Overview
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Lead Consultant Psychiatrist to join a brand-new acute inpatient mental health service. This is a key leadership role supporting adults during crisis and acute episodes, with a focus on recovery, trauma-informed care, and safe, person-centred treatment. You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team to shape clinical culture, governance, and service delivery from the ground up.
Salary: Up to £165k dependant on experience
Position: Lead Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Acute inpatient – mixed-gender, trauma-informed service
Location: Clacton On Sea, Essex
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary medical team
* Develop trauma-informed, recovery-focused care pathways
* Lead and supervise medical staff and contribute to appraisal processes
* Collaborate on service planning and business development
* Manage complex psychiatric caseload in line with NICE guidelines
* Ensure high-quality physical healthcare in partnership with GPs
* Participate in the Consultant on-call rota
Requirements
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice
* MRCPsych or equivalent, with Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status
* Strong clinical leadership and strategic planning skills
* Experience in acute inpatient psychiatry
* Familiarity with change management and commissioning frameworks
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
* Enhanced pension & life assurance
* Free meals while on duty
* Protected CPD and development time
* Medical indemnity cover
* Wellbeing and EAP services
What Athona offers
* Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
* Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
* Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
* Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
* A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
* Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com
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