Salary: £105,600 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Part-time (22.5 hours per week)
Location: Bristol Service: Independent Mental Health Hospital

About the Opportunity

An established independent mental health hospital in Bristol is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Rehabilitation and Recovery service. The hospital is recognised for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs, particularly those who may not have responded to previous treatment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team within a well-resourced setting that places recovery, dignity and personalised care at the heart of everything it does.

The Role

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in the assessment, treatment and ongoing recovery of patients within the Rehabilitation and Recovery ward. Working closely with a skilled MDT, you will help shape care pathways that support long-term stability, independence and quality of life.

This part-time role offers flexibility alongside the chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and clinically robust environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for in-patients

• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and care planning

• Oversee medication management and clinical decision-making

• Support admission, treatment progression and discharge planning

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework to deliver holistic, patient-centred care

• Contribute to service development, governance and continuous quality improvement

What the Service Offers

• Competitive salary of £105,600 per annum (pro rata)

• Part-time working (22.5 hours per week) with a strong focus on work–life balance

• Excellent MDT support and a positive clinical culture

• Funded CPD, study leave and sponsorship of professional development through an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel

• Leadership and management development opportunities

• Free on-site parking

• Birthday leave (an extra day’s annual leave for your birthday)

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Contributory pension scheme

• Flexible benefits including gym membership, technology schemes and healthcare cash plan

• Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses

What We’re Looking For

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise

• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligibility)

• Strong experience working within adult mental health services

• A collaborative, resilient and compassionate approach to care

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and high clinical standards

• Enthusiasm for working within a multidisciplinary team

Who This Role Will Suit

• Experienced consultants seeking a rewarding part-time role within rehabilitation services

• Consultants looking to focus on recovery-oriented, long-term patient outcomes

• Clinicians who value teamwork, autonomy and high-quality clinical support

Additional Information

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by the employer). Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient suitable candidates are identified.