Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time

Consultant Psychiatrist

Join a brand-new acute Mental Health service where you will play a central role in shaping care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team.

This role is ideal for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in inpatient settings, including working with patients under the Mental Health Act, and with an interest in supporting trauma-affected patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, supported by non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist
• Ensure patients admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely
• Oversee medication management
• Support clinical governance, including quality assurance, complaints management, and co-production
• Deliver care in line with NICE guidance
• Lead and manage CPA and ICR processes to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Participate in the On Call Consultant rota

Requirements

• Medically qualified (MRC Psych or equivalent)
• Innovative and able to initiate corporate decisions
• Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health
• Knowledge of change management, legislation, contemporary mental health issues, and purchaser/provider contractual issues
• Previous Consultant experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive annual salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover