Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time - Pulse

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