Consultant Psychiatrist - North West & Yorkshire

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  • Stockport, Greater Manchester
  • £165,000-200,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Consultant PsychiatristPermanent- Full Time with part time hours negotiable, at least 3 days per week.Home based with travel to cover three hubs across the North West and Yorkshire - Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
  • £165000 - £200000, FTE based on experience and will be pro rata for part time hours.
Main duties of the jobAs a Consultant Psychiatrist:You must possess UK Registration - Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website -Overseas health professionals | Health Careers.To lead multi-disciplinary review monthly of young people in residential care at Care in Mind residential homes; acting as Responsible Clinician in accordance with MHA (amended 2007) and utilising Care Programme Approach. This includes medication management, risk assessment and review, MHA and Mental capacity assessments, and maintaining an overview of progress across all domains.Fully Registered Medical PractitionerMembership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalentApproval under Sec 12 MHA 1983/current Approved Clinician StatusAbout usCare in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who wants to work in a system where change is possible, where you can make an imprint and work dynamically in a highly reflective MDT? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who is interested in young people, their physical and psychological wellbeing and want to support them into a better future? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who wants to do things differently when caring for your patients? We are looking for a dynamic, thoughtful, research orientated individual, who thrives working within a team, able to manage medication, physical health care and risk, within a formulation-based MDT.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£165,000 to £200,000 a year Dependent on experience and will be pro rata for part time hours.ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1174Job locationsHope HouseStockportSK30UXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCare In Minds working ethos centres on collaboration, and you will therefore be working closely with the Lead Consultant managing a shared caseload of 40-55 young people between the ages of16-30. You will have an interest in psychological thinking but have a strong base in psychiatric medical management to support the complexity of presentations and levels of risk. This work is fully supported by a highly skilled MDT with Nurse and Psychology long term input, as well as a strong residential team. The Service is spread out across the North West and Yorkshire, however driving is kept to one area/day. Therefore must be a driver with access to a vehicle.The role of the Consultant Psychiatrist in the team is to provide strong leadership and support in clinical care and risk management and to offer psychopharmacological management where needed. There are also opportunities for research and service development for our Consultants in what is a fast growing, innovative and exciting environment in which to work.The Consultant Psychiatrist needs a CCT (CAMHS/GA/Medical Psychotherapy/Forensic) or equivalent to apply for this position, with Eating Disorder or Liaison Endorsement/experience as desirable. Regulatory requirements must also be met such as GMC registration and revalidation.Care In Mind prides itself for supporting clinical staff in life-long learning and teaching opportunities relevant in the field, and supports a wide range of learning opportunities, especially in the field of Eating Disorders, Complex PTSD and EUPD. There are ample opportunities for thoughtful system change, allowing for research opportunities and further developments across the service and NHS sectors you will be working in.Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people we care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. We currently provide 10 residential homes that cover the North of England and are expanding further in the next year.Company BenefitsAttractive salary based on experience31 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)An additional day off each year for your birthdayEnhanced company pensionLife Assurance (3 x annual salary)Enhanced maternity/paternity leaveFree on-site parkingPaid Enhanced DBS checkHealthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym membershipsAccess to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance ProgrammeOnline shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefitsIf you would like an informal chat about the position, please email the recruitment team: jobs@careinmind.com Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCare In Minds working ethos centres on collaboration, and you will therefore be working closely with the Lead Consultant managing a shared caseload of 40-55 young people between the ages of16-30. You will have an interest in psychological thinking but have a strong base in psychiatric medical management to support the complexity of presentations and levels of risk. This work is fully supported by a highly skilled MDT with Nurse and Psychology long term input, as well as a strong residential team. The Service is spread out across the North West and Yorkshire, however driving is kept to one area/day. Therefore must be a driver with access to a vehicle.The role of the Consultant Psychiatrist in the team is to provide strong leadership and support in clinical care and risk management and to offer psychopharmacological management where needed. There are also opportunities for research and service development for our Consultants in what is a fast growing, innovative and exciting environment in which to work.The Consultant Psychiatrist needs a CCT (CAMHS/GA/Medical Psychotherapy/Forensic) or equivalent to apply for this position, with Eating Disorder or Liaison Endorsement/experience as desirable. Regulatory requirements must also be met such as GMC registration and revalidation.Care In Mind prides itself for supporting clinical staff in life-long learning and teaching opportunities relevant in the field, and supports a wide range of learning opportunities, especially in the field of Eating Disorders, Complex PTSD and EUPD. There are ample opportunities for thoughtful system change, allowing for research opportunities and further developments across the service and NHS sectors you will be working in.Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people we care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. We currently provide 10 residential homes that cover the North of England and are expanding further in the next year.Company BenefitsAttractive salary based on experience31 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)An additional day off each year for your birthdayEnhanced company pensionLife Assurance (3 x annual salary)Enhanced maternity/paternity leaveFree on-site parkingPaid Enhanced DBS checkHealthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym membershipsAccess to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance ProgrammeOnline shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefitsIf you would like an informal chat about the position, please email the recruitment team: jobs@careinmind.comPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Fully registered Medical Practitioner
  • Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
  • Approval under Sec 12 MHA 1983/current Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
  • Eligible for GMC Specialist Register
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working with Complex PTSD/ Personality Disorders either in community or in-patient setting
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent written communications skills
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Desirable
  • Knowledge or training in systemic models
  • Knowledge or training in attachment disorders
  • Knowledge or training in neurodevelopmental assessments
OtherEssential
  • Ability to communicate orally
  • Have access to a vehicle for work purposes with the ability to travel to the sites within the Care in Mind portfolio
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Fully registered Medical Practitioner
  • Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
  • Approval under Sec 12 MHA 1983/current Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
  • Eligible for GMC Specialist Register
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working with Complex PTSD/ Personality Disorders either in community or in-patient setting
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent written communications skills
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Desirable
  • Knowledge or training in systemic models
  • Knowledge or training in attachment disorders
  • Knowledge or training in neurodevelopmental assessments
OtherEssential
  • Ability to communicate orally
  • Have access to a vehicle for work purposes with the ability to travel to the sites within the Care in Mind portfolio

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