Consultant Psychiatrist , General Adult Inpatient Rowan 2

Overview

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership for Rowan Ward 2 and act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients, coordinating care across inpatient and community services. You will lead ward rounds, oversee complex case management and medication reviews, and supervise trainees within a multidisciplinary team. The role supports service development and quality improvement while offering CPD, research involvement, and flexible working. This is a meaningful opportunity to shape inpatient care and discharge planning within a supportive Trust environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Strong focus on career development
• CPD and study leave
• Blue Light Card / NHS-specific perks

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for Rowan Ward 2 and oversee assessment, formulation, and management of adult inpatient cases
• Act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients, including Mental Health Act responsibilities and tribunal reports
• Lead ward rounds, medication reviews, and multidisciplinary care planning
• Collaborate with families, community teams, Home Treatment, and specialist services to support safe discharge
• Offer supervision and guidance to trainees and MDT members
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and Trust-wide initiatives
• Participate in crossover arrangements with Rowan Ward 1 and other inpatient services
• Optional participation in the 1:11 senior on-call rota for inpatient wards and places of safety

Key requirements

• Medical degree appropriate for practising in the UK
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in the relevant specialty
• At least 4 years of postgraduate experience in mental health settings
• Ability to establish good working relationships, communicate effectively, and work flexibly under competing demands
• Ability to provide high-quality clinical care with supervision
• Clear, logical, analytical thinking and potential to lead the service
• Knowledge of research principles and clinical governance; MRCPsych knowledge is advantageous
• Driving licence or ability to travel between sites
• UK registration (NHS Careers constraints) listed in requirements

• Effective communication
• Leadership and mentoring
• Collaborative teamwork
• GMC registration and Specialist Register in psychiatry
• Working towards MRCPsych
• High-quality clinical care with supervision

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