Lead Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Tendring; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Consultant Psychiatrist in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role involves clinical leadership, developing treatment pathways, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Offering competitive salary and benefits including 30 days annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Wellbeing support

Career development

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Medically qualified with MRC Psych or equivalent.
• Approved clinician status and Section 12(2) approval required.
• Experience in a management role within psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medical team and develop clinical pathways.
• Collaborate with external coordinators and commissioners.
• Support the Hospital Director in business planning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Collaboration

Change management

Holistic care

Education

MRC Psych or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a fast-paced, acute Mental Health Service and play a key role in shaping the care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team.

Main duties of the job

As the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for the overall clinical leadership of the medical team, including the development of clinical pathways, clinical governance, and the provision of high-quality clinical supervision. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care for patients, lead the Care Programme Approach process, and collaborate with external care coordinators and commissioners. Additionally, you will support the Hospital Director with in-service and business planning activities, participate in the internal CPD programme, and contribute to the efficient running of the services.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for career growth and development.

Details Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1316185520

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Clacton-on-Sea

WD6 1JN

Job description Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to move forward in your career? Do you want to work in a fast-paced, acute Mental Health Service, where you will be an integral part of shaping the care pathways and being part of building the culture alongside the senior leadership team?

If you are a Lead Consultant Psychiatrist with experience of working with people in inpatient settings who may be treated under the Mental Health Act and are interested in providing treatment for women and men who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders then join the new team at Dunnock View.

You will be responsible for overall clinical leadership of the medical team which will include development of clinical pathways, clinical governance and provision of high quality clinical supervision.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact our Lead recruiter Kiru on [e-mail] will arrange a call with the Medical Director.

Your responsibilities will i nclude:

• Responsible for a caseload in accordance with NICE guidelines
• Lead the multidisciplinary teams in providing holistic care for patients and provide support to their colleagues
• Lead the Care Programme Approach process, provide medical reports and endorse the minutes of CPA meeting.
• Liaise and collaborate with external care coordinators and commissioners
• Work with the GP and practice nurse to ensure all patients receive high quality care for physical health and wellbeing
• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients
• Support the Hospital Director with leading in-service and business planning activities for the locality and the whole service
• Participating in annual appraisal for Consultants.
• Attend and participate in Elysium’s academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• Jointlead managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services

You will also be required to take part in the On Call Consultant rota.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to:

• Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
• Section 12(2) approval to work in England and Approved clinician status
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
• Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
• Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
• Have previous Consultant experience in a management role

What you will get

• Competitive Annual Salary
• 30 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays- and an additional day off for your birthday
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to move forward in your career? Do you want to work in a fast-paced, acute Mental Health Service, where you will be an integral part of shaping the care pathways and being part of building the culture alongside the senior leadership team?

If you are a Lead Consultant Psychiatrist with experience of working with people in inpatient settings who may be treated under the Mental Health Act and are interested in providing treatment for women and men who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders then join the new team at Dunnock View.

You will be responsible for overall clinical leadership of the medical team which will include development of clinical pathways, clinical governance and provision of high quality clinical supervision.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact our Lead recruiter Kiru on [e-mail] will arrange a call with the Medical Director.

Your responsibilities will i nclude:

• Responsible for a caseload in accordance with NICE guidelines
• Lead the multidisciplinary teams in providing holistic care for patients and provide support to their colleagues
• Lead the Care Programme Approach process, provide medical reports and endorse the minutes of CPA meeting.
• Liaise and collaborate with external care coordinators and commissioners
• Work with the GP and practice nurse to ensure all patients receive high quality care for physical health and wellbeing
• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients
• Support the Hospital Director with leading in-service and business planning activities for the locality and the whole service
• Participating in annual appraisal for Consultants.
• Attend and participate in Elysium’s academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• Jointlead managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services

You will also be required to take part in the On Call Consultant rota.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to:

• Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
• Section 12(2) approval to work in England and Approved clinician status
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
• Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
• Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
• Have previous Consultant experience in a management role

What you will get

• Competitive Annual Salary
• 30 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays- and an additional day off for your birthday
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

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.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• You will need to be medically qualified, with MRC Psych or equivalent, Section 12(2) approval to work in England, Approved clinician status, and full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Additionally, you should have experience in a management role, a strong understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health, and the ability to initiate corporate decisions and lead change.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• You will need to be medically qualified, with MRC Psych or equivalent, Section 12(2) approval to work in England, Approved clinician status, and full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Additionally, you should have experience in a management role, a strong understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health, and the ability to initiate corporate decisions and lead change.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Clacton-on-Sea

WD6 1JN

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Clacton-on-Sea

WD6 1JN

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)