Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Medical Director

Company: National Health Service
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Location: Widnes
Job Description:

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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Posted: October 1st, 2026