Consultant Psychiatrist - Rehab & Acute Ward

<p></p> <p data-start="161" data-end="326">A specialist healthcare service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Dual Rehabilitation Acute ward. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week.</p> <p data-start="328" data-end="521">The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient mental health services for adults and young people, focused on supporting patients to live their best life in a safe and therapeutic environment.</p> <hr data-start="523" data-end="526"> <h3 data-start="528" data-end="556"><strong data-start="532" data-end="556">What you’ll be doing</strong></h3> <p data-start="558" data-end="693">You will join a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing, using a personalised, evidence-based approach to support recovery.</p> <p data-start="695" data-end="724">Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul data-start="726" data-end="1443"> <li data-start="726" data-end="895"> <p data-start="728" data-end="895">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="896" data-end="1032"> <p data-start="898" data-end="1032">Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused care in a therapeutic environment.</p> </li> <li data-start="1033" data-end="1162"> <p data-start="1035" data-end="1162">Building and maintaining effective relationships with referring Trusts, community teams, families, and external stakeholders.</p> </li> <li data-start="1163" data-end="1306"> <p data-start="1165" data-end="1306">Contributing to service development through clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with regulatory standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="1307" data-end="1443"> <p data-start="1309" data-end="1443">Participating in the non-residential on-call rota and committing to continuous professional development, including GMC Revalidation.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1445" data-end="1500">Further details are available in the job description.</p> <hr data-start="1502" data-end="1505"> <h3 data-start="1507" data-end="1544"><strong data-start="1511" data-end="1544">What you’ll bring to the role</strong></h3> <p data-start="1546" data-end="1640">The role is rewarding but challenging, requiring resilience, empathy, and strong leadership.</p> <p data-start="1642" data-end="1667">The ideal candidate will:</p> <ul data-start="1669" data-end="2127"> <li data-start="1669" data-end="1735"> <p data-start="1671" data-end="1735">Hold full GMC registration and provide evidence when required.</p> </li> <li data-start="1736" data-end="1807"> <p data-start="1738" data-end="1807">Have significant experience working within multidisciplinary teams.</p> </li> <li data-start="1808" data-end="1909"> <p data-start="1810" data-end="1909">Demonstrate leadership in coordinating care, discharge planning, and liaising with commissioners.</p> </li> <li data-start="1910" data-end="2015"> <p data-start="1912" data-end="2015">Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and colleagues.</p> </li> <li data-start="2016" data-end="2127"> <p data-start="2018" data-end="2127">Be confident working autonomously, applying evidence-based practice in a practical, patient-centred manner.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2129" data-end="2132"> <h3 data-start="2134" data-end="2173"><strong data-start="2138" data-end="2173">What we will give you in return</strong></h3> <p data-start="2175" data-end="2330">You will be supported to develop and thrive through structured career conversations, training, and opportunities into senior clinical and leadership roles.</p> <p data-start="2332" data-end="2349">Benefits include:</p> <ul data-start="2351" data-end="2888"> <li data-start="2351" data-end="2375"> <p data-start="2353" data-end="2375">Free on-site parking</p> </li> <li data-start="2376" data-end="2398"> <p data-start="2378" data ... (truncated, view full listing at source)