Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient Dual Unit
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Functional Expertise: Psychiatrist
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £170,000.00
Location: South Manchester
Job ID: 33287

Job Description

Role: Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient Dual Unit
Location: South Manchester
Salary: £170,000
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Specialism: (Rehab & Acute)

We are supporting a well-established independent healthcare provider in their search for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work across two inpatient units (rehab and acute care) at a purpose-built service in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. This is a full-time, employed position with significant clinical leadership responsibility and involvement in service governance.

The service provides comprehensive inpatient mental health support for adults and young people, focused on enabling recovery in a structured and therapeutic environment set within landscaped gardens. You will join a peer group of Consultants and participate in a second on-call rota (no more frequent than 1 in 7).

Role Overview

  • Consultant and Responsible Clinician across two units (rehab and acute)
  • Clinical responsibility for assessments, treatment planning and patient care
  • Active MDT leadership including CPA meetings and risk reviews
  • Involvement in governance, audits and service development
  • Attend Mental Health Tribunals and Managers’ Hearings
  • Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to internal training
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders, families and carers

Key Clinical & Management Duties

  • Lead MDT care planning and therapeutic review meetings
  • Ensure adherence to Mental Health Act legislation and organisational standards
  • Provide written and verbal evidence for legal hearings
  • Attend regular governance and academic meetings
  • Support quality improvement initiatives
  • Ensure unit compliance with CQC and internal regulatory frameworks

Post Requirements

  • CCST / CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full GMC registration and licence to practise
  • MRCPsych (or equivalent), with S12 and AC approval
  • Strong understanding of MHA, MCA and relevant legislation
  • Proven MDT leadership and clinical governance experience
  • Experience in inpatient mental health services (acute or rehab) preferred
  • Committed to CPD and continuous improvement

What’s on Offer

  • Salary of £170,000 per annum
  • Study leave and support with CPD
  • Birthday leave and generous annual leave entitlement
  • Peer group support and regular academic meetings
  • Free on-site parking and subsidised meals
  • Medical indemnity cover
  • Cashback rewards and online employee benefits platform

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