Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time

Integrated Care System; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warrington is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their dedicated team. The role involves managing complex cases, formulating care plans, and delivering clinical care. Candidates should have MRCPsych or equivalent, with experience in multi-disciplinary teamwork. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, pension contributions, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life assurance and medical indemnity cover

Enhanced maternity package

Free meals on duty

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and recent appraisal required.
• Experience working within an MDT caring for patients with complex needs.
• Section 12 (2) approval and AC status needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases in a mental health setting.
• Formulate care plans and treatments.
• Guide evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical neuropsychiatry interest

Leadership

Team work ethos

Innovative approach

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in relevant specialties

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join an established medical team at St Mary's hospital and make a real difference to men who have enduring mental health and neurocognitive problems from various forms of acquired brain injury.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your key responsibilities will include managing complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments, and guiding evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. You will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload and be supported by a practice nurse, an enhanced GP service, a dedicated supervisor, and a medical secretary team. You will have excellent CPD and professional development opportunities and work in a clinically rewarding environment.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. There are opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.

Job responsibilities

As a consultant, you will lead a team, strive for excellence, and make a difference. Join the medical team at St Mary’s hospital to support men with mental health and neurocognitive issues related to acquired brain injury. The hospital has 67 beds across four main wards, including neurorehabilitation, acute psychiatric, and secure forensic services.

The team currently includes 3.5 consultants and 1.5 specialty doctors. You will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload, supported by a practice nurse, an enhanced GP service, a supervisor, and a medical secretary. The role offers excellent CPD and professional development opportunities, working 22.5 hours a week with a competitive salary, pension scheme, and other benefits.

Key Responsibilities of the Consultant Psychiatrist include:

• Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in a forensic or rehabilitation ward.
• Option to work full-time.
• Managing a caseload of 16-18 inpatients depending on service acuity.
• Participating in a low-frequency second-on-call rota.
• Assessing new referrals to ensure service needs are met.
• Providing leadership and contributing to clinical governance and service development.
• Maintaining relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies.
• Contributing to training and education.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or Psychiatry of LD. Experienced candidates not on the specialist register with AC status will also be considered.
• Interest in clinical neuropsychiatry with higher qualifications preferred.
• Full GMC registration and recent appraisal.
• Section 12 (2) approval and AC status.
• Experience working within an MDT caring for patients with complex needs.
• Innovative, motivated, and passionate approach.
• Good team ethos.

For more information, contact Dr Tahib Abioye, Medical Director, at [e-mail] or 01925423300.

What you will get

• Competitive annual salary.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contributions.
• Life assurance and medical indemnity cover.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Free meals on duty.
• Employee Assistance Services.
• Career development and training.
• Wellbeing support and activities.
• 24-hour GP Service.
• Voluntary benefits including retail discounts and special offers.

About your next employer

You will work for a stable, agile company with over 8,000 employees and a broad approach to care delivery. The organization has over 90 services across England and Wales and is part of Ramsay Health Care, operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, inclusivity, and safeguarding. All staff must understand their responsibility to promote and safeguard service users' welfare. A DBS disclosure is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent, CCT in relevant specialties, full GMC registration, recent appraisal, Section 12 (2) approval, and AC status.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check is required for all candidates.

Salary expectations will be discussed at interview.