Consultant Psychiatrist – Male PICU

Athona Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 148,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service company in the West Midlands is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a Male PICU. This full-time position offers the chance to impact patient care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and proven leadership skills, ensuring critical support throughout patient recovery. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional day off on your birthday

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits

Leadership development pathways

Long service awards

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven clinical expertise, with the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to support patients throughout their recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall clinical responsibility for patients.
• Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act.
• Providing expert psychiatric input across assessment and treatment planning.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical leadership

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Full GMC registration

Inclusion on the Specialist Register

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Male PICU (Rehabilitation)

Location: West Midlands

Contract: Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £175,000 per annum

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our client’s specialist team within the Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and progressive environment. The facility provides expert treatment for individuals with complex mental health and addiction needs, with care structured around NICE guidelines and tailored to each patient’s recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall clinical responsibility for patients, including ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews, and supporting a therapeutic milieu.
• Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Overseeing referrals and admissions, including contributing to pre-admission assessments.
• Providing expert psychiatric input across assessment, formulation, and treatment planning within the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full GMC registration with inclusion on the relevant Specialist Register.
• Proven clinical expertise, with the ability to lead effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A patient-focused approach, demonstrating empathy, resilience, and adaptability.
• Commitment to supporting patients through both the challenges and milestones of their recovery journey.

Benefits & How to Apply

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional day off on your birthday
• Free on-site parking & subsidised meals
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits (gym membership, tech schemes, Healthcare Cash Plan)
• Leadership & management development pathways
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications via the Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Long service awards & refer-a-friend bonuses

Apply Now: If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful difference within a dedicated Male PICU service, we would love to hear from you.