Consultant Psychiatrist – Part Time

Job description

Job DescriptionCurrently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist inpatient, rehabilitation and low secure service providing high-quality care for men and women with complex mental health needs. You'll be working across a modern 72-bed centre consisting of acute, rehabilitation, ASD and low secure wards, delivering dedicated clinical leadership within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Salary: £160,000 – £175,000 DOE Position: Consultant Psychiatrist Hours: Full-time (0.6 WTE clinical caseload allocation) Setting: Inpatient, rehabilitation and low secure mental health service Location: Widnes, Northwest (near Liverpool, Manchester & Chester)

Your key responsibilities will be:

Provide RC responsibilities and consultant psychiatric input to inpatient services

Manage a caseload of 8–12 patients depending on ward need

Participate in a low-frequency regional second-on-call rota

Assess new referrals and support safe, appropriate admissions

Lead MDT clinical practice and contribute to governance and service development

Maintain strong relationships with community teams and commissioners

Support training, supervision and education within the service

For this role, we're looking for someone who has:

MRCPsych or recognised equivalent qualification

CCT in General Adult, Forensic, LD Psychiatry or Psychotherapy desirable

Full GMC registration and recent annual appraisal

Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status

Experience supporting patients with complex needs in MDT settings

What benefits are on offer:

Competitive salary plus car allowance

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday

Up to 5 days study leave each year

Free meals and onsite parking

Pension contribution and life assurance

Wellbeing support, 24/7 GP service and Wagestream

Career development, training and CPD support

What can Athona offer you?

Specialist healthcare recruitment support from experienced consultants

Access to roles nationwide across NHS, private and charitable sectors

Full assistance throughout the process, including negotiation and onboarding

Relocation and international candidate support where required

A committed team focused on your long-term career progression

Post-placement support to ensure your new role continues to meet your goals

If you're interested in this role or would like to explore similar opportunities, contact Lewis on 01277 245909 or email lewis.miller@athona.com

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Widnes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English