Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry Northern Ireland

National Locums; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a committed Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to join their multidisciplinary mental health team in Belfast. This role involves providing high-quality psychiatric care to adults with complex mental health needs, leading assessments, and working closely with various teams. Applicants should have GMC registration and relevant experience in adult psychiatry. A supportive environment for professional growth is offered.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Entry on the Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT).
• Approved clinician status and Section 12 approval (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in service development or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead on psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients.
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in mental health strategy and service development.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Broad-based experience in adult psychiatry

Academic or research interest in psychiatry

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Entry on the Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry

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Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry Northern Ireland

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National Locums

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United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Belfast Hospital / Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Service: General Adult Psychiatry
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a committed and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to join our multidisciplinary mental health team at Belfast Hospital, part of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. You will be responsible for providing high-quality psychiatric care to adults with complex mental health needs in both inpatient and community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead on the psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients with a range of mental health disorders.

Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring collaborative and holistic care.

Work closely with community mental health teams (CMHTs), crisis response teams, social services, and primary care providers.

Engage in mental health strategy and service development in line with Trust and regional goals.

Participate in the on-call rota as required.

Provide supervision, teaching, and support to junior medical staff and trainees (including those on the NI Deanery training scheme).

Contribute to audit, clinical governance, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.

Entry on the Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview).

Approved clinician status and Section 12 approval (or eligibility to obtain).

Broad-based experience in adult psychiatry across inpatient and community settings.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Eligibility to work in the UK.

Experience in service development or leadership roles.

Academic or research interest in psychiatry.

Additional subspecialty interest (e.g., early intervention, rehabilitation, liaison).

Working for the Belfast Trust:

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is the largest integrated health and social care Trust in the UK, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. We are committed to delivering person-centred care, promoting recovery, and supporting innovation in mental health.