Consultant Psychiatrist - Male PICU Ward

Pulse
ManchesterPosted 27 February 2026

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<p></p> <p data-start="165" data-end="312">A specialist healthcare service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Male PICU ward. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week.</p> <p data-start="314" data-end="512">The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient mental health services for adults and young people, with a focus on supporting patients to live their best life in a safe and therapeutic environment.</p> <hr data-start="514" data-end="517"> <h3 data-start="519" data-end="547"><strong data-start="523" data-end="547">What you’ll be doing</strong></h3> <p data-start="549" data-end="684">You will join a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing, using a personalised, evidence-based approach to support recovery.</p> <p data-start="686" data-end="715">Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul data-start="717" data-end="1413"> <li data-start="717" data-end="886"> <p data-start="719" data-end="886">Leading clinical care for patients, including psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, ward rounds, and Responsible Clinician duties under the Mental Health Act.</p> </li> <li data-start="887" data-end="994"> <p data-start="889" data-end="994">Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused care.</p> </li> <li data-start="995" data-end="1124"> <p data-start="997" data-end="1124">Building and maintaining effective relationships with referring trusts, community teams, families, and external stakeholders.</p> </li> <li data-start="1125" data-end="1268"> <p data-start="1127" data-end="1268">Contributing to service development through clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with regulatory standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="1269" data-end="1413"> <p data-start="1271" data-end="1413">Participating in the non-residential on-call rota and engaging in continuous professional development to meet GMC Revalidation requirements.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1415" data-end="1470">Further details are available in the job description.</p> <hr data-start="1472" data-end="1475"> <h3 data-start="1477" data-end="1514"><strong data-start="1481" data-end="1514">What you’ll bring to the role</strong></h3> <p data-start="1516" data-end="1610">The work is rewarding but challenging, requiring resilience, empathy, and strong leadership.</p> <p data-start="1612" data-end="1637">The ideal candidate will:</p> <ul data-start="1639" data-end="2086"> <li data-start="1639" data-end="1705"> <p data-start="1641" data-end="1705">Hold full GMC registration and provide evidence when required.</p> </li> <li data-start="1706" data-end="1777"> <p data-start="1708" data-end="1777">Have significant experience working within multidisciplinary teams.</p> </li> <li data-start="1778" data-end="1879"> <p data-start="1780" data-end="1879">Demonstrate leadership in coordinating care, discharge planning, and liaising with commissioners.</p> </li> <li data-start="1880" data-end="1985"> <p data-start="1882" data-end="1985">Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and colleagues.</p> </li> <li data-start="1986" data-end="2086"> <p data-start="1988" data-end="2086">Be confident working autonomously, applying evidence-based practice in a patient-centred manner.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2088" data-end="2091"> <h3 data-start="2093" data-end="2132"><strong data-start="2097" data-end="2132">What we will give you in return</strong></h3> <p data-start="2134" data-end="2290">You will be supported to develop and thrive through structured career conversations, training, and clear pathways into senior clinical and leadership roles.</p> <p data-start="2292" data-end="2309">Benefits include:</p> <ul data-start="2311" data-end="2848"> <li data-start="2311" data-end="2335"> <p data-start="2313" data-end="2335">Free on-site parking</p> </li> <li data-start="2336" data-end="2358"> <p data-start="2338" data-end="2358">Supplemented meals</p> </li> <li d ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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