Consultant Psychiatrist | Acute

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a 36-bed acute inpatient mental health service for men and women with enduring mental health problems in Exeter. You’ll work within an established MDT, providing high-quality clinical leadership while contributing to the ongoing strategic development of the service and wider hospital.

Salary: Up to £170,000 per annum DOE
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Acute inpatient adult mental health service (36 beds)
Location: Exeter, Devon

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Act as Responsible Clinician for an acute adult inpatient ward
• Lead clinical decision‑making and manage complex psychiatric cases
• Formulate care plans and deliver evidence-based treatments and interventions
• Participate in MDT meetings, ward reviews and CPA meetings
• Support and supervise Associate Specialist and wider MDT colleagues
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act and relevant legislation
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits and ongoing service development

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

• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, approved by Royal College of Psychiatrists
• CCT/CESR (or equivalent experience) in General Adult Psychiatry desirable
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility)
• Significant experience in acute inpatient or community adult mental health
• Strong skills in risk assessment, risk management and independent clinical decision‑making
• Candidates without CCT/CESR but with AC status and extensive experience in acute inpatient and working in senior medical/consultant type roles may be considered.

What benefits are on offer:

• Competitive salary plus car allowance and retention bonus
• Relocation support available for suitable candidates
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday
• Group Personal Pension Plan and life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package and wellbeing support initiatives
• Free meals on duty and employee assistance services
• Ongoing CPD, training and clear career development pathways