on the trust website. For any assistance, contact the recruitment team at [e-mail] or 01244 393100.

Disability and Guaranteed Interview Scheme: If you have a disability meeting essential criteria, you may be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Please inform us of any special support needs for interview and selection processes. We encourage applications from armed forces personnel.

DBS checks: Applicants will pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary after appointment. You may enrol in the DBS Update Service (small annual fee applies).

New entrants start at the minimum of the salary scale.

We recommend applying early as vacancies may close before the advertised date if applications are high.

Qualifications & experience

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• MRCPsych; additional qualifications in medical education, clinical research or management.

Eligibility

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Desirable: in good standing with GMC with respect to warnings/conditions on practice.

Skills, knowledge & experience

• Excellent knowledge in specialty with a biopsychosocial approach and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent clinical, oral and written communication skills in English.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty; make decisions based on evidence and value the input of others.
• Able to meet duties under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks; UK Registration; Certificate of Sponsorship information; and general guidance on overseas checks are provided as part of the application process. UK registration requirements and employer details are included for applicants.

Employer details

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Stein Centre, St Catherine's Hospital, Derby Road, Tranmere, CH62 0LQ

Employer website: https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/