Consultant Psychiatrist – Male PICU Ward
PulseBristolPosted 27 February 2026
Job Description
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<p data-start="311" data-end="499">A leading private hospital group in Bristol is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) ward on a part-time basis.</p>
<p data-start="501" data-end="848">The hospital offers a range of specialist services across 77 beds, including Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, Adult PICU, Acquired Brain Injury, Huntington’s, and Dementia. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with complex needs and taking a lead role in their care and recovery.</p>
<h3 data-start="850" data-end="876">Key Responsibilities</h3>
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<p data-start="879" data-end="1009">Take clinical responsibility for patients on the Male PICU ward, including leading ward rounds, risk reviews, and care planning.</p>
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<p data-start="1012" data-end="1100">Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).</p>
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<p data-start="1103" data-end="1168">Supervise referrals, admissions, and pre-admission assessments.</p>
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<p data-start="1171" data-end="1285">Provide psychiatric expertise to the multidisciplinary team in assessment, formulation, and treatment of adults.</p>
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<p data-start="1288" data-end="1396">Contribute to the development of a therapeutic environment that promotes wellbeing, dignity, and recovery.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1398" data-end="1416">Requirements</h3>
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<p data-start="1419" data-end="1479">GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register.</p>
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<li data-start="1480" data-end="1533">
<p data-start="1482" data-end="1533">Experience in adult psychiatry and PICU settings.</p>
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<li data-start="1534" data-end="1576">
<p data-start="1536" data-end="1576">Strong teamwork and leadership skills.</p>
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<li data-start="1577" data-end="1639">
<p data-start="1579" data-end="1639">Ability to work in a high-pressure, rewarding environment.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1641" data-end="1655">Benefits</h3>
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<p data-start="1658" data-end="1700">Flexible, part-time hours (30 per week).</p>
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<li data-start="1701" data-end="1749">
<p data-start="1703" data-end="1749">Free on-site parking and supplemented meals.</p>
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<li data-start="1750" data-end="1794">
<p data-start="1752" data-end="1794">30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</p>
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<li data-start="1795" data-end="1835">
<p data-start="1797" data-end="1835">Birthday leave as an additional day.</p>
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<li data-start="1836" data-end="1895">
<p data-start="1838" data-end="1895">Enhanced maternity pay and contributory pension scheme.</p>
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<li data-start="1896" data-end="1983">
<p data-start="1898" data-end="1983">Flexible benefits including gym membership, IT equipment, and healthcare cash plan.</p>
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<li data-start="1984" data-end="2063">
<p data-start="1986" data-end="2063">Access to training, professional development, and leadership opportunities.</p>
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<p data-start="2066" data-end="2116">Support for professional qualifications and CPD.</p>
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