Adult Psychiatry Consultant – Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Several locations
Shifts: 17/11/2025 – 31/12/2025 (rota)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Adult Psychiatrist to join our team. This role offers exceptional opportunities for therapeutic practice, research and academic advancement within a high‑quality NHS environment.
Responsibilities
* Carry out new referral assessments, deliver therapy or refer to psychology colleagues for interventions, and follow up patients for medication reviews.
* Formulate care and treatment plans, prescribe treatments and provide guidance on evidence‑based practice.
* Support patients and their families by communicating clinical information and explaining treatment options.
* Participate in shared decision‑making with the multidisciplinary team.
* Lead or work within multidisciplinary teams when appropriate.
* Prioritise patient needs, delegate effectively to others.
* Recognise and report changes in patient condition to the MDT.
* Maintain accurate administrative records, prescription logs and treatment documentation.
* Teach and train junior doctors, medical students and MDT members.
Qualifications & Experience
* MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or equivalent.
* Hold CCT or CESR at interview or in an established training programme within six months of CCT.
* Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT/ CESR.
* Minimum 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
* Strong communication, teaching and team‑working skills.
* Empathy, flexibility, proactive research and academic mindset.
Benefits
* Access to The Support Hub for mental health and wellbeing.
* First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts.
* Competitive pay rates and revalidation support.
* Dedicatated placement officer and free CPD courses via Medacs Academy.
* Hundreds of new shifts available daily; long‑term and short‑shift options.
* Lucrative referral scheme.
* 24/7/365 support.
Apply today to take advantage of the opportunities and support for a rewarding consultancy.
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