Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description 

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist inpatient mental health service supporting adults with acute mental health needs in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Salary: £165,000 per annum

Position: Consultant Psychiatrist

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Setting: Specialist inpatient mental health service

Location: Willenhall, West Midlands

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Act as Responsible Clinician from patient admission through to discharge.
• Provide consultant psychiatric leadership across two inpatient wards.
• Provide clinical care for male and female adults aged 18 and over.
• Lead and contribute to a skilled multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute mental health needs.
• Support safe, effective and patient-centred care planning and treatment.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service improvement and shared leadership.

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

• MRCPsych or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• CCT or equivalent and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience relevant to adult psychiatry.
• Commitment to collaborative working, leadership and continuing professional development.

What benefits are on offer?

• Flexible working, including one day working from home.
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Birthday holiday as an additional annual leave day.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare and gym membership.
• Leadership and professional development opportunities.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in healthcare, providing a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies across NHS, charities, social enterprises and private healthcare.
• Support from initial application through negotiations, onboarding and placement.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with the UK healthcare system.
• A dedicated team focused on understanding your career needs and aspirations.
• Continued support beyond placement to ensure your role meets 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 Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to permanent@athona.com.