Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist

Senior inpatient consultant role within a structured acute service with peer support and service development focus. Pinhoe View is a well-established 36-bed acute inpatient unit caring for men and women with enduring mental health conditions. You’ll join an experienced medical team alongside another Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Specialists, embedded within a strong multidisciplinary environment including nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work.

This post offers genuine clinical responsibility and the opportunity to shape service direction and quality alongside senior leadership.

• 140,000–£160,000 per annum.
• 5,000 car allowance.
• 10,000 retention bonus.
• Competitive relocation bonus.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Employee Assistance Services and wellbeing support.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Medical indemnity cover.

Pinhoe View provides specialist acute care across male and female wards, supporting patients admitted either informally or under the Mental Health Act. The service emphasises safe, evidence-based practice and collaborative clinical leadership.

• Act as Responsible Clinician for allocated ward(s), leading clinical decision-making and risk management.
• Formulate and oversee evidence-based treatment plans.
• Convene and contribute to MDT meetings, ward rounds and CPA reviews.
• Partner with external agencies, advocates and community services to ensure continuity of care.
• Support service improvement initiatives, clinical governance and audit activity.

• GMC registration with licence to practise and MRCPsych (or equivalent).
• CCT / CESR in General Adult Psychiatry desirable; candidates with extensive relevant experience will be considered.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Demonstrable experience in acute inpatient psychiatry and multidisciplinary leadership.

For a confidential discussion about this role — even without an up-to-date CV — contact Leaders in Care.