Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist

Senior inpatient consultant role within a structured acute service with peer support and service development focus.

Pinhoe View is a well-established 36-bed acute inpatient unit caring for men and women with enduring mental health conditions. You’ll join an experienced medical team alongside another Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Specialists, embedded within a strong multidisciplinary environment including nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work. This post offers genuine clinical responsibility and the opportunity to shape service direction and quality alongside senior leadership.
 

Package & Benefits
• £140,000–£160,000 per annum.
• £5,000 car allowance.
• £10,000 retention bonus.
• Competitive relocation bonus.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Employee Assistance Services and wellbeing support.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Medical indemnity cover.
 

About the Service
Pinhoe View provides specialist acute care across male and female wards, supporting patients admitted either informally or under the Mental Health Act. The service emphasises safe, evidence-based practice and collaborative clinical leadership.
 

Key Responsibilities
• Act as Responsible Clinician for allocated ward(s), leading clinical decision-making and risk management.
• Formulate and oversee evidence-based treatment plans.
• Convene and contribute to MDT meetings, ward rounds and CPA reviews.
• Partner with external agencies, advocates and community services to ensure continuity of care.
• Support service improvement initiatives, clinical governance and audit activity.
 

About You
• GMC registration with licence to practise and MRCPsych (or equivalent).
• CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry desirable; candidates with extensive relevant experience will be considered.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Demonstrable experience in acute inpatient psychiatry and multidisciplinary leadership.
 

For a confidential discussion about this role — even without an up-to-date CV — contact Leaders in Care.
jamie@leadersincare.co.uk
0203 053 1048