Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established multidisciplinary team within a purpose-built acute inpatient mental health service.
You’ll be supporting adults with enduring and acute mental illness across single-gender wards. This role offers the chance to be clinically involved and professionally supported in a setting designed to stabilise and promote recovery.
Salary: Up to £165k dependant on experience + £8,400 car allowance + £10,000 bonus
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Acute inpatient mental health – male and female wards
Location: Exeter, Devon
Your key responsibilities will be;
• Oversee care for up to 16 inpatients with complex needs
• Lead on diagnosis and evidence-based treatment planning
• Collaborate closely with MDT including nursing, OT, psychology and social work
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act and liaison with MoJ if applicable
• Participate in second-tier on-call rota as the RC
• Complete documentation including discharge summaries within 24 hours
• Support service development and uphold clinical governance
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College
• Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status
• Experience in general adult inpatient or community psychiatry
• Confidence managing risk and contributing to multidisciplinary working
What benefits are on offer;
• Competitive salary & car allowance
• 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 can Athona offer you?
• 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 fulfils 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
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