Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Medical Director

Overview

In this full-time post you lead a 28-bed male neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service, combining consultant psychiatry with medical-director responsibilities. You will oversee clinical governance, drive integrated care pathways for ABI and neurological conditions, and shape the service in line with GMC standards. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to organizational quality and regulatory compliance. This role offers leadership, professional development and meaningful, impact-driven work.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• 5 days study leave and study budget
• Company paid Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities and teaching opportunities
• Cash plan benefits and gym discounts

Responsibilities

• Serve as Responsible Clinician and Medical Director, overseeing ward inpatients and medical services quality
• Lead clinical practice and maintain high operational standards
• Supervise consultants and ensure supervision of specialty doctors
• Provide expert knowledge and support to the service and wider team
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulations
• Drive integrated, whole-person care with the multidisciplinary team
• Coach, mentor and train colleagues; maintain regular medical staff communications
• Support recruitment and retention of medical staff and involvement in clinical governance
• Lead implementation of CQC outcomes with hospital managers; chair medical advisory committees

Key requirements

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent)
• Specialist registration (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experience or knowledge in Neuropsychiatry
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and related codes
• Strong communication skills; treat and document clearly
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• MRCPsych or equivalent

• strong communication
• leadership
• team collaboration
• Neuropsychiatry
• Mental Health Act governance
• Clinical governance and audits

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