Consultant Psychiatrist – Acute
- Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
- £165,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Acute inpatient – mixed-gender, trauma-informed service
Location: Clacton On Sea, EssexYour key responsibilities will be;
- Acting as Responsible Clinician (RC) for a mixed-gender inpatient service
- Managing admission, treatment, and discharge in line with the Mental Health Act
- Leading the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and Internal Case Review (ICR) processes
- Supporting the delivery of NICE guidance and ensuring high clinical standards
- Working alongside a Lead Consultant Psychiatrist and junior doctors
- Supporting clinical governance and contributing to continuous service improvement
- Participating in the Consultant on-call rota
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Consultant-level experience in adult inpatient psychiatry
- Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility)
- Sound knowledge of current legislation, NICE guidance, and change management
- 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
- 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.