Consultant Psychiatrist

RGH-Global Ltd; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 3,913,000 - 4,744,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead multidisciplinary reviews and provide psychiatric consultation in a flexible environment. The ideal candidate will hold full medical registration and have experience with complex mental health issues. This role offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including 30 days of holiday, enhanced sick pay, and support for mental health initiatives.

Benefits

30 days holiday + birthday off

Enhanced sick pay

Healthcare Cashplan

Qualifications

• Eligible for GMC Specialist Register and approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act.
• Experience with Complex PTSD or Personality Disorders.
• Desirable knowledge in systemic models or neurodevelopmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary reviews and medication management.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to teams.
• Support service development and clinical governance.

Skills

Psychiatric consultation

Excellent communication skills

Managing clinical complexity

Education

Full registration as a Medical Practitioner

Membership in the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Tools

GMC Specialist Register eligibility

Job description

Overview

Position: Consultant Psychiatrist. Location: Flexible – Home and service-based, supporting three hubs across the Northwest and Yorkshire. Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time (minimum 3 days, negotiable). Salary: £165,000 - £200,000 FTE, pro-rata for part-time. Contract: Permanent.

What You’ll Do

• Lead monthly multidisciplinary reviews for young people in residential settings, acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act (2007), including medication management, risk assessments, and Mental Capacity Act reviews.
• Provide psychiatric consultation and advice to clinical and residential teams.
• Liaise with professionals, attend key meetings, and contribute to referral reviews and assessments.
• Support training, service development, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Promote the organisation’s reputation as a quality service provider.
• Maintain confidentiality, adhere to infection prevention protocols, and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Provide occasional out-of-hours clinical advice in rare circumstances.

What You’ll Bring

• Full registration as a Medical Practitioner with membership in the Royal College of Psychiatrists (or equivalent).
• Eligibility for the GMC Specialist Register and approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (1983) or current Approved Clinician status.
• Experience working with Complex PTSD or Personality Disorders in community or inpatient settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to travel across sites in the Northwest and Yorkshire.
• Desirable: Knowledge or training in systemic models, attachment disorders, or neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Alignment with the organisation’s values: professionalism, integrity, collaboration, and a proactive approach to improving health and social care.

Why Join Our Client?

• This is more than a clinical role – it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives while working in a flexible, supportive environment.
• Our client is proud to hold Investors in People Silver accreditation and offers an exceptional benefits package, including:
• Minimum 30 days holiday + an extra day off for your birthday
• Enhanced company sick pay, pension, and maternity/paternity leave
• Paid time off for fertility treatment and a Healthcare Cashplan (covering dental, optical, and more)
• Life Assurance Benefit and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking, online shopping discounts, and free eye tests
• In-house and external training, social events, and long-service awards
• Commitment to being a Mindful and Disability Confident Employer, a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, and a Menopause Friendly Organisation
• Our client is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme. Candidates who declare a disability and meet the key criteria for this role will be guaranteed an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the interview stage.