Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Lymm; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

30 days annual leave + birthday off

Group Pension Plan

Career development and training

Medical indemnity cover

Ely-Vate rewards platform access

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Life Assurance

Earned wage access (Stream)

Job summary

At Elysium Healthcare, a leading UK provider of mental health services, a Consultant Psychiatrist is sought to lead care for adult women with complex needs at Arbury Court hospital. You will join an established clinical team, oversee treatment plans, participate in governance, and contribute to service development.

The role emphasizes specialist register status, on‑site leadership, and maintaining high clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Be on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• Good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes
• Drive multidisciplinary care
• Contribute to service development and governance processes (e.g., quality improvement)
• Build positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers
• Undertake psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care
• Provide oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers hearings
• Stay up to date with developments by attending conferences and online courses

Skills

GMC registration

Specialist register

Section 12

Approved Clinician status

Education

GMC registration

Specialist register: forensic/general adult

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Do you want to work for an established service where your knowledge and skills will be valued and developed? Do you value being part of an established, friendly, and successful medical department with a track record of success and a high level of expertise? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? If so, join the team at Arbury Court hospital. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital. Arbury Court are seeking a Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist, preferably on the Specialist Register for Forensic to run a medium or low secure ward depending on preference. Arbury Court is situated outside Warrington, just off the M62 and close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester. There are excellent transport links, making the hospital highly commutable from across the North West. When you work for Elysium Healthcare, you will have instant access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to support you. This role includes second on-call duties (currently 1 in 17 for full time consultants) and some wards have middle-grade support. There are also opportunities for voluntary paid extra first on call locum shifts, and time back in lieu for on-call work.

Your responsibilities:

• Working effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes
• Driving multidisciplinary care
• Contributing to service development and governance processes e.g. via quality improvement work
• Building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers
• Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided
• Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearings
• Ensuring that you are up to date with the latest developments by attending conferences, online courses etc.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• To be on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals

What you will get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive annual salary
• £5000 car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

For more information, please contact Dr Martin Williams, Medical Director, Email: ; T:

About your next employer

With more than 8,000 colleagues and over 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent providers of mental health, neurological, learning disability, autism, children and education services. As part of Ramsay Health Care, you'll join a global healthcare organisation with more than 86,000 employees across 10 countries, providing opportunities for collaboration, development and career growth. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.