Ref - LMELYPSYCH
Posted December 9, 2025
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a 36-bed acute inpatient mental health service for men and women with enduring mental health problems in Exeter. You’ll work within an established MDT, providing high-quality clinical leadership while contributing to the ongoing strategic development of the service and wider hospital.
Salary: £160,000 – £170,000 per annum DOE
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Acute inpatient adult mental health service (36 beds)
Location: Exeter, Devon
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Act as Responsible Clinician for an acute adult inpatient ward
- Lead clinical decision-making and manage complex psychiatric cases
- Formulate care plans and deliver evidence-based treatments and interventions
- Participate in MDT meetings, ward reviews and CPA meetings
- Support and supervise Associate Specialist and wider MDT colleagues
- Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act and relevant legislation
- Contribute to clinical governance, audits and ongoing service development
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, approved by Royal College of Psychiatrists
- CCT/CESR (or equivalent experience) in General Adult Psychiatry desirable
- Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility)
- Significant experience in acute inpatient or community adult mental health
- Strong skills in risk assessment, risk management and independent clinical decision-making
Candidates without CCT/CESR but with AC status and extensive experience in acute inpatient and working in senior medical/consultant type roles may be considered.
What benefits are on offer:
- Competitive salary plus car allowance and retention bonus
- Relocation support available for suitable candidates
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday
- Group Personal Pension Plan and life assurance
- Enhanced maternity package and wellbeing support initiatives
- Free meals on duty and employee assistance services
- Ongoing CPD, training and clear career development pathways
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional, supportive service
- Nationwide vacancies across the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector
- Support from start to finish, including negotiations and onboarding
- Overseas support for candidates new to working in the UK
- A dedicated team who genuinely care about your career and aspirations
- Ongoing post-placement support to ensure your new role continues to meet your goals
If you are interested in learning more about this role or other opportunities through Athona, please contact Lewis on 01277 245909 or email lewis.miller@athona.com