Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Whitby

  • Doist
  • Whitby, Yorkshire
  • Jul 23, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Job Title: Adult Psychiatrist (Grade: Consultant) - Whitby, Yorkshire

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Rate: Competitive, discussed upon application

Responsibilities
  • Provide high quality patient care and conduct comprehensive assessments within the General Adult Psychiatry Ward.
  • Develop individualised treatment plans for each patient.
  • Maintain compliance with all legal obligations prescribed by the Mental Health Act (MHA) and the Ministry of Justice.
  • Assess patients under the MHA and make recommendations as a Responsible Clinician (RC).
Qualifications & Experience
  • Full GMC licence to practice.
  • Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician (AC) status.
  • Previous experience in a similar adult psychiatry role.
Legal & Compliance
  • Role requires Section 12 and Approved Clinician (AC) approval.
  • Full compliance with the Mental Health Act and Ministry of Justice requirements.
EEO Statement

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please notify us at the earliest opportunity. We will provide appropriate support throughout the process and into your work placement.