Role: Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient Services
Location: Hook, Hampshire
Salary: £162,791.74
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are working in partnership with an independent healthcare provider to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist for an established inpatient service in Hook, Hampshire. This is a full-time employed role within a secure and specialist clinical setting supporting adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism.

The service offers low secure and level 2 rehabilitation care for both male and female patients. It also delivers bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs) for individuals requiring tailored support packages. You will be joining a strong multidisciplinary team within a well-structured and supportive clinical environment.

Service Overview

• Secure and rehabilitation services across mixed-gender wards
• Specialist pathways for learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions
• Bespoke individual placements
• Structured MDT with strong leadership

Role Responsibilities

• Clinical responsibility for patients, including ward rounds, risk reviews and strategic planning
• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act
• Oversee referrals, admissions and pre-assessment processes
• Provide psychiatric leadership in care planning and formulation
• Attend Care and Treatment Reviews, Mental Health Tribunals and Managers' Hearings
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to internal training and service development
• Support clinical governance activities and help shape service strategy
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota

Requirements

• Medical qualification with MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• Section 12 and Approved Clinician status
• Registered on the GMC Specialist Register
• Proven clinical leadership and experience managing complex cases
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist (desirable)
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practice in psychiatry

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £162,791.74
• Structured, well-resourced clinical environment
• Peer support across a group of Consultant Psychiatrists
• Opportunities to contribute to service design and development
• Protected CPD time and full support with revalidation
• Full induction and ongoing development

Next Steps
If you’d like more information please contact us at Livingwell Recruitment.