Consultant Psychiatrist – Acute Inpatient, North Somerset

Overview

You will lead the Juniper Ward team in an 18-bed acute inpatient setting, delivering high-quality care and guiding a multidisciplinary group. The role sits within a forward-thinking NHS trust focused on person-centred services and transformation. You’ll shape inpatient care, manage complex cases, and collaborate across community and hospital services. This is a chance to lead, grow, and make a meaningful impact in mental health provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead ward rounds and provide direct interventions for inpatients
• conduct ongoing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and physical health needs
• manage MHA-related work, including reports and tribunal attendance
• provide supervision and advice to junior medical staff
• participate in psychoeducation, crisis response, relapse prevention and care planning
• liaise with community teams, GPs, and non-NHS organisations as applicable
• facilitate smooth patient handover with Intensive and recovery services

Key requirements

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent (approved by Royal College of Psychiatrists)
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (desirable)
• Experience of inpatient assessment and treatment
• Understanding of consultant-level management skills
• Commitment to teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience in research and audit projects
• Evidence of leadership or management skills training

• leadership
• collaboration in a multidisciplinary team
• strong communication skills (written and oral)
• ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in adults
• crisis management
• executing MHA processes and reports

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