Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Altrincham

The role

You will lead psychiatric care across inpatient and community settings. You will conduct assessments, diagnose, and develop treatment plans under the Mental Health Act.

What you will do

• Lead psychiatric care across inpatient and community settings
• Conduct assessments, diagnose, and develop treatment plans under the Mental Health Act
• Oversee care under the CPA as an Approved Clinician with Section 12 approval
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Support junior staff
• Drive service development and clinical governance
• Engage families and agencies to ensure holistic, person-centred care

Required qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• Experience working in inpatient and community mental health settings
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical governance

Benefits

• First-class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Access to iPoint electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training events
• Different payment methods available - PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

Before you apply

• Unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency that focuses on the individual professional. They provide expert recruitment consultants to find opportunities and support placements.