Job Description
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a long-standing and highly specialised mental health service in the South West, delivering secure care for men and women across a range of settings. This is a varied and rewarding role working across medium and low secure wards, including the potential to focus on Learning Disability if desired.
Salary: Up to £165k dependant on experience + £8,400 car allowance + £10,000 bonus
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Medium and low secure mental health inpatient service and/or LD
Location: Somerset
Your key responsibilities will be;
• Manage a secure inpatient caseload of 15-20 service users
• Undertake assessments, diagnoses, and oversee treatment plans
• Lead MDTs and guide on risk management and clinical decisions
• Chair CPA meetings and attend tribunal hearings
• Supervise and support junior medical colleagues
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement
• Provide second-tier on-call (approx. 1 in 8, phone support only)
For this role, we're looking for someone who has;
• Full GMC registration and a licence to practice
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• CCT in Forensic or General Psychiatry (with secure experience)
• Section 12(2) and AC approval
• Experience working in or with secure mental health services
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.
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