Overview
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
Full job description
Full Job Description
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
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