Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist Part -Time
Location: Warrington, WA2, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent Part Time
Competitive annual salary
Job Description
Arbury Court is situated outside Warrington, just off the M62 and close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester. There are excellent transport links, making the hospital highly commutable from across the North West.
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs. The role is part‑time (2‑3 days per week) and includes second on‑call duties (currently 1 in 17 for full‑time consultants). Middle‑grade support may be available on some wards and there are opportunities for voluntary paid extra first‑on‑call locum shifts and time back in lieu for on‑call work.
Responsibilities
* Working effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes.
* Driving multidisciplinary care.
* Contributing to service development and governance processes, e.g. via quality improvement work.
* Building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers.
* Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided.
* Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings.
* Ensuring that you are up to date with the latest developments by attending conferences, online courses, etc.
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* On, or about to join, the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry.
* Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
* In good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals.
Benefits
* Competitive annual salary.
* £5,000 car allowance (Pro rata).
* 30 days annual leave (Pro rata) plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
* A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution.
* Life assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced maternity package.
* Free meals while on duty.
* Employee assistance services.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Well‑being support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance.
* Other general benefits including retail discounts and car salary sacrifice scheme.
* Medical indemnity cover.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
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