Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist focuses on clinical assessment.

What the role involves

• Clinical Assessment.
• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and establish clear diagnostic formulations.
• Prioritise care using sound clinical judgement based on urgency and complexity.
• Managing clinical risk effectively, including crisis response and safeguarding procedures.
• Provide clinical leadership within the Single Point of Access (SPA).
• Advise colleagues on triage and complex assessments.

Skills and requirements

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Section 12 and Approved Clinician status.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.

Confirmed role details

• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week.

Additional role context

• Be joining a multidisciplinary team that values depth, curiosity, and inclusivity in psychiatric care.
• Ideal candidates will have expertise in general adult psychiatry, with experience or interest in neurodiversity, complex trauma, or intersectional mental health.
• This role offers the chance to shape services from the front line, bringing both clinical rigour and a compassionate approach to every aspect of care.