Consultant Psychiatrist (Medical Director Opportunity)

Job Description

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist medium secure mental health service for men in Bury, Greater Manchester. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide senior medical leadership within a 13-bed personality disorder ward, supporting individuals with enduring mental health needs and complex comorbidities.

You will take responsibility for patient care, clinical assessments, treatment planning and risk management, working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. There is also an opportunity to progress into a Medical Director position, offering further professional development and leadership responsibilities.

Salary: £180,000 per annum (£170,000 base salary plus £10,000 supplement)
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: Full-time
Setting: Male medium secure inpatient mental health service – personality disorders
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester, North West England

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care for male inpatients within a medium secure setting.
• Act as Responsible Clinician, overseeing treatment plans and patient care.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, mental state examinations, ward rounds and clinical reviews.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment planning, risk assessments and ongoing risk management.
• Oversee Mental Health Act tribunal reports, managers’ hearings and relevant Ministry of Justice liaison.
• Lead clinical audits, governance initiatives and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in the telephone on-call rota and maintain accurate clinical records.

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

• Full GMC registration, MBBS or equivalent, and inclusion on the Specialist Register 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, leadership and multidisciplinary working skills, with knowledge of relevant mental health legislation.

What benefits are on offer?

• Salary up to £180,000 per annum, including a £10,000 specialist ward supplement.
• Additional remuneration available for the Medical Director opportunity.
• 32 days’ annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
• Five days’ paid study leave and a £500 study budget.
• Employer pension contributions of 3% of qualifying earnings.
• Life assurance for eligible permanent employees after two years’ service.
• Healthcare cash plan, wellbeing support, discounts and electric car scheme.

Additional employment benefits:

• Bank holiday working is supported by time off in lieu.
• Salary includes the on-call commitment, including call-outs.
• Discretionary sick pay may be available.
• Enhanced maternity pay is available after more than two years’ continuous service, subject to the applicable terms.
• Annual salary reviews take place every April.
• Appraisals are arranged by the employer at no cost to the doctor.
• Professional indemnity cover is provided; doctors are advised to maintain their own basic/legal indemnity cover.
• GMC fees are not reimbursed.

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.