Consultant Psychiatrist

Looking for a rewarding career in mental health? Our client is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist for a full-time, permanent position in York. Join a private mental health hospital on a brand new ward designed for female medium secure patients.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you can expect a competitive salary of up to £160,000 per year, flexible working options, and excellent career progression opportunities. Enjoy core hours between 10am and 4pm, with negotiable start and finish times to suit your lifestyle.

Our client operates a private mental health hospital offering a range of specialist services, including mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities, and female medium secure services. They pride themselves on providing comprehensive support and development opportunities for their staff.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of either 12 or 16 female patients, depending on your work schedule.
• Providing psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
• Working closely with non-medical prescribers and residential doctors.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Offering guidance and support to junior medical staff.
• Ensuring compliance with clinical governance and regulatory requirements.

Package and Benefits:

The Consultant Psychiatrist role comes with an attractive package:

• Annual salary of £120,000 for 4 days per week or £160,000 for 5 days per week.
• Flexible working options.
• Free parking.
• Full support from the multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Generous study leave, including funding.
• Your own office.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Private health insurance.
• Indemnity coverage.
• Company pension scheme.
• Full and comprehensive induction.

The ideal Consultant Psychiatrist will have:

• GMC registration and MBBS (or equivalent) qualification.
• Specialist registration (CCT/CESR) in Forensic Psychiatry, learning disability, or general psychiatry.
• Experience working with women in a secure service.

If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychiatrist, General Psychiatrist, Learning Disability Psychiatrist, or a Psychiatric Consultant looking for a new opportunity in York, this role could be perfect for you.

Ready to take the next step in your career as a Consultant Psychiatrist? Apply now / contact Gemma at Leaders in Care, to join a supportive team in a state-of-the-art facility and make a real difference in the lives of female patients.