Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide care and treatment for women with mental health issues. Responsibilities include driving multidisciplinary care and undertaking psychiatric assessments. Applicants must have GMC registration and membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The role offers a competitive annual salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000, along with various benefits including a car allowance and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

£5,000 car allowance

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Free meals while on duty

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• On (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
• In good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

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.
• Building positive relationships with external stakeholders.
• Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit.
• Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal.

Skills

GMC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status

Good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

Overview

Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Location: Arbury Court hospital, Warrington, WA2 8TR (part of Elysium Healthcare)

Overview: Provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, delivering individualised approaches to care within an established service.

Job 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., quality improvement work)
• Building positive relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., NHS England case managers)
• Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care
• Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings
• Staying up to date with developments by attending conferences and online courses

What you will need

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

What you will get

• Competitive annual salary (£80,000 to £100,000)
• £5,000 car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee assistance services
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Retail discounts and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Medical indemnity cover

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global network across 10 countries and over 86,000 employees.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer. All staff understand it is each person’s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.

Details

Date posted: 09 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference: 1400024314

Contact

For more information, please contact Dr Martin Williams, Medical Director, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]

Additional information

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure will be checked. UK registration required.