Consultant Psychiatrist Rehab

Scienceabode; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 140,000 - GBP 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized mental health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for a locked rehabilitation service for women with complex mental health needs. This role offers high autonomy and senior clinical responsibilities, including leading care delivery and collaborating with a robust multidisciplinary team. The position includes a competitive salary of £140,000–£160,000, a car allowance, and a substantial benefits package that enhances work-life balance, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

£10,000 retention bonus

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Full medical indemnity cover

Qualifications

• GMC registration in Psychiatry required.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or specialist mental health services.
• Ability to chair clinical meetings, including ward rounds.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician overseeing care management.
• Deliver psychiatric assessment and treatment within rehabilitation.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Confident clinical leader

Strong MDT collaboration skills

Education

GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist

CCT or CESR in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Approved Clinician and Section 12 approval

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Locked Rehabilitation

Lead a specialist locked rehabilitation service with senior clinical responsibility and real influence over care delivery.

This is a Consultant Psychiatrist role within a 21-bed locked rehabilitation service for women with complex mental health needs, including personality disorders. The service is supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team and established care pathways with local NHS partners. The post offers a high level of autonomy, clear clinical leadership responsibility and the opportunity to work within a structured, recovery-focused rehabilitation environment.

Package & Benefits

• £140,000–£160,000 per annum.
• £5,000 car allowance.
• £10,000 retention bonus.
• Competitive relocation package.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Group Personal Pension Plan with employer contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Career development and funded training opportunities.
• Voluntary benefits scheme.
• Full medical indemnity cover.

About the Service

You will work in a locked rehabilitation setting using positive behavioural support principles to promote recovery and independence. The service benefits from an experienced MDT, including nursing, psychology, therapies and support staff, with strong links into local NHS pathways and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician, providing senior clinical leadership and oversight of care and risk management.
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment within a rehabilitation model.
• Chair ward rounds, CPA reviews and MDT clinical meetings.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to junior medical staff and MDT colleagues.

About You

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with CCT or CESR in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Approved Clinician and Section 12 approved, or able to achieve promptly.
• Experience working within inpatient rehabilitation or specialist mental health services.
• Confident clinical leader with strong MDT collaboration skills.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, with or without an up-to-date CV, contact Leaders in Care for more information.

£140,000–£160,000 per annum