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.