Consultant Psychiatrist - EDU
PulseManchesterPosted 27 February 2026
Job Description
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<p data-start="176" data-end="374">A specialist healthcare service is seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team on an 18-bed male and female Eating Disorder Ward. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week.</p>
<p data-start="376" data-end="534">The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient mental health services in a safe and supportive environment, focused on helping patients live their best life.</p>
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<h3 data-start="541" data-end="569"><strong data-start="545" data-end="569">What you’ll be doing</strong></h3>
<p data-start="571" data-end="706">You will join a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing, using a personalised, evidence-based approach to support recovery.</p>
<p data-start="708" data-end="737">Key responsibilities include:</p>
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<p data-start="741" data-end="903">Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews, and developing a therapeutic environment.</p>
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<p data-start="906" data-end="997">Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).</p>
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<p data-start="1000" data-end="1100">Supervising referral and admission processes, including contributing to pre-admission assessments.</p>
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<p data-start="1103" data-end="1220">Providing a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, formulation, and treatment.</p>
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<p data-start="1223" data-end="1339">Participating in management and clinical governance meetings and contributing to service development and strategy.</p>
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<p data-start="1341" data-end="1406">Further information is available in the attached job description.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1413" data-end="1450"><strong data-start="1417" data-end="1450">What you’ll bring to the role</strong></h3>
<p data-start="1452" data-end="1566">The role is rewarding but challenging, requiring resilience, empathy, and flexibility. No two days are the same.</p>
<p data-start="1568" data-end="1593">The ideal candidate will:</p>
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<p data-start="1597" data-end="1709">Be a strong team player with experience in multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, and management planning.</p>
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<p data-start="1712" data-end="1833">Hold full GMC registration, be on the relevant Specialist Register, and provide evidence of registration when required.</p>
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<p data-start="1836" data-end="1908">Hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the appropriate area of Psychiatry.</p>
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<p data-start="1911" data-end="2020">Have experience working in inpatient settings with individuals facing significant mental health challenges.</p>
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<p data-start="2022" data-end="2078">Informal enquiries can be made via the recruitment team.</p>
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<h3 data-start="2085" data-end="2124"><strong data-start="2089" data-end="2124">What we will give you in return</strong></h3>
<p data-start="2126" data-end="2294">You will be supported to develop and thrive through structured career conversations, comprehensive training, and opportunities for leadership and senior clinical roles.</p>
<p data-start="2296" data-end="2313">Benefits include:</p>
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<p data-start="2317" data-end="2339">Free on-site parking</p>
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<p data-start="2342" data-end="2383">30 days annual leave plus bank holidays</p>
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