Senior Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Mental Health, Birkenhead

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Birkenhead Community Mental Health. The post is full-time (10 PAs) with on-call duties and a focus on service development across Cheshire and Wirral.

You will work with a large team of consultant colleagues, participate in appraisal and CPD, and contribute to patient care, service planning, and governance in line with NHS trust policies. The closing date is 16 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical knowledge and bio-psycho-social approach.
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to lead and supervise junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and appraise junior medical staff.
• Record and submit clinical activity to Information Department.
• Participate in service and business planning for the locality and whole trust.
• Attend annual consultant appraisals and CPD activities.
• Maintain GMC registration and comply with MMC/S12 requirements.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Management of clinical complexity

English communication

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration / Specialist Register eligibility

Medical education / research / management degree

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Birkenhead Community Mental Health. The post is full-time (10 PAs) with on-call duties and a focus on service development across Cheshire and Wirral.

You will work with a large team of consultant colleagues, participate in appraisal and CPD, and contribute to patient care, service planning, and governance in line with NHS trust policies. The closing date is 16 November 2026.