Consultant Psychiatrist – Male PICU Ward

A leading private hospital group in Bristol is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) ward on a part-time basis.

The hospital offers a range of specialist services across 77 beds, including Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, Adult PICU, Acquired Brain Injury, Huntington’s, and Dementia. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with complex needs and taking a lead role in their care and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for patients on the Male PICU ward, including leading ward rounds, risk reviews, and care planning.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervise referrals, admissions, and pre-admission assessments.
• Provide psychiatric expertise to the multidisciplinary team in assessment, formulation, and treatment of adults.
• Contribute to the development of a therapeutic environment that promotes wellbeing, dignity, and recovery.

Requirements

• GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Experience in adult psychiatry and PICU settings.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, rewarding environment.

Benefits

• Flexible, part-time hours (30 per week).
• Free on-site parking and supplemented meals.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday leave as an additional day.
• Enhanced maternity pay and contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including gym membership, IT equipment, and healthcare cash plan.
• Access to training, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
• Support for professional qualifications and CPD.