Rehabilitation Consultant Psychiatrist

Athona Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Consultant for a secure service in Middlesbrough. The role involves managing up to 20 patients within a low secure ward. Candidates must have MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification, full GMC registration, and experience in multidisciplinary teamwork. Key benefits include a £8,400 car allowance, 30 annual leave days, pension contributions, and more. Join a supportive team dedicated to your career development.

Benefits

£8,400 car allowance

30 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Free meals while on duty

Career development and training

Wellbeing support

Medical indemnity cover

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with recent appraisal.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams for complex patient care.
• Section 12(2) approval and AC status required.

Responsibilities

• Provide RC and psychiatrist input to inpatients.
• Lead clinical team and contribute to governance.
• Ensure high standards throughout the service.

Skills

Team leadership

Psychotherapeutic approaches

Assessment skills

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in relevant psychiatry fields

Job description

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a Rehab Consultant working for a private secure service based in Middlesbrough. This is a full-time role covering 18-20 patients on low secure ward.

Salary: £154,000 per annum + £8.4k car allowance

Position: Rehabilitation Consultant

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Setting: Rehabilitation ward 16-18 Rehab low secure beds

Location: Middlesbrough

Responsibilities

• Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in specialist services (18-20 inpatients)
• Participation in a low frequency second‑on‑call regional medical rota
• Assessing new referrals to ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are appropriately admitted.
• Providing leadership to the clinical team and contributing to clinical governance and service development
• Ensuring the highest standards throughout all levels of the service
• Ensure high quality liaison and good relationships with external agencies such as commissioning bodies.
• Contributing to the training and education

Essential criteria

• To hold MRCPsych or equivalent, and a CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of LD or medical psychotherapy
• Full GMC registration and to have had an appraisal within the 12 months.
• Section 12 (2) approval and AC status
• Experience of working within an MDT in providing care for patients with complex needs
• Experience in psychotherapeutic approaches to management of personality disorders is desirable.
• To be innovative, motivated, and passionate
• To have a good team ethos

What benefits are on offer?

• £8,400 car allowance
• 30 days (pro‑rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A 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
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

What can Athona offer you?

Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service

Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona

Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding

Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK

A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations

Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 033.