Consultant Psychiatrist

Job Description 

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist low secure mental health service for men in Bury, Greater Manchester.

You will provide senior medical leadership across two low secure inpatient wards, supporting men experiencing complex mental illness and/or personality disorders. The service accepts admissions from the community, rehabilitation and acute services, as well as prison settings, with a focus on recovery, risk management and successful transitions into the community.

You will act as the Responsible Clinician, overseeing patient care and treatment alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team. The role also offers opportunities for professional development, clinical leadership, teaching, research and quality improvement.

Salary: Up to £178,000 per annum
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: Full-time – 10 programmed activities (PAs)
Setting: Male low secure inpatient mental health services
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester, North West England

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care across designated low secure inpatient wards.
• Act as Responsible Clinician, overseeing assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and ongoing patient reviews.
• Conduct mental state examinations, ward rounds and appropriate clinical investigations.
• Lead risk assessments, risk management and clinical governance initiatives.
• Prepare Mental Health Act tribunal reports, attend hearings and liaise with relevant authorities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
• Participate in clinical audits, continuing professional development and the telephone on-call rota.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Full GMC registration, MBBS or equivalent, and Specialist Register status via CCT/CESR.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician (AC) status.
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge of forensic psychiatry and complex mental health presentations.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

What benefits are on offer?

• Salary up to £178,000 per annum.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• Five days’ paid study leave and a study budget.
• Pension scheme and life assurance covering three times salary.
• Healthcare cash plan with claims up to £1,000 annually.
• Gym discounts, wellbeing support and employee assistance programme.
• Professional development, research, teaching and quality improvement opportunities.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies across the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with the UK healthcare system.
• A supportive team who take time to understand your needs and career aspirations.
• Ongoing support beyond placement to help ensure your new role meets your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to explore this excellent career opportunity and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people receiving specialist mental health care.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or any other roles through Athona, contact Lewis on 01277 245909 or email permanent@athona.com.