Lead Consultant, General Adult Psychiatry – Inpatient Care

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Salisbury is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Beechlydene Ward team. You will assess and treat patients while leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to local academic programs. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and communication skills and holds necessary medical qualifications. This role also supports teaching and offers opportunities for research and service development, ensuring quality improvement in mental health care.

Benefits

Study leave arrangements

CPD activities supported

Research opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of gaining CCT.
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat service users in Beechlydene.
• Deliver interventions at a level according to need.
• Attend and lead regular MDT meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Crisis management

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare organization in Salisbury is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Beechlydene Ward team. You will assess and treat patients while leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to local academic programs. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and communication skills and holds necessary medical qualifications. This role also supports teaching and offers opportunities for research and service development, ensuring quality improvement in mental health care.