Consultant Psychiatrist

The role

You will act as Responsible Clinician for an adult inpatient ward and lead clinical decision-making. You will work within a 36-bed adult acute service alongside a medical team and MDT.

What you will do

• Act as Responsible Clinician for an adult inpatient ward
• Lead clinical decision-making and manage complex cases
• Formulate care plans and guide evidence-based treatment
• Participate in MDT meetings, care reviews, and governance activities
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure safe risk management
• Liaise with external agencies and apply the Mental Health Act appropriately
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold service standards
• Participate in a second-tier on-call rota (telephone advice)
• Provide cross-cover when colleagues are absent
• Play an active role in shaping service development

Required qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent
• CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry
• Section 12(2) approval
• Approved Clinician status
• Strong experience in acute inpatient or community mental health settings
• Confident managing complex cases and leading MDT decision-making

Nice to have

• other subspecialties considered depending on experience
• senior-level experience with AC status and extensive inpatient background

Benefits

• Car allowance
• Retention bonus
• Relocation package
• 30 days annual leave
• bank holidays
• birthday leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Medical indemnity cover
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals on duty
• CPD and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support

About the company

Pulse provides a modern, forward-thinking inpatient service for adults with enduring mental health needs.