Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Location: York YO23
Salary: £109,179 – £125,637 per annum (Pro Rata, DOE) + £6,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to T&Cs)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to lead and develop specialist psychiatry provision within a rehabilitation setting for adults with acquired brain injury. The role operates within a recovery-focused, bio-psycho-social model, supporting individuals to develop strategies and coping mechanisms for long-term recovery. The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide clinical leadership, strategic oversight, and specialist input within a multidisciplinary team.
Main Responsibilities:
* Act as the lead consultant for neuropsychiatry and Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
* Conduct regular psychiatric reviews and provide specialist psychiatric advice to the multidisciplinary team.
* Lead clinical team meetings and oversee case management, including supervision of other medical staff.
* Liaise with internal and external professionals, organisations, families, and service users.
* Ensure high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric interventions within a neurobehavioral rehabilitation model.
* Participate in non-residential on-call rota and support pre-admission assessments.
* Ensure compliance with legal and professional standards, including Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
* Support clinical leadership, address performance issues, and promote collaborative working.
Requirements:
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Fully registered with the GMC with licence to practise.
* MRCPsych and Approved Clinician status.
* S12 approval under the Mental Health Act
* Experience in neuropsychiatry and rehabilitation settings.
* Strong clinical skills with a bio-psycho-social perspective.
* Ability to make evidence-based decisions, provide consultancy, and lead clinical teams.
* Commitment to shared leadership, quality improvement, and collaborative working.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £109,179 – £125,637 Pro Rata (DOE) + £6,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
* 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rata) with option to buy/sell up to 5 days
* Health Cash Plan and access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Training and professional development support
* Group life assurance and eye voucher scheme
* Free parking
* Company pension scheme
* Long service and staff awards
How to Apply:
If you are a qualified Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in neuropsychiatry and acquired brain injury rehabilitation, please submit your CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £109,179.00-£125,637.00 per year
Work Location: In person